If I had to choose between watching reruns of Friends and spending an evening catching up on some of my favourite podcasts then I wouldn’t hesitate in picking the latter. Filling my mind with enriching, educational and empowering podcasts, trumps (small t) the overeating and unnecessary sugar consumption that often accompanies my Netflix binges.
After subscribing to a healthy dose of podcasts such as Ted Talks Daily, Girls With Goals – to name just a few – I have found a lot of solace in hearing different stories and lived experiences by women who probably aren’t very different to me.
The hosts of these podcasts speak comfortably and confidently, I don’t get the impression that they are afraid of exercising their right to be heard – something I’ve been struggling with lately.
Each podcast offers open and honest discussions about everything from career to spirituality to…vaginal discharge – you know who you are!
So without further ado, here are my top 5 podcast recommendations for the empowered woman – a label I’ll let you define for yourself 🙂
1. Almost 30 Podcast
Almost 30 Podcast is probably one of the first podcasts I started listening to and now that I am pushing thirty, I think it’s safe to say that it is one of the few that I can resonate the most with. I consider myself to be quite a spiritual person, someone who values self development. Personal growth is one of the main themes running in this podcast, along with wellness and entrepreneurship.
Notable episodes:
- Ep. 129 – How to become a Rich B*tch: The Language of Money , Dealing with Debt + Negotiating Everything with Nicole Lapin. Listen here.
- Ep. 142 – What is White Privilege? Waking Up to Our Unconscious Biases with Thais Sky. Listen here.
- Ep. 154 – The Sacredness of Being Single With Lindsey. Listen here.
2. Guys We F*****
Although Guys We F***** is a fairly new addition to my subscription list, I have a lot of appreciation for the few episodes that I have listened to. The anti-slut shaming podcast celebrates female sexuality while not solely focusing on the presumed obvious (sex). But if you are a sexually liberated female who doesn’t believe a woman’s body count is directly linked to whether or not she respects herself, then this one is for you.
Trigger alert: be prepared for a lot of cursing. And I mean, a lot.
Notable episodes:
- Am I Just F****** Crazy? with Amanda Knox. Listen here.
- Did Kevin Spacey Touch Your D***? Listen here.
3. It Galz
It Galz is a one of a kind Irish podcast hosted by two incredible women who never shy away from speaking their truth. The recently renounced feminists have honest discourse around the Irish blogging industry, pop culture and the fickle nature of online dating. The fact that my girl Mai does the soundtrack for this show is just the cherry on top! 😉
Notable episodes:
- Ep. 53 – The Reality of Online Trolling with Fiona Hamilton. Listen here.
- Ep. 55 – The Rage Against The Dating Machine. Listen here.
- Ep. 57 – Bitches With Boundaries. Listen here.
- Ep. 58 – Female Empowerment…or Exploitation. Listen here.
- Ep. 63 – F*** Feminism…? Listen here.
4. Oprah’s Supersoul Conversations
Just when we thought queen Oprah gave us everything she possible could she went and launched this podcast for us. This is genuinely one of the most thought provoking podcasts I have ever come across. The conversations are pulled from the Super Soul Sunday show and some interviews are recordered exclusively for the podcast. If you like deep and truly philosophical discussions then this one is for you!
Notable Episodes:
- Brene Brown: Rising Strong. Listen here.
- Mitch Landrieu: A White Southerner Confronts History. Listen here.
- Elie Wiesel: Living with an Open Heart. Listen here.
5. The High Low
The High Low podcast nourishes every single fiber of my being – no exaggeration. Okay, maybe I’m slightly exaggerating. Nonetheless, I think both Dolly Alderton and Pandora Sykes are the epitome of class and grace in a woman and they embody everything I aspire to be as a writer.
Both women have such an eloquent way of speaking and before you say anything, I should note that I would think the same if we removed their middle class English accents out of the equation #JustSayin
Every time I listen to an episode of The High Low I learn a new word – if you know me personally then you would know that learning new words mean a great deal to me as I’m a bit of a word nut! 🙂
The High Low gals have intellectual conversations around current affairs and pop culture and since I have yet to find a disappointing episode of this mind-stimulating show, I will refrain from narrowing down my suggestions to just one or two episodes.
Each and every single episode has offered me something I wasn’t even aware I needed. Yes, I think Dolly and Pandora are a powerful duo but I also believe they are both inspirational in their own right.
I genuinely cannot recommend this podcast enough!
Listen to The High Low podcast here.
If you have any podcast recommendations, I would love to know what they are! Feel free to tweet me @FilomenaKaguako 🙂
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