If You Knew Me

A podcast about the inner lives of women

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The Mouse That Roared
November 01, 2023x
E52
50:5635.01 MB

The Mouse That Roared

Have you ever wondered how a woman can raise her voice for advocacy, while being soft-spoken? Today we sit down with feminist icon, Letty Cottin Pogrebin . From being a founding editor of the revolutionary Ms. Magazine, a renowned author, to a fervent social activist, this is an intimate interview....

If These Eyes Could Talk
October 01, 2023x
51
35:4624.62 MB

If These Eyes Could Talk

In this week's episode of "If You Knew Me," host Jamie Yuenger presents a captivating interview with Tonje Thoresen, a multi-talented woman whose life took unexpected turns. The show is transitioning to an interview style, and this episode provides a glimpse into Tonje's extraordinary journey. Tonj...

Nicey, Nicey - rebroadcast
August 01, 2023x
50
56:1838.69 MB

Nicey, Nicey - rebroadcast

Welcome to a special rebroadcast of "If You Knew Me". Today we have a treat—a rerun of one of our favorite episodes, featuring Claudette Powell, a.k.a. Sister Monica Clare. Originally aired in March 2022, this episode combines narration with Sister Monica's own voice. Sister Monica Clare, an Episco...

Kerry Jones - Where is she now?
July 11, 2023x
E49
31:0921.44 MB

Kerry Jones - Where is she now?

Join us in this special episode of "If You Knew Me" as we reconnect with Kerry Jones, who bravely shared her story on the show a year ago. Kerry opens up about her life since her previous appearance and provides an update on her journey. In the original episode titled "Living with Lipedema," Kerry ...

I thought the whole problem was me
June 08, 2023x
E48
33:3923.14 MB

I thought the whole problem was me

Beth grew up like all of us, thinking that what was happening in her home with her parents was normal. Her dad’s behavior seemed fine, because she didn’t know anything different. But as she grew old, she felt something was off. Her dad was cruel. He was hard to predict. Because, sometimes he was re...

I Feel Like A Fraud
May 01, 2023x
E47
34:2023.62 MB

I Feel Like A Fraud

Libby is internet famous. Most of you who know Libby, know her by her Instagram and TikTok handle  Diary of an Honest Mom . Libby has over a million followers on TikTok and half million on Instagram. She is also a mother, speaker, writer, and mental health advocate. She started her platforms i...

I kept losing my voice
March 31, 2023x
E46
29:4420.45 MB

I kept losing my voice

Stephanie Sprenger is the co-host of the Mother Plus Podcast, a co-producer of the live storytelling event 'Listen to your mother', a writer, and a music therapist. Stephanie's story is about one of the biggest life questions that we all face: What should I actually be doing with my life? What is m...

BONUS: The Shift
March 17, 2023x
E45
4:333.16 MB

BONUS: The Shift

This is a special message about some shifts we are making with this show. For the last little while, we’ve been putting out one episode every week. It’s been amazing and also an amazing amount of work. Just lately, Piet and I have realized that we cannot keep up with the production schedule that we...

Organize with Love at the Center
February 24, 2023x
E44
35:5024.65 MB

Organize with Love at the Center

Heather Booth began speaking out against injustice. In her early twenties, she founded an underground network called Jane. The network eventually helped over 11,000 women get safe, illegal abortions before it was made legal in the U.S. with Roe v. Wade. Heather grew up Jewish and was raised by lovi...

BONUS: Friend Break-Ups
February 17, 2023x
E43
24:0816.61 MB

BONUS: Friend Break-Ups

This week, our host Jamie Yuenger is speaking solo about a topic that is close to her heart: friend break-ups. She invites you to be in touch with her about your own experience.    “Friend break-ups” is not even a phrase we really use in our society. We’re talking about when you break up ...

Unbeliever
February 10, 2023x
E42
37:3725.87 MB

Unbeliever

What does breaking from the fundamentalist Christian church and forging your own identify and sense of sanctuary look like? Hannah Aldridge’s story paints a picture. Hannah Aldridge’s music has been described as “dark country”. She grew up in a musical family. Her dad worked as a musician in Fame S...

Kidney Sisters
February 03, 2023x
E41
30:4521.15 MB

Kidney Sisters

This week we have a story from a woman named Catriona Ni Aolain. Her friends and family call her Kate. Kate’s story, on the surface, looks like the story of a hero - a heroine. She does something incredibly generous. After learning that a woman in her neighborhood needs a kidney donation, Kate deci...