WomenKind Collective

• Leslie Horton on Going Viral, Calling Out Body-Shaming, and Championing Women in Midlife

  We’re wrapping up Series 14 with a phenomenal guest, the one and only Leslie Horton, Canadian broadcaster, feminist powerhouse, and the woman who went internationally viral after responding on live TV to a body-shaming email with pure grace, humour, honesty and unapologetic power.Leslie has been keeping Calgary moving for decades, but in December 2023 her clip reached millions worldwide, inspiring women, especially those in midlife, to say: “This is what women my age look like”. Even Hollywood took notice.Beyond the screen, Leslie leads a major annual charity campaign bringing holiday support to families in need, and she’s constantly out in her community making real change. She’s living proof you can navigate rush-hour chaos, silence trolls, and stand up for women everywhere, all before your morning coffee.Off-camera Leslie leads a major annual charity drive supporting families during the holidays. She navigates traffic chaos, internet trolls and a wildly full schedule, all while championing women everywhere.In this episode:• Leslie’s viral moment and the global reaction• The realities of midlife visibility and body image• Compassion, community work, and handling online trolls• Our HUGE Book Collective gift-guide list• A fun invitation to join an act of micro-feminism• A beautiful quote to carry into your week☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Buy us a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you — leave us a review or comment!🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTubeLesley Horton:I: @leslie_hortonF: Leslie HortonL: Leslie Horton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett on Parenting, Feminism & Modern Womanhood

  This week on WKC Spill The Tea, we sit down with Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, Guardian columnist, author of The Vagenda and her latest book, the acclaimed The Republic of Parenthood. Known for her sharp wit and fearless feminist insight, Rhiannon joins us for an honest conversation about motherhood, identity, care, politics, and the chaos and tenderness of raising tiny humans.Even though our own babies are now adults, we LOVED this book, especially the “What Worked / What Didn’t” reflections at the end of each chapter. Because this isn’t just a book about nappies and night feeds. It’s about identity, care, feminism, and how we survive (and reshape) this mad world together.We dive into birth stories, baby clothes, feminism, and Rhiannon’s unforgettable Guardian piece suggesting autistic people could teach Donald Trump a thing or two about focus, facts, and empathy.Whether you’re a parent, a feminist, or simply a lover of smart conversations, this episode is full of warmth, wisdom, and laugh-out-loud moments.🌸We share some great news about advances in cervical cancer, HPV jab✨ Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.💥 SUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, feminist chats, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.💬 Drop us a comment — we love hearing from you!📺 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.☕ Support us at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.Stay in touch - email us [email protected] Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/profile/rhiannon-lucy-cosslettInstagram: @rhiannonlucycosslettBooks: The Republic of Parenthood. On Bringing Up Babies. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Duckworth Books. 2025. The Vagenda. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett & Holly Baxter. Vintage Publishing. 2015The Tyranny of Lost Things. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Sandstone Press Ltd. 2018The Year of The Cat. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Headline Publishing Group. 2023. Ready for Pre-Orders:Female Nude. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Tinder Press. Out February 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Tackling Gender Bias with Mystery guest

  This week, the Womenkind Collective Spill The Tea Podcast tackles one of the most urgent issues in modern medicine: the systemic gender bias that has shaped women’s healthcare for centuries. We dive deep into the systemic gender bias baked into healthcare and we’re beyond excited to introduce a guest who is fighting for change.After hearing countless stories from listeners, guests, and our own lived experiences, one thing is clear: For years, we’ve uncovered story after story about the massive gaps in women’s health research and this episode proves once again that these aren’t isolated incidents.They stem from centuries of male-centric medicine and underfunded research, the lack of research in women’s health is not an accident, it’s structural.In this episode, we unpack:• The long-standing funding gaps in women’s health research• The near-halt of major US research databases since October 2025• The consequences for gender-specific research and medicine• How women turn dismissal into determinationWe’re so thrilled to introduce a guest who brings expertise, fire, and a fearless voice to this conversation. To find out who this guest is, take a listen on your favourite podcast platform.Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.SUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.Drop us a comment — we love hearing from you! Or email Jinty & Lou at [email protected]🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube▶️ Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel☕ Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastBook:Tackling Gender Bias in The Healthcare System. What Patients Stories Teach Us About Implementing Systemic Change. Jinty Sheerin & Louise Hockings-ThompsonReady for Pre-Orders. Published 21st September 2026. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. https://www.waterstones.com/book/tackling-gender-bias-in-the-healthcare-system/louise-hockings-thompson/jinty-sheerin/9781805018810?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=531573&awc=3787_1763489275_8383ca5407e1af5521f03fad96fcaca1&utm_source=531573&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=https%3A%2F%2Fshopforward.nl%2F https://amzn.eu/d/baVbLBm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Bolder Not Older, with Nicky Hambleton-Jones

  This week on WKC’s Spill The Tea, we’re joined by the fabulous Nicky Hambleton-Jones - the fearless stylist from 10 Years Younger and Drop A Decade, now author of Bolder Not Older: Dull to Dazzling in 12 Weeks.We dive deep into midlife confidence, menopause, and rediscovering your style identity. Nicky shares her own experiences of body changes, and confidence dips - and how she’s helping women everywhere embrace their boldest selves, wrinkles and all.It’s a warm, funny, and uplifting chat that’ll inspire you to revamp your wardrobe and your mindset. 👗✨We also have a question for you- … Have you ever listened to a racy audiobook during your weekly shop? 👀Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week 💬💖 SUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, feminist chats, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.💬 Drop us a comment — we love hearing from you!🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube.☕ Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube! Nicky Hambleton Jones:Book: Bolder Not Older. Dull To Dazzling in 12 Weeks. Nicky Hambleton-Jones. Synergy Publishers. 2025W: www.nickyhambletonjones.comI: @nickyhambletonjonesF: @Nicky Hambleton JonesL: Nicky Hambleton Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Unschooled Motherhood, with Caro Giles

  This week on the Womenkind Collective Podcast, we’re spilling the tea (again!) with Caro Giles — writer, teacher, and mum of four.We first met Caro in Series 7, Episode 3, where she shared the story behind her book 12 Moons. She’s back to tell us about her powerful new memoir Unschooled — a moving and deeply honest look at the cracks in our education system, and the unseen, undervalued labour of caring and advocating for children.Caro’s story captures the exhaustion, love, and resilience of mothers and carers everywhere, and the freedom that can come when you dare to step outside the system.We talk about what it really means to be unschooled , as a mother, as a carer, and as a woman reclaiming her own identity.🌿 Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.☕ SUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.💬 Drop us a comment — we love hearing from you!🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.☕ Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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