NOUS - The Feminist Podcast

In this episode, our arts editor Eleanor Getting explains how powerful Beatriz Gonzalez' work is through an insightful and thoughtful discussion of her article available below: https://www.nouslondon.co.uk/beatriz-gonzalez-by-eleanor-getting/ 

This inspiring and in-depth episode with Inès explores the themes and research included in her article by the same name available on the Nous website. This includes who is responsible for cooking the majority of meals in comparison to those who are paid the most for it, the expectation for women to nourish others before themselves, and the intersectional questions raised in the field of cooking and food. Read Inès' article here, and you are bound to learn something: https://www.nouslondon.co.uk/meals-misogyny-by-ines-ncib/ 

In this episode, Eleanor Getting talks about the artwork honoured by Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala. We talk about the art created by Allen Jones and how it represents women as sexual objects.

We're so excited to be joined by Shiksha Teeluck for a thoughtful and energising conversation about Women in STEM. This week's episode is packed with practical insight and encouragement for anyone navigating STEM, whether you're just starting out, exploring your options, or already well established in the field.  In our discussion, Shiksha shares her perspective on topics including: Inspiring more young women to pursue STEM pathways Making STEM subjects more accessible Finding your place in academia, the workplace and male-dominated environments without shrinking yourself The value of outreach programmes in widening participation, particularly 'The Girls Into Physics Summer School' Self-empowerment, resilience and backing yourself in competitive spaces Don't forget to download, listen, subscribe, and leave a review. And if it resonates with you, share this episode with someone who could use a little extra boost of inspiration!

Varuni Sinha's inspirational story of overcoming the seemingly impossible, both in administrative discrimination and mental health challenges, is doubtlessly a case that will stay with you forever. Unpicking the spousal visa laws in the USA until 2015 and its effect on South Asian women, Varuni talks of hope, renewal, and finding her purpose in life despite her struggle.   Voices and research: Camille Saunders, Harini Iyer and Varuni Sinha

Want to know how women, feminism and misogyny have been in the news this week but don't have time to add yet another news paper and feed to your routine? Look no further: in 15mns or less Camille and Harini break down some of the headlines in both the mainstream media and socials, both the bad news and the uplifting.  Some of the things we discuss today are: Blake Lively vs domestic violence in 'It Ends With Us' press tour Jermaine Jenas fired from the BBC for indecent unsolicited messages Andrew Tate's house raided again in new accusations including sex trafficking and sex with a minor/child rape Kellie Gerardi's family throws her a "space shower" to celebrate her going into space as a career milestone Don't forget to listen, subscribe and review, and be sure to share this podcast with others who would be interested! Our blog: https://www.nouslondon.co.uk/   Our Instagram: @nous_ldn https://www.instagram.com/nous_ldn/   Our email: [email protected]    Voice and research by: Camille Saunders and Harini Iyer

If you have 15mns you can listen to all the lessons we've learnt from life so far as we turn 21 and try to navigate the beginnings of adulthood. Some of the things we talk about include: body image making memories being self-sufficient knowing your values Don't forget to listen, subscribe and review, and be sure to share this podcast with others who would be interested! Our blog: https://www.nouslondon.co.uk/   Our Instagram: @nous_ldn  https://www.instagram.com/nous_ldn/   Our email: [email protected]    Voice and research by: Camille Saunders and Harini Iyer

TW: ED This week I'm so lucky to have one of my oldest friends Lira Prela sharing her experience with eatings disorders and the mental health system with eloquence and grace despite being such a complicated and difficult experience. Don't forget to download, listen, subscribe and review, and be sure to share this podcast with others who would be interested! Our blog: https://www.nouslondon.co.uk/  Our Instagram: @nous_ldn  https://www.instagram.com/nous_ldn/  Our email: [email protected]    Voices and research by: Camille Saunders, Harini Iyer and Lira Prela

Ending sexual assault awareness month with a bang with this incredible original song, written and performed by Anastasia Serrell-Watts.   Music and vocals: Anastasia Serrell-Watts

Camille talks for 22mns about global sexual assault awareness month. TW: sexual assault, extreme violence against women   Voices and research: Camille Saunders and Harini Iyer