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Speaking of her
Lucy and Jess
35 episodes
1 week ago
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. For this special episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Arctic explorer Ann Daniels — one of the world’s leading polar adventurers and a woman who has pushed the limits of human endurance in some of the harshest environments on Earth. As we close out our very first season, this conversation feels especially fitting. Ann’s story is one of resilience, courage, and relentless determination — a powerful reminder of what we are capable of. In th...
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Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. For this special episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Arctic explorer Ann Daniels — one of the world’s leading polar adventurers and a woman who has pushed the limits of human endurance in some of the harshest environments on Earth. As we close out our very first season, this conversation feels especially fitting. Ann’s story is one of resilience, courage, and relentless determination — a powerful reminder of what we are capable of. In th...
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Speaking of her
At the edge of the World: A conversation with Ann Daniels
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. For this special episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Arctic explorer Ann Daniels — one of the world’s leading polar adventurers and a woman who has pushed the limits of human endurance in some of the harshest environments on Earth. As we close out our very first season, this conversation feels especially fitting. Ann’s story is one of resilience, courage, and relentless determination — a powerful reminder of what we are capable of. In th...
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1 week ago
55 minutes

Speaking of her
Anne Bonney and Mary Read: History’s Most Notorious Women Pirates
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. For this week’s episode, Jess dives into the notorious and daring lives of Anne Bonney and Mary Read — two of the most famous female pirates to ever sail the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. In a brutal, lawless world ruled almost entirely by men, Anne and Mary carved out lives of rebellion and freedom on the open seas, fighting fiercely in battle, and refusing to submit to the roles society demanded of them. In this thrilling episode,...
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2 weeks ago
31 minutes

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Choosing Sobriety: A Story of Strength and Hope
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. In this week’s episode, we sit down with Lyndsay, who opens up about her journey to sobriety. What begins as a reflection on life over decade ago unfolds into a deeply honest conversation about recognising unhealthy patterns, confronting difficult truths, and finding hope through support and community. With vulnerability and strength, she shares how choosing sobriety reshaped not only her daily life but her sense of self, her relationships, and ...
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3 weeks ago
43 minutes

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Repatriation to North Korea and Jihyun's second escape: A conversation with Jihyun Park - Part 2
Send us a text In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we continue our conversation with Jihyun Park, activist, survivor, and co-author of The Hard Road Out. In Part 1, Jihyun shared her extraordinary story of growing up under the brutal regime of North Korea, she told us about her first daring escape, the heartbreaking challenges she faced, and she opened up about her years in China - years marked by both danger and resilience. Join us now for Part 2 where Jihyun continues her stor...
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1 month ago
56 minutes

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Surviving North Korea: A conversation with Jihyun Park. Part 1
Send us a text In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Jihyun Park, activist, survivor, and co-author of The Hard Road Out. Jihyun shares her extraordinary story of growing up under the brutal regime of North Korea, offering a rare and intimate look into daily life inside the world’s most secretive country. She takes us through her first daring escape, the heartbreaking challenges she faced, and the unimaginable risks she took in search of freedom. Jihyun also opens up ab...
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1 month ago
58 minutes

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From Nurse to Frontline Soldier: The Extraordinary Flora Sandes
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. For this week’s episode, Lucy is telling the story of the incredible Flora Sandes — the only British woman to officially serve as a soldier on the front lines during WWI. What began as a humanitarian mission quickly transformed into a life of rifles, marches, and battlefield danger as Flora fought alongside the Serbian Army, refusing every limit placed on her by gender or convention. In this riveting episode, we explore: How a British-born...
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1 month ago
32 minutes

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From Orphan to Icon: Coco Chanel’s Revolution
Send us a text Before her name became synonymous with elegance, Coco Chanel was a girl who refused to be defined by her circumstances. Abandoned at an orphanage, she rose to reinvent not just her life, but the very way women dressed and lived. In this episode, we trace the story of Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel - the woman who liberated fashion from the corset, built a global empire from sheer determination, and forever changed what it means to be iconic. So go and grab yourself a glass of wine or ...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

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Phossy Jaw: The Horror Hidden in the Factory Walls
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. For our Spooky Season Finale, Lucy leads us into one of the most haunting corners of women’s history — where industrial progress, poverty, and silence collided in the shadows of Victorian London. We’re telling the story of the matchstick girls — the young women who worked long hours in match factories, dipping sticks into white phosphorus that slowly poisoned them from the inside out. What followed was a terrifying and agonizing condition called...
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1 month ago
36 minutes

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Possession or neglect? The Tragic Case of the Exorcism of Anneliese Michel
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes the mic for a haunting Halloween edition — and we’re delving into one of the most chilling and misunderstood stories of the 20th century. We’re uncovering the tragic case of Anneliese Michel — the young German woman whose death after 67 exorcisms is believed to have inspired The Exorcism of Emily Rose. But beyond the horror headlines lies something deeper: a story about faith, fear, and a woman whose suffering was never tru...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

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Love, Death, and Frankenstein: The Haunting Genius of Mary Shelley
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Lucy takes the mic for a Halloween special steeped in candlelight, tragedy, and creation — the story of Mary Shelley, the brilliant mind who breathed life into Frankenstein and, in turn, changed literature forever. She wasn’t just the mother of science fiction — she was a woman bound by love, loss, and the ghosts that never left her side. In an era that could have destroyed her soul, Mary found power in pain and creation in chaos. In ...
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2 months ago
34 minutes

