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Helluvawoman Podcast

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

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Episodes

Episode 26 - Season 1 Final Episode

May 30, 2022 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this short episode we discuss the journey of podcasting in our first season. Our producer/writer/host talks about the experience of writing, producing and hosting a blog while thanking our listeners for following us this whole year. Support the show

Episode 25 - Womanhood / Sisterhood

May 16, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

In this episode we will talk about the importance of Womanhood /Sisterhood. We will be discussing how important to women's causes is womanhood / sisterhood. Through examples of situations where the union of women rewarded them with rights or better opportunities in society, work, etc, as well as address the importance of womanhood / sisterhood to maintain and manage everything women have conquered so far.  Support the show

Episode 24 - Interview Series - Interview with Elisa Nicolas part 2

May 02, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

This is the second part of a long interview with Elisa Nicolas, a super talented Asian-American singer / songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, who is presenting her new album "Year of The Locust".  We will be discussing  her new album, her musical influences , mental health and of course, music and the music  industry.  The first part of the episode of this interview is on the previous episode (Episode 23). Check her work here: http://www.elisanicolas.com Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/el...

Episode 23 - Interview Series - Interviews with: Elisa Nicolas part 1

April 18, 2022 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

In this episode we will be talking with Elisa Nicolas, a super talented Asian-American singer / songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, who is presenting her new album "Year of The Locust".  We will be discussing  her new album, her musical influences , mental health and of course, music and the music  industry.  This is the first part of this long interview. The second and last part will be published in 2 weeks. Stay tuned! Check her work here: http://www.elisanicolas.com Support the show (http...

Episode 22 - Interview series - Interview with: Choobie Jiroux part 2

April 04, 2022 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

This is the second part of a long interview with Choobie Jiroux, activist, photographer, writer and podcaster, host of No Filters, No fears Podcast, regarding controversial topics and podcasting and the importance of addressing such themes while entertaining people. Podcasting in all its different aspects, photography and other subjects will be touched as well during this delightful conversation. The first part of the episode of this interview is on the previous episode (Episode 21). Check ...

Episode 21 - Interview series - Interview with: Choobie Jiroux part 1

March 22, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode we will be talking with Choobie Jiroux, activist, photographer, writer and podcaster, host of No Filters, No fears Podcast, regarding controversial topics and podcasting and the importance of addressing such themes while entertaining people. Podcasting in all its different aspects, photography and other subjects will be touched as well during this delightful conversation.  This is the first part of this long interview. The second and last part will be published in 2 weeks. St...

Episode 20 - Women in Economics

March 07, 2022 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this episode we will talk about women in economics, their works, their achievements, the reasons why their work and achievements are not mentioned often in history. In particular, we will talk about the life & history of Sadie Alexander, the first Afro-american woman to earn a degree in Economics and Elinor Ostrom, the first woman to be awarded with the Nobel Prize in Economic Science.  Join us to learn about these women's lives and be inspired by their greatness. Support the show (https:...

Episode 19 - Interview series - Interview with: Kelly & Lori Daniel part 2

February 21, 2022 23:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

This is the second part of the interview to  Kelly and Lori Daniel, a nurse and a teacher of children with special needs,  that joined me to help me pay homage to frontline health care workers and discuss about the importance of their work and working conditions during the Covid-19 pandemics . On the second part of this interview we talk about gender identity, pronouns and important issues faced by the LGBTQIA+ community.  Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/eliarasantoshelluvapod)

Episode 18 - Interview series - Interview with: Kelly & Lori Daniel part 1

February 07, 2022 23:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Today's guests are Kelly and Lori Daniel, a nurse and a teacher of children with special needs, that joined me to help me pay homage to frontline health care workers and discuss about the importance of their work and working conditions during the Covid-19 pandemics . On the second part of this interview we talk about gender identity, pronouns and important issues faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. This is the first part of this long interview. The second and last part will be published in 2 we...

Episode 17 - Special Episode - Abortion and Female Health Care

January 24, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

In this episode we will be addressing the problem of abortion and female health care. Numbers from a recent WHO (World Health Organization) report will be used to understand better the issue and to discuss the importance of access to a safe and qualified health care service to women.  Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/eliarasantoshelluvapod)

Episode 16 - Interview Series - Interview with: Kerry Chaput part 2

January 10, 2022 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

This is the second part of this long interview to Kerry Chaput a physiotherapist and writer who released her first novel, Daughters of the King, recently and is here to present her book, tell about its story, the preparation process to write the book and discuss about other interesting topics related to womanhood. The first part of the episode of this interview is on the previous episode (Episode 15).  Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/eliarasantoshelluvapod)

Episode 15 - Interview series - Interview with Kerry Chaput part 1

December 27, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Today's guest is Kerry Chaput a physiotherapist and writer who released her first novel, Daughters of the King, recently and is here to present her book, tell about its story, the preparation process to write the book and discuss about other interesting topics related to womanhood. This is the first part of this long interview. The second and last part will be published in 2 weeks. Stay tuned! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/eliarasantoshelluvapod)

