She And Her

Jackie Bushore served in the military for four years. She joined Sandra and Anita in the fall of 2016 to talk about being in the military during the charged election cycle. In January, she reached back out to them because she had a story that she wanted to tell. Note: this episode does include descriptions of violence against women.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Keneda is a self-described “dog lady.” She takes us inside the world of dog shows and unpacks why the bond between humans and their animals is so strong.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A priest, the Miss Mississippi pageant, and an illegal adoption: Caroline Asher shares the epic story of how she found her mother's biological family.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The beloved, Grammy nominated singer and writer Tift Merritt steps away from a jam-packed season of touring to take us behind her music. She discusses motherhood, creativity, feminism and the inspiration for her song "My Boat." Tift's new album, "Stitch of The World" is available wherever you stream or purchase music. Stay in touch with her at www.tiftmerritt.com and on Twitter and Instagram @tiftmerritt. Don't miss her essays about life and motherhood from the road via the Oxford American's new series The By and By.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cris moved to Siler City, North Carolina from Guatemala when she was 6. Today, she is one of millions of DREAMers. She joined us to reflect on her relationship to North Carolina, and how her feelings about the United States have changed since the election.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first step to getting your money right is figuring out your money personality. We’re back again with financial planner Pamela Capalad. Find out if you are a Money Monk, an Avoider, a Worrier or an Amasser.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tax day is here, and we’re trying to get our money RIGHT! Pam Capalad, a financial planner and founder of Brunch and Budget, joins us to answer our many, many questions about money.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Harassment is a part of everyday life for women. This week we're examining this from three different perspectives. Meghan Modafferi shares an experimental audio short, MTV editor Julianne Ross tells her story of online harassment, and writer Jamila Reddy breaks down the "catcall."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last year Sandra and Anita talked self-image, strength and southern feminism with body positivity advocate and yoga teacher Jessamyn Stanley. We revisit that conversation as Jessamyn gets ready to release her first book "Every Body Yoga." Stay tuned next Monday for a brand new episode!  ____ About the show:She & Her is a southern feminist podcast and radio show hosted by two best friends, Sandra Davidson and Anita Rao. Learn more by visiting sheandherradio.com and by following us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @sheandherradio. Find all our episodes on iTunes and Stitcher.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s that time of the month. Yes, at long last, we present a show all about periods. We discuss our own period stories and the cultural stigma of menstruation with microbiologists Katy Brown and Sarah Rhodes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We continue Season 2 with opera singer Jemeesa Yarborough, who happens to be Anita’s roommate. She takes us behind the scenes of a rapidly-changing art form and walks us through how opera has changed her relationship with her body. Along the way we also learn that for women, pursuing opera-stardom requires great personal sacrifice.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WE'RE BACK! In the first episode of Season 2, former debutante Anna Shelton-Ormond joins Sandra and Anita to unpack the mysterious, highly-gendered world of debutantes. Anna takes them behind the scenes into a world full of complex social rules and boundaries. Two former debutantes and the MOMS also chime in. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @sheandherradio  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sandra and Anita share an audio short from an interview with Suad Busnaq, one of the only female Arab composers in the world. She reflects on moving to the South, her music and her faith. Take a listen to Episode 7: Are You There God? to learn more about Suad.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an exclusive new series, Durham-based singer-songwriter Skylar Gudasz shares her song Aviary and the story behind it. Check out more of Skylar's beautiful music from Oleander, her much-raved-about album, on iTunes and Spotify, and keep up with her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @skylargudasz. Don't miss her perform on New Years Eve at First Night Raleigh from 8-10pm at Marbles Kids Museum!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anita and Sandra each share 10 things that got them through this wretched but memorable year. This is our last show of 2016. Happy Holidays to all! Stay up to date with us by following us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @sheandherradio!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emily Frantz, the multi-instrumentalist and vocalist of the duo Mandolin Orange, talks with Sandra and Anita about how she went from being a Suzuki-trained violinist to a dynamic fiddler. She takes them behind the scenes of the band, discusses being a woman in the music world, and performs three songs live in studio.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Phoebe Judge is the host of the smash-hit true-crime podcast CRIMINAL. She joins Sandra and Anita to talk about her lifelong relationship with radio, the success of CRIMINAL, women in podcasting, and how she's over people commenting on the sound of her voice. Sandra and Anita will join CRIMINAL, The Civilist and Scene on Radio for a live podcasting show in Durham on Thursday December 1 from 7pm-9pm. The event is free and you can RSVP at http://www.motorcomusic.com. We will see you there!!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Election Day is upon us, and in this episode four women share their thoughts on what this election season has stirred up in their personal and professional lives. We hear from an Army officer, a high school history teacher, a sociology graduate student and a college access specialist. We'll see you on the other side of Tuesday!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sandra and Anita have officially been hosting and producing She & Her for one year (woohoo!!). In this week’s episode, they take a step back to reflect on their best and worst moments and check back in with their first and most beloved guests, their moms.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When the inimitable astrologer Chani Nicholas started mapping the astrology for 2016, she describes thinking: WTF, this year is like twilight zone material. Chani is a trained astrologer and counselor whose weekly horoscopes look at how our modern-day lives intersect with the greater forces around us. Sandra and Anita ask her about her background, process, and what the hell is going on in the stars this year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.