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Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

HuffPost UK

32 episodes

7 months ago

A new, weekly women's health podcast brought to you by HuffPost. This podcast is a frank, honest conversation about women's bodies, health and private lives. Fearless, inclusive and empowering, we cover under-reported issues and tackle the topics you're too squeamish to talk to your friends about.

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A new, weekly women's health podcast brought to you by HuffPost. This podcast is a frank, honest conversation about women's bodies, health and private lives. Fearless, inclusive and empowering, we cover under-reported issues and tackle the topics you're too squeamish to talk to your friends about.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (20/32)

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

Untangling Mother-Daughter Relationships, With Rosjke Hasseldine And Carina White

When it comes to mother-daughter relationships, it’s complicated: some are best friends, others aren’t on speaking terms, while some daughters still revert to acting like a teenager around their mum even though they’re way too old to throw a strop (hiya!).

Why is it so tricky to find the right balance? We speak to Rosjke Hasseldine, who has spent almost 25 years working with women and researching the mother-daughter relationship, to find out.

We’re also joined by Carina White, co-founder of Black Mums Upfront, and her aunt Eleanor, who helped raise her after her mother tragically passed away. Their warmth, admiration and mutual respect is inspiring – but we learn it hasn’t always been easy.

Transcript link (copy & paste): https://www.huffp.st/uXhRAfu

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4 years ago

45 minutes 38 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

The Problem With ‘Problem’ Skin, With Lou Northcote And Dr Shaaira Nasir

From acne to eczema, psoriasis to rosacea, there’s no shortage of skin conditions that are broadly labelled “problem skin”. But would these conditions be such a problem, if the world stopped obsessing with filters and Photoshop? In this episode, former model Lou Northcote talks to us about losing her career due to acne, and why she now encourages others to #FreeThePimple. Dermatologist Dr Shaaira Nasir then busts some common skincare myths. Join in the conversation on social media using #AIMYU.

Transcript link (copy & paste): https://www.huffp.st/gDNwY1S

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4 years ago

39 minutes 28 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

Women Have A Poo Problem, With Elaine Miller And Dr Megan Rossi

Women – not so great at pooing and even worse at talking about it. But fear not - in this episode, we chat to physiotherapist Elaine Miller and gut health specialist Dr. Megan Rossi who are here with all the scoop on how to poop. Join in the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #AIMYU.

Transcript link (copy & paste): https://www.huffp.st/d73ChgJ

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4 years ago

39 minutes 38 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

I'm Broke And My Friends Don't Get It, With Clare Seal and Kia Commodore

It's tough when your mates earn more than you – and the pandemic has only exacerbated the friendship money gap. In this episode, My Frugal Year founder Clare Seal talks about the pressure to keep up that contributed to her £27,000 of debt. Plus, personal finance guru Kia Commodore shares some tips on how to navigate the money gap in a more positive way – whatever your financial position. Join in the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #AIMYU.

Transcript link (copy & paste): https://www.huffp.st/Bcs5LlF

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4 years ago

36 minutes 36 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

The Truth About Childbirth, with Midwife Marley and Clotilde Rebecca Abe

The first rule about fight club is you don't talk about fight club. Often it feels like the same principle applies when it comes to giving birth – the majority of women have little or no clue what to expect until they are pregnant and, well, then it’s a bit late.

For our first episode of 2021 we wanted to change that, having an open and, yes, at times, uncomfortable conversation about giving birth. We speak to Midwife Marley about the realities of birth and hear from Clotilde Rebecca Abe, co-founder of the Five x More project, about the fact that Black women are five times more likely to die during childbirth.

Transcript link (copy & paste): https://www.huffp.st/9Tb1rCK

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4 years ago

38 minutes 43 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

I Think We're Alone Now, With Shani Dhanda And Francesca Specter

2020 has been the year of isolation and for many, it's also been a year of loneliness. In this episode, we explore how the pandemic has changed our relationship with alone time – for better or worse. Disability activist Shani Dhanda shares how she dealt with a year of shielding and her hopes for a more compassionate society in 2021. Plus Francesca Specter, founder of Alonement, shares tips on embracing alone time. Join in the conversation on social media using the hashtag #AIMYU.

