Podcast

174: The myth of making it with Samhita Mukhopadhyay

Samhita Mukhopadhyay is the former editor of Teen Vogue and Feministing and the editorial director at The Meteor. She’s the author of The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning, which explores the contradictions and inequities of success in the modern workplace, particularly for women and marginalized groups. She’s also written Outdated: Why Dating is Ruining Your Love Life and was the co-editor of the anthology Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution in Trump’s America. She wrote her master’s thesis on The Politics of the Feminist Blogosphere and is passionate about examining power, gender, and cultural narratives through a feminist lens.

We talk about:

  • Why Samhita wrote her book
  • The systemic challenges in the workplace for women
  • The impact of gendered expectations
  • The American ethos of work and success
  • What it means for Samhita to be a feminist at work
  • Redefining success and prioritizing self-care
  • What it means for Samhita to be in the realm of being an older woman
  • Burnout as a systemic problem
  • Samhita’s vision for the book (and society)

And more!

Samhita’s website: samhitamukhopadhyay.com

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Samhita’s books: The Myth Of Making It | Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance, And Revolution In Trump’s America | Outdated: Why Dating Is Ruining Your Love Life

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157: Midlife update, solo with Rachel

Mag Mid podcast host Rachel is flying solo this week, talking about what’s been happening in her world. There’s a trip to the UK Houses of Parliament and a book recommendation in the New York Times in the mix! Check out what’s been catching her attention lately.

She talks about:

  • The success of the MenoClarity live event and how you can still access the recordings
  • Going to the heart of Government to talk about menopause
  • Menopause narratives and how they seem to keep getting worse
  • Her book, Magnificent Midlife, being recommended in the New York Times
  • The podcast season to date featuring: avoiding burnout, the crisis of care, staying fit as we age, healing through memoir, getting back on stage, digital publishing and traveling the world
  • Gendered ageism
  • Digital exclusion
  • How the Masters is going

And lots more!

Meeting Carolyn Harris MP at the Houses of Parliament

Resources mentioned:

You can still listen to the MenoClarity Live recordings: https://bit.ly/menoclaritylive

New York Times: (7 Books to Guide You Through Menopause): https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/well/live/menopause-books.html

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Being wiser about menopause with Tania Elfersy

Tania Elfersy talks about how we can be wiser about the menopause transition, so we suffer less and feel its power more.

Why we need more MenoClarity

Talking to the founders of MenoClarity about why we’ve come together and what we hope to achieve with this group.

Why I Want To Change The Menopause Narrative

Menopause gets a bad rap. How about we re-frame it and change the menopause narrative, so we stop fighting it, and instead embrace it and find its gifts.

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154: Preventing midlife burnout with Dr Sola Togun-Butler

Dr Sola Togun-Butler is a psychotherapist and transformative life coach. She’s the founder of Butterfly Counseling Services and speaks regularly on the importance of mental health and wellness, while offering solutions to minimize stress, prevent burnout and achieve balance. 

We talk about:

  • The importance of addressing societal expectations that lead to burnout in women, particularly in midlife
  • The guilt that arises from cultural and gender expectations that women should prioritize their children and family over their own needs
  • How changing thought patterns through cognitive restructuring and reframing can help reduce feelings of guilt
  • How Dr Sola’s Nigerian cultural background influenced her upbringing
  • Polarization in the menopause discourse
  • Finding it easier to listen to different perspectives as you get older
  • The importance of curiosity and seeking diverse viewpoints in midlife
  • How Dr Sola helps midlife women come to terms with or move on from trauma
  • Why women fear embracing their authentic selves due to fear of rejection from others
  • How women can make changes despite potential conflict with loved ones
  • The power of butterflies as a symbol of transformation
  • Some effective strategies for preventing burnout
  • How Dr Sola helps women practice self compassion
  • Differences between US and Nigerian culture in regards to the status of women as they get older
  • Ageism and self-love in UK and Nigerian cultures

And more!

Dr Sola’s website: butterflycounselingservices.com

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managing anxiety

Managing anxiety with Trish Beauchamp

All about anxiety: why it’s bad for many women in midlife, how Covid makes it even worse and what we can do about it.

Learning to prioritize yourself

Learning to prioritize yourself with Linda McLean

A highly personal interview with my friend, Canadian singer songwriter Linda McLean, she shares about how we can prioritize ourselves and speak our truth.

Living agefully with Mariann Aalda

Meet Mariann Aalda, an American actress, stand-up comedian, and age-full evangelist. She considers age to be her superpower!

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