TW: Religious Trauma In this episode we take on one of the most weaponized passages in the New Testament. We look at how 1 Timothy 2:11-14 has been wielded to shut women up, strip them of authority, and justify systems that keep men in charge. We dig into what was actually happening in Ephesus at the time, why “Paul’s words” weren’t written as a universal gag order on women, and how centuries of mistranslation and church politics turned a contextual warning into a tool of control.

You asked. We answered. In this listener Q&A, we talk about everything from behind the scenes to practical questions. Some topics include: how to talk to your partner about feminist issues, what to do when your partner doesn’t support your mental load, what’s the most dangerous thing people believe about women’s bodies we wish would just die already, and more.

A listener shares a raw, deeply personal story of disclosing marital rape and how her partner’s reaction turned the moment into his own emotional drama. In this episode, we break down why men so often center themselves when women share trauma: from protector fantasies and fragile masculinity to the social conditioning that teaches women to soothe male discomfort. We unpack the psychology behind emotional hijacking, the caregiver reflex survivors fall into, and what true support actually sounds like. This episode isn’t about blame. It’s about awareness. About how “I can’t handle this” silences survivors, and how staying present, listening, and believing can literally change lives.

In this Haunted History episode, we enter a Twilight Zone of alternate timelines asking the big “what ifs” of women’s history. What if the witch hunts hadn’t erased generations of women healers? If authoritarian governments hadn’t cemented control over bodies and voices? What if women’s health had been researched at the same pace of men’s health? It’s a haunting reminder of how much has been lost, stolen, or delayed, and how far ahead we might already be if history had tipped the other way. Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

In this Haunted History episode, we expose how modern gynecology and obstetrics were built on the suffering of women—especially enslaved Black women experimented on by Marion Sims without anesthesia. We’ll trace how the flat-on-the-back birthing position came not from nature but from patriarchal convenience, how women were denied pain relief for religious reasons, and how procedures like routine episiotomies, the so-called “husband stitch,” and even the chainsaw were justified. Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

In this Haunted History episode, we uncover the chilling story of lobotomies and the women who were most often subjected to them. Sold as a miracle cure for everything from depression to defiance, the procedure left thousands of women scarred, silenced, or erased altogether. Behind the surgical theater curtain was a system that punished women for being “too much”—too emotional, too sexual, too ambitious. From housewives and daughters institutionalized against their will to famous cases like Rosemary Kennedy, lobotomies became a tool of control disguised as medicine. We’ll explore how this brutal chapter still haunts women’s healthcare today, where dismissal and overreach often go hand in hand. Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

In this Haunted History episode, we dig into Hysteria. The infamous diagnosis that turned women’s emotions, sexuality, and pain into a medical horror story. From ancient Greece’s myth of the “wandering womb” to the locked wards of 19th-century asylums, hysteria was never about healing women. It was about controlling them, silencing them, and punishing anyone who refused to conform. We also ask the unsettling question: has hysteria really disappeared, or is it still haunting us today under new names and modern disguises? Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

In this episode we uncover how patriarchy erased women’s pleasure from medieval medicine to Freud to today’s orgasm gap. We will be on break for the month of September (2025) and be back with PinkpillRx Season 2 on 10/6/25! Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

In this rapid-fire reaction episode, we’re listening to TikToks that will make you say wait, why aren’t we talking about this more? From the untapped power of menstrual stem cells, to the absurd fact that female CEOs just recently outnumbered CEOs named John. We’ll also explore how men’s health impacts pregnancy outcomes (including preeclampsia and morning sickness) and how it’s literally cheaper to feed and house people than abandon them. Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

What is mental load, and why is it so exhausting? In this episode, we sit down with Mental Load Coach Zach Watson to unpack the invisible labor that keeps households running and relationships afloat. In the first half, Zach shares his personal story of becoming a “recovering manchild” and how he came to coach men on emotional literacy and domestic equity. In the second half, we break down the nitty-gritty of cognitive, emotional, and domestic labor. Book a FREE consult w/Zach Watson: https://zachthinkshare.com/relationship-goals-pre-form Zach Watson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachmentalloadcoach?igsh=MTVvamZydjVmYTczag== Sources & Resources: https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

Therapist Laura Federico and midwife Morgan Miller join us to talk about their new book, The Cycle Book—a practical, myth-busting guide to hormone tracking and body literacy. We explore why so many women feel disconnected from their bodies, how the medical system pathologizes normal cycles, and why learning your body’s rhythm is a radical act of resistance. Grab The Cycle Book wherever books are sold. Full links in the show notes. The Cycle Book: www.itslauraandmorgan.com Morgan & Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecyclebook?igsh=NzRlZmxxZjY5YjZr Sources & Resources: https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

