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Send us Fan Mail Who gets to decide whose life is worth living? Missed our thought-provoking Science Café with author Susanne Antonetta last June 29? You can still join the conversation. Listen anytime, anywhere on our Buzzsprout page. Our conversation explored the dark history of Germany's eugenics movement, inviting us to reflect on the devastating consequences of labeling people with intellectual disabilities, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other conditions as "unfit" or "socially...

Send us Fan Mail What if one of the statues of Notre-Dame Cathedral came to life? Not for one magical night, but to discover what it truly means to be human? The West Facade follows St. Genevieve, a statue on Notre-Dame Cathedral that comes to life and must choose between becoming human or remaining immortal. In this episode, Lauren Johnson, author of The West Facade, gives us a glimpse into the inspiration and creative process behind her enchanting story. Here's what you'll hear in this epis...

Send us Fan Mail Years in the corporate world, she followed someonelse’s script for success. Mandy Tang realized this is not for her. One day, she found herself crying. Since then she started journaling. She would wake up, write about gratitude, write about affirmation, a vision about herself in the future and meditate. That’s when she faced a major transition in her career. Mandy started to heal career wounds. Mandy Tang is a career coach based in Eugene, Oregon. She write about self-help, sham...

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 means to become human through service. Loosely inspired by his own experiences in medical school, Training in Charity brings listeners into a time before technology and computers transf...

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 making you feel helpless. This is the reality of Mary Keating, whose life changed after an accident she met when she was 15 years old that left her unable to walk again. But instead of focusing on th...

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-building insights from Give Yourself Permission and the remarkable story behind Radical Sisters and the women who transformed the breast cancer movement. Listen now!

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 risk factors every day? The good news is that preventing cancer is more possible, and more imperative, than ever before by addressing its root causes! Let’s listen to our timely conversat...

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 interviews to reveal a woman who resisted power — and refused to grow grim and grey doing it. Her story doesn’t just belong to history. It speaks powerfully to today. 🎧 Listen to our full conversat...

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 journey with cancer, along with practical, honest, and uplifting tools for anyone navigating the cancer experience whether as a patient, caregiver, loved one, or healthcare professional...

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 motivation through a scientific lens instead? What truly drives human behavior? What keeps us going when things get hard? And how can we build sustainable strategies that actually work? Join us in...

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, and motherhood through her son Daniel Schoonover’s lifelong struggle with serious mental illness, particularly schizophrenia. In this episode, Ellen walks us through her memoir as she traces Daniel’...

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 decision transforms into a deeply personal journey. As she pieces together family stories and ancestral documents, she uncovers a missing link in her history — one that reveals her family’s hidden...

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 meaningful impact. In our latest Women, Life and Science podcast episode, Dr. North shares her insights on scaling up innovations responsibly, communicating your mission with clarity, and attracting inve...

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 will enhance self-awareness and develop practical strategies to navigate diverse communication styles to expand our leadership influence! Listen to our podcast now!

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 down with Mason Donovan and Mark Kaplan, author of the book The Parenthood Advantage, to talk about reframing talent development for the modern workforce — one that sees parenthood as an asset, n...

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, grief, and even resentment, we can eventually find clarity and purpose and create something beautiful out of it. As Kelly beautifully says, “I don’t believe that everything happens for a reason, bu...

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. Dr. Gerta Keller, a Princeton paleontologist, has spent decades studying mass extinctions. Her groundbreaking research challenges the asteroid-only theory and offers a new perspective on what really wiped out the dinosaurs. Tune in now to The Last Extinction and discover t...

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 transformed medical research and led to groundbreaking advancements in the fight against cancer. This time, Judy continues to shine a light on remarkable women who helped shape the women’s health movem...

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 choose better for people and the planet. Listen to our podcast now! #ChemFORWARD #SaferIngredients

Send us a text Animals have an extraordinary ability to comfort, protect, and heal. For Jackie Ducci, that healing began with horses. As a child struggling with social anxiety and feeling invisible in a world that praised extroversion, she found acceptance not in people, but in the quiet, steady presence of animals. In this episode, our guest, Jackie Ducci, shares a deeply personal story about how her horses helped her rediscover her worth, transform her mental health, and reshape the n...

Send us a text Missed the Women, Life, and Science Conference last May 16? We’ve got you covered! One of the highlights of every conference is the inspiring talks from our incredible speakers. Today, we’re sharing one of those moments with you with Scott Hicks on her talk “Leading with Your Why”. Why you should listen: -Discover the essence of who you really are -Learn to differentiate between your goals (what you do) and your purpose (why you do it) Listen now! #WednesdayPodcast #WomenLifeAndSc...

Send us a text Have you heard the incredible story of Muriel White Seherr-Thoss? An American aristocrat with deep European roots, Muriel risked everything to help her Jewish friends escape the horrors of Nazi extermination during World War II. Her quiet yet courageous acts of resistance make her one of the most remarkable and overlooked figures of that era. Thanks to recent research and the gripping biography The Countess and the Nazis by Richard Jay Hutto, her legacy is finally being broug...

Send us a text In a game long dominated by men, Susan Polgar shattered the mold and proved that chess knows no gender. At just 21, she made history as the first woman to earn the Men's Grandmaster title, the highest honor in chess. In today’s podcast episode, Susan shares how she rewrote the narrative in this ultimate game of strategy and intellect. More than just a sport, she sees chess as a tool to spark curiosity, critical thinking, and resilience—especially among young women. Tune in as...

Send us a text "You’re not a person." That was the chilling message Alia Dastagir received after publishing a story on the abuse women journalists face online. As a former USA Today journalist, Alia had reported on countless difficult topics but nothing prepared her for becoming part of the story. Nearly 66% of women journalists have experienced online harassment. About 40% say it’s caused them to avoid reporting certain stories altogether. Alia’s experience sparked a deeper investigation int...