Breaking Down Patriarchy podcast

How often a new episode is released?

Typically weekly.

What is the official Website for the podcast?

Podcast-URL: https://breakingdownpatriarchy.com

Who is the podcast by?

Amy McPhie Allebest

Is there also a YouTube channel for the podcast?

Yes, here: youtube.com/@breakingdownpatriarchy

Breaking Down Patriarchy – Episode Guide

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331Fluency in Fear - with author Amie Souza Reilly2025-10-07

Amy is joined by Amie Souza Reilly, author of Human/Animal, for an eye-opening discussion about stalking and safety, about how patriarchy thrives on women's fears and about …

330How Patriarchy Hurts Our Hermanas - with advocate Amy Hinojosa2025-09-30

Amy is joined by President and CEO of MANA, Amy Hinojosa, for a phenomenal conversation about Latina Americans, immigration, abortion, advocacy, and the issues of humanity that unite …

329Confronting a Patriarchal Cult - with author Danny Rensch2025-09-23

Amy is joined by Danny Rensch, author of Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life, for a courageous reckoning with his life lived under the oppressive patriarchy …

328Women on Wall St. - with author Paulina Bren2025-09-16

Amy is joined by author Paulina Bren to discuss her newest book, She-Wolves: The Untold History of Women on Wall St., sharing stories of ambitious women breaking down …

327Breaking Down White Settler Colonialism - with author Hilary Giovale2025-09-09

Amy is joined by author and organizer Hilary Giovale to discuss her book, Becoming A Good Relative, and have a transparent conversation about whiteness, white guilt, and finding the …

326Inside Women's Prisons - with Emily Warneke2025-09-02

Amy is joined by Emily Warneke of the Utah Prison Education Project to discuss how and why women end up behind bars, what life is like for incarcerated …

325Confronting Patriarchy in Congress - with former representative Marie Newman2025-08-26

Amy is joined by former congressperson Marie Newman who shares her advocacy against bullying, her first-hand account of the January 6th insurrection, and her insights …

324Re-imagining Healthy Masculinity - with men's educator Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski-Hartman2025-08-19

Amy is joined by men's educator Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski-Hartman to discuss loneliness, bullying, and other challenges faced by boys and young men, as well as …

323A Well-Trained Wife - with Tia Levings2025-08-12

Amy is joined by author and anti-patriarchy activist Tia Levings to discuss her book A Well-Trained Wife, learning about life in a mega-church and how Christian …

322Patriarchy in Our Armed Forces - with a Navy SEAL2025-08-05

Amy is joined by an anonymous guest, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, to discuss his experiences joining, training, and deploying in a specialized military unit, …

321Revisiting the Virgin Mary - with mythographer Marina Warner2025-07-29

Amy is joined by Dr. Marina Warner to revisit her book, Alone of All Her Sex, getting expert insight into the history of the Virgin Mary, her evolution …

320The Cost of Fear - with author Meg Stone2025-07-22

Amy is joined by author Meg Stone to discuss her book, The Cost of Fear, digging into the difference between safety through compliance and safety through resistance, plus …

319Escaping Financial Patriarchy - with financial planner Dr. Jay Zigmont2025-07-15

Amy is joined by Dr. Jay Zigmont to discuss his book, The Childfree Guide to Life and Money, and better understand patriarchy's impact on our wallets, …

318Normal Women - with historian Philippa Gregory2025-07-08

Amy is joined by historian and author, Dr. Philippa Gregory, to discuss her newest book, Normal Women, exploring 900 years of women's stories including the origins of …

317Unsexy Questions about Asexuality - with artist Julia Alora2025-07-01

Sam Rose is joined by artist and advocate, Julia Alora, who shares a brilliant essay on asexuality before digging deep into asexual history, how patriarchy impacts …

316Untangling Homophobia from Faith - with advocate Allison Dayton2025-06-24

Amy is joined by advocate Allison Dayton, founder of Lift & Love, to discuss the god-sized holes left behind when LGBTQIA+ people are forced out of their …

315Parenting with Pride - with author Heather Hester2025-06-17

Amy is joined by author Heather Hester to discuss her book Parenting with Pride: Unlearn Bias and Embrace, Empower, and Love Your LGBTQ+ Teen, digging into the coming out …

314Nonbinary Reflections and Transgender Q&A - with Sam Rose2025-06-10

Breaking Down Patriarchy producer, Sam Rose Preminger, revisits stories of coming into their transgender identity and answers listener questions about transgender and nonbinary experiences, discussing …

313Poetry, Patriarchy, & Pride - with Phillip Brown and Andres Brown2025-06-03

Amy is joined by married partners - poet Phillip Brown and therapist Andres Brown - for an authentic and heartful exploration of queer identity, queer …

312Stop People Pleasing - with coach Sara Fisk2025-05-27

Amy is joined by coach Sara Fisk to unpack people pleasing behaviors, learning how women are rewarded for losing ourselves, rethinking our resources, and making more purposeful choices …

311Late-Blooming Feminism - with writer Celeste Davis2025-05-20

Amy is joined by Breaking Down Patriarchy collaborator Celeste Davis to discuss her late-blooming into feminism, taking up space, re-writing the marital script, and how we can …

310Sexual Self-Confidence - with Somatic Educator Pamela Madsen2025-05-13

Amy is joined by Somatic Educator Pamela Madsen to discuss sexual self-confidence, feeling good about vulvas, the healing power of pleasure, and how we can all come …

309Men and the Gender Equality Revolution - with Dr. Michael Kaufman2025-05-06

Amy is joined by author and educator, Dr. Michael Kaufman, to discuss the manosphere, loneliness, hatred, and other risks to today's men and boys, plus practical …

308Patriarchy in Gaming - with Game Developer Ashley Ruhl2025-04-29

Amy “levels up” her video game knowledge with Game Developer Ashley Ruhl, who teaches us about feminism in gaming, Gamergate, women wastelanders, 'pink games', and how …

307Patriarchy on the Autism Spectrum - with author & illustrator Rebecca Burgess2025-04-22

Amy is joined by author & illustrator Rebecca Burgess to discuss their graphic novel, Speak Up!, and explore the impacts of patriarchy on the neurodivergent community. Rebecca shares …

306The Queens of Hip-Hop - with author Kathy Iandoli2025-04-15

Amy is joined by author Kathy Iandoli to discuss her book, God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop, exploring the incredible …

305The Basement Talks - with filmmaker Sarah Perkins2025-04-08

Amy is joined by filmmaker Sarah Perkins to discuss her documentary, The Basement Talks, hearing a powerful and pertinent story about women coming together in …

304Year of Polygamy - with podcaster Lindsay Hansen Park2025-04-01

Amy is joined by Lindsay Hansen Park of Year of Polygamy and The Sunstone History Podcast to shine a light on the painful history of …

303Unwell Women - with author Dr. Elinor Cleghorn2025-03-25

Amy returns to a book from Season One - Unwell Women - now joined by the author Dr. Elinor Cleghorn! This conversation unpacks the history …

302Egalitarian Education - with Ben Blair2025-03-18

Amy is joined by educator Ben Blair of Newlane University to discuss actionable steps towards building a more egalitarian education system, how new technologies can …

301White Feminism - with author Koa Beck2025-03-11

Amy is joined by author Koa Beck to discuss her book, White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind. This conversation …

300Everyday Activism - with influencer Rosie Card2025-03-04

Amy is joined by influencer Rosie Card for a riveting conversation about her career as a businesswoman, Temple clothes and contradictions, and the LDS Church's …

299The Lion's Den - with author Iris Mwanza2025-02-25

Amy is joined by lawyer and author, Iris Mwanza, to discuss her novel - The Lion's Den - plus the status of patriarchy in Zambia, …

298Confronting Hot Topics - with activist Mr. Jones X2025-02-18

Amy is joined by activist, advocate, and influencer Mr. Jones X to strategize around hot topics and confrontations, including DEI, Critical Race Theory, and bringing men into our …

297Loving Corrections - with author adrienne maree brown2025-02-11

Amy is joined by adrienne maree brown to discuss her latest book, Loving Corrections, and learn about improving our accountability practices, plus what it takes …

296Patriarchy in the Beauty Industry - with Dr. Lexie Kite2025-02-04

Amy is joined by Dr. Lexie Kite to revisit her book, More Than A Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament, exploring the …

