Cheryl Chambers is a Licensed Mental Heath Counselor and a person who suffers from a chronic illness. We openly talk about mental health in an effort to dispel some of the stigmas associated with it. Cheryl also outlines what it’s like to be a person with a chronic illness and offers some coping mechanisms for women who may be suffering in a similar way.
Mary Odden | Woman 35.0
Womankind’s first episode after a summer break features Mary Odden, self-identified gamer. Kelsey and Mary discuss the complications women face in this vast world and the significance of existing.
Maureen Darcey | Woman 34.0
Maureen Darcey, a certified nurse midwife, joins Womankind to discuss her experiences guiding women through their birthing experiences for the past several decades. Maureen emphasizes the importance of a woman’s choice in healthcare. This episode is dedicated to Maureen’s mother, Dorothy Sullivan.
Annie Booth | Woman 33.0
The world of jazz is dominated by men. However, Denver-based musician Annie Booth is making a name for herself as a pianist and composer. Annie discusses her musical background and the importance of getting girls interested in music at an early age and keeping that passion burning.
Sue Cervi of Buffalo City Mission | Woman 32.0
Sue Cervi of the Buffalo City Mission sits down with Womankind to discuss the mission’s offerings, the process of becoming a volunteer, and Sue’s journey to the position of manager of volunteers and outreach. Sue provides insight into how she balances a job that requires so much of herself with her personal life.
Kristy Michelle of Qween City | Woman 31.0
This Buffalo-centric episode of Womankind focuses on Kristy Michelle, founder of the webzine Qween City! Kristy and I have a fun chat about the many offerings of Qween City, Kristy’s personal journey that led her back home, and the “badass bitches” that inspire us daily in this city.
Esther Kim | Woman 30.0
As a Korean American woman who has called several countries “home”, Esther Kim has often felt “rootless” and as if she has not been able to find a country to claim as her own. In this episode of Womankind, Esther speaks of her intersecting knowledge and experiences of the Eastern and Western worlds, and of her work as an aspiring YA writer, a teacher, and the lead singer of Tokyo and the Boy.
Karen Magill | Woman 29.0
When Karen Magill was thirty-five years old, she woke up to find an entire side of her body paralyzed. Shortly after, she was diagnosed with MS and found herself in financial crisis. Nearly twenty years later, Karen has redefined her life and joins Womankind as a published author, motivational speaker, and debt reduction coach.
Senator Karin Housley | Woman 28.0
This special mini-episode features Senator Karin Housley! Minnesota State Senator Housley has been many things throughout her life: a mother, an author, a broadcaster, a real estate business owner, and, now, a senator. During this episode, she gives Womankind listeners advice for juggling career and family life as well as advice for how to enter politics.
Emily Berens | Woman 27.0
The American Flag. Girl Scouting. Bruce Springsteen. These are some of the topics of discussion with Womankind’s latest guest, TV producer and Girl Scout leader, Emily Berens.