Ladysh!t With Lily & Britt

Happy new year everyone!  Over the last few weeks on hiatus, we have taken time to reflect on the year and our podcast.  We realize that as we transition and grow our professional identities, so must our creative endeavours. It’s a tough decision, but we…

In our last episode of season 2, we interview Meagan Einarson, a Registered Dietitian from  Winnipeg, Manitoba. As Meagan says, “we’ve been taught how to diet, but not how to eat,” and we couldn’t agree more! She provides advice on how we can improve our…

TW: Episode contains mention of sexual assault, sex trafficking How the heck should we feel about porn? Is it a vehicle for exploitation, or a pathway to sexual liberation? Can porn ever truly be feminist? And do women even watch porn?? If you’ve ever had…

Why is it that women make up half of the population, but only account for a fraction of our elected representatives? With an election right around the corner, it seemed like a great time to find out! Join us as we talk about the Glass…

Between Netflix specials, hit TV shows, and popular podcasts, it seems like funny females are everywhere! But is it really a great time to be a woman in comedy? In this episode, Lily and Britt explore barriers faced by women in this industry, such as…

Historically, the field of medicine has had a bit of a problem when it comes to the acknowledgement and treatment of women’s health concerns. But surely the days of the wandering uterus are in the past, and health care has achieved equality?? We’re afraid not!…

It took us 25 episodes, but we finally got around to creating an episode with our first interviewee! We are so excited to chat with registered psychologist, Nicole Perry. Nicole is a sought-out feminist therapist in Edmonton, Alberta who specializes in working with clients on…

It’s wedding season, and we have nuptials on the brain! In this episode, we explore some of our favourite (and not-so-favourite) wedding traditions, with the help of our fictional couple, Larry and Brenda. From the engagement ring, to the bridal party, to the classic last-name…

After seeing Oprah, we knew we had to switch gears and dedicate an episode to discussing living authentically and making the most out of our lives! We dive deeper into the topic to talk about why “designing your life” poses a challenge at times and…

Summer is in full swing, and we’re feeling the heat! The pressure is on to have the perfect “summer body.” In this episode, we dive into some of the problematic implications behind the beach bod obsession, discussing why we aren’t fans of the term “flattering”…

There’s a new buzzword for women’s health technology and it’s called FemTech! From period-tracking apps to smart vibrators, we dive into the what FemTech encompasses, how it’s shaping the tech world, and how it might also be problematic. Plus we brainstorm some of our own…

We’re back in the closet and kicking off Season 2 to talk about why the word ‘feminist’ can bring up some negative connotations. Even if you’re someone who believes in gender equality, stereotypes of the angry bra-burning lesbian, myths like men ‘losing’ rights, and worries…

Happy New Year! In this mini bonus episode, we pop the bubbly and celebrate the end of our first season (and Britt’s birthday!). We discuss our favourite episodes of the season, and share what it’s been like to make this podcast. We hope you enjoy,…

Itunes Season’s Greetings from Lily and Britt! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? There’s parties to host, cookies to bake, presents to buy, and halls to deck! Phew, that’s a lot to do, and often these tasks are placed solely…

We often think of tattoos as “masculine,” but did you know that women are more likely to be inked than men? Or that in the 19th century, many high society ladies sported tattoos as a fashion accessory? In this episode, we dive into women and…

As of this week, weed is legal in Canada! But just how female friendly is this industry? Join us as we discuss the intersections of feminism and cannabis, including stigma, entrepreneurial opportunities, and social justice initiatives. Grab some munchies and tune in! Links Cannabis use…

Take a second to look at the last text and email you sent. What do you see? Non-stop emojis? Extraaaa letters? Over the top punctuation?!?!? Ever thought about how our electronic communication patterns were influenced by gender? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  In this episode, Lily and Britt dive…

From three-year-olds in sundresses to tennis superstars in catsuits, it seems like a lot of clothing is considered “inappropriate.” But is it the clothing itself that’s problematic, or the body that wears it? Should women be forced to wear bras or heels at work? And…

When we think fashion, we think glam! Beauty! Latest trends! But how often do we stop to consider the human cost that goes into creating garments for the most popular brands today? Or the fact that fashion is the second most polluting industry in the…

After three-weeks, we’re back! In this special episode, we team up with the Real Psychobabble Podcast to talk about diversity issues in academia. Join us as we learn about gender differences in tenure, pay, and academic activities! Next, head over to the guys’ episode, Psychology…