Transcript link (copy & paste): https://www.huffp.st/TvCBJeD

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4 years ago

39 minutes 15 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

We’re All A Little Bit Ageist, With Jane Evans, Carol Russell And Jacynth Bassett

We're feminists but we still fear ageing. Is it any wonder, in a world that values the wrinkle-free and writes off older women in the workplace? It's time for a change. In this episode, we chat to writers Jane Evans and Carol Russell (who are in their 50s and 60s) about embracing milestones, instead of dreading them. We also get some tips on being an ally against ageism from millennial campaigner Jacynth Bassett. Join in the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #AIMYU.

Transcript link (copy & paste): https://www.huffp.st/ln54nOt

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4 years ago

37 minutes 59 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

Redefining Sexless Relationships, With Ruby Rare And Professor Jacqui Gabb

The word 'sexless' implies there's a lack or an absence in your relationship, but is a dry spell really such a bad thing? In this episode, sex educator Ruby Rare shares how to embrace the ebbs and flows in your libido, improving intimacy both with and without sex. Professor Jacqui Gabb also debunks some common misconceptions around sexual frequency. Spoiler: other people aren't doing it as much as you think. Join in the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #AIMYU.

Transcript link (copy & paste): https://www.huffp.st/fViYvbU

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4 years ago

40 minutes 31 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

Why Are We Afraid Of Angry Women? With Kelechi Okafor And Jen Brister

How do we express our anger? And how - or why - do we often avoid it? In this episode, we’re joined by funny, fast and often furious stand-up comedian Jen Brister, to talk about all the reasons we’re feeling angry right now – and Kelechi Okafor, actor, writer, podcaster and founder of south London pole dancing studio, Kelechnekoff, on how, especially as women, we might harness our anger as a positive tool for change.

Transcript link (copy & paste): https://www.huffp.st/VJwZc1j

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4 years ago

43 minutes 22 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

'I Feel Guilty For Having A Baby': Navigating Fertility And Friendship, With Jessica Hepburn, Gabby Voutier and Vanessa Haye

When Gabby Voutier got pregnant with twins following IVF and a five-year struggle for a baby, she felt "guilty". Her friend, Jessica Hepburn, had struggled to conceive for over a decade. In this episode, we talk to the Fertility Fest co-founders about navigating their friendship, with and without children. We also hear tips from femelanin.org founder Vanessa Haye, on how to support a friend who's on a different fertility journey to you. Join in the conversation on social media by using #AIMYU

Transcript link (copy & paste): https://www.huffp.st/VUtpgrP

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4 years ago

40 minutes 49 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

21: Am I Making You Uncomfortable? Season Two Trailer

Brogan Driscoll and Rachel Moss return for the second season of Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

This podcast is a frank, honest conversation about women's bodies, health and private lives. Fearless, inclusive and empowering, we cover under-reported issues and tackle the topics you're too squeamish to talk to your friends about.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 years ago

1 minute 7 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

20: Stop Policing Our Body Hair, With Rhyannon Styles And Aisha Mirza

Why does body hair make us so uncomfortable? Because it’s about so much more than the decision to remove it or let it grow. (Although waxing is uncomfortable, I’ll give you that.)

Body hair is political. It’s also social and cultural. For some women – particularly trans women – the absence or presence of body hair can even be a safety issue. Messaging around body hair is insidious and the policing can begin at a young age, perpetuating narrow beauty standards and an even narrower understanding of gender identity.

It’s been a hotly debated topic for decades, but there are voices and experiences that still go unheard. We are joined this week by two great guests: trans writer and performer Rhyannon Styles, as well as self-described “mental health nerd” Aisha Mirza, who has been writing about body hair for over a decade from the perspective of a queer, non-binary person of colour.

Full transcript available here.

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5 years ago

35 minutes 57 seconds

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19: ‘I Stood In A Puddle On The Kitchen Floor’: Talking Incontinence, With Luce Brett And Tiffany Sequeira

Incontinence is not an “old lady problem”. It’s thought to impact one in three women in the UK, although the actual number could be even higher, as shame stops many from seeking help. In this episode, we hear from author Luce Brett, who’s been dealing with “the wet-kickered wilderness” for over a decade. We also chat to pelvic physio Tiffany Sequeira, aka Gynaegirl, about the need for accessible, inclusive incontinence support that helps all women. Join in the conversation by using the hashtag #AIMYU.

