It’s Called Life, with Lisa P

Barbie Era Feminism

The Barbie movie was a cultural phenomenon that has brought discussions of feminism to the forefront. But what does that mean? Where do we go from here? and where do mothers (both working and stay at home) fit in the fight for equity? In this episode I discuss different forms of feminism, from girl boss to radical and now choice and how moms are continuously given the short end of the stick by both proponents of feminism and those who desire a world of "traditional" submissive women.

Boomers and Millennials

Why is there such a disconnect between Baby Boomers and their Millennial kids in how they see things? In this episode I deep dive into the disconnect in how we navigate the world and the reason Millennials are no longer going with the status quo of previous generations.

Black Women in the Birth Space w/ @sheshavingababy

The maternal mortality rates in the US are appalling for all of us, but most of all for black women. In this episode I talk to Frances from @sheshavingababy, a fierce advocate for women in the birth space about the issues at hand and how white women can aid in creating a safer environment in the birth space for all women.

Feminism Will Save Men

The answer to so many of society's problems is feminism. In this episode I discuss the benefits of feminism to men and masculinity and how so many of the issues we have today with male violence stems from the very systems that create a gender power dynamic.

Mom Guilt and Shame

Why do we shame other moms? Why do we shame ourselves? Why to we oppress other women with the responsibility and expectation of perfection in a far from perfect world. How can we all feel like we have an opinion on the social and environmental impact of an individuals personal choices for their family? This culture of constant guilt and public shame does nothing to create community nor enact meaningful solutions to our worlds biggest problems. In this episode I deep dive into mom guilt and mom shamers and how we should be doing better