I want to bring you along while I figure out womanhood: work, ambition and the 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 that comes with it. One-ish hour a week to make sense of whatever bs is going on. In English and Italian, because that's who I am.
No Wonder ⎢Podcast - English Version
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I want to bring you along while I figure out womanhood: work, ambition and the 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 that comes with it. One-ish hour a week to make sense of whatever bs is going on. In English and Italian, because that's who I am.
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Recent Episodes
June 26, 2026
Is Burlesque Feminist? (Why Showing Skin is a Political Weapon)
<p>Djerry takes us on a deeply personal journey from her past as a UX designer in the digital tech industry to finding absolute liberation on the stage. She opens up about overcoming severe eating disorders, using her art as a form of body therapy, and breaking down the total hypocrisy behind how society judges women's bodies.00:00 - introduction: meet burlesque performer jerry can00:33 - the explosive story behind her stage name02:14 - transitioning from pole dance to full-time burlesque04:20 - quitting tech: leaving a ux design job for the stage05:03 - overcoming eating disorders & finding body therapy06:44 - the wardrobe malfunction that changed everything09:34 - deciding to take the leap: becoming a full-time performer11:49 - how feminism guides djerry's on-stage storytelling14:19 - is it a character? djerry on authenticity in performance16:41 - turning personal pain into public awareness19:40 - beach bikinis vs. stage bikinis: society’s total hypocrisy22:50 - what is burlesque? classic vs. neo-burlesque explained25:59 - inclusivity and diverse bodies in the new generation27:36 - the perception of the body: fitness influencers vs. burlesque performer31:44 - interacting with the audience & keeping eye contact34:44 - the real difference between burlesque and striptease37:16 - satire, history, and dita von teese’s revival39:26 - confronting the male gaze & redefining sex work44:19 - radical feminism: why showing skin is a political weapon48:47 - djerry's ultimate goal: spreading positive messages through art</p>
June 11, 2026
EP.03 | insights on periods and technology
<p>In this episode of No Wonder, I sit down with Kirsten Karchmer, a world-renowned fertility and period expert with over 25 years of clinical experience.</p><p>At the age of 20, as a competitive athlete, Kirsten’s life came to a sudden halt when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and left unable to walk without a cane. Instead of giving up, she embarked on a journey to reverse engineer her own chronic illness, eventually finding her way into remission. This life-altering experience led her to discover a shocking truth that modern medicine completely ignores: the menstrual cycle is not a curse to be managed, it is the single most powerful predictive tool for a woman's long-term health.</p><p>In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Kirsten exposes the "menstrual catastrophe" we are currently living through. From smounting the multi-million dollar tech "gimmicks" like the Oura Ring and Apple Watch, to breaking down how hustle culture, CrossFit, and extreme fasting are actively destroying women's hormones. She also sheds light on the devastating, hidden reality of global period poverty that left her in tears in her own studio.</p><p>This isn't just an episode about women's health. It's a masterclass in reclaiming your biological power, understanding the data your body is screaming at you to notice, and untangling centuries of systemic medical bias.</p><p>Follow No Wonder Podcast:</p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/nowonder.podcast </p><p>Tiktok Pod: www.tiktok.com/nowonderpod </p><p>Tiktok Host: www.tiktok.com/hostnowonderpod </p><p>Timestamps: </p><p><strong>00:00</strong> - Intro: The MS Diagnosis That Changed My Life</p><p><strong>02:00</strong> - How I Reverse Engineered My Illness & Walked Again</p><p><strong>03:15</strong> - The Unfair Advantage: Reclaiming the Menstrual Cycle</p><p><strong>04:40</strong> - Are We in a Menstrual Catastrophe?</p><p><strong>05:50</strong> - The Danger of Learning About Sex From Google & AI</p><p><strong>06:40</strong> - "Passing Out From Pain Is Never Normal"</p><p><strong>08:00</strong> - The Truth About TikTok Health Trends & Supps</p><p><strong>09:05</strong> - The Birth Control Deception: It Doesn't Regulate Your Period</p><p><strong>09:40</strong> - Why CrossFit & Fasting Are Destroying Female Hormones</p><p><strong>10:40</strong> - The Tech Gimmick: Why Smart Rings & Apple AI Fall Short</p><p><strong>12:10</strong> - What is Conceivable? The AI Care Team Disrupting Medicine</p><p><strong>14:55</strong> - Measuring Glucose Non-Invasively: How It Works</p><p><strong>17:50</strong> - My Legacy: Winning a Nobel Prize & Becoming Obsolete</p><p><strong>21:40</strong> - Check Engine Lights: Is Your Cycle Predicting Chronic Disease?