295Feminist Wellness - with Beatriz Albina2025-01-28

Amy is joined by Beatriz Albina, NP, MPH and host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast to discuss the wear and tear of patriarchy on our …

294Misogyny in the Alt Right - with journalist Elle Reeve2025-01-21

Amy is joined by journalist Elle Reeve to discuss her book, Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, …

293The Housework Gap - with Paige Connell2025-01-14

Amy is joined by advocate and influencer Paige Connell (@sheisapaigeturner) to discuss the slew of household work which women still disproportionally manage for our families, …

292The Small and the Mighty - with author Sharon McMahon2025-01-07

In our first episode of Season Five, Amy is joined by Sharon McMahon to discuss her book, The Small and the Mighty, honoring the histories …

291Season Five: Introduction2025-01-07

Welcome to Season Five of Breaking Down Patriarchy. This season we'll be talking with incredible guests who will give you all kinds of ideas of …

290Fierce Self-Compassion - with Dr. Kristin Neff2024-12-17

In this updated episode, originally aired in Season Two, Amy is joined by Dr. Kristin Neff to discuss the generative power of anger, the danger of rote …

289Ejaculate Responsibly - with Ben Blair2024-12-10

Amy is joined by Ben Blair to discuss Gabrielle Blair's Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion, plus contraception, sex education, and …

288Parenting Beyond Power - with author Jen Lumanlan2024-12-03

Amy is joined by Jen Lumanlan to discuss her book, Parenting Beyond Power: How to Use Connection and Collaboration to Transform Your Family and the World, exploring the …

287Birth Smarter - with doula Ashley Brichter2024-11-26

Amy is joined by Ashley Brichter of Birthsmarter to discuss her journey into doula work, the witch hunt against midwifery, and how through education and …

286Patriarchal Aspects of Trauma - with author Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald2024-11-19

Amy is joined by Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald to discuss her book, Unbroken, exploring the ways we talk (or don't talk) about trauma, the wear and …

285Divorce in a Patriarchal Culture - with Kristy Carter2024-11-12

Amy is joined by friend Kristy Carter to discuss how the institution of divorce always has and continues to fail women, placing divorcees and their …

284We Are the Stars - with author Dr. Sarah Hernandez2024-11-05

Amy is joined by Dr. Sarah Hernandez to discuss her book, We Are the Stars: Colonizing and Decolonizing the Oceti Sakowin Literary Tradition exploring the …

283The Life and Legacy of Zitkala-Ša - with Dr. Julianne Newmark2024-10-29

Amy is joined by Dr. Julianne Newmark to discuss the book Red Bird, Red Power: The Life and Legacyof Zitkala-Ša by Tad Lewandowski and dive …

282I Grew Up on Cheyenne Land2024-10-22

Amy uses Dr. Henrietta Mann's book, Cheyenne Arapaho Education, to explore the history of the Cheyenne (Tsitsistas) people of the Great Plains, investigating historical gender …

281The Life and Lessons of Kamala Harris - with author Hitha Palepu2024-10-15

Amy is joined by Hitha Palepu to discuss her book, We're Speaking: The Life Lesson of Kamala Harris, and learn more about Vice President Harris's …

280Dismantling Patriarchy to Protect Our Planet - with environmentalist Osprey Orielle Lake2024-10-08

Amy is joined by Osprey Orielle Lake, author of The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in …

27950 Years of Mormon Feminism - with Heather Sundahl & Katie Ludlow Rich2024-10-01

Amy is joined by Heather Sundahl & Katie Ludlow Rich of the Exponent II to discuss their book 50 Years of Exponent II, explore the …

278The Vagina Monologues - with author V2024-09-24

Amy is joined by V, author of The Vagina Monologues, to discuss her revolutionary writing, the power of apologies, and the urgent need for all …

277How to be an Anti-Patriarchist - with guest Levi Murray2024-09-17

Amy is joined by Levi Murray to explore the damage which patriarchy causes to men, how systems of oppression cultivate emotional immaturity and psychopathy, and …

276The Power of Art & Apology - with artist J. Kirk Richards2024-09-10

Amy is joined by artist J. Kirk Richards to discuss challenging themes in his artwork, responses from the LDS Church and community, and how an …

275The Girl Child and Her Long Walk to Freedom - with Emily Nielsen Jones & Kazi Mghendi2024-09-03

Amy is joined by Emily Nielsen Jones & Kazi Mghendi to discuss their project -- The Girl Child and Her Long Walk to Freedom -- …

274Women in Comedy - with comedian Natalie Madsen2024-08-27

Amy is joined by comedian Natalie Madsen to discuss her career as a woman in comedy, following her from her first stand-up set to the …

273Reclaiming Eve: Female Archetypes in the Bible - with author Monette Chilson2024-08-20

Amy is joined by author Monette Chilson to discuss the biblical figures of Sophia, Lilith, and Eve, unpacking these figures as female archetypes and learning …

272Egalitarianism in Children's Lit - with librarian Casey O'Leary2024-08-13

Amy is joined by school librarian, Casey O'Leary, to confront the alarming increase of book bans and challenges in recent years, exploring where these challenges …

271It's My Pleasure - with sex coach Danielle Savory2024-08-06

Amy is joined by sex coach and podcaster Danielle Savory to explore our potential for pleasure, practices for overcoming guilt, and how women can rewire …

270In Pursuit of Knowledge - with author Dr. Kabria Baumgartner2024-07-30

Amy is joined by Dr. Kabria Baumgartner to discuss her book, In Pursuit of Knowledge: Black Women and Educational Activism in Antebellum America, and explore …

269Breaking Taboos in Tunisia and Beyond - with Myriam Ben Farhat2024-07-23

Amy is joined by Myriam Ben Farhat to discuss her experience of patriarchy and gender roles in Tunisia, Spain, and the United States across her …

268The Safe Child Project - with Alex Peterson & Bronwen Pugh2024-07-16

Amy is joined by sisters Alex Peterson and Bronwen Pugh who share the alarming data surrounding child sexual abuse before telling their own staggering story …

267Women & Girls in Utah - with Dr. Susan Madsen2024-07-09

Amy is joined by Dr. Susan Madsen to discuss the current gender inequality experienced by girls and women in Utah, what we can do to …

266Move by Move - with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley2024-07-02

Amy is joined by FIDE Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley, to discuss his incredible journey from not making his high school chess team to becoming the world's …

265Radical Harmonies - with Dr. Dee Mosbacher & Dr. Boden Sandstrom2024-06-25

Amy is joined by Dr. Dee Mosbacher and Dr. Boden Sandstrom to discuss their documentary, Radical Harmonies, exploring the history of the women's music movement, …

264I'm Feeling Queer Today - with Alex Masse & Frankie Gunn2024-06-18

Amy is joined by creators Alex Masse & Frankie Gunn to discuss their podcast, I'm Feeling Queer Today, and explore the critical importance of listening …

263The Trevor Project - with founder Celeste Lecesne2024-06-11

Amy is joined by storyteller and founder of The Trevor Project, Celeste Lecesne, to discuss his incredible life of acting and activism, plus how a …

262LGBTQ Activism through Bridge-Building - with activist Troy Williams2024-06-04

Amy is joined by activist and advocate Troy Williams to discuss his incredible coming out journey from the Eagle Forum to Equality Utah, plus how …

261Take Back Your Brain - with author Kara Loewentheil2024-05-28

Amy is joined by author Kara Loewentheil to discuss her book, Take Back Your Brain: How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head—and How to …

260Defiant Dreams - with authors Sola Mahfouz & Malaina Kapoor2024-05-21

Amy is joined by Sola Mahfouz & Malaina Kapoor to discuss their book, Defiant Dreams: The Journey of an Afghan Girl Who Risked Everything for …

259Palestinian Feminism - with Dr. Randa Tawil2024-05-14

Amy is joined by Dr. Randa Tawil to discuss the history of Palestine, how the ongoing atrocities in Gaza are a feminist issue, and the …

258Housewife - with author Lisa Selin Davis2024-05-07

Amy is joined by author Lisa Selin Davis to discuss her book, Housewife: Why Women Still Do It All and What to Do Instead, detailing …

257Sisters in the Mirror: A History of Muslim Feminism - with Dr. Elora Shehabuddin2024-04-30

Amy is joined by Dr. Elora Shehabuddin to discuss her book, Sisters in the Mirror: A History of Muslim Women and the Global Politics of …

