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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September 2, 2025 16 mins

How do we protest safely today? We talk about some recent protests, and some tips for safe protesting.

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What is self-silencing, and how does it impact women, and their health, specifically?

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August 30, 2025 37 mins

In the continuing story of SMNTY watching Anne of Green Gables, we discuss the themes of the second in the CBC series, including home, change, love and kindred spirits in this classic episode.

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August 29, 2025 41 mins

The movie K-Pop Demon Hunter has taken the world by storm, as has the music. Anney and Samantha talk about why, and why it matters.

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Making new friends, and maintaining existing friendships, these days is tricky. We chat about some of the reasons why.

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August 27, 2025 44 mins

In multiple recent instances, trans people have baselessly been blamed for instances of violence or devastation they had nothing to do with. Bridget Todd joins us to discuss how this plays out, why it's harmful, and some ways to combat it.

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Today we're highlighting the work of Catalina Velasquez, a trans and immigration activist.

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There a lot of reasons toxic fandom needs to go, many we've already talked about. One we haven't? The ability to complain when we don't like something.

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August 23, 2025 55 mins

In this classic episode, SMNTY searches for bosom buddies and kindred spirits with the beloved 1985 series Anne of Green Gables.

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August 22, 2025 38 mins

Yves joins us to dish on the trailblazing accomplishments of Black cook Lena Richard. 

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August 21, 2025 14 mins

It's that time of year again: Anney is off to Dragon Con. We chat about some anxieties, some hopes, and cosplay predictions.

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August 20, 2025 70 mins

The fabulous author and journalist E. Jean Carroll joins us to talk about her lawsuits against Donald Trump, her book 'Not my Type: One Woman vs. a President' and the power of laughter.

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In the universe of How to Train Your Dragon, Astrid Hofferson is strong, competitive, brave and capable of growth. We saddle up and dig into her character.

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August 18, 2025 26 mins

While fandom can provide community and so much more, it can also lead to unhealthy parasocial relationships. And even when healthy, girls are often demonized for it. We dig into some recent events and research. 

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August 16, 2025 27 mins

Whether it's pioneering vaccines or new technologies, women have made a significant impact in the medical field and our lives at large. In this classic episode, we highlight some women doing amazing work in the modern medicine.

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In the penultimate chapter, Tilda confronts the people who took her son and tries to get him back.

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When is too late to start enjoying 'childish' things, especially if you didn't get to enjoy them in your childhood? Samantha and Anney chat about some recent experiences.

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This 1982 animated film - and a fave of Anney's as a kid - was often labeled an 'Anti-Disney' cartoon, and rightly so. The plot follows a unicorn searching for answers, a bumbling magician, and a woman struggling with her age. We delve into themes of love, regret and loneliness.

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Today we highlight some of the many works and activism of Veronica Gago, how intersectionality plays into it all, and what we can learn.

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Tea Dating Advice App is an app aimed only towards women that has caused a lot of legal conversations and anger amongst men. We talk the legalities, the recent data breaches and women's safety.

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