Change the Conversation with the Hopefulist

Change the Conversation with the Hopefulist

Broadcast veteran Wendy McClure discusses how to turn negative thoughts into positive. Tips on how to live a happy, fulfilled life.

Episodes

December 8, 2025 17 mins
Why do we know so little about what happens in pregnancy, giving birth and the days that follow? It seems like there is some sort of conspiracy to keep the nitty gritty under wraps so women won't know how bad it can be. Please subscribe to my Substack here....https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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Once you get married, women start to disappear starting with your last name. It just gets more involved from there. Please subscribe to my Substack here...https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2 for deeper conversations on these topics.
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Join me and my guest feminist badass and content creator, Heather Orr, as we discuss the extinction burst of patriarchy and is this the beginning of matriarchy? For deeper conversations on these issues please subscribe to my Substack with this link....https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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November 24, 2025 26 mins
You're engaged! Congratulations...you are now accepted in society as the right kind of woman. How women become the go to blame for everything once they get married. Please subscribe to my Substack...https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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A 40-year old man murders a 20-year old woman at work because he didn't like her. Please subscribe to my Substack for deeper conversations on these issues. Just click the link...https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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November 14, 2025 9 mins
Tone policing from men in the workplace. It's endless and what we can do about it. Please subscribe to my Substack for deeper conversations about these topics...https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2. Next week we move on to the "Marriage and Family" section of our series....How we've been conditioned to accept and enforce patriarchy in our lives. 
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November 13, 2025 11 mins
The NYT article, Did Women Ruin the Workplace?, and other ways women's rights are going backwards instead of making progress toward equality. Please follow my Substack for a deeper conversation into these issues....https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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November 4, 2025 15 mins
The way men treat women in professional settings. It's endless disrespect. Please subscribe to my Substack...https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2 for deeper conversations about these topics.
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October 31, 2025 20 mins
We in this country on separate sides are not enemies. We can get along because we all want the same things. We NEED to stop the lies and disinformation and realize who the real villians are. Please follow me on Substack for deeper conversations on these topics...https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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Author and Feminist Sarah Gate and I discuss the recent issue with a female door dash driver who was confronted with a naked man when delivering food to his house. How we always give men the benefit of the doubt but never women. We always jump to point out what the woman did wrong.
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A discussion with Karla on how she has deconstructed from Christian Patriarchy and how you can forge you own path with spirituality in a way that works for you. Find her book here.....https://shop.revkarla.com/collections/healing-and-support-collection/products/deconstructing-leaving-church-finding-faith
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We got a puppy! This week's conversation about women in workforce and how they are required to act like men to get ahead but that makes them highly unlikable. Please subscribe to my Substack for deeper conversations on this topic. https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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October 14, 2025 16 mins
Women's clothing for work purposes is constantly getting less and showing more. That's not the case for men, though. Men are considered human beings while women are considered sexual beings.
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October 7, 2025 25 mins
Women are being denied easier, less expensive and less harsh treatments because it doesn't profit doctors and hospitals as much as traditional radiation treatments.
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September 29, 2025 25 mins
Work like a man? Is that an assumption that men work harder? I'm confused. The difference in how men are perceived at work vs. women.
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Sarah Gate is a feminist author who is promoting her book, "Before You Say Goodbye". You can order it on Amazon and Audible. You can find her on Tik Tok at Feminism4everyone. Listen to this very fun, honest conversation about feminism and what it entails in this day and age.
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September 16, 2025 25 mins
Women literally put their lives on the line to go out on a date. They make less money and are charged significantly more for everyday items and expenses. Please follow me on Substack for deeper dives into these topics here...https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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September 8, 2025 34 mins
It's wonder to me how anyone could possibly be confused about why women are scared of men. I tell you why in this episode. Please follow me on Substack for deeper dives on this topic all week long. Just click this link...@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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September 2, 2025 40 mins
The stigma of the single woman is fading and I am here for it! Women are realizing they can live a happy, fullfiling life on their won. For more on this topic please subscribe to my Substack. https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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August 19, 2025 22 mins
What women have to deal with while dating, on the train, an airplane, out with friends. Women are taught to absord men's bad behavoir...no more. Please subscribe to my Substack. https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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