256From Cornfields to the Corner Office - with author Jane Boulware2024-04-23

Amy is joined by Jane Boulware to discuss her book, Worthy, plus her meteoric rise from being a used rug vendor to senior leadership at …

255Militarized Masculinities - with Dr. Lisa DiGiovanni2024-04-16

Amy is joined by Dr. Lisa DiGiovanni to discuss the histories of state violence in Spain and Chile, the critical concept of 'militarized masculinity', and …

254A History of Mormon Feminism - with author Celeste Davis2024-04-09

Amy is joined by author Celeste Davis to discuss the long history of Mormon feminism, how women's stories have been erased and hidden, and what …

253Christian Feminism Today - with Lē Isaac Weaver and Melanie Springer Mock2024-04-02

Amy is joined by Lē Isaac Weaver and Melanie Springer Mock of Christian Feminism Today to discuss the state of gender relations in evangelical communities, …

252Nice Churchy Patriarchy - with author Liz Cooledge Jenkins2024-03-26

Amy is joined by author and preacher Liz Cooledge Jenkins to discuss her book, Nice Churchy Patriarchy: Reclaiming Women's Humanity from Evangelicalism, and dig into …

251Leftover Women - with Dr. Leta Hong Fincher2024-03-19

Amy is joined by journalist Dr. Leta Hong Fincher to discuss her book, Leftover Women: The Resurgence of Gender Inequality in China, as well as …

250How to Be a Renaissance Woman - with historian Jill Burke2024-03-12

Amy is joined by historian Jill Burke to discuss her book, How to Be a Renaissance Woman: The Untold History of Beauty and Female Creativity, …

249When Women Were Priests - with Dr. Karen Jo Torjesen2024-03-05

Amy is joined by scholar and author Dr. Karen Jo Torjesen to discuss her book, When Women Were Priests: Women's Leadership in the Early Church …

248Herstory in the Making: Conversations with NOW's President - with Christian F. Nunes2024-02-27

Amy is joined by Christian Nunes, current President of the National Organization for Women for a discussion of NOW's history, overlooked feminist heroes, plus the …

247Black Men and White Women: Lessons From the Civil Rights Movement - with Stacey Harkey2024-02-20

Amy is joined by comedian and activist Stacey Harkey to discuss the history of race and gender in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee of the …

246The Color of Money - with author Mehrsa Baradaran2024-02-13

Amy is joined by philosopher and author Mehrsa Baradaran to discuss her latest book, The Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap, …

245Hood Feminism - with activist Mikki Kendall2024-02-06

Amy is joined by author and activist Mikki Kendall to discuss her book, Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot, and explore …

244Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia - with philosopher Kate Manne2024-01-30

Amy is joined by philosopher and author Kate Manne to discuss her latest book, Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia, and dig deep into issues of …

243The Woman They Could Not Silence - with author Kate Moore2024-01-23

Amy is joined by author Kate Moore to discuss her newest book, The Woman They Could Not Silence, exploring the story of Elizabeth Packard's abduction …

242Women in Politics - with Mary Chung Hayashi2024-01-16

Amy is joined by Former Representative Mary Chung Hayashi to discuss her book, Women in Politics, and the barriers which dissuade women from entering the …

241The Guys' Guide to Feminism - with Dr. Michael Kaufman & Dr. Michael Kimmel2024-01-09

Amy is joined by Dr. Michael Kaufman & Dr. Michael Kimmel to discuss their book The Guy’s Guide to Feminism and share the how men can overcome discomfort and guilt to …

240Season Four: Introduction2024-01-02

Welcome to Season Four of Breaking Down Patriarchy.

239Bonus Episode: Amy and Sarah López Recap Season 32023-12-12

Amy is joined by returning guest Sarah López to discuss the incredible texts, brilliant guests, and many lessons learned during Season 3 of Breaking Down …

238Lessons for White Allies - with guest Leatha Udayabhanu2023-12-05

Amy is joined by Leatha Udayabhanu of Essentially Awake to discuss the daily work of anti-racism, de-colonialism, and holding ourselves accountable with self-compassion.

Leatha Udayabhanu is …

237Patriarchy in Art History - with Dr. Danielle Stewart2023-11-28

Amy is joined by Dr. Danielle Stewart to discuss Linda Nochlin's essay, "Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?", and examine the historical and …

236Hitler's Furies - with author Dr. Wendy Lower2023-11-21

Amy is joined by Dr. Wendy Lower to discuss her book, Hitler's Furies: German Women in the Nazi Killing Fields, and begin unpacking the complicated …

235How Dominator Cultures Changed Our History - with Dr. Riane Eisler2023-11-14

Amy is joined by Dr. Riane Eisler to discuss the features of partnership models v. dominator models as well as their appearances in Neolithic Europe, …

234Women in Ancient Greece - with author Dr. Sue Blundell2023-11-07

Amy is joined by Dr. Sue Blundell to discuss her book Women in Ancient Greece and explore the roles of women in ancient Grecian society …

233Mamá Ayahuasca, Part 2 - with guests Alicia Galbraith & BreAnna Larson2023-11-02

Amy is joined by Alicia Galbraith & BreAnna Larson who turn the table and interview our host about her experiences with the plant medicine Mamá …

232Mamá Ayahuasca, Part 1 - with guest Tlawil Castillo2023-10-31

Amy is joined by Tlawil Castillo to begin learning about the plant medicine, Mamá Aya. This episode is Part One or Two and discusses the …

231Grandfather Peyote, Part 2 - with guests Alicia Galbraith & BreAnna Larson2023-10-26

Amy is joined by Alicia Galbraith & BreAnna Larson to conclude their discussion of the plant medicine peyote. This episode is Part Two of Two …

230Grandfather Peyote, Part 1 - with guests Alicia Galbraith & BreAnna Larson2023-10-24

Amy is joined by Alicia Galbraith & BreAnna Larson to begin their discussion of plant medicine. This episode is Part One or Two and covers …

229Reproduction on the Reservation - with author Brianna Theobald2023-10-17

Amy is joined by Dr. Brianna Theobald to discuss her book Reproduction on the Reservation as well as gender roles in Crow culture and the …

228We Are Dancing for You - with author Dr. Cutcha Risling Baldy2023-10-10

Amy is joined by Dr. Cutcha Risling Baldy to discuss her book We Are Dancing For You as well as the violent legacy of settler …

227Stories of Native American Boarding Schools - with Dr. Farina King2023-10-03

Amy is joined by Dr. Farina King to discuss truths of American genocide and explore the tragic history behind Native American boarding schools.

Farina King, a …

226Immigration and Interracial Marriage - with Dr. Bri Romanello2023-09-26

Amy is joined by Dr. Bri Romanello to discuss the nuanced history and modern ramifications of immigration and interracial marriage across LDS and Latine communities.

Brittany …

225High-Risk Feminism in Colombia - with author Dr Julia Zulver2023-09-19

Amy is joined by Dr. Julia Zulver to discuss her book, High-Risk Feminism in Columbia, and learn about feminist organizations striving for justice in Colombia …

224In the Time of the Butterflies - with Sarah Lopez2023-09-12

Amy is joined by Sarah Lopez to discuss Julia Alvarez's In the Time of the Butterflies and discuss the complicated history of patriarchy and revolution …

223From Angel to Office Worker - with author Dr. Susie Porter2023-09-05

Amy is joined by Dr. Susie Porter to discuss her book From Angel to Office Worker and explore the nuances of class, gender, and labor …

222Reproductive Rights in Mexico and Latin America - with Natalia Calero2023-08-29

Amy is joined by Natalia Calero to explore the history and present day realities of reproductive rights in Latin America, as well as intersections between …

221Amelio Robles, Transgender Soldier in the Mexican Revolution - with Dr. Marie Sarita Gaytán2023-08-22

Amy is joined by Dr. Marie Sarita Gaytán to discuss the life of Amelio Robles, who served during the Mexican Revolution and became one of …

220Female Archetypes in Mexico - with Levi Murray2023-08-15

Amy is joined by Levi Murray to discuss the tricky intersections between patriarchy and colonialism in Mexico, plus a deep dive into the female archetypes …

219Colonialism in Hawai’i  - with Dr. Maile Arvin2023-08-08

Amy is joined by Dr. Maile Arvin to discuss her book, Possessing Polynesians: The Science of Settler Colonial Whiteness in Hawai'i and Oceania and the …

218Mana Wahine: Women in the Māori Worldview - with Dr. Gina Colvin2023-08-01

Amy and Dr. Gina Colvin discuss Māori history, culture, and why feminism may not be necessary in a Māori context.

