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Speaking of her

Lucy and Jess

27 episodes

14 hours ago

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes the mic for a haunting Halloween edition — and we’re delving into one of the most chilling and misunderstood stories of the 20th century. We’re uncovering the tragic case of Anneliese Michel — the young German woman whose death after 67 exorcisms is believed to have inspired The Exorcism of Emily Rose. But beyond the horror headlines lies something deeper: a story about faith, fear, and a woman whose suffering was never tru...

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Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes the mic for a haunting Halloween edition — and we’re delving into one of the most chilling and misunderstood stories of the 20th century. We’re uncovering the tragic case of Anneliese Michel — the young German woman whose death after 67 exorcisms is believed to have inspired The Exorcism of Emily Rose. But beyond the horror headlines lies something deeper: a story about faith, fear, and a woman whose suffering was never tru...

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Episodes (20/27)

Speaking of her

Possession or neglect? The Tragic Case of the Exorcism of Anneliese Michel

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes the mic for a haunting Halloween edition — and we’re delving into one of the most chilling and misunderstood stories of the 20th century. We’re uncovering the tragic case of Anneliese Michel — the young German woman whose death after 67 exorcisms is believed to have inspired The Exorcism of Emily Rose. But beyond the horror headlines lies something deeper: a story about faith, fear, and a woman whose suffering was never tru...

6 days ago

25 minutes

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Love, Death, and Frankenstein: The Haunting Genius of Mary Shelley

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Lucy takes the mic for a Halloween special steeped in candlelight, tragedy, and creation — the story of Mary Shelley, the brilliant mind who breathed life into Frankenstein and, in turn, changed literature forever. She wasn’t just the mother of science fiction — she was a woman bound by love, loss, and the ghosts that never left her side. In an era that could have destroyed her soul, Mary found power in pain and creation in chaos. In ...

2 weeks ago

34 minutes

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Brains, Blood, and Brilliance: Sophia Ionescu - the Light Within the Horrors of 1940s Neurosurgery

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes the mic for a very special Halloween edition — and we’re adding a spooky twist to one of history’s forgotten heroine. We’re diving into the chilling yet inspiring story of Sophia Ionescu, the world’s first female neurosurgeon — a woman who quite literally stared into the depths of the human mind. But this isn’t your typical medical tale… In this eerie, spine-tingling episode, we explore: The terrifying realities of early br...

3 weeks ago

29 minutes

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Sampat and the Gulabi Gang: A Rebellion Ignited

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, we are joined by our guest speaker - Cat and we journey into the hidden corners of history to uncover the story of Sampat and the Gulabi Gang — a group whose defiance and bravery rewrote the rules of resistance. They were not kings or conquerors. They were visionaries, and survivors who rewrote the rules in a time of oppression. In this episode, we explore their remarkable story: The rise of Sampat, a leader forged in hardship, whose ...

1 month ago

35 minutes

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Cleopatra I Syra: Egypt’s Queen whose story is far less told

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, we're are stepping into the ancient world to uncover the story of Cleopatra I Syra — the first of the Cleopatras, and a queen whose quiet strength helped shape Egypt at a critical turning point. Unlike her more famous descendant Cleopatra VII, Cleopatra I’s power was forged not through spectacle but through diplomacy, strategy, and resilience. In this episode, we explore her remarkable story: Her origins as a Seleucid Princess, and ho...

1 month ago

40 minutes

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Rolling with the Changes: Tina Turner's Unstoppable Journey

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, it’s Jess' turn to tell the story, and we’re talking about Tina Turner — the unstoppable force of nature whose voice, resilience, and energy changed the landscape of music forever. Born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, Tina's life was anything but easy. From her difficult childhood to her tumultuous marriage to Ike Turner, Tina’s rise to stardom was a journey marked by pain, perseverance, and triumph. But through it all, she be...

2 months ago

44 minutes

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Stories from the Paddock: A Conversation with Farmer Lel

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, we’re joined by a very special guest: Farmer Lel — the woman behind farmer_lel_ on socials, whose journey to life as a Farmer has inspired thousands. With honesty and humour, Farmer Lel shares what it’s really like to navigate the challenges of modern farming. Her story is one of community, and finding meaning in work that is both physically demanding and deeply rewarding. In this episode, we talk about the joys and struggles of farmi...

2 months ago

50 minutes

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Behind the Curtain - The Life of Maria Callas

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, it’s Lucy’s turn to tell the story, and we’re talking about Maria Callas — the legendary soprano whose voice, artistry, and flair redefined opera in the 20th century. Born in New York to Greek immigrant parents and raised between cultures, Maria’s journey to operatic stardom was anything but smooth. With extraordinary vocal talent and fierce determination, she overcame personal struggles and relentless media scrutiny to become one of ...

2 months ago

40 minutes

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Harriet Boyd Hawes - Pioneer, Nurse, and Excavator of Ancient Worlds

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, it's Jess' turn to tell the story, and we're talking about Harriet Boyd Hawes — a trailblazing archaeologist, nurse, and lecturer whose determination broke through the barriers of her time. At the turn of the 20th century, archaeology was a field dominated by men — but Harriet refused to be sidelined. Defying societal expectations, she embarked on daring expeditions, unearthed groundbreaking discoveries in Crete, and became one of the...

