Women, Actually
Women, Culture, Identity & Modern Life
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When You Stop Looking: Finding Love After Giving Up | Women, Actually
In this intimate episode of Women, Actually, host Aoibhin Lee explores the counterintuitive journey of finding love after you have genuinely given up looking. This story is for women who feel exhausted by the modern dating scene, those…
Teenagers Demand Ban on School Uniform Porn: Who Protects Us? | Women, Actually
In this episode of Women, Actually, host Oonagh Gonzales explores the urgent campaign launched by four teenage girls in the UK—Rose, Mae, Aylin, and Willow—who are demanding a ban on school uniform pornography. This is not just a story…
The Real Price of Bringing a Baby Into the World | Women, Actually
In this episode of Women, Actually, host Oonagh Gonzales pulls back the curtain on the hidden financial architecture of bringing a baby into the world. Moving beyond the visible costs of ultrasounds and nursery decor, we explore the…
Who Gets to Tell Your Story? The Quiet Power of Sharing | Women, Actually
In this episode of Women, Actually, host Oonagh Gonzales explores the profound psychological and cultural barriers that prevent women from sharing their personal stories. The discussion centers on the 'quiet power of sharing,' examining…
The Invisible Ring: Care Homes, Crisis, and the Women Who Held the Line | Women, Actually
In this episode of Women, Actually, host Oonagh Gonzales examines the devastating failures of the UK’s care home system during the pandemic, drawing on findings from the independent inquiry chaired by Heather Hallett. This is not just a…
The Cost of a Scratch: Why Travel Insurance Isn't Just Paperwork | Women, Actually
In this episode of Women, Actually, host Oonagh Gonzales explores the critical importance of travel insurance, moving beyond the perception of it as mere bureaucratic paperwork to reveal it as an essential act of self-care and financial…
Solo Autumn Walks: Finding Joy, Safety & Silence in the Wild | Women, Actually
In this episode of Women, Actually, host Oonagh Gonzales explores the complex emotional and logistical landscape of solo autumn walks for women. This is not just a travel or fitness guide; it is a deep dive into the intersection of mental…
Tiny Wings, Massive Journeys: What Monarch Tracking Teaches Us About Resilience | Women, Actually
In this episode of Women, Actually, host Oonagh Gonzales explores the profound parallels between monarch butterfly migration and human resilience. This discussion is designed for listeners seeking meaningful commentary on personal growth…