Gina Colvin is a New Zealander …

217Gender Constructs in Tonga, Part 2 - with Meleseini Lotoaniu2023-07-25

Amy and Meleseini Lotoaniu conclude their discussion of gender constructs in Tonga, from European contact to the present day.

Meleseini Lotoaniu is a third-year student at …

216Gender Constructs in Tonga, Part 1 - with Meleseini Lotoaniu2023-07-18

Amy is joined by Meleseini Lotoaniu for Part 1 of their discussion about the history of gender constructs in Tonga.

Meleseini Lotoaniu is a third-year student …

215Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 - with translator Jamie Chang2023-07-11

Amy is joined by translator Jaime Chang to discuss the novel Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo and explore the stories of contemporary Korean …

214Scream from the Shadows - with author Dr. Setsu Shigematsu2023-07-04

Amy is joined by Dr. Setsu Shigematsu to discuss xer book Scream from the Shadows and the history of women's liberation …

213Aching for Beauty: Footbinding in China - with author Dr. Wang Ping2023-06-27

Amy is joined by author Wang Ping to discuss her book Aching for Beauty: Footbinding in China and explore the nuances of beauty practices in …

212Patriarchy through Chinese History, Part 2 - with Annabelle Qian2023-06-20

Amy is joined by Annabelle Qian to conclude their discussion of patriarchy's history in Imperial China from the Qin Dynasty (221 BCE) to the Qing …

211Patriarchy through Chinese History, Part 1 - with Annabelle Qian2023-06-13

Amy is joined by Annabelle Qian to discuss the Women in Ancient China and Women in Early Imperial China by author Bret Hinsch, and explore …

210Patriarchy in East Asia - with Jenn Lee Smith2023-06-06

Amy is joined by film-maker Jenn Lee Smith to discuss Patriarchy in East Asia: A Comparative Sociology of Gender by Sechiyama Kaku and (En)gendering Taiwan: …

209Buddhism After Patriarchy - with Rachel Lam & Marissa Lila2023-05-30

Amy is joined by Marissa Lila and Rachel Lam to discuss Buddhism After Patriarchy by Rita Gross and begin our exploration of patriarchy in East …

208Gender Equity and Reconciliation - with Rev. Cynthia Brix, Dr. Will Keepin, and Harin Jeong2023-05-23

Amy is joined by Rev. Cynthia Brix, Dr. William Keepin, and Harin Jeong to discuss their groundbreaking work with Gender Equity …

207Female Genital Cutting - with Mariya Taher2023-05-16Amy is joined by advocate Mariya Taher to learn more about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and discuss firsthand accounts from those affected. …
206The Problem with Marriage - with author Dr. Srimati Basu2023-05-09Amy is joined by Dr. Srimati Basu to discuss her book The Trouble With Marriage: Feminists Confront Law and Violence in India and explore the …
205The Trauma of Caste - with author Thenmozhi Soundararajan2023-05-02Amy is joined by Thenmozhi Soundararajan to discuss her book The Trauma of Caste: A Dalit Feminist Meditation on Survivorship, Healing, and Abolition and help …
204Roar Like A Goddess - with author Acharya Shunya2023-04-25Amy is joined by Acharya Shunya to discuss her book Roar Like a Goddess: Every Woman's Guide to Becoming Unapologetically Powerful, Prosperous, and Peaceful and …
203New Jewish Feminism - with author Rabbi Elyse Goldstein2023-04-18Amy is joined by Rabbi Elyse Goldstein to discuss her book New Jewish Feminism: Probing the Past, Forging the Future and learn about the legacy …
202The Patriarchs - with author Angela Saini2023-04-11Amy is joined by author Angela Saini to discuss her book The Patriarchs: The Origins of Inequality and re-examine patriarchy's foundational roots. …
201Palestinian Women's Activism - with author Dr. Islah Jad2023-04-04Amy is joined by Dr. Islah Jad to discuss her book, Palestinian Women's Activism: Nationalism, Secularism, Islamism, and the many roles of Palestinian women as …
200Women in Afghanistan - with guest Dr. Bahar Jalali2023-03-28Amy is joined by Dr. Bahar Jalali to discuss the history of Afghanistan and how the country's past, as well as global politics, shape the …
199Faith and Feminism in Pakistan - with author Dr. Afiya S. Zia2023-03-21Amy is joined by Dr. Afiya S. Zia to discuss her book Faith and Feminism in Pakistan: Religious Agency or Secular Autonomy and explore the …
198Women Rising - with guest Léa Namouni2023-03-14Amy is joined by Léa Namouni to discuss the anthology Women Rising: In and Beyond The Arab Spring and the work of women activists and …
197Gendered Morality - with author Dr. Zahra Ayubi2023-03-07Amy is joined by Dr. Zahra Ayubi to discuss her book Gendered Morality: Classical Islamic Ethics of the Self, Family and Society and begin this …
196How We Fight For Our Lives, by Saeed Jones - with guest Stacey Harkey2023-02-28Amy is joined by Stacey Harkey to discuss How We Fight for Our Lives by Saeed Jones and focus on the experience of being Black …
195God is a Black Woman - with author Dr. Christena Cleveland2023-02-21Amy is joined by Dr. Christena Cleveland to discuss her book God is a Black Woman and unpack our assumptions about divinity, gender, and race. …
194We Should All Be Feminists, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi - with guest Kylee Shepherd2023-02-14Amy is joined by Kylee Shepherd to discuss We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi as well as Womanism and Feminism on the …
193Daughters of Anowa, by Mercy Amba Oduyoye - with guest Channel Achenbach2023-02-07Amy is joined by Channel Achenbach to discuss Daughters of Anowa by Mercy Amba Oduyoye and explore history and gender relations in Ghana. …
192The Invention of Women, by Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí – with guest OluTimehin Kukoyi2023-01-31Amy is joined by writer and intellectual OluTimehin Kukoyi to discuss The Invention of Women by Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí and explore the concept of gender in …
191Women's Mass Action for Peace2023-01-24Amy explores the history of Liberia and Women's Mass Action for Peace through the written words of one of her heroes, Leymah Gbowee. …
190Patriarchy and Gender in Africa - with author Dr. Veronica Fynn Bruey2023-01-17Amy is joined by academic and advocate Dr. Veronica Fynn Bruey to discuss her book, Patriarchy and Gender in Africa, and discuss the impacts of …
189From Outrage to Courage - with author Anne Firth Murray2023-01-10Amy is joined by author, educator, and activist Anne Firth Murray to discuss her book, From Outrage to Courage, and start exploring patriarchy on a …
188The Iranian Revolution2023-01-05Amy is joined by Dina Asna and Saghi Saghazadeh to discuss the ongoing revolution in Iran. …
187Season Three: Introduction2023-01-03Welcome to Season Three of Breaking Down Patriarchy! Each week Amy will read a book on a different topic in global gender studies, and will …
186Bonus Episode: Amy and Sam Recap Season 22023-01-01Amy is joined by the show's editor, Sam Rose Preminger, to discuss all the incredible content in Season 2! …
185Breaking Down Patriarchy with Self-Compassion - with Dr. Kristin Neff2022-12-27Amy is joined by Dr. Kristin Neff to discuss the generative power of anger, the danger of rote gender roles, and the radical power of …
184Breaking Down Patriarchy on Chanukah - with Rabbi Hara Person2022-12-22Rabbi Hara Person shares powerful stories of women in the Jewish holiday tradition. …
183Breaking Down Patriarchy and the Challenge of Change – with Shauna Rensch & Lauren Prakke2022-12-20Shauna Rensch and Lauren Prakke help us explore what it takes to create change. …
182Breaking Down Patriarchy and the Future of the LDS Church - with Kajsa Berlin-Kaufusi2022-12-13To help us illuminate paths forward for the LDS Church, we’re joined by Kajsa Berlin-Kaufusi who shares a stunning vision for the Church’s feminist future. …
181Breaking Down Patriarchy with Mormon Women, Part 2 – with Ashley Mae Hoiland, Courtney McPhie, and an Anonymous Guest2022-12-06In today’s episode, we hear from Ashley Mae Hoiland and Courtney McPhie, as well as an Anonymous Contributor who help us explore the impacts of …
180Breaking Down Patriarchy and Excommunication - with Natasha Helfer2022-11-29Today I’m joined by Natasha Helfer who sat down with me for a deeply honest interview about death, divorce, and her own experience of being …
179Breaking Down Patriarchy with Male Feminists – with Jon Ogden and Erik Allebest2022-11-22Today we’ll be joined by two phenomenal men, Jon Ogden and Erik Allebest, who are stepping forward as proud feminist allies. …
178Breaking Down Patriarchy in Professional Gaming - with Alexandra Botez2022-11-15On today's episode I sit down with chess expert and professional gamer, Alexandra Botez. …
177Breaking Down Patriarchy and Trusting Our Own Minds2022-11-08Today I am so honored and so excited that on today's episode I'm joined by the author of My Turn on Earth, Carol Lynn Pearson. …
176Breaking Down Patriarchy and Modern-Day Witchcraft - with Kari2022-11-01Kari - a present-day, practicing witch - was willing to sit down with our podcast’s editor, Sam Rose, for a conversation about ritual, history, stereotypes, …
175Breaking Down Patriarchy in Iceland–with Rachel Greenley2022-10-25Today we’re joined by globetrotter Rachel Greenley, as well as a number of Icelandic locals who generously sat down with Rachel to discuss to discuss …
174Breaking Down Patriarchy and Domestic Abuse2022-10-18On today’s episode we’ll be joined by an Anonymous Contributor who trusts us with a difficult story of domestic abuse. Note: this segment contains descriptions …
173Breaking Down Patriarchy in Saudi Arabia – with Liz & Cami2022-10-11In this episode I'm joined by phenomenal guests—Liz & Cami—two Americans who have lived in Saudi Arabia for the past several years and are ready …
172Breaking Down Patriarchy and Feminist Awakenings – with Monica Rodgers, Shelbey Neil, and an Anonymous Contributor2022-10-04On today’s episode, we’re going to be exploring this concept of the feminist awakening with three extraordinary guests--Monica Rodgers, Shelbey Neil, and an Anonymous Contributor. …
171Breaking Down Patriarchy and Gender Economics–with Katica Roy2022-09-27I was thrilled to have Katica Roy join me on today's episode for a fascinating discussion on gender and the economy. …
170Breaking Down Patriarchy and Aspirational Shame–with Dr. Julie Hanks2022-09-20In this episode I'm joined by the astounding social worker and psychotherapist, Dr. Julie Hanks, for an astonishing conversation about aspirational shame. …
169Breaking Down Patriarchy with Mormon Women, Part 1 – with Tiffany Sowby, Chelsea Homer, and an Anonymous Contributor2022-09-13In this episode we hear several short, personal stories from women raised in Mormon homes: Tiffany Sowby, Chelsea Homer, and an Anonymous Contributor. …
168Breaking Down Patriarchy in the Marine Corps - with Kaitlyn Zivanovich2022-09-06On this episode we hear from author and former intelligence officer Kaitlyn Zivanovich who helps us continue unpacking the patriarchal culture of the US Marine …
167Breaking Down Patriarchy and Difficult Stories – with Susan Warren & Red O'Hare2022-08-30We're so grateful to be joined by Red O'Hare and Susan Warren who each share stories of survival. As a caution for listeners, these stories …
166Breaking Down Patriarchy and the Hierarchy of Needs – with Reese Harper2022-08-23On today's episode I'm joined by my friend, entrepreneur Reese Harper, for a vulnerable conversation about the idea of being a provider, self-actualization, and how …
165Breaking Down Patriarchy Just the Way You Are - with Jessie Bryan-Iacono2022-08-16On today's episode we're joined by Jessie Iacono who takes us on a journey through music and memories, through childhood struggles, to marriage, to motherhood …
164Breaking Down Patriarchy in the Arts & Sciences – with Shannon Christie and JoCee Holladay Porter2022-08-09On today’s episode we’re going to be exploring the systems of patriarchy at work in the sciences and the arts, hearing from two special guests …
163Breaking Down Patriarchy in Church Communities – with Kathy Barbini & an Anonymous Contributor2022-08-02On today’s episode we’ll be joined by two guests — Kathy Barbini and an Anonymous Contributor — who share their stories and help us explore …
162Breaking Down Patriarchy with Memoir and Memory2022-07-26In this episode, we explore the phenomena of memory with two outstanding guests -- Emilly Prado and an Anonymous Contributor -- discussing and exploring the …
161Breaking Down Patriarchy and the Miss World Pageant2022-07-19Whatever listeners think about beauty pageants, it's about to get more complicated. On today's episode, we hear a fascinating essay from Holland Allebes Anderson, granddaughter …
160Breaking Down Patriarchy in Our Naming System - with Amelia Hapgood2022-07-12