3 months ago

26 minutes

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Surviving the Unthinkable - Justine Barwick’s Story

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess and Luce are joined by Justine Barwick — a woman whose strength and resilience in the face of a terrifying ordeal is nothing short of extraordinary. While taking a swim in the Whitsunday's, Australia, Justine experienced a life-altering shark attack — a terrifying event that nearly claimed her life. But her story doesn’t end there. In this episode, we delve into Justine’s extraordinary journey: The harrowing moments of the attack...

3 months ago

44 minutes

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The Road to Freedom - The Heroism of Harriet Tubman

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Luce takes us deep into the extraordinary life of one of history’s most fearless freedom fighters — Harriet Tubman. Born into slavery and subjected to unimaginable cruelty, Harriet made a daring escape — but her story didn’t end there. She returned, again and again, risking her life to lead dozens of enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. In this episode, Luce brings Harriet’s story to life, exploring: Harr...

3 months ago

31 minutes

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Sailing Into Disaster - The Tami Oldham Ashcraft Story

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes us on a gripping voyage through the harrowing true story of the courageous — Tami Oldham Ashcraft. What was meant to be a dream sailing trip across the Pacific with her fiancé turned into a nightmare when they were caught in the path of a Category 4 hurricane. In an instant, everything changed — and Tami was left alone, adrift in the vast ocean with no mast, no engine, and only her instincts to guide her. In this episode, J...

4 months ago

29 minutes

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Beyond Darkness - The story of Helen Keller

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Lucy takes us on an extraordinary journey through the life of the remarkable —Helen Keller. From the silence and darkness of her early childhood to the global stage as a writer, speaker, and advocate, Helen Keller’s story is one of defiance, brilliance, and unshakable determination. In this episode, Lucy explores Keller’s groundbreaking achievements—not just as someone who overcame the dual barriers of deafness and blindness, bu...

4 months ago

36 minutes

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Tales of Odyssey - Raw Adventure, oceanic awakenings and conservation

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, we are joined by the awe‑inspiring Ráchelle, the force of nature behind Tales of Odyssey—a story of raw adventure, oceanic exploration, and heartfelt conservation. Ráchelle is joining us on the show to share her remarkable journey from the one-way-ticket Mexico to trailblazing global explorer. Her story begins with that daring flight to Mexico—leaving behind the predictability of her office job for a life fully immersed in the w...

4 months ago

41 minutes

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Breaking Barriers - The Story of Marie Curie

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess dives into the remarkable life of one of history’s most groundbreaking women — Marie Curie — a scientist who shattered barriers, defied expectations, and changed the world forever. Born in a time when women were denied access to most scientific institutions, Marie Curie’s relentless pursuit of knowledge would lead her to two Nobel Prizes — in two different sciences. But her story isn’t just about scientific discovery. It’s about ...

4 months ago

31 minutes

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Surviving One of America’s Most Notorious Killers – The Kathy Kleiner Story

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Lucy tells the chilling true crime story of Kathy Kleiner — a young woman who came face-to-face with one of the most terrifying predators in American history… and lived to tell the tale. It was a quiet night in 1978 when evil crept into a Florida sorority house. What followed was a scene of unimaginable horror, as a brutal attack left Kathy fighting for her life. The man behind it? One of America’s most notorious serial killers ...

5 months ago

44 minutes

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Nicole Smith-Ludvik - A Story of Survival, Stunts, and Strength

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her! In this episode, Jess brings you the awe-inspiring story of Nicole Smith-Ludvik — a woman who redefined what it means to live fearlessly. From surviving a tragic accident to becoming a professional skydiver, and the daring figure behind one of the world’s most iconic stunts atop the Burj Khalifa, Nicole's life is nothing short of remarkable. Join us as we explore how Nicole turned pain into power and purpose, taking us through her journey of hea...

5 months ago

25 minutes

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Voice of the Gentle Giants - The Story of Lek Chailert

Send us a text Welcome back to Speaking of Her! In this episode, Luce takes us into the extraordinary life of Lek Chailert — the pioneering Thai conservationist who has dedicated her life to rescuing and protecting elephants from abuse and exploitation. From humble beginnings to international recognition, Lek’s compassion and determination have created safe havens for Thailand’s most majestic animals. After hearing Lek’s inspiring story, join us as we reflect on our own unforgettable experien...

5 months ago

41 minutes

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Beyond the Summit - The Life of Junko Tabei

Send us a text Welcome listeners to our next episode of Speaking of Her! In this episode, we take you on a journey through the extraordinary life and legacy of Junko Tabei – the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest and later, to climb the highest peak on every continent. Junko’s story is not just about mountaineering; it’s about perseverance, quiet rebellion, and breaking barriers in a male-dominated world. From facing societal pressure of gender norms to surviving a deadly avalan...

6 months ago

33 minutes

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Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy - The forgotten force behind Women's Rights - Part 2

Send us a text Welcome listeners to our next episode of Speaking of her! In this episode, our guest speaker, Elle, will continue to talk about the remarkable life and legacy of Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy. Elizabeth was a trailblazing feminist and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the fight for women's suffrage and gender equality in Victorian England. As a recap, in part 1 we spoke some of her significant contributions to women's rights, including education reform and marrie...

7 months ago

25 minutes