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The Gurls Talk Podcast

Gurls Talk

88 episodes

9 months ago

Before Adwoa (briefly) leaves the chat to welcome her baby (!!!) -- you're in for a treat... In a very special episode of Gurls Talk, Adwoa sits down with acclaimed actress Denise Gough for a compelling conversation about her role in the play "People, Places, and Things." Together, they delve into themes of addiction, trauma, and the portrayal of these issues on stage. Denise Gough won ‘Best Actress’ at the 2016 Olivier Awards and at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards for her performance as E...

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Before Adwoa (briefly) leaves the chat to welcome her baby (!!!) -- you're in for a treat... In a very special episode of Gurls Talk, Adwoa sits down with acclaimed actress Denise Gough for a compelling conversation about her role in the play "People, Places, and Things." Together, they delve into themes of addiction, trauma, and the portrayal of these issues on stage. Denise Gough won ‘Best Actress’ at the 2016 Olivier Awards and at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards for her performance as E...

Show more...

Society & Culture,

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

Episodes (20/88)

The Gurls Talk Podcast

Denise Gough...on People, Places, and Things and meeting Emma again after all these years

Before Adwoa (briefly) leaves the chat to welcome her baby (!!!) -- you're in for a treat... In a very special episode of Gurls Talk, Adwoa sits down with acclaimed actress Denise Gough for a compelling conversation about her role in the play "People, Places, and Things." Together, they delve into themes of addiction, trauma, and the portrayal of these issues on stage. Denise Gough won ‘Best Actress’ at the 2016 Olivier Awards and at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards for her performance as E...

1 year ago

38 minutes

The Gurls Talk Podcast

Carmen Galvan... on life as an end-of-life doula

Carmen is a social worker, grief counsellor and death doula. Carmen is also the co-founder of BIPOC Death and Grief Talk, along with Kayla Carter, where they run free grief talks and grief education workshops for BIPOC individuals. Carmen and Kayla's goal is to embrace the intricate layers of racialized grief, providing a space for validation and support among fellow grievers. Simultaneously, they seek to challenge and deconstruct Eurocentric notions surrounding death, grief, and loss, workin...

1 year ago

1 hour

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Paloma Elsesser... on silencing the noise, being the first, and rising above

Paloma Elsesser is a supermodel and advocate for inclusivity in the fashion industry (and beyond). Winner of the British Fashion Council's 2023 Model of the Year award, Paloma is a trailblazer who uses her platform to challenge beauty standards and promote self-acceptance. You can follow Paloma on Instagram @palomija --- Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc. Host: Adwoa Aboah Guest: Paloma ElsesserProducer: Wicked Child StudioProducer: Hailey Rovner MalachEditor: Morga...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

The Gurls Talk Podcast

Holly Madison... on Playboy, female friendship, and embracing neurodiversity

Holly Madison is a model, television personality, and New York Times bestselling author. She gained fame for her role in the reality show "The Girls Next Door," showcasing life at the Playboy Mansion. Beyond her entertainment career, Holly is an advocate for body positivity and recently shared her late in life autism diagnosis with the world. Follow Holly on Instagram @hollymadisonFollow Holly on TikTok @hollyjeanmadison You can watch Holly on the Investigation Discovery series "Let...

1 year ago

42 minutes

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R;pple Suicide Prevention founder Alice Hendy... on creating a ripple effect of change

**This episode of the Gurls Talk podcast discusses sensitive topics surrounding suicide and the experience of losing a loved one to suicide. While we aim to provide a supportive space for these conversations, we recognize that they may be distressing for some listeners. It's important to remember that help is available. In the United States, you can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. For support in the UK, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention ...

1 year ago

41 minutes

The Gurls Talk Podcast

Zoe Terakes...on the feminist factory, queer representation in the media, and speaking your truth

Zoe Terakes (they/he) is a non-binary and trans masculine Australian actor best known for their roles in the movie "Talk To Me" and the TV series "Nine Perfect Strangers." Zoe will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the first trans actor in the Disney+ series "Ironheart." Including being an incredible actor, Zoe is a champion for queer representation in the media and has become a prominent voice in the entertainment industry. Their work not only entertains but also inspires audie...

1 year ago

55 minutes

The Gurls Talk Podcast

Talitha Fosh **LIVE from The Jo Malone Townhouse**... on addiction and reclaiming your freedom

10 years ago Tally and Adwoa met in recovery. 10 years later Tally and Adwoa reconnect again at The Jo Malone Townhouse to discuss their recovery journey, the challenges they've encountered, and what they've learned along the way. Talitha Fosh is a qualified psychotherapist who primarily works with addiction. She is nine years clean from alcohol and drugs, and a recovered anorexic. Talitha has worked in an addiction rehab centre, as well as with clients in her own private practice, Thera...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

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Tallulah Willis...on self-compassion, recovery, and letting in love

Born to Hollywood icons Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, Tallulah Willis was raised in the glare of the spotlight, a reality that shaped her upbringing in profound ways.As a kid Tallulah faced vicious online bullying that impacted her mental health and led to the development of a years long eating disorder. Today Tallulah uses her platform to shed light on the challenges she's faced in an effort to reduce stigma and promote greater understanding and support for others. You can follow Tallula...

1 year ago

54 minutes

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Julia Samuel... on navigating the complexities of grief

Our dear friend Julia Samuel is here! Julia is a celebrated psychotherapist specializing in grief, who has spent the last three decades working with bereaved families.Julia is a three-time bestseller of the books Grief Works, This Too Shall Pass, and her latest book Every Family Has a Story. She is the host of the acclaimed podcast Therapy Works and the developer of the app Grief Works: Self-care & Love that helps users navigate grief after the death of a loved one. You can follow also Ju...

