Mona Eltahawy on the Seven Necessary Sins for...

Since the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran in late February, the world has changed dramatically. More than fourteen countries have now become embroiled in the conflict and there is widespread fear the war could impact the world for years to come. Clar ...  Show more

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Maria and Julio are joined by the journalist and feminist author, Mona Eltahawy to discuss her new book, The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls. They also talk about #MeToo, the power of fighting back, feminist activism through hashtags on social media and the importance of ...  Show more

Author Elise Loehnen has thought a lot about women and desire. In her new book On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good, she breaks down the cultural forces that teach women to be desirable rather than desiring, and the shame attached to a wo ...  Show more

1. Common sins women struggle with. 2. Contributing factors to common life-dominating sins. 3. Helping women put life dominating sins to death. Click here to find Thomas Watson's book on contentment Find this podcast transcription here. 

My whole life I have strived to be a “good girl.” But after this conversation with Elise Loehnen, I no longer want to be.

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