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5 years ago

39 minutes 30 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

18: Why Women Cheat, With Miranda Christophers, Audrey Indome And Tolani Shoneye

The cheating gap has closed, with women just as likely to cheat on a long-term partner as men. But why? In this episode, we explore what leads to women cheating – and dispel some myths that it’s all about emotional connection. We’re joined by relationship therapist Miranda Christophers, plus Tolani Shoneye and Audrey Indome, from The Receipts Podcast. We also hear from listeners about why they cheated.

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5 years ago

44 minutes 32 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

17: Everything Nobody Tells You About Perimenopause, With Dr Nighat Arif And Tillie Harris

Having hot flushes but still getting your period? Welcome to the perimenopause – the transition before menopause, which can begin in your thirties and last a full decade. The perimenopause impacts millions of people every year, but we rarely hear about it. To change that, we chat to Dr Nighat Arif, who specialises in women’s health, and author and researcher Tillie Harris, who experienced perimenopause as a new parent.

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5 years ago

43 minutes 30 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

16: Best Friends Forever? We Talk Friendship Breakups And Makeups, With Aminatou Sow and Dr Miriam Kirmayer

Whether there was a huge bust up or some good old fashioned ghosting, breaking up with a friend can be devastating – and can still haunt us years later. And while some friendships really do need to be kicked to the curb, are we doing enough to salvage those that matter?

We’re joined by Aminatou Sow, who co-hosts the hugely popular Call Your Girlfriend podcast, with her long-term, long-distance friend Ann Friedman. They’ve also written a new book called Big Friendship. Also joining us on the podcast is Dr Miriam Kirmayer, a clinical therapist specialising in friendship, who is a big believer in quality over quantity when it comes to platonic relationships.

Transcript available here.

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5 years ago

39 minutes 55 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

15: Who Am I Without My Job? With Ama Quashie And Emily Liou

Work forms a key part of our identities, so what happens when it’s suddenly taken away? In this episode, we explore why our self-worth is often entangled with our jobs – and how to break free from those societal pressures. We speak to Ama Quashie, a celebrity manicurist who discovered her true passion after being made redundant, and career coach Emily Liou, who provides some great tips for rediscovering your mojo if your job has been affected by the pandemic.

Read the full transcript here.

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5 years ago

41 minutes 2 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

14: The Orgasm Gap: Rethinking Pleasure, With Sex Educator Portia Brown And Intimacy Coach Charlene Douglas

“There are people that still believe that it's harder for people with vulvas to achieve orgasm, or that women have to have some sort of crazy emotional, psychological connection in order to achieve orgasm,” says New York-based sex educator, Portia Brown, who joins this week’s episode, alongside intimacy coach Charlene Douglas. No wonder there’s an orgasm gender gap. Studies show that heterosexual men are far more likely to orgasm during sex than heterosexual women; while lesbian and bisexual women are also known to orgasm more than straight women. We explore all this and more in this episode, alongside stories from our listeners sharing their most memorable orgasms to show there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to female pleasure. Full transcript of this podcast can be found here.

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5 years ago

41 minutes 30 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

13: 'I'm Not Good Enough': The Lies That Social Anxiety Tells Us, With Claire Eastham And Lucy Beresford

We’re joined by mental health blogger and campaigner Claire Eastham, who shares her own experience of social anxiety, plus psychotherapist Lucy Beresford, who helps us to understand the causes of the condition, plus the support available.

Join in the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #AIMYU.

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5 years ago

36 minutes 2 seconds

Am I Making You Uncomfortable?

12: Are You Drinking Too Much? With Anjula Mutanda and Club Soda’s Laura Willoughby

Drinking is such a normalised part of British culture that binge drinking as young adults is a rite of passage, hangovers are laughed off, social lives are built around the pub. We celebrate the good times and commiserate the bad, often with a drink in hand. But how do you know when you’re drinking too much? Joining this week’s podcast to help us answer that are Laura Willoughby, founder of Club Soda and The Mindful Drinking Movement, a community aimed at helping people reassess their relationship with alcohol, and psychotherapist Anjula Mutanda, who often works with people reconsidering their drinking habits.

Full transcript here.

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5 years ago

35 minutes 39 seconds