Episode - 14 Hedy Lamarr

December 13, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Today's episode will talk about Hedy Lamarr an Austrian-American successful Hollywood actress from the 50's and inventor of the technology that is the core technology for today's wireless connections like Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi. Let's discover her life story, how and why she invented the legacy technology used on Wi-Fi.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eliarasantos)

Episode 14 - Hedy Lamarr

December 13, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Today's episode will talk about Hedy Lamarr an Austrian-American successful Hollywood actress from the 50's and inventor of the technology that is the core technology for today's wireless connections like Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi. Let's discover her life story, how and why she invented the legacy technology used on Wi-Fi.  Support the show

Episode 13 - Interview series - Interview with: Kyndra Crump

November 30, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

We're starting a new series of episodes in which we will be interviewing women who are doing something to make the world a better place. Our first guest is Kyndra Crump, from The Kyndra Crump Show, a stand-up comedienne that bright people's lives through laugher. We will talk about her career, her creative process  and other important topics such as racism and violence against women.  Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/eliarasantoshelluvapod)

Cagney & Lacey

November 15, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

On this episode we will be discussing one of the most groundbreaking TV series in the history of North American TV:  Cagney & Lacey. The Tv series from the 80ies , whose lead actresses are the famous, multi awarded and talented Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless, tells the story of two detectives from NYPD with particular focus on their work partnership and friendship discussing female issues and treating taboo topics for the prime time TV of the time, like breast cancer, rape, alcoholism, racism, d...

Episode 12 - Cagney & Lacey

November 15, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode we will be discussing one of the most groundbreaking TV series in the history of North American TV:  Cagney & Lacey. The Tv series from the 80ies , whose lead actresses are the famous, multi awarded and talented Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless, tells the story of two detectives from NYPD with particular focus on their work partnership and friendship discussing female issues and treating taboo topics for the prime time TV of the time, like breast cancer, rape, alcoholism, racism, d...

Episode 11 - Carolina Maria de Jesus

November 02, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode we will talk about the first person from a favela who wrote a book ("Child of the Dark: The Diary of Carolina Maria de Jesus") depicting the crude and hard life inside a favela. Infused with some analysis of the political and social situation at the time, the book was immediately a great success inside and outside Brazil. Come to listen and learn about Carolina Maria de Jesus,  a scrap collector, who became a writer and gave one of the most accurate portrayals of the Brazilia...

Episode 10 - Special Episode - Violence Against Women & Femicides

October 18, 2021 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

On this second episode of the special episodes series we will be addressing  greatest issues that jeopardizes women's lives: Violence and Women and Femicides. We start learning about when and why the therm femicide was created, and analyse a few official data from United Nations to understand better the real dimension of the problem, what causes and could promote or curb its incidence and what could be done in order to discourage such crimes and perhaps solve the problem for once and for all...

Episode 9 - Rosalind Franklin

October 05, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

In this episode we will by discussing life and achievements of Dr. Rosalind Franklin the woman responsible for the identification of the DNA double helix structure.  Let's learn a bit more about her life, her researches and achievements and how her important discovery has opened doors to a better knowledge about DNA, RNA, RNA viruses and everything in between, that were and still crucial to the to the study and development of vaccines and other techniques to treat or cure illnesses. Support ...

Episode 8 - Special Episode - Patriarchy vs Matriarchy

September 21, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

In the latest years limitations or elimination of women's rights and freedoms have brought to our attention the greatest gender inequality existent in patriarchal societies. In the special episode we will be clarifying some basic concepts and background needed to discuss the issue. Let's comprehend better the difference between patriarchy and matriarchy, how do they work. Let's discover a few of the matriarchal communities around the world and discuss what could be possibly done for a more e...

TEASER Episode 8 -Patriarchy vs Matriarchy (Special Series Episode)

September 13, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.56 MB

Presentation of a series of special episodes in which we will talk about topics related to the female world that have been recently on the news. Starting from next week, September 21st.  Don’t miss it! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/eliarasantoshelluvapod)

Frida Kahlo

September 07, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Frida Kahlo was the great Mexican painter whose paintings are characterized by strong colors, symbols of the Mexican and indigenous folk art. With a life full of difficulties, in particular for her health, Ms. Kahlo kept her strength and resilience to overcome every obstacle and show the world her origins, her culture through the beauty and colors of her art. Stick with us to not only discover a bit more of Frida Kahlo's life and works but also to let yourself be amazed and inspired by such ...

Episode 7 - Frida Kahlo

September 07, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Frida Kahlo was the great Mexican painter whose paintings are characterized by strong colors, symbols of the Mexican and indigenous folk art. With a life full of difficulties, in particular for her health, Ms. Kahlo kept her strength and resilience to overcome every obstacle and show the world her origins, her culture through the beauty and colors of her art. Stick with us to not only discover a bit more of Frida Kahlo's life and works but also to let yourself be amazed and inspired by such ...

