Women, Life and Science

Send us Fan Mail What does it truly mean to learn how to care for another human being? This Wednesday, we sit down with Dr. Allen Saxon, a retired general surgeon and now a medical educator and author of Training in Charity, for a conversation that goes beyond medicine and into the heart of what it…

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever experienced a life-changing moment that forced you to relearn what once came naturally? There are moments when life shifts so suddenly that even the most familiar routines begin to feel unfamiliar. In those times, adapting to a new reality can feel overwhelming even m…

Send us Fan Mail Listen to this week’s Wednesday podcast brought to you by our special science cafe last 29th April 2026 with bestselling authors Judith L. Pearson and Cortney McDermott. Join us as we discover confidence-buil...

Send a text What can we do to reduce risk and prevent cancer? Everybody knows a friend or a family member who was diagnosed with cancer and it is difficult to navigate the disease alone. But did you know that nearly half of global adult cancer deaths are preventable, and research is revealing new r…

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…