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Brains, Blood, and Brilliance: Sophia Ionescu - the Light Within the Horrors of 1940s Neurosurgery
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes the mic for a very special Halloween edition — and we’re adding a spooky twist to one of history’s forgotten heroine. We’re diving into the chilling yet inspiring story of Sophia Ionescu, the world’s first female neurosurgeon — a woman who quite literally stared into the depths of the human mind. But this isn’t your typical medical tale… In this eerie, spine-tingling episode, we explore: The terrifying realities of early br...
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2 months ago
29 minutes

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Sampat and the Gulabi Gang: A Rebellion Ignited
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, we are joined by our guest speaker - Cat and we journey into the hidden corners of history to uncover the story of Sampat and the Gulabi Gang — a group whose defiance and bravery rewrote the rules of resistance. They were not kings or conquerors. They were visionaries, and survivors who rewrote the rules in a time of oppression. In this episode, we explore their remarkable story: The rise of Sampat, a leader forged in hardship, whose ...
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3 months ago
35 minutes

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Cleopatra I Syra: Egypt’s Queen whose story is far less told
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, we're are stepping into the ancient world to uncover the story of Cleopatra I Syra — the first of the Cleopatras, and a queen whose quiet strength helped shape Egypt at a critical turning point. Unlike her more famous descendant Cleopatra VII, Cleopatra I’s power was forged not through spectacle but through diplomacy, strategy, and resilience. In this episode, we explore her remarkable story: Her origins as a Seleucid Princess, and ho...
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3 months ago
40 minutes

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Rolling with the Changes: Tina Turner's Unstoppable Journey
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, it’s Jess' turn to tell the story, and we’re talking about Tina Turner — the unstoppable force of nature whose voice, resilience, and energy changed the landscape of music forever. Born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, Tina's life was anything but easy. From her difficult childhood to her tumultuous marriage to Ike Turner, Tina’s rise to stardom was a journey marked by pain, perseverance, and triumph. But through it all, she be...
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4 months ago
44 minutes

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Stories from the Paddock: A Conversation with Farmer Lel
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, we’re joined by a very special guest: Farmer Lel — the woman behind farmer_lel_ on socials, whose journey to life as a Farmer has inspired thousands. With honesty and humour, Farmer Lel shares what it’s really like to navigate the challenges of modern farming. Her story is one of community, and finding meaning in work that is both physically demanding and deeply rewarding. In this episode, we talk about the joys and struggles of farmi...
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4 months ago
50 minutes

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Behind the Curtain - The Life of Maria Callas
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, it’s Lucy’s turn to tell the story, and we’re talking about Maria Callas — the legendary soprano whose voice, artistry, and flair redefined opera in the 20th century. Born in New York to Greek immigrant parents and raised between cultures, Maria’s journey to operatic stardom was anything but smooth. With extraordinary vocal talent and fierce determination, she overcame personal struggles and relentless media scrutiny to become one of ...
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4 months ago
40 minutes

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Harriet Boyd Hawes - Pioneer, Nurse, and Excavator of Ancient Worlds
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, it's Jess' turn to tell the story, and we're talking about Harriet Boyd Hawes — a trailblazing archaeologist, nurse, and lecturer whose determination broke through the barriers of her time. At the turn of the 20th century, archaeology was a field dominated by men — but Harriet refused to be sidelined. Defying societal expectations, she embarked on daring expeditions, unearthed groundbreaking discoveries in Crete, and became one of the...
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4 months ago
26 minutes

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Surviving the Unthinkable - Justine Barwick’s Story
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess and Luce are joined by Justine Barwick — a woman whose strength and resilience in the face of a terrifying ordeal is nothing short of extraordinary. While taking a swim in the Whitsunday's, Australia, Justine experienced a life-altering shark attack — a terrifying event that nearly claimed her life. But her story doesn’t end there. In this episode, we delve into Justine’s extraordinary journey: The harrowing moments of the attack...
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5 months ago
44 minutes

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The Road to Freedom - The Heroism of Harriet Tubman
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Luce takes us deep into the extraordinary life of one of history’s most fearless freedom fighters — Harriet Tubman. Born into slavery and subjected to unimaginable cruelty, Harriet made a daring escape — but her story didn’t end there. She returned, again and again, risking her life to lead dozens of enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. In this episode, Luce brings Harriet’s story to life, exploring: Harr...
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5 months ago
31 minutes

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Sailing Into Disaster - The Tami Oldham Ashcraft Story
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes us on a gripping voyage through the harrowing true story of the courageous — Tami Oldham Ashcraft. What was meant to be a dream sailing trip across the Pacific with her fiancé turned into a nightmare when they were caught in the path of a Category 4 hurricane. In an instant, everything changed — and Tami was left alone, adrift in the vast ocean with no mast, no engine, and only her instincts to guide her. In this episode, J...
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6 months ago
29 minutes

Speaking of her
Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. For this special episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Arctic explorer Ann Daniels — one of the world’s leading polar adventurers and a woman who has pushed the limits of human endurance in some of the harshest environments on Earth. As we close out our very first season, this conversation feels especially fitting. Ann’s story is one of resilience, courage, and relentless determination — a powerful reminder of what we are capable of. In th...