What'sHerName

By: Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle
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  • What’sHerName puts the women back into world history. Hosts Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle are professors-turned-podcasters (and sisters!) Weaving interviews with experts into vivid, nuanced biographies, What'sHerName women's history podcast tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and insightful. New episodes biweekly.
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  • THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT WOMAN Sayyida al Hurra

    THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT WOMAN Sayyida al Hurra
    Apr 4 2025
    Nobody knows her real name. But this "Uncontested Pirate Queen of the Western Mediterranean" certainly earned her title: the Sayyida al Hurra, the Free and Independent Woman. From child refugee fleeing the Spanish Inquisition, to ruling Governor of Tetouan, to the Sultana of Morocco - Sayyida was never one to follow the path society had laid out for her. Author Laura Sook Duncome helps us uncover the mystery of the one and only actual Pirate Queen. Music featured in this episode provided by Farya Faraji, Astron, The Tides, Doug Maxwell, The Mini Vandals, and Patrick Patrikios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • THE ANCHORITE Julian of Norwich

    THE ANCHORITE Julian of Norwich
    Mar 21 2025
    She lived through the worst century in human history: the Black Death, famine, war, death and despair. So it was all the more surprising when Julian of Norwich rose from her deathbed saying she'd received a vision from God: All shall be well. How could that be true when the whole world seems to be falling apart? Travel with us to 14th century England, to visit famed mystic Julian of Norwich. I know it sounds crazy, she says, but trust me: everything is love. ____________ Fancy a Julian of Norwich mug reminding you All Shall Be Well? What'sHerName SHOP is open! Or travel with us on upcoming TOURS. Music for this episode featured St. Stanislav Girl's Choir singing compositions by Hildegard of Bingen; plus additional music by Doug Maxwell; Jesse Gallagher; and Jimena Contreras. Simon Critchley's new book is Mysticism; or check out the Showings of Julian of Norwich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • THE IDEALIST Mary Ware Dennett

    THE IDEALIST Mary Ware Dennett
    Mar 8 2025
    Mary Ware Dennett was one of the most important and influential activist for women's rights, contraception, free speech and sex education in early 20th century America. So why does her nemesis Margaret Sanger get all the attention? Returning guest Stephanie Gorton helps Olivia unravel the mystery of this fascinating, forward-thinking woman. Music featured in this episode provided by Asher Fulero, Kevin Macleod, The Mini Vandals, Late Night Feeler, Jeff Cuno, Cooper Cannell, Dan Bodan, and the American Quartet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
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wow!

Fantastic episode, I learned so much! These women need their own HBO series or movie.

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The BEST

I binged this podcast after a promotion during International Women's Day last year. It is inspiring, it is smart, it is relevant! Katie and Olivia are not only scholars but are quite adept entertainers as well - I recommend this podcast to anyone and everyone!

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