On today’s episode, we interrogate the tradition of patronyms and, in the process, exploring the history of coverture laws, marital customs, and more as our …

159Special Episode: Roe v. Wade2022-07-07Main points from the 1973 Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade …
158Breaking Down Patriarchy and Acts of Resistance – with Theresa Beauchamp & Delin Ruhl2022-07-05On today's episode we hear stories from Theresa Beauchamp and Delin Ruhl, two people who've taken action in moments of injustice. Our guests share their …
157Breaking Down Patriarchy and the Fight for LGBTQIA+ Rights - with Dr. Nanette Gartrell and Dr. Dee Mosbacher2022-06-28Dr. Nanette Gartrell and Dr. Dee Mosbacher have been pioneers in the struggle for LGBTQIA+ civil rights for over forty years. On today's episode, I'm …
156Breaking Down Patriarchy and the Gender Binary - with Sam Rose Preminger & Domi Shoemaker2022-06-21On today’s episode I’m happy to be joined by two voices from the non-binary community: Sam Rose Preminger and Domi Shoemaker …
155Breaking Down Patriarchy and Homosexuality in the Mormon Church – with Colette Dalton & Autumn McAlpin2022-06-14On today's episode we hear from two guests — Colette Dalton & Autumn McAlpin — who share their experiences with queer identity and the LDS …
154Breaking Down Patriarchy in Pride Month - with Chloe Agyin & Lakshan Lingam2022-06-07Today I'm thrilled to be joined by Chloe Agyin and Lakshan Lingam. Chloe and Lakshan are members of a nonprofit organization called Encircle. Their mission …
153Breaking Down Patriarchy with The Black Menaces2022-05-31Today I'm thrilled to be joined by Sebastian Stuart-Johnson and Kylee Shepherd, two members of The Black Menaces, a group of friends and activists on …
152Breaking Down Patriarchy and Men's Perspectives - with Andy Dunn & Ian McAllister2022-05-24Today we bring men’s voices to the table – men who are ready to pull away the wool patriarchy has draped over their eyes and …
151Breaking Down Patriarchy and the Institution of Motherhood – with Lane Anderson and an Anonymous Guest2022-05-17On today’s episode, we're digging into questions about motherhood as we’re joined by two spectacular guests each trusting us with her own story of how …
150Breaking Down Patriarchy and the Vilification of Women - with Lucy Allebest & Dr. D'Vorah Grenn2022-05-10Throughout history women have been misrepresented as villains and monsters: witches, demons, succubus, and beyond. The damage caused by this vilification is long lasting, so …
149Breaking Down Patriarchy and Abortion Rights - with Gabrielle Blair2022-05-03This week best-selling author Gabrielle Blair sits down with Amy for an unabashed interview about reproductive rights, contraceptives, and why we continue to prioritize men’s …
148Breaking Down Patriarchy and Personal Perspective - with Bob Rees2022-04-26Bob Rees unpacks how patriarchy can painfully impact men as well as some of the ways men, and patriarchs even, can act as our allies …
147Breaking Down Patriarchy and Feminist Fairytales - with Jessica Harder2022-04-19On today’s episode Amy is joined by Jessica Harder as she shares her stories of growing up with equality-colored glasses, making her way into adulthood …
146Breaking Down Patriarchy and Polygamy - with Shannon Johnson2022-04-12This week Amy is joined by Shannon Johnson to help us zoom in even further to more fully unpack the practice of polygamous marriage in …
145Breaking Down Patriarchy and the Subaltern - with Lindsay Hansen Park2022-04-05We are so grateful to be joined by writer and podcaster Lindsay Hansen Park who does the work of unpacking polygamy on a regular basis …
144Breaking Down Patriarchy and the Women who Enforce it – with Heather Sundahl, Caroline Salisbury, and Heather Renfro2022-03-29In this episode we tackle the particularly tricky topic of how women can—intentionally or unintentionally—become enforcers and perpetrators of patriarchy. Fortunately, we have not one, …
143Breaking Down Patriarchy in a Warzone – with Dr. Beverly Allen2022-03-22Amy is joined by Dr. Beverly Allen for an interview about her experiences studying the Yugoslav Wars. This episode contains some challenging content— including discussion …
142Breaking Down Patriarchy on a Mission2022-03-15We hear a stunning story from a woman on a mission for the Church of Latter-Day Saints. Due to the sensitive nature of this material, …
141Breaking Down Patriarchy on International Women’s Day – with Vanessa Loder2022-03-08On International Women's Day it was our thrill to be joined by, Vanessa Loder, who shared not only the story of her personal journey to …
140Breaking Down Patriarchy in Ireland – with Ariana Baltay & Maureen Hernon2022-03-01In this episode Amy celebrates Irish-American women with Ariana Baltay, who teaches us about the patroness Saint Brigid, and Maureen Hernon, who shares her life …
139Breaking Down Patriarchy and Period Poverty — an Interview with Emily Bell McCormick2022-02-22Amy is joined by Emily Bell McCormick for an interview about the impacts of period poverty and the battle for economic justice unfolding in state …
138Breaking Down Patriarchy and the American Novel — with Robert Lashley2022-02-15Robert Lashley shares a stunning story about the books of Toni Morrison, American literature, and a son’s unyielding love for his mother. …
137Breaking Down Patriarchy in Competitive Chess - an Interview with Anna Rudolf2022-02-08Amy is joined by Anna Rudolf to discuss her experiences in the patriarchal world of competitive chess. …
136Breaking Down Patriarchy and Sacred Rage - with Cherie Burton2022-02-01Cherie Burton talks to us about sacred rage, the anger of ancestresses, and how we can harness the indignant energy that patriarchy boils up inside …
135Breaking Down Patriarchy in Sexuality and Spirit - with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife & Monette Chilson2022-01-25Amy is joined by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and Monette Chilson on the topics of redefining our relationships with sexuality and sacredness. …
134Breaking Down Patriarchy and Body Image - an Interview with Dr. Lindsay Kite2022-01-18Amy is joined by Dr. Lindsay Kite to discuss the burden of beauty standards, self-objectification, uncomfortable compliments, and how we can strive to escape the …
133Breaking Down Patriarchy in the US Marines - Abby's Story2022-01-11Abby shares her experiences during her 10 years as an active-duty Marine. …
132Season 2 Introduction2022-01-06Join Amy as she introduces Season 2 of Breaking Down Patriarchy! …
131Minisode: Women Who Run with the Wolves2022-01-05