In this episode, we are joined by Shanna Pearson, a leading ADHD coach and author of the upcoming book Invisible ADHD (release date 9/9/25). Together we explore the often-missed signs of ADHD in girls and women. We unpack why ADHD often looks different in women, how traits like selective mutism, emotional sensitivity, and people-pleasing can delay diagnosis, and what happens when those internalized patterns carry into adulthood. Shanna brings a powerful mix of personal vulnerability and expertise to this important conversation. Whether you're exploring your own neurodivergence or supporting someone who is, this episode challenges assumptions and offers practical hope. You can find out more about Shanna Pearson and her upcoming book, Invisible ADHD, at www.ADHDcoaching.com Shanna Pearson’s Website: http://www.adhdcoaching.com/ Share A Story For The Book: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WjDOizKSzTc3cANHylR8vBYjSYaIyfDz361RMCpAK8A/edit Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

In this episode we uncover how midwives and herbalists (once trusted healers) were branded as witches in a campaign to strip women of power, land, and medical authority. We trace that legacy from witch trials to Nazi-era rollbacks of women’s rights to the ongoing failure to ratify the ERA in the U.S. The question remains: Who feels threatened when women have control over themselves? Share A Story For The Book: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WjDOizKSzTc3cANHylR8vBYjSYaIyfDz361RMCpAK8A/edit Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

This episode unpacks how sexism and racism are baked into modern medicine. From the late inclusion of women in medical research to the biased history of BMI and organ transplant inequality, we expose how systems built around male and white norms continue to harm women and people of color.  Share A Story For The Book: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WjDOizKSzTc3cANHylR8vBYjSYaIyfDz361RMCpAK8A/edit Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

Sometimes resistance looks like a spider plant, a pair of pants, or a tampon in your purse. This episode uncovers the feminist history hiding in everyday life—houseplants, bicycles, tampons, and kitchen tables. From Victorian parlors to queer plant havens, we trace how women turned care into rebellion and domestic space into power. Share A Story For The Book: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WjDOizKSzTc3cANHylR8vBYjSYaIyfDz361RMCpAK8A/edit Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

In this throwback-style episode, we riff on the viral “Princess Treatment vs. Bare Minimum” TikTok trend, including a flipped version where Jay asks the questions. We also dive into candid roleplaying where Katie becomes a guy who just doesn’t get it and Jay responds in real time. To close, we get honest about white privilege—specifically, how much privilege Katie holds as a white woman compared to women of color—and how feminism has helped shine a light on that privilege. Share A Story For The Book: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WjDOizKSzTc3cANHylR8vBYjSYaIyfDz361RMCpAK8A/edit Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

Why do so many men shut down emotionally - and what is the cost of that silence, not just for men, but for the women who love them? In this episode, we welcome our very first male guest: Owen Marcus. A leader in men’s emotional development and author of Grow Up: A Man’s Guide to Masculine Emotional Intelligence. We unpack: -Why emotional shutdown isn’t a flaw—it’s a nervous system survival response -Tools for men to better express their emotional experiences -The emotional labor women take on when men can’t express themselves -What healthy masculinity actually looks like when men feel safe enough to feel This conversation is not about blaming men—it’s about breaking the cycle. If you’ve ever loved a man who felt distant, frozen, or “fine” on the surface but unreachable underneath—this one’s for you. Mentioned in this episode: – Grow Up by Owen Marcus – MELD (Men’s Emotional Leadership Development) Owen’s Website https://owenmarcus.com Upcoming retreat: https://daliaanderman.com/hold-me-tight-couples-retreat-costa-rica/ Owen’s Book: https://amzn.to/3ZGWiA4 Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

What happens when your most personal data—like period tracking, location, or search history—is no longer private? In this eye-opening conversation, U.S. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs breaks down her proposed legislation, the My Body, My Data Act, and why it matters for everyone in the digital age. We dive into: -How your health data is bought, sold, and shared—without your clear consent -How tech companies and third parties sidestep the spirit of the Fourth Amendment -Why Congress needs to act before data becomes a tool for surveillance -What you can do to protect your period/reproductive health information in the meantime If you’ve ever used a health app (especially a period tracker app), searched a symptom, or relied on digital tools to manage your well-being—this conversation is for you. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repsarajacobs?igsh=MTJ2aHdkNmI3czE1 Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

In this eye-opening conversation, former evangelical tradwife Margaret Bronson joins us to unpack the glossy, viral world of “traditional womanhood” — and the cult-like dynamics hidden beneath its soft-filtered exterior. Margaret’s GoFundMe https://gofund.me/71fbf854 Margaret’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deconstructiondoulas?igsh=MWxrbjhsYXR4MGtoMg== Margaret’s Patreon https://patreon.com/deconstructiondoulas?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com

In this episode we dive into the groundbreaking framework of Australian sociologist Raewyn Connell, whose theory of masculinities reshaped how we understand men, power, and identity. Her model (now foundational in gender studies and beyond) outlines five distinct forms of masculinity, each shaped by class, race, sexuality, and power structures. From hegemonic masculinity to marginalized and complicit roles, we explore how these patterns play out in real life. Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email us: PinkpillRx@gmail.com