FEFO: Recent Episodes
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FEFO is the podcast that attempts to create FEminist FOundations by giving a voice to women on an aspect of Womanhood that is important to them.
Prostitution with MarieMarie worked as a prostitute near Berlin for five years. She is now a radical feminist determined to use her voice to call for the Nordic Model within Germany, and to raise awareness of the harmful effects of prostitution on women.
The Nordic Model criminalises sex buyers, while decimalising prostitutes.
Art by a Woman: Never Again (2005) by Monica Bonvicini
Quote by a Woman: “What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open.” - Muriel Rukeyser
Literature by a Woman: 'Blow your house down' by Pat Barker
Song by a Woman: Fighter by Christina Aguilera
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Mirel is a clinical psychologist, enneagram enthusiast and mental health professional from Merida, Mexico. Her therapy encompasses of a gender-aware, holistic approach based in a variety of theories from deconstructivism to feminist theory.
In this episode, Mirel and I discuss what emotions are and why we have them. How our knowledge of this can pave away to better wellbeing and standard of life, as well as the gendered dimensions to emotional health and wellbeing.
Art by a Woman: The Two Fridas by Frida Khalo
Quote by a Woman: "Every storm runs out of rain." by Maya Angelou
Literature by a Woman: 'A room of one's own' by Virginia Wolf
Song by a Woman: Bad Girls by Mia
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Ideology with Becky & Sofia.
In this episode Becky, Sofia and myself discuss Trans Ideology.
We discuss it's theoretical foundations as an ideology, as well as the potentially problematic discourses that are arisen through trans activism, the inclusion of transwomen within female spaces, and the possible challenges it poses to feminism and women's rights. We also explore how the movement could be seen as silencing - even threatening - towards women. We approach this topic from a theoretical perspective, while also looking at examples from individuals lived experience.
Art by a Woman: TBC
Quote by a Woman: "War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is Strength. The Penised Individual Who Raped You Is a Woman." - J.K. Rowling
Literature by a Woman: Bodies by Suzie Orbach
Song by a Woman: Till It Happen to You by Lady Gaga
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Authenticity and Accountability with Dr. Ava.Ava Pommerenk is a coach, psychologist and writer, raised in Hawaii, and currently residing in Mexico.
In this episode we discover the complex dynamics of abusive relationships both with others and ourselves. We explore how the concepts of authenticity and accountability are woven into these narratives. Ava offers us her perspectives as well as her solutions to the toxicity of contemporary relationships. She offers us insights into her interpretations on the themes we discuss based on both her own healing as well as that of her clients. Art by a Woman: Ram's Skulls by Georgia O'Keefe
Quote by a Woman: "Empathy is connection; it's a ladder out of the shame hole." - Brene Brown
Literature by a Woman: Happiness in your life by Doe Zantamata
Song by a Woman: I'm not a woman, I'm a God by Halsey
Bibliography: Available upon request
Support; www.avapommerenkphd.com
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Gender in the Classroom with Gemma Clark.Gemma is a self-proclaimed feminist teacher from Scotland.
In this episode we explore the gender dimensions of the classroom for young people today. We consider how gender inequality is still prevalent for students, the narratives society is giving girls about menstruation and why abortion needs to be included within sex education.
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Art by a Woman: By Lainey Molnar
Quote by a Woman: “Being oppressed means the absence of choices” - Bell Hooks
Literature by a Woman: Teaching to Transgress by Bell Hooks
Song by a Woman: Hard Out Here by Lily Allen
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Narcissism with Suzanna Quintana.Suzanna is a Best-selling Author, Established Writer and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach from Arizona, USA.
In this episode we discuss Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Abuse within heterosexual relationships and Narcissist Abuse Syndrome. We also explore the gendered dimensions to these themes and how they are situated with patriarchy.
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Art by a Woman: Narcissus Garden by Yayoi Kusama
Quote by a Woman: "When I look at narcissism through the vulnerability lens, I see the shame-based fear of being ordinary" - Brene Brown
Literature by a Woman: You're still THAT GIRL by Suzanna Quintana
Song by a Woman: Narcissist by Avery Anna
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Maternal Narcissism with Amanda White.Amanda is a life coach and founder of Break up with your Mother from California, USA.
She coaches the daughter's of Narcissistic Mothers to break up with their inner critic, and to release their feelings of guilt, inadequacy and shame in the process.
There is, arguably, few who experience misogyny greater than the daughters of the mothers who hate women. In this episode, Amanda and I discuss the defining characteristics of Narcissistic Mothers, Amanda's personal healing journey and how she helps other women to do the same. We explore common themes of maternal narcissistic abuse from scapegoating to family dynamics.
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Art by a Woman: (Untitled) Mother and Daughter with Make-up by Carrie Mae Weems
Quote by a Woman: "Criticism is the fountain head of control" by Susan Forward
Literature by a Woman: 'Will I Ever be Good Enough?' by Karyl McBride
Song by a Woman: 'This Woman's Work' by Kate Bush
Bibliography: Available upon request
Support Amanda; breakupwithyourmother.com
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Gendered Violence with Martina Farrugia.
Martina is a researcher in Gendered and Domestic Violence from Malta.
In this episode we discuss the various different forms of Violence Against Women. We explore how various forms of violence both establish and maintain patriarchy as well as how patriarchal discourses also 'protect' these forms of violence. We also question how we can challenge and subvert the discourses surrounding Gendered Violence.
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Art by a Woman: 'Sentimental Action' by Gina Pane (1973)
Quote by a Woman: "When a shameful thing is done to you, the shamefulness rubs off on you, and you feel dirtied." - Margaret Atwood
Literature by a Woman: 'Touch Me Again and I Will Fucking Kill You' by Ren Aldridge and 'The Nastiness of Survival' by Mel Reeve
Song by a Woman: 'Ultraviolence' by Lana Del Rey
Bibliography: Available upon request
Trauma, Healing and Witch-Wounds with Michelle Kelly.
Michelle is a licenced therapist, hypnotherapist and mother from Kansas, USA.
In this episode we discuss trauma, healing and the history of women's persecution. We explore how inter-generational trauma is passed down, women's collective 'Witch-wound' and Michelle's personal healing journey.
Art by a Woman: 'Woman leaving the psychoanalyst' by Remedios Vero (1960)
Quote by a Woman: "We are the granddaughters of the witches you couldn't burn" - Tish Thawer
Literature by a Woman: 'Witches, Sluts and Feminists' by Kristian J. Sollee
Song by a Woman: 'Man's World' by Marina Diamandis
Bibliography: Available upon request