Season 2 brings you insightful conversations about women, love and power. Hosted by author and advocate for healthy love, Lucretia Ackfield, the Medusa’s Mic Podcast challenges the toxic love stories we’ve been taught for generations and helps you unravel the unconscious conditioning that normalises unhealthy love behaviours. If you’re feeling disconnected from yourself and your intimate relationships aren’t going the way you’d hoped, this is the podcast for you.
Season 1 shares the personal stories of victim/survivors, advice from experts in sexual violence prevention and response, and insights from quiet leaders who are creating real change. It aims to empower everyday people to stop sexual violence.
Is it okay for men to have preferences about our bodies?
Why do we leap to defend a man's "preference" about what our bodies should look like? If you want to build a long-term, healthy, intimate relationship, shouldn't he accept you as you are?
In this episode we ask:
- Are they really "preferences" or "expectations" and why do we think we have to meet them?
- If we adjust our goals, looks and hair (down there!) because he "prefers it" does that create a healthy love dynamic?
- Are we losing ourselves because we want to be loved, rather than expecting to be loved as we choose to be?
- If someone expects you to change how you are - is that healthy love or something else?
- Have unrealistic portrayals of women on social media and in *orn created bizarre ideas for men about what women should look like?
Projecting our expectations onto someone else doesn't help us create solid, loving or grounded connections. Instead, it creates relationships that are shallow, and unlikely to be sustainable or fulfilling in the long-term.
What kind of relationship do you desire?
Medusa's Mic is produced by author and advocate for healthy love, Lucretia Ackfield.
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21 Oct 2025
Unhealthy families: Should you stay or should you go?
You can love your family, but it might be unhealthy to stay closely connected to them. Estrangement is also far more common than you think.
This episode explores the following topics:
- Believing you have to forgive your family, no matter what, can be harmful and not serve your best interests
- Leaving an unhealthy family can be difficult because society says you should stay and work it out because "it's family"
- Choosing estrangement is a huge decision and often an act of pure survival. When this happens, society should look more closely at the family and ask, "What would drive someone to take such radical action?"
The conversation includes tips on:
- Healthy boundaries
- Why "good girls" get stuck in unhealthy families
- Being realistic about someone's capacity or willingness to change
- How to find your peace
Medusa's Mic is produced by author and advocate for healthy love, Lucretia Ackfield.
Follow on Instagram and Facebook.
Watch on YouTube.
Subscribe to the Medusa's Mic Newsletter on Linkedin for interview highlights.
Subscribe to Lucretia's Letters on Substack for more insights about women, love and power.
6 May 2025
What does healthy love mean to you?
The hosts of Medusa's Mic explore the multifaceted concept of healthy love and its various definitions in modern relationships.
29 Apr 2025
5 ways we are taught to excuse abuse (and how to kick the habit!)
Lucretia Ackfield reveals five common ways individuals are conditioned to excuse abuse, examining societal influences that normalize destructive behaviors in relationships in this episode.
22 Apr 2025
"But I love him." Words we say in unhealthy relationships.
Lucretia Ackfield explores how toxic media, societal norms, and family patterns distort our understanding of love, urging listeners to prioritize actions over feelings in relationships.
22 Jun 2022
12 | 12 Ways to Stop Sexual Violence
Host Lucretia Ackfield reviews the first season of Medusa's Mic, highlighting key insights and practical advice from experts and survivors on preventing sexual and domestic violence.
15 Jun 2022
11 | Taking action at a grassroots level
Host Lucretia Ackfield discusses her motivations for creating the Medusa's Mic podcast to combat sexual violence and empower women to reclaim their voices at a grassroots level.
8 Jun 2022
10 | ”It takes a village to protect an abuser”
Podcast host Lucretia examines the societal issues highlighted by the Depp v Heard case, revealing unconscious biases and misogyny that perpetuate domestic and sexual violence, hindering progress towards equality.
1 Jun 2022
9 | Using a victim-focused approach in the workplace
Morgana Prior details the importance of victim-focused corporate policies for domestic violence, explaining how businesses support employees experiencing family and sexual violence and facilitate their safe return to work in this interview with Lucretia.
25 May 2022
8 | Tackling DV at a Corporate Level in Papua New Guinea
Morgana Prior discusses Nambawan Super's unique approach to addressing domestic and sexual violence within Papua New Guinea's corporate sector in this interview with Lucretia.
18 May 2022
7 | Red flags and DV Prevention with Simone O’Brien
Simone O’Brien shares her expertise on preventing domestic violence, highlighting the importance of trusting instincts and recognizing red flags in relationships, in an interview on justice system failures.
11 May 2022
6 | Surviving DV: A personal story with Simone O’Brien
Simone O'Brien shares her personal story of surviving domestic violence and highlights the challenges single parents encounter while online dating, offering insights into recognizing red flags in toxic relationships in this interview.
4 May 2022
5 | The Role of Men in Violence Prevention with Dr Michael Flood
Lucretia interviews Dr. Michael Flood, an expert in gender equality, about the gender gap in awareness of sexual violence and strategies for men to prevent it.
27 Apr 2022
4 | Early Intervention for Domestic Violence Perpetrators withTracey Leigh-Allen
Tracey Leigh-Allen examines early intervention strategies for domestic violence perpetrators, emphasizing how recognizing warning signs and offering support can prevent escalation in the home in this interview.
19 Apr 2022
2 | Personal Protection & Reporting Options with Erin Cash
Erin Cash informs Lucretia about personal protection and reporting options for young women affected by sexual violence, encouraging self-advocacy and narrative shifts in this interview.
19 Apr 2022
3 | Recognising Domestic Violence in the Workplace with Tracey Leigh-Allen
Tracey Leigh-Allen, domestic violence expert, examines the subtle indicators of domestic abuse in the workplace and advises employers on offering support in this interview with Lucretia, ultimately promoting victim safety.
19 Apr 2022
1 | Empowering Young Women with Erin Cash
Lucretia interviews Erin Cash, a former police detective, who shares insights on societal conditioning and empowers young women to verbalize experiences and respond to the trauma of sexual violence.
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Morgana Prior
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Dr Michael Flood
Tracey Leigh-Allen
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Lucretia and Lucretia Ackfield host the show. Published by Lucretia Ackfield.
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