Clarice Lispector

August 24, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Clarice Lispector was one of the most important, if not THE MOST important Brazilian novelist. For many considered the Brazilian Virginia Woolf. Nobody could ever imagine that a little girl of a family fleeing from the horrors for the Russian pogroms in Ukraine and emigrating to Brazil in the twenties of the nineteen hundred century would become the best Brazilian novelist of all times. Join us to hear about Ms. Lispector's life and works. Let yourself be inspired by her story and be curious...

Episode 6 - Clarice Lispector

August 24, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Clarice Lispector was one of the most important, if not THE MOST important Brazilian novelist. For many considered the Brazilian Virginia Woolf. Nobody could ever imagine that a little girl of a family fleeing from the horrors for the Russian pogroms in Ukraine and emigrating to Brazil in the twenties of the nineteen hundred century would become the best Brazilian novelist of all times. Join us to hear about Ms. Lispector's life and works. Let yourself be inspired by her story and be curious...

Charlotte Cooper

August 10, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Charlotte Cooper was a tennis player and the first woman to receive a gold medal on a summer Olympic games. In 1900 Olympic games she won not one, but two golden medals in two different tennis categories. Despite being deaf since the age of 26 she had a long and successful career, competitively playing tennis till her fifties. Her record of consecutive semi-finals in Wimbledon lasted long and was only surpassed by another great tennis woman named Martina Navratilova. Let's dig into Ms. Coope...

Episode 5 - Charlotte Cooper

August 10, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Charlotte Cooper was a tennis player and the first woman to receive a gold medal on a summer Olympic games. In 1900 Olympic games she won not one, but two golden medals in two different tennis categories. Despite being deaf since the age of 26 she had a long and successful career, competitively playing tennis till her fifties. Her record of consecutive semi-finals in Wimbledon lasted long and was only surpassed by another great tennis woman named Martina Navratilova. Let's dig into Ms. Coope...

Xena of Amphipolis & Gabriele of Potidea

July 27, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

The TV series Xena: Warrior Princess re-opened doors for female heroes on TV series in the nineties,  furthermore it was one of the first series to depict, even if not openly, a relationship between two women and discussed important topics as diversity, tolerance, honour, loyalty, forgiveness and redemption through a variety of episodes  alternating comedy, musicals and drama. We'll be discussing the importance of such themes,  the series itself and its depiction of female figures. Support t...

Episode 4 - Xena of Amphipolis & Gabriele of Potidea

July 27, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

The TV series Xena: Warrior Princess re-opened doors for female heroes on TV series in the nineties,  furthermore it was one of the first series to depict, even if not openly, a relationship between two women and discussed important topics as diversity, tolerance, honour, loyalty, forgiveness and redemption through a variety of episodes  alternating comedy, musicals and drama. We'll be discussing the importance of such themes,  the series itself and its depiction of female figures. Support t...

Episode 3 - Marielle Franco

July 13, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Marielle Franco  woman of color from the favelas, bisexual, human rights activist was the voice for the people whose voices remain unheard till today. She was one of the most important women in politics in Brazil in the last years. Her determination to fight for the right things is something to inspire others on their fight for a better life and a better world for everyone else. Let's discover together her life and what were Marielle's fights for the minorities. Support the show (https://ko-...

Marielle Franco

July 13, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Marielle Franco  woman of color from the favelas, bisexual, human rights activist was the voice for the people whose voices remain unheard till today. She was one of the most important women in politics in Brazil in the last years. Her determination to fight for the right things is something to inspire others on their fight for a better life and a better world for everyone else. Let's discover together her life and what were Marielle's fights for the minorities. Support the show (https://ww...

Rita Levi-Montalcini

June 29, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

The star of today's episode is Rita Levi-Montalcini, an Italian doctor and researcher with Jewish origins whose discovery granted her a Nobel Prize and Medicine and Physiology in 1985. In this episode we will tell her story and important achievements that opened many doors for neurological researchers of all the world. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eliarasantos)

Episode 2 - Rita Levi-Montalcini

June 29, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

The star of today's episode is Rita Levi-Montalcini, an Italian doctor and researcher with Jewish origins whose discovery granted her a Nobel Prize and Medicine and Physiology in 1985. In this episode we will tell her story and important achievements that opened many doors for neurological researchers of all the world. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/eliarasantoshelluvapod)

Sappho of Lesbos

June 14, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Sappho of Lesbos was the most famous female lyric poetess of ancient Greece and together with Homer (poet from The Iliad and The Odissey) are the greatest poets of the time. In such a difficult time for women to simply be free or receive education not related with domestic life, the success of Sappho and her association with "The Poet"  shows today's women the greatness of "The Poetess"  and her works.  In this episode  we will discuss about Sappho's life, works and  writing style.  Support ...

Episode 1 - Sappho of Lesbos

June 14, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Sappho of Lesbos was the most famous female lyric poetess of ancient Greece and together with Homer (poet from The Iliad and The Odissey) are the greatest poets of the time. In such a difficult time for women to simply be free or receive education not related with domestic life, the success of Sappho and her association with "The Poet"  shows today's women the greatness of "The Poetess"  and her works.  In this episode  we will discuss about Sappho's life, works and  writing style.  Support ...