Amy discusses Clarissa Pinkola Estés' Women Who Run with the Wolves with guest Bergen Hyde.

130Minisode: Unwell Women2022-01-05

Amy discusses Elinor Cleghorn's Unwell Women with guest Cassy Christianson.

129Minisode: Untamed2022-01-05

Amy discusses Glennon Doyle's Untamed with guest Lane Anderson.

128Minisode: For the Love of Men2022-01-05

Amy discusses Liz Plank's For the Love of Men with guest Jenny DeGraaff.

127Minisode: The Moment of Lift2022-01-05

Amy discusses Melinda French Gates' The Moment of Lift with guest Sara Abbasi.

126Minisode: Invisible Women2022-01-05

Amy discusses Caroline Criado Perez's Invisible Women with guest Barbie Hada Harper.

125Minisode: Women and Power2022-01-05

Amy discusses Mary Beard's Women and Power with guest Louisa Gillett.

124Minisode: Inferior2022-01-05

Amy discusses Angela Saini's Inferior with guest Dr. Chantal Dolan.

123Minisode: Girls and Sex2022-01-05

Amy discusses Peggy Orenstein's Girls and Sex with guest Natasha Helfer.

122Minisode: Unfinished Business2022-01-05

Amy discusses Anne Marie-Slaughter's Unfinished Business with guest Neylan McBaine.

121Minisode: Men Explain Things to Me2022-01-05

Amy discusses Rebecca Solnit's Men Explain Things to Me with guest Malia Morris.

120Minisode: Bad Feminist2022-01-05

Amy discusses Roxanne Gay's Bad Feminist with guest Setareh Greenwood.

119Minisode: feminism is for everybody2022-01-05

Amy discusses bell hooks' feminism is for everybody with guest Gina Haney.

118Minisode: LGBTQ History, Part 42022-01-05

Amy discusses personal stories, LGBTQ history, and queer theory with guest Matthew Nelson.

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117Minisode: LGBTQ History, Part 32022-01-05

Amy discusses personal stories, LGBTQ history, and queer theory with guest Matthew Nelson.

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116Minisode: LGBTQ History, Part 22022-01-05

Amy discusses personal stories, LGBTQ history, and queer theory with guest Matthew Nelson.

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115Minisode: LGBTQ History, Part 12022-01-05

Amy discusses personal stories, LGBTQ history, and queer theory with guest Matthew Nelson.

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114Minisode: The Gender Knot2022-01-05

Amy discusses Allen G Johnson's The Gender Knot with guest Kasey Cruz.

113Minisode: Declaration of the Elimination of Violence Against Women2022-01-05

Amy discusses the Declaration of the Elimination of Violence Against Women with guests Elena Gonzalez & Abby Madrigal.

112Minisode: The Sacred Hoop2022-01-05

Amy discusses Paula Gunn Allen's The Sacred Hoop with guest Sherrie Crawford.

111Minisode: WomanSpirit Rising2022-01-05

Amy discusses WomanSpirit Rising with guest Maxine Hanks.

110MInisode: Gender Trouble2022-01-05

Amy discusses Judith Butler's Gender Trouble with guest Maxine Hanks.

109Minisode: The Beauty Myth2022-01-05

Amy discusses Naomi Wolf's The Beauty Myth with guest Vanessa Loder.

108Minisode: Sister Outsider2022-01-05

Amy discusses Audre Lorde's Sister, Outside with guest Suzette Duncan.

107Minisode: ain't i a woman2022-01-05

Amy discusses bell hooks' ain't i a woman with guest Manuela Zoninsein Ashley Jackson.

106Minisode: Women, Race, and Class2022-01-05

Amy discusses Angela Davis's Women, Race, and Class with guest Brianna Jovahn.

105Minisode: This Bridge Called My Back2022-01-05

Amy discusses This Bridge Called by Back with guest Jenn Lee Smith.

104Minisode: Roe v. Wade2022-01-05

Amy discusses Roe v. Wade with guest Lindsay McPhie Hickok.

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103Minisode: Title IX2022-01-05

Amy discusses Title IX with guest Whitney McPhie Griffith.

102Minisode: Our Bodies, Ourselves2022-01-05

Amy discusses Our Bodies, Ourselves with guest Jessica Harder.

101Minisode: Sexual Politics, Part 22022-01-05

Amy discusses Kate Millett's Sexual Politics with guest Maxine Hanks.

100Minisode: Sexual Politics, Part 12022-01-05

Amy discusses Kate Millett's Sexual Politics with guest Maxine Hanks.

99Minisode: The Equal Rights Amendment2022-01-05

Amy discusses The Equal Rights Amendment with guests Emily Bell McCormick Kelly Whited Jones.

98Minisode: Living the Revolution2022-01-05

Amy discusses Gloria Steinem's Living the Revolution with guest Amy Pal.

97Minisode: Double Jeopardy, Part 22022-01-05

Amy discusses Frances Beale's Double Jeopardy with guest Rayna Clay MacKay.

96Minisode: Double Jeopardy, Part 12022-01-05

Amy discusses Frances Beale's Double Jeopardy with guest Rayna Clay MacKay.

95Minisode: Jane Crow and the Law2022-01-05

Amy discusses Pauli Murray and Mary Eastwood's Jane Crow and the Law with guest Rochelle Briscoe.

94Minisode: Keep the Damned Women Out2022-01-05

Amy discusses Nancy Weiss Malkiel's Keep the Damned Women Out with guest Marta Luna Wilde.

93Minisode: The Feminine Mystique2022-01-05

Amy discusses Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique with guest Marta Luna Wilde.

