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Babes in Bookland
A podcast celebrating women's memoirs, one story at a time!
Podcasting since 2024 • 29 episodes
Babes in Bookland
Latest Episodes
The Invisible Weapon Against Women // Melissa Petro's "Shame on You"
What if the shame you've carried your entire life isn't yours to bear?In this unflinchingly honest memoir, Melissa Petro invites us on her journey from girlhood to empowered womanhood, challenging us to examine the roots of our own sham...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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The Immeasurable Worth of Every Life // Heather Lanier's "Raising a Rare Girl"
What makes a life valuable? When Heather Lanier's daughter was born with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome (WHS)-- a rare condition affecting just 1 in 50,000 births-- she was forced to confront just how deeply our society ranks human worth ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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Blonde Bombshell // Jessica Simpsons "Open Book"
Can you shine light on the dark parts of your life?Jessica Simpson's memoir, Open Book, is a raw, unfiltered truth from a woman who spent years living her life in the public eye while hiding her deepest struggles. In this heart...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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The Weight of the Law // Anna Dorn's "Bad Lawyer"
What happens when the system you joined to fight injustice turns out to be part of the problem? Anna Dorn's memoir "Bad Lawyer" takes readers on a journey through the disillusionment that awaits idealistic young lawyers who enter th...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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The Impossible and the Inevitable // Hope Jahren’s "Lab Girl"
How can you grow toward the light?When geobiologist Hope Jahren picks up a seed, she sees what most of us miss – not just a potential plant, but a living testament to survival against impossible odds. In Lab Girl, Jahren's extraordinary ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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