1 year ago

37 minutes

The Gurls Talk Podcast

Freida Pinto... on motherhood, staying grounded in her roots, and giving herself grace along the way

Freida Pinto is a critically-acclaimed actress, a mother, a women's and human rights activist, and entrepreneur. Today we discuss... pregnancy loss, what people don't tell you about postpartum (but should), the guilt that comes with being a mother and having a career, prioritizing your mental health (no matter what), and what its like to be an entrepreneur... You can follow Freida on Instagram @freidapinto and you can learn more about Anya but heading to www.thisisanya.com--- E...

1 year ago

42 minutes

The Gurls Talk Podcast

Catherine Hardwicke... on the cultural impact of "Thirteen," twenty years later

Catherine Hardwicke is an iconic American filmmaker best known for capturing the reality of the teenage experience on screen - from Twilight to Lords of Dogtown. Today we're reflecting on the cultural impact of Catherine's directorial debut "Thirteen" -- which was released over twenty years ago in 2003. Co-written with Nikki Reed, "Thirteen" is a poignant and raw portrayal of adolescence, focusing on the turbulent life of a thirteen-year-old girl named Tracy. The film ...

1 year ago

23 minutes

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Sarah Laurel of Savage Sisters Recovery... on attacking addiction with radical love

Today we're talking about the opioid epidemic. 60 million people around the world struggle with opioid addiction and traditional methods of rehabilitation are failing our friends and family.In this episode you'll meet Sarah Laurel the founder of Savage Sisters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After recovering from substance use disorder, Sarah sought to build an organization that would provide thoughtful, trauma-informed resources for those recovering from substance use disorders. Sarah says "O...

1 year ago

31 minutes

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Chelsea Leyland... on "Sisters Interrupted," advocating for fair access to medical cannabis, motherhood, and the importance of period literacy

Mad excited to have my dear friend Chelsea Leyland on the podcast today. Chelsea is a DJ, cannabis and epilepsy activist, the co-founder of menstrual-health platform Looni, and she's a new mum! We discuss Chelsea's incredibly moving documentary Sisters Interrupted. The doc follows Chelsea and her sister Tamsin as they both battle forms of epilepsy and together fight for access to medical cannabis that could save both of their lives. We also chat about Chelsea's pregnancy journey, becoming a n...

1 year ago

50 minutes

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Sophie Compton... on "Another Body" and the rise of non-consensual deepfake pornography

Sophie Compton is a BIFA longlisted documentary director and producer who tells women’s stories of injustice and healing."Another Body" is an 2023 British-American documentary film that follows a college student who seeks justice after finding deepfake pornography of herself online.You can follow Sophie on Instagram @sophietaracompton You can find where to watch "Another Body" by heading to https://anotherbodyfilm.com/the-film/----- Executed Produced by Gurls Talk, Inc. Produce...

1 year ago

32 minutes

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AOC... on facing fear head-on

It's a dream come true! AOC has joined the chat. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and the youngest woman EVER elected to the United States Congress. A member of the Democratic Party, she gained national attention for her progressive policy positions, including advocacy for the Green New Deal and Medicare for All. We celebrate AOC for her passion and unwavering commitment to social justice reform. In this episode Adwoa and AOC discuss redefining positions of influen...

1 year ago

31 minutes

The Gurls Talk Podcast

Dina Gachman... on grief and other grave concerns

We're thrilled to have Dina Gachman the author of So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and other Grave Concerns on the podcast today. In 2018 Dina lost her mother to cancer and then her sister to alcoholism less than three years later. Dina's own experience with grief led her on a journey to understanding what it means to grieve, healing after loss, and the ways we stay connected to those we miss. The holidays are a difficult time of year for so many of us. We hope ...

1 year ago

36 minutes

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Richie Shazam... on found family

Richie Shazam is a queer model, artist, and activist (and a New York legend!!) who seeks to subvert the gender binary in everything she does. With the holidays around the corner, we're talking about grief, coping with difficult familial relationships, and the beauty of found family. You can buy Richie's book SHAZAM here You can follow Richie here--- Executive Produced by Gurls Talk, Inc.Produced by Hailey Rovner Malach of Wicked Child Studio.Composed by Mikey Long.This podcast is generou...

1 year ago

48 minutes

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Tilly Lawless... on sex worker rights

We're excited to welcome one of Adwoa's dear friends Tilly Lawless on the podcast!Tilly Lawless is a queer, Sydney-based sex worker who advocates for sex worker rights.In this episode Tilly and Adwoa explore the stigmas sex workers face, the gig economy, and grief among many other topics. You can learn more about Tilly by following @tilly_lawless You can also watch her powerful Ted Talk here --- Executive Produced by Gurls Talk, Inc. Produced by Hailey Rovner Malach of W...

1 year ago

55 minutes

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Sean Saifa Wall... on the intersex rights movement

What is the "I" in LGBTQIA+?Today we're giving voice to the long-silenced intersex community. According to Amnesty International, 1.7% of the population is born with intersex traits -- comparable to the number of people born with red hair. On this episode you'll hear from Sean Saifa Wall (he/him/his) a Black queer intersex activist and rising scholar. Saifa is committed to racial equity and a radical vision of bodily autonomy for people with intersex variations. Currently, h...

1 year ago

48 minutes

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Ai-jen Poo... on championing domestic workers' rights

Ai-jen Poo is a next-generation labor leader, award-winning organizer, author, and a leading voice in the women’s movement. Ai-jen is the President of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Director of Caring Across Generations, Co-Founder of SuperMajority and Trustee of the Ford Foundation. In this episode we discuss the future of work, gender equality, immigration, narrative change, and grassroots organizing.----Executive Produced by Gurls Talk, Inc.Produced by Hailey Rovner Mal...

1 year ago

30 minutes