Thread the Needle

A monthly podcast that explores the meeting place between feminist ideals and the realities of women’s lives. Hosted and produced by Donna Cleveland.

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Host @schillcleveland interviewed journalist and @BrookingsInst senior fellow @jon_rauch today about the paradox of aging and happiness. Curious what the most miserable age is? Wonder why we tend to be happier later in life? Find out in episode 6 coming later this month.

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The 'demure white supremacy of the Midwest' https://t.co/40uwc6UN3I

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“We're very ambitious when we're young, and we think that achieving all our goals will make us super satisfied. Well, we're wrong about that. Ambition just keeps moving the goalposts." @jon_rauch (from ep. 6 of TTTN, link in bio)

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We’re seeing more women taking on strong and complex characters in Hollywood. But if you look at last year's hundred top-grossing films, you’ll see we still have a long way to go.

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@missmitz5 https://t.co/XStVm791UF for answering feminist questions in down to earth manner

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Literary artist @DrTCageConley on living Black out loud #blacklivesmatter https://t.co/UkXHQtjJXM

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“Maybe it takes us this long to become the people we are. And it's rather wonderful when that happens.” @PatTaub https://t.co/EdTdN7FKuH

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So...everything you think you know about aging is wrong. And the truth is so much better than the myth! @schillcleveland tells the story in 38 entertaining minutes. https://t.co/Td6OQDMVGx

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What is the experience of growing old really like? Find out in episode 6 of TTN featuring @thischairrocks, @jon_rauch & @PatTaub https://t.co/igvmK17u71

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"Where do those awful myths about aging come from, and why?" asks @schillcleveland. @jon_rauch and I have answers. (Hint: they pit us against each other and make us buy stuff we don't need.)
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A conversation with @IjeomaOluo on race and the dangers of white feminism. https://t.co/TMsJTih3x6 @laschiller #BlackLivesMatter #antiracist

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BREAKING: Independent autopsy shows George Floyd was asphyxiated https://t.co/YFyjsr5OQq

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My nine year-old started keeping a tally of how many girls vs boys get called on during her Zoom math class 🙃

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The fearless @Kate_Kelly_Esq (host of our @OrdEquality podcast) was featured in @glamourmag! 💪

“What I believe in, and this has been consistent over time, is women. I believe in our power. I believe in our equality. I believe in our capacity for good.” https://t.co/SdnOJ2fVxj

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If Tara Reade is smeared as a liar or opportunist by a movement that claims to believe women, what moral standing will we ever have again? https://t.co/jFhneqHQ73

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@McJesse I've been enjoying Beyond Belief, the surprisingly journalistic podcast about esoteric beliefs. It's on @wmnmedia. I also love The Last Bohemians, and then, of course, there's my show for feminists @theneedlepod

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@chandlerlou @schillcleveland Thanks that would be great!

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For our next podcast episode, we're looking at why women's happiness levels peak in their mid-80s. DM if you're an expert on the topic! #journorequests

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Food for thought from psychologist and anger specialist Dr. Jeanette Raymond. Tune in to episode 5 of TTN (link in bio) to learn how to overcome feelings of dependency so you can express anger in a healthy way.… https://t.co/CFkCyBSiQm

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Ever considered the role anger might be playing in your life? The latest episode of the podcast #ThreadtheNeedle is now live which follows the emotional journey of feminist author Lyz Lenz and uncovers the dark underbelly of repressed rage. Available via @theneedlepod @lyzl