92Minisode: The UN Open Letter to the Women of the World, and Universal Declaration of Human Rights, by Eleanor Roosevelt2022-01-05

Amy discusses Eleanor Roosevelt's UN Open Letter to the Women of the World with guest Lucy Allebest.

91Minisode: A Room of One's Own2022-01-05

Amy discusses Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own with guest Susannah Harmon Furr.

90Minisode: Killing the Angel in the House2022-01-05

Amy discusses Virginia Woolf's Killing the Angel in the House with guest Rachelle Burnside.

89Minisode: The Second Sex, Part 22022-01-05

Amy discusses Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex with guest Fyza Parviz Jazra.

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88Minisode: The Real Wealth of Nations2022-01-05

Amy discusses Riane Eisler's The Real Wealth of Nations with guest Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks.

87Minisode: The Second Sex, Part 12022-01-05

Amy discusses Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex with guest Fyza Parviz Jazra.

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86Minisode: The Morality of Birth Control, by Margaret Sanger2022-01-05

Amy discusses Margaret Sanger's The Morality of Birth Control with guest Courtney McPhie.

85Minisode: Speeches from The Seneca Falls Women's Convention2022-01-05

Amy discusses Elizabeth Cady Stanton's Speeches from The Seneca Falls Women's Convention with guest Courtney McPhie.

84Minisode: Ain't I A Woman?2022-01-05

Amy discusses Sojourner Truth's Ain't I A Woman? with guest Rayna Clay MacKay.

83Minisode: The Subjection of Women2022-01-05

Amy discusses John Stuart Mill's The Subjection of Women with guest Franceskay Allebes.

82Minisode: The Yellow Wallpaper2022-01-05

Amy discusses Charlotte Perkins Gilman's The Yellow Wallpaper with guest Shannon Hyatt Johnson.

81Minisode: The Gospel of Mary Magdalene2022-01-05

Amy discusses The Gospel of Mary Magdalene with guest Kayleen Asbo.

80Minisode: The Awakening, by Kate Chopin2022-01-05

Amy discusses Kate Chopin's The Awakening with guest Shauna Rensch.

79Minisode: The Fundamental Principle of a Republic2022-01-05

Amy discusses Anna Howard Shaw's The Fundamental Principle of a Republic with guest Dr. Amy Osmond Cook.

78Minisode: Letters on the Equality of the Sexes and the Condition of Woman2022-01-05

Amy discusses Sarah Grimke's Letters on the Equality of the Sexes and the Condition of Woman with guest Rebecca Archibald.

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77Minisode: On the Equality of the Sexes2022-01-05

Amy discusses Judith Sargent Murray's On the Equality of the Sexes with guest Jennie Austin Preece.

76Minisode: A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, Part 22022-01-05

Amy discusses Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman with guest Dr. Meagan Cahoon Alder.

75Minisode: A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, Part 12022-01-05

Amy discusses Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman with guest Dr. Meagan Cahoon Alder.

74Minisode: Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen2022-01-05

Amy discusses Olympe de Gouge's Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen with guest Lindsay Allebest.

73Minisode: The Creation of Feminist Consciousness2022-01-05

Amy discusses Gerda Lerner's The Creation of Feminist Consciousness with guest Janette Canare.

72Minisode: Mary, Mother of God: Women in Early Christianity2022-01-05

Amy discusses multiple texts about the Virgin Mary with guest Sophie Allebest.

71Minisode: The Creation of Patriarchy, Part 22022-01-05

Amy discusses Gerda Lerner's The Creation of Patriarchy with guest Sherrie Crawford.

70Minisode: The Creation of Patriarchy, Part 12022-01-05

Amy discusses Gerda Lerner's The Creation of Patriarchy with guest Sherrie Crawford.

69Minisode: The Chalice & The Blade2022-01-05

Amy discusses Rian Eisler's The Chalice & The Blade with guest Malia Morris.

68Bonus Episode: Amy and Erik Allebest Recap Season 12022-01-04Amy and Erik's TL;DR of the TL;DR …
67Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype, by Clarissa Pinkola Estes2021-12-28Women Who Run With the Wolves is a 1989 compilation of myths and fables by Jungian psychologist, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes. It spent 145 weeks …
66Unwell Women: Misdiagnosis and Myth in a Man-Made World, by Elinor Cleghorn2021-12-21Unwell Women: Misdiagnosis and Myth in a Man-Made World is a 2021 book on the history of medicine by British cultural historian, Dr. Elinor Cleghorn. …
65Untamed, by Glennon Doyle2021-12-14Untamed is a wildly successful 2020 memoir by Glennon Doyle. …
64For the Love of Men: From Toxic to a More Mindful Masculinity, by Liz Plank2021-12-07For the Love of Men: From Toxic to a More Mindful Masculinity, is a 2019 book by journalist Liz Plank, exploring the ways that patriarchy …
63The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World, by Melinda French Gates2021-11-30

Amy is joined by guest Sara Abbasi to discuss The Moment of Lift by Melinda French Gates. Topics include the delicacy of implementing change, honor …

62Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed For Men2021-11-23Invisible Women: Dias Bias In a World Designed for Men, is a book published in 2019 by Caroline Criado Perez. It exposes the gender gap …
61Women and Power: A Manifesto, by Mary Beard2021-11-16Women and Power: A Manifesto, is a 2017 book written by renowned Cambridge University Professor Mary Beard. …
60Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong, and the New Research That's Re-Writing the Story, by Angela Saini2021-11-09Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong, and the New Research That's Re-writing the Story, is a book written by British Science journalist Angela Saini in …
59Girls and Sex, by Peggy Orenstein2021-11-02Girls and Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape, is a 2016 book by Peggy Orenstein …
58Unfinished Business: Women, Men, Work, Family, by Anne-Marie Slaughter2021-10-26Unfinished Business: Women Men Work Family is a 2015 book by Princeton professor Anne-Marie Slaughter. …
57Men Explain Things to Me, by Rebecca Solnit2021-10-19Men Explain Things to Me is an essay collection by feminist author Rebecca Solnit, published in 2014, which (accidentally) coined the term "mansplain." …
56Bad Feminist, by Roxane Gay2021-10-12Bad Feminist: Essays is a 2014 collection of essays by cultural critic, novelist and professor Roxane Gay. The book explores being a feminist while loving …
55feminism is for everybody, by bell hooks2021-10-05feminism is for everybody: passionate politics is book published in 2000 by author and activist bell hooks. it lays out the history of modern feminism, …
54LGBTQ History Part 4: No Future, by Lee Edelman, and Cruising Utopia, by José Estaban Muñoz2021-09-28No Future, written by Lee Edelman in 2004, and Cruising Utopia, written by Muñoz in 2009, represent critical arguments in queer theory. …
53LGBTQ History Part 3: The Trouble With Normal, by Michael Warner2021-09-28The Trouble with Normal: Sex, Politics, and the Ethics of Queer Life was written by Michael Warner in 1999. It discusses the role of same-sex …
52LGBTQ History Part 2: Obergefell v. Hodges2021-09-28Obergefell v. Hodges was a landmark civil rights case in 2015, whereby the Supreme Court guaranteed same-sex couples the right to marry. …
51LGBTQ History Part 1: Amy's and Matthew's Stories2021-09-28Amy McPhie Allebest and Matthew Nelson introduce this four part series by sharing personal essays …
50The Gender Knot: Unraveling Our Patriarchal Legacy, by Allan G. Johnson2021-09-21The Gender Knot: Unraveling Our Patriarchal Legacy, was written in 1997 by Dr. Allan G. Johnson. Johnson dissects patriarchal systems and identifies practical ways that …
49Declaration of the Elimination of Violence Against Women, by the United Nations, 19932021-09-14The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, adopted by the United Nations in 1993, was the first international instrument explicitly addressing violence against …
48The Sacred Hoop: Recovering the Feminine in American Indian Traditions, by Paula Gunn Allen2021-09-07The Sacred Hoop, by Paula Gunn Allen, is a pioneering work that highlights the crucial role of women in Native American traditions. It was published …
47WomanSpirit Rising: A Feminist Reader in Religion, edited by Carol Christ and Judith Plaskow2021-08-31WomanSpirit Rising, published in 1979 and again in 1992, is a compilation of 20th-century feminist writings that attempts to re-think the ideas and traditions of …
46Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity, by Judith Butler2021-08-24Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity is a book published in 1990 which describes gender as a performance, and sex as a constructed …
45The Beauty Myth, by Naomi Wolf2021-08-17The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty are Used Against Women, is a 1990 book by Naomi Wolf. …
44Sister Outsider, by Audre Lorde2021-08-10Sister Outsider is a collection of essays and speeches by Black, lesbian poet and intellectual, Audre Lorde. …
43ain't i a woman, by bell hooks2021-08-03ain't i a woman? is a 1981 book by bell hooks, titled after Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman?" speech. hooks examines the effect of …
42Women, Race, and Class, by Angela Davis2021-07-27Women, Race and Class is a 1981 book by American academic Angela Davis. It covers U.S. history from the slave trade and abolitionism movements to …
41This Bridge Called My Back: Writings By Radical Women of Color, by Cherrie Moraga2021-07-20This Bridge Called My Back: Writings By Radical Women of Color, is an anthology edited by Cherrie Moraga and Gloria Anzaldua. Published in 1981, it …
40Roe v. Wade, Part 22021-07-13Roe v. Wade was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects …
39Roe v. Wade, Part 12021-07-13Roe v. Wade was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects …
38Title IX2021-07-06Title IX is a federal civil rights law in the United States of America that was passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. …
37Our Bodies, Ourselves by The Boston Women's Health Collective2021-06-29Our Bodies, Ourselves is a book about women's health and sexuality produced by the nonprofit organization Our Bodies Ourselves (originally called the Boston Women's Health …
36Sexual Politics, by Kate Millett, Part 22021-06-22Sexual Politics is a 1970 book by Kate Millett. It is regarded as a classic of feminism and one of radical feminism's key texts. …
35Sexual Politics, by Kate Millett, Part 12021-06-22Sexual Politics is a 1970 book by Kate Millett. It is regarded as a classic of feminism and one of radical feminism's key texts. …
34The Equal Rights Amendment2021-06-15The Equal Rights Amendment was introduced shortly after women in the US were granted suffrage. Women knew then that voting rights did not guarantee equal …
33Living the Revolution, by Gloria Steinem2021-06-08In May of 1970, Gloria Steinem gave a commencement address to the graduating class of newly coeducational Vassar College. Called the "Living the Revolution" speech, …
32Double Jeopardy: To Be Black and Female, by Frances Beal, Part 22021-06-01Double Jeopardy: To Be Black and Female is an essay written in 1969 by Black Civil Rights activist Frances Beal. …
31Double Jeopardy: To Be Black and Female, by Frances Beal, Part 12021-06-01Double Jeopardy: To Be Black and Female is a pamphlet written by Frances M. Beal in 1969. This highly influential pamphlet explores the intersections of …
30Jane Crow and the Law: Sex Discrimination and Title VII2021-05-25Following the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Pauli Murray published a landmark article in The George Washington Law Review entitled “Jane Crow and …
29Keep the Damned Women Out: The Struggle for Coeducation, by Nancy Weiss Malkiel2021-05-18Professor Nancy Weiss Malkiel's "Keep the Damned Women Out" is an in-depth look at the long, difficult process by which top-tier American and British schools …
28The Feminine Mystique, by Betty Friedan2021-05-11The Feminine Mystique", by Betty Friedan, is widely credited with sparking the beginning of second-wave feminism in the United States. Its description of "the problem …
27The Second Sex, by Simone de Beauvoir, Episode 32021-05-04Fyza and Amy continue their discussion of Beauvoir's masterpiece, The Second Sex. …
26The Second Sex, by Simone de Beauvoir, Episode 22021-05-04Fyza and Amy continue their conversation of Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex. …
25The Second Sex, by Simone de Beauvoir, Episode 12021-05-04The Second Sex is a 1949 book by the French existentialist Simone de Beauvoir, in which the author discusses the treatment of women throughout history. …
24The Real Wealth of Nations, by Riane Eisler2021-04-27The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Caring Economics" applies Riane Eisler's model of "partnership" values (as opposed to "dominator" values) to the field of …
23The UN Open Letter to the Women of the World, and Universal Declaration of Human Rights, by Eleanor Roosevelt2021-04-20Considered a foundational text in the history of human and civil rights, the Declaration claims individuals' "basic rights and fundamental freedoms" and affirms their universal …
22Killing the Angel in the House, by Virginia Woolf2021-04-13Killing the Angel in the House is a collection of lectures and essays written by Virginia Woolf between 1905 and 1941. The most prominent essay, …
21A Room of One's Own, by Virginia Woolf2021-04-06A Room of One's Own is an extended essay by Virginia Woolf, first published in September 1929. We experience Woolf's musings as if we were …
20Bonus Episode: Amy and Erik Allebest Answer Men's Frequently Asked Questions2021-04-02Join Amy and Erik Allebest for a conversation discussing men's questions and concerns about Breaking Down Patriarchy. …
19The Morality of Birth Control, by Margaret Sanger2021-03-30Margaret Sanger was a nurse and educator, and a tireless advocate for women's reproductive education and sovereignty. Her tracts such as "What Every Woman Should …
18The Fundamental Principle of a Republic, by Anna Howard Shaw2021-03-23Anna Howard Shaw's 1915 speech, "The Fundamental Principle of a Republic" is an incisive yet warm-hearted call for women's suffrage. Addressing many of the anti-suffrage …
17The Awakening, by Kate Chopin2021-03-16The Awakening is a novel by Kate Chopin, first published in 1899. Set in Louisiana at the end of the 19th century, it is seen …
16The Yellow Wallpaper, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman2021-03-09The Yellow Wallpaper" is a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, published 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early …
15The Gospel of Mary Magdalene2021-03-02The Gospel of Mary Magdalene is an ancient text, written around the same time as the Gospels of the New Testament, but excluded from canonical …
14The Subjection of Women, by John Stuart Mill2021-02-23The Subjection of Women is an 1869 essay by English philosopher John Stuart Mill, with ideas he developed jointly with his wife Harriet Taylor Mill. …
13Ain't I A Woman?, by Sojourner Truth2021-02-16Ain't I a Woman?" is a speech by Sojourner Truth, published in 1851. Visit www.thesojournertruthproject.com to read why there are two versions of the speech, …
12Speeches from The Seneca Falls Women's Convention, by Elizabeth Cady Stanton2021-02-09The Seneca Falls Convention was the first women's rights convention in the United States. Held in July 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York, the meeting …
11Letters on the Equality of the Sexes and the Condition of Woman, by Sarah Grimke2021-02-02Letters on the Equality of the Sexes and the Condition of Woman was a series of letters written in 1837, in response to a prominent …
10On the Equality of the Sexes, by Judith Sargent Murray2021-01-26In this groundbreaking 1791 essay, published a year before Wollstonecraft’s "Vindication of the Rights of Woman", Judith Sargent Murray claims that men are not intellectually …
9A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, by Mary Wollstonecraft, Part 22021-01-20

Amy is joined by guest Dr. Meagan Cahoon Alder to conclude their discussion of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft. This …

8A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, by Mary Wollstonecraft, Part 12021-01-20A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: with Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects, written by the British proto-feminist Mary Wollstonecraft in 1792, is one …
7Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen, by Olympe de Gouges2021-01-13The Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen, also known as the Declaration of the Rights of Woman, was written on …
6The Creation of Feminist Consciousness, by Gerda Lerner2020-12-29Did you know that women wrote plays, music, and essays during the Middle Ages and Renaissance? Did you know that women wrote feminist Biblical commentary …
5Mary, Mother of God: Women in Early Christianity2020-12-29What happened between the writing of the New Testament and the formation of the Catholic church? What impact did the worship of the Virgin Mary …
4The Creation of Patriarchy, by Gerda Lerner, Part 22020-12-29Who were the original authors of the Bible, and when did their oral traditions become scripture? What were the social practices that informed the stories …
3The Creation of Patriarchy, by Gerda Lerner, Part 12020-12-29Where did patriarchy come from? What was the Agricultural Revolution, and how did it change everything for our ancestors? What were gender dynamics like at …
2The Chalice & the Blade: Our Past Our Future, by Riane Eisler2020-12-29Did you know that the most ancient human settlements contain archeological evidence of goddess-worship? Did you know that these female-centric societies seem to have been …
1Introduction2020-12-29What is "Breaking Down Patriarchy"? Host Amy McPhie Allebest explains the goals and format of this book club podcast. …

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