Book Club: The Girl and the Wolf
The children’s picture book The Girl and the Wolf, written by Katherena Vermette and illustrated by Julie Flett, tells the tale of a young girl who gets lost in the woods. With the help of a wolf, she is able to find her own out. We discuss themes of empowerment and respecting nature.
Feminists Around the World: Dr. Nadine Caron
Dr. Nadine Caron is the first First Nations woman general surgeon in Canada, amongst other things. We shine a light on her work.
Monday Mini: Why Do You Cry When People Ask if You're Okay?
The simple question of how you're doing is not always so simple, and can lead to tears. We look into a few common reasons why.
SMNTY Classics: The Benefits of Crying
Why do we cry? Anney and Samantha dig into tear science, the ugly cry and the benefits of a good sob in this classic episode.
Female Firsts: Amrita Sher-gil
Yves joins us to paint a picture of the life of accomplished artist Amrita Sher-Gil and the lasting impact her works have left.
Happy Hour #144: All I Want for Life Day
....is something nice when things feel bleak. Just gather round friends as we talk about the importance of finding joy or relaxation where you can, and how for some that can look like the infamous Star Wars Holiday special.
The Rise of the Manosphere
The manosphere blames women and feminism for pretty much everything. We break down what it is, how it grew in a backlash to #MeToo, and how it leads to violence and played a role in the election.
Feminists Around the World: Women of The Taino Nation
In this episode, we shine a light on the works of activists in the Taino Nation.
Monday Mini: What Now?
In the fallout of the 2024 US Presidential Election, the SMNTY team discusses some repercussions, some actions we can take, and how we plan on handling it as a show.
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 9
Look for the Light. In the finale of our Last of Us mini-series, we break down the heartbreaking decision at the heart of the final episode and its implications in this classic episode.