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

Changing the Conversation around the Epstein List Ep. 706

July 16, 2025 • 8 mins
Why are they being called underage girls when they are actually children? They do it so it doesn't sound as evil as it actually is....having sex with little girls.
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A Conversation with Feminist Author Farida D - Everyone is born a Feminist -Ep. 705

July 10, 2025 • 38 mins
How feminist author Farida D discovered patriarchy, how she normalized and internalized it until she realized that women are treated completely different from men. If you are interested in learning more please subscribe to my Substack. There is a free and a paid subscription. When you choose a paid subscription you will get deeper dives into each topic I discuss. https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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Watch that tone, missy vs. boys will be boys Ep. 704

July 8, 2025 • 20 mins
During your upbringing there is expected behavior for boys and something completely different expected from girls. Please follow along on my Substack for more information on how to break down patriarchy and live life on your own terms. https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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Church indoctrination to the status quo. Ep. 703

June 30, 2025 • 21 mins
How the church influences and continues to oppress women. Please follow me on my Substack for more information each week. https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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The Indoctrination of Patriarchy Ep. 702

June 24, 2025 • 23 mins
Parents start assigning the gender norms from birth is part of the process to instill patriarchy in your children. Pink for girls, blue for boys. Girls get dolls, boys get blocks. Girls are taught to prioritize being polite over being uncomfortable, such as, not wanting to hug Uncle Frank. Please subscribe to my Substack for a deeper dive into this topic...there is so much more. https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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Warning for Women Ep. 701

June 20, 2025 • 10 mins
The people in charge of this country are making it clear they don't respect or value the lives of women. We NEED to fight back.
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My discovery of patriarchy Ep. 700

June 16, 2025 • 27 mins
I tell you my own personal journey to discovering patriarchy and how it influenced my life. In the weeks and months to come I will break down all that I've learned and share it with you so we can start to change the conversation around patriarchy to point out all of the contradictions. Please subscribe to my Substack. I would be so grateful! Link below.
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3 Ways this Admin is putting women's lives in danger. Ep. 699

June 5, 2025 • 17 mins
The reversal of EMTALA, masked men and proof of gender in bathrooms. Sign up for my Substack here...https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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The Cost of Being a Woman Ep. 698

June 2, 2025 • 17 mins
An article from Substack from Anna Gifty of Public Notice. Very informative on how the cost of being a woman in the US is about to go up even more.
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Women being used as an incubator Ep. 697

May 22, 2025 • 52 mins
Adriana Smith, from Georgia, has been kept alive for the last three months in spite of her being declared brain dead. She was only two months pregnant when that declaration was made so she would need to be kept alive through machines for at least the next 3 months.
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Where Patriarchy starts - 696

May 19, 2025 • 20 mins
Patriarchy is shoved down kids throats every week if they are church goers. Then continues to tell men they are the leaders and women need to submit and obey men. Please consider following my Substack with the link below. I have big plans in the works about breaking down patriarchy and decentering men.
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GenX women, the first generation Ep. 695

May 12, 2025 • 21 mins
The women of Generation X are the first women to have the opportunity to live independently on their own without needing financial support from men. Please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe to my Substack at this link. https://substack.com/@wendymcclurethehopefulist2
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The Problem with Men Ep. 694

May 5, 2025 • 23 mins
Men are uncomfortable when faced with stats about how many women are dying at the hands of male violence. Instead of trying to fix the very real, frightening problem they would rather pretend it's not happening so they don't have to hear about it.
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April 28, 2025 • 23 mins
Feminists go against everything women have been taught. We are taught to be small, quiet, polite, don't be angry or disagreeable.
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Women, we are in real danger. Ep. 692

April 21, 2025 • 21 mins
Women are being kidnapped from the street by men dressed in all black with facemasks on. This means men with ill intentions will attempt to do the same. Men are being given guns back even though they have a history of domestic violence. Women's health services are deteriorating quickly. This adminstration is clear that they don't have any concern about the safety, health or wellness or women in this country. Please subscribe to my ...
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It's not the mother. Ep. 691

April 15, 2025 • 20 mins
It's not the mother that can control how men treat and think of women-it's society. Our systems are so ingrained to elevate men we don't even think about it. And when women do, they are told it's no big deal and to let it go. Check out my substack for more content!
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The Real Reason we voted in a felon. Ep. 690

April 7, 2025 • 33 mins
White patriarchy is the real reason we are where we are. It won't change until we start calling out the racism and misogyny.
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Feminism Under Attack Ep. 689

March 31, 2025 • 23 mins
The White House is telling us that they want women back in their place and to demolish feminism.
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A Day in the Life of a Woman. Ep. 685

March 24, 2025 • 23 mins
The things women deal with each day in the name of not making men feel uncomfortable. We continuosly keep ourselves uncomfortable to keep men comfortable.
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It's time to do something. Ep. 684

March 17, 2025 • 27 mins
The media is NOT keeping us informed. This administration is wiping from history any contribution that isn't from a white male. What you can do to stop this from happening.
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