</p><p><strong>23:55</strong> - The Conceivable Cycle: 90 Days to Be Completely Pain-Free</p><p><strong>25:35</strong> - The Data Panic: Why Open AI and Roe v. Wade Changed Privacy</p><p><strong>27:55</strong> - The Shocking Misogyny of Texas Health Laws</p><p><strong>29:50</strong> - How to Actually Guard and Analyze Your Health Data Safely</p><p><strong>31:35</strong> - Longitudinal Data vs. Real-Time Biometric Trends</p><p><strong>34:35</strong> - What Optimal Female Health Actually Looks Like (The 28-Day Blueprint)</p><p><strong>36:55</strong> - The Frog in Boiling Water: Why Women Tolerate Exhaustion</p><p><strong>41:20</strong> - Privilege & Menstrual Leave: A Middle-Class Luxury?</p><p><strong>43:15</strong> - "Yeah, I Cried": The Heartbreaking Reality of Period Poverty</p><p><strong>43:55</strong> - The 5-Dollar Cup: Disrupting a Greedy $40 Industry</p><p><strong>45:20</strong> - Breaking the Silence: Shifting from Shame to Dignity</p><p><strong>47:15</strong> - Historical Shame: From the Book of Leviticus to Aristotle</p><p><strong>49:40</strong> - Intercourse & Intervisions: The Evolutionary Power of Hormones</p><p><strong>51:55</strong> - The Secret Pheromone Study: Men Can Hear Ovulation</p><p><strong>54:05</strong> - Managing an Elite Team: Using AI to Write 31 Patents in 30 Days</p><p><strong>56:55</strong> - The Dark Side of FemTech Funding: "This Innovation Is Shit"</p><p><strong>59:05</strong> - Should the Government Interfere With Women's Health?</p><p><strong>01:02:25</strong> - Rapid Fire: Is Hormonal Birth Control Unethical?</p><p><strong>01:04:10</strong> - Perimenopause: Reverse Puberty and How to Handle It</p><p><strong>01:05:00</strong> - Why We Need to Teach Menstrual Literacy to Boys and Dads</p><p><strong>01:06:35</strong> - The Hormone Imbalance Myth: Stop Guessing, Start Personalizing</p><p><strong>01:07:25</strong> - The Burnout Epidemic: 16,000 Women Surveyed</p><p><strong>01:09:05</strong> - Personalized and Cyclical: The Real Future of Healthcare</p><p><strong>01:10:40</strong> - The Magic Wand: How to Cure Self-Loathing</p><p><strong>01:13:55</strong> - Outro</p><p><br></p>
May 29, 2026
EP.02| inights on women athletes' mediatization
<li><p>At a time when sports organizations are celebrating the supposed achievement of “gender equality” (as seen at the recent 2026 Winter Olympics or the Paris 2024 Games), Claudia helps us look beyond the facade of official statements to reveal the reality faced by female athletes.</p><p>Follow No Wonder Podcast:</p><ul><li>Instagram: www.instagram.com/nowonder.podcast </li><li>Tiktok Pod: www.tiktok.com/nowonderpod </li><li>Tiktok Host: www.tiktok.com/hostnowonderpod </li></ul><p>📍 Episode Timestamps</p><ul><li><ul><li><p><strong>00:00:24</strong> — Background in sociolinguistics and professional updates </p></li><li><p><strong>00:01:15</strong> — The graduation thesis: the mediatization of female athletes and sports journalism </p></li><li><p><strong>00:02:17</strong> — The illusion of gender equality at the Winter Olympic Games </p></li><li><p><strong>00:03:40</strong> — Structural inequalities behind the facade of official press releases </p></li><li><p><strong>00:04:46</strong> — The double standard in post-race interviews </p></li><li><p><strong>00:05:08</strong> — Case study 1: Jutta Leerdam and the media's fixation on personal relationships </p></li><li><p><strong>00:11:40</strong> — The paradox of hyper-femininity versus media judgment </p></li><li><p><strong>00:15:56</strong> — The dynamic between traditional media and social media profiles </p></li><li><p><strong>00:19:56</strong> — Historical parallels: the birth of elite sport and dominant standards </p></li><li><p><strong>00:25:37</strong> — Case study 2: Institutional delay and the women's national hockey team </p></li><li><p><strong>00:28:43</strong> — Sport as a political object: from the Cold War to the present day </p></li><li><p><strong>00:33:04</strong> — Short-term funding versus generational cultural work </p></li><li><p><strong>00:40:40</strong> — Algorithmic sexism in schools: the impact of the "manosphere" on youth </p></li><li><p><strong>00:46:16</strong> — The economic paradox: media broadcasting choices and the actual audience </p></li><li><p><strong>00:49:14</strong> — Financial dependence on sponsors and the "attractive" image </p></li><li><p><strong>00:55:22</strong> — Structural changes in surfing: the introduction of the maternity wildcard </p></li><li><p><strong>01:00:44</strong> — The linguistic shift in the media: from "Woman" to "Mother" in sports </p></li><li><p><strong>01:03:54</strong> — Consumerism, the "Pink Tax," and the idealization of the perfect body </p></li><li><p><strong>01:09:42</strong> — Claudia's career in futsal and the reality of the French first division </p></li><li><p><strong>01:13:02</strong> — Final advice: breaking habits, going to watch matches, and doing sports </p></li><li><p><strong>01:14:08</strong> — Acknowledgments and episode conclusion </p></li></ul></li></ul></li>
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