Mona Eltahawy on the Seven Necessary Sins for...

The post-war international order is under increasing strain. The principle that borders cannot be changed by force is being challenged –not only by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but by Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland, his undermining of longstanding alliances and his wi ...  Show more

The post-war international order is under increasing strain. The principle that borders cannot be changed by force is being challenged –not only by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but by Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland, his undermining of longstanding alliances and his wi ...  Show more

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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