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

AI is being used to Sexually Harass and Abuse women Ep. 735

January 5, 2026 • 10 mins
Elon Musk's Grok is being used to take clothes off women and little girls while making the positions sexually suggestive and in some cases, looking afraid. Of course, Elon found it funny until there was GLOBAL outrage. This is where we are with the state of women. Men think it's funny when women are being sexually harassed and abused. Please subscribe to my Substack for deeper conversations about these issues. https://substack.com/...
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The Real Epidemic is Male Violence Ep. 734

December 29, 2025 • 13 mins
One women is killed every 10 minutes, globally and the number continues to climb higher. Why is it that men think women are so disposable so many of them feel entitled to kill us. It's the culture! And society convinces men they should want sex all the time. For deeper conversations on these topics please subscribe to my Substack by clicking this link....https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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The Magic of Christmas comes from a Magical Man who flies in the Sky - Ep. 733

December 23, 2025 • 24 mins
We hate women so much in this in society they take all the work women do for Christmas and give credit to a man they made up. Please follow me on Substack for deeper conversations on these issues with this link...https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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All Her Fault - Ep. 732

December 15, 2025 • 21 mins
A synopsis of the show "All Her Fault" and how women are held to entirely different standards from their husbands when it comes to taking care of the kids. And just about everything else.
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The Secrets Women Keep from Each Other - Ep. 731

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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The Disappearing Woman Ep. 730

December 2, 2025 • 11 mins
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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Is This the Extinction Burst of Patriarcy? Ep.

November 27, 2025 • 47 mins
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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I do! And do and do Ep. 728

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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Work is just another place men can kill women Ep. 727

November 20, 2025 • 14 mins
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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Don't talk to me that way!!! Ep. 726

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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Why We Need Feminism More than Ever Ep. 725

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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Thanks for the See-through Bra - Ep. 724

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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HHT- I'm not evil, are you? Ep. 723

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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The Door Dash girl (Woman) - Ep. 722 DARVO in real time

October 28, 2025 • 55 mins
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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Deconstructing Christianity with Rev. Karla - Ep. 721

October 24, 2025 • 50 mins
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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The Boss is a Bitch - Ep. 720 An appearance by the puppy!

October 21, 2025 • 22 mins
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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The Dressing Down of Women Ep. 719

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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Something's Gotta Give! Ep. 718

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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Work like a man but love like a woman Ep. 717

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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A Feminist Conversation with author Sarah Gate - Ep. 716

September 19, 2025 • 49 mins
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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