Women, Life and Science

Send a text She was born into wealth — and chose rebellion instead. Meet Jessica Mitford: branded a “troublemaker” by her aristocratic family, yet fiercely undaunted in her fight against fascism and injustice. In Troublemaker, author Carla Kaplan dives deep into Mitford’s archives, letters, and new…

Send us a text Women, Life & Science welcomes Joelle Kaufman, best-selling author of Crushing the Cancer Curveball, in today’s podcast Wednesday! Cancer changes everything but it doesn’t have to take away hope, joy, or your power. In this episode, Joelle shares her family’s 40-year generational…

Send us a text If motivation worked the way the internet promises, burnout wouldn’t be so common. We’ve all told ourselves to “just work harder” or “don’t give up”—and still felt stuck, exhausted, or discouraged. The truth? Most motivation advice isn’t built to last. So what if we looked at motivat…

Send us a text We continue to share stories that speak to our listeners especially those who are navigating motherhood and their children’s mental health. Our guest, Ellen Bassuk — psychiatrist, researcher, and clinician — brings a deeply personal perspective as she navigates psychiatry, advocacy, …

Send us a text We’re opening the new year with a powerful story to launch our January podcast season. Our first guest of 2026 is Anne Hand, author of Austrian Again: Reclaiming a Lost Legacy. In her book, Anne reflects on a pivotal choice — to apply for Austrian citizenship. What begins as a legal …

Send us a text How can one truly lead sustainable innovation? 🌱 For Dr. North, it begins with a question — how can what we create bring good to both people and the planet? Her work in technical industries has always been guided by this belief: innovation isn’t just about new ideas; it’s about meani…

Send us a text We are bringing you Science Cafe to our podcast Wednesday! Do you want to create an influence that matters to you and others? Join us as we explore a powerful personality framework called Enneagram and how it w...

Send us a text For many professionals, becoming a parent comes with the fear of putting their career on hold. But what if parenthood is actually the turning point that shapes better, more empathetic leaders? And companies play a vital role in unlocking that potential. In today’s episode, we sit dow…

Send us a text From actress to advocate for epilepsy, Kelly’s journey reflects the many transitions women experience. As women, we often lose ourselves along the way — moving through the seasons of womanhood, motherhood, and everything in between. Kelly’s story is a testament that amid transitions,…

Send us a text So, what really caused the dinosaurs to become extinct? In our podcast The Last Extinction , Dr. Gerta Keller challenges the asteroid-only theory and uncovers new insights into one of Earth’s greatest mysteries...

Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re honored to be joined once again by best-selling, award-winning author Judith L. Pearson. In our first conversation with Judy, we explored her book Mary Lasker and Her Crusade—a powerful biography of philanthropist Mary Lasker, whose relentless advocacy trans…

Send us a text We’re thrilled to welcome Stacy Glass to the podcast! 🌟 As the driving force behind ChemFORWARD, Stacy is on a mission to make chemistry safer, transparent, and accessible—empowering brands and innovators to ch...