Where To Be A Woman
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Season finale
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what has made it into our female fantasy land. Scaachi and Sophia have crossed the globe to ask the question, “Where can women live their b...
Political participation
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an historic year for elections around the world, we hear from New Zealand and Mexico about women and politics. According to the United Nations, gen...
Making music
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does samba lift your mood? How about karaoke or playing a guitar? Does music feed your soul? Scaachi and Sophia hear how music can make you feel alive...
Feeling safe
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From commuting to going out in the evening, Scaachi and Sophia explore safety. We hear about “gender sensitive” city planning, street lightening, ...
Dear Daughter: A guest episode
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New mum Janine Harouni is anxious and lonely, so why do the other mums online look so happy? This is a guest episode from Dear Daughter.Namulanta is b...
Period equity
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the menstrual cycle - turning period poverty to period dignity. From free and locally produced sanitary products to the No Pad Tax campaign...
Writing: Journals, books and academics
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping a journal? Writing books or an academic paper? Maybe it’s good for you. Scaachi Koul and Sophia Smith Galer both write and feel it contribut...
Work-life balance
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would a four-day week and no texts from your boss after work improve your wellbeing? We hear about quiet quitting and digital nomads too. Should this ...
Menopause and perimenopause
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hot flushes, mood swings, medication and the good experiences too all come up, as we explore the menopause and perimenopause. The physical and mental ...
Multilingualism
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are an estimated 7,000 languages around the world, and experts think being a polyglot – someone who speaks more than one language - is good fo...
The beautiful game
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Physical activity is good for us! We know that! So, where is participation being encouraged? Sophia Smith Galer and Scaachi Koul are exploring the rou...
Loneliness
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can we learn about loneliness, and how to avoid it, from two countries in two different continents? As Sophia Smith Galer and Scaachi Koul contin...
Parental leave
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re looking for the longest, best or most generous parental leave. Sophia Smith Galer and Scaachi Koul shine a light on two countries where parent...
Living sustainably
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where in the world are women living sustainably? Are any countries actually carbon negative? And what is “ecofeminism”? In this episode, we’re e...
Pay gap
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where are women more likely to be paid the same as their male colleagues? Are there good examples of attempts to close the pay gap? Belgium has one of...
Statues
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t be what you can’t see, so where are all the statues of women? In some places there are many more sculptures of men – and even animals....
Body image
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can we do better for our wellbeing? We begin with body image. Welcome to our quest to learn from women around the world. Scaachi Koul and Sophia ...
Introducing Where to Be a Woman
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Body image, maternity leave, fair pay - all to be discussed in our new wellbeing show. Scaachi Koul and Sophia Smith Galer want to know what women aro...