Stuff Mom Never Told You

Stuff Mom Never Told You

Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.

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February 17, 2025 8 mins

The new US administration has launched a lot of attacks against DEI initiatives, including attempting to erase things like Black History month. And big companies like Google are following suit. 

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Laughter is a social behavior that communicates many things, from flirting to discomfort to joy, and in the case of women, has long drawn criticism and judgement. In this classic, learn more about why we laugh and the penalization, fear-mongering and feminist reclamation of women's laughter in this episode.

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February 14, 2025 71 mins

So you want to get married? It might cost you. SMNTY walks you through the proposal, the planning, the wedding and the get-togethers to see what getting married involves these days. 

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We are back with our Sex and the City watch and react episodes. It's a big episode, full of truths, lies, and marriage.

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February 12, 2025 33 mins

In the second part of our conversation with Dr. Gina Stamm, we get into some of the hot button issues around women and feminism in France right now.

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Today we're highlighting all of the accomplishments of Cynthia Chapple, and her organization Black Girls Do STEM.

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February 10, 2025 24 mins

Lately, the US has been besieged by damaging executive orders. Anney and Samantha highlight a few examples, and the organizations and people fighting them.

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Scam of the heart, and you're to blame, you give love a bad name! Romance scams can happen to anyone, and they've gone up during the pandemic. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha unpack the numbers and emotional impact of romance scams, along with how they happen and how to avoid them.

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February 7, 2025 70 mins

Dr. Gina Stamm joins us to break down the history of women's rights and feminist movements in France.

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February 6, 2025 19 mins

Nextdoor has a history of issues, but recently, it seems that the harassment of women has gone up on the platform. Anney and Samantha talk about some anecdotal experiences.

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Still reeling from the loss of her son Madison, Tilda tries to heal, regroup and formulate a plan. 

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Today we shine a spotlight of the vast career and works of musician, storyteller and historian Rhiannon Giddens.

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With so many of us dealing with a lot of stress, Yves guides us through

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SMNTY continues flipping through the history and impact of women's magazines, this time focusing on diet culture and sex advice in this classic episode.

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January 31, 2025 33 mins

Lunar New Year Love Story, written by Gene Luen Yang and illustrated by LeUyen Pham, is a beautifully told and illustrated graphic novel about love, culture and identity with a lot of heart.

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January 30, 2025 18 mins

All of us are constantly being bombarded with distressing news, much of which is designed to overwhelm us. Anney and Samantha sip on some drinks and break down why this is a strategy, with tips to keep it from working. 

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January 29, 2025 70 mins

Award-winning journalist, story collector and teller Michele Norris joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on women, race and identity - and how we often learn about it and see it play out in the kitchen. We chat about the podcast Your Mama's Kitchen, The Race Card Project and the power of curiosity. 

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January 28, 2025 17 mins

There's a lot of misinformation and disinformation right now. Anney and Samantha share some of their go to sources.

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January 27, 2025 12 mins

After President Wilson was incapacitated due to a health incident, First Lady Edith Wilson arguably assumed power. Anney and Samantha delve into some history about this very complicated story.

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Strategic incompetence has long been weaponized to hold women back in their work and family lives, while our media glorifies men who get away with it. We go over definitions and give examples of strategic incompetence in action in this classic episode.

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