Listen in for interviews with fantastic and fascinating West Virginia women. Seasons one and two highlight women who are doing work related to key social issues or important organizations in the state of West Virginia. Season three focuses on maternity and motherhood in the mountain mama state. Wild and Wonderful Women is hosted by Alicia Matheny Beeson, who combines her love of women’s history, lives, work, and activism by chatting with women who are from or live in her home state.
Wild and Wonderful Women
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Podcast Overview
Listen in for interviews with fantastic and fascinating West Virginia women. Seasons one and two highlight women who are doing work related to key social issues or important organizations in the state of West Virginia. Season three focuses on maternity and motherhood in the mountain mama state. Wild and Wonderful Women is hosted by Alicia Matheny Beeson, who combines her love of women’s history, lives, work, and activism by chatting with women who are from or live in her home state.
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Recent Episodes
August 11, 2023
Birthing Babies in WV: An Interview with Erin Listermann
<p>In this episode, we discuss Erin's work as a midwife as well as her personal journeys through motherhood, including infertility and infant loss. Erin talks about the importance of educating pregnant people while providing agency for them to make decisions about pregnancy and birth. She articulates what we can do in WV to better support birthing people and families, including family leave and an emphasis on holistic health.</p>
June 30, 2023
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Kids: An Interview with Diane Tarantini
<p>In this episode, we discuss Diane Tarantini's experiences as a mother and survivor of childhood sexual abuse that prompted her to become a body safety educator and to write a book entitled The Brave Knight that teaches kids about grooming and abuse. Tarantini discusses the book's origins, story, accompanying resources, and her advice on establishing a communicative relationship with children to help them navigate the difficulties they may encounter.<br/><br/></p>
May 27, 2023
The Status of Paid Leave in WV: An Interview with Kelly Allen
<p>In this episode, we discuss paid leave in West Virginia, including the varied reasons why someone might need this option and the barriers to access that currently exist. Kelly Allen, the executive director at the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, shares her expertise on the topic and her vision for paid leave in our state to allow individuals to care for themselves and their loved ones.</p>
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