BBC Radio Podcasts from Where To Be A Woman

Where To Be A Woman

Season finale

The results are in. Find out what has made it into our female fantasy land.

Political participation

In an historic year for elections around the world, we hear from New Zealand and Mexico

Making music

Does samba lift your mood? How about karaoke? Does music feed your soul?

Feeling safe

From commuting to going out in the evening, Scaachi and Sophia explore safety

Dear Daughter: A guest episode

New mum Janine Harouni is anxious and lonely. This is a guest episode from Dear Daughter

Period equity

We discuss the menstrual cycle - turning period poverty to period dignity

Writing: Journals, books and academics

Keeping a journal? Writing books or an academic paper? Maybe it’s good for your wellbeing

Work-life balance

Would a four-day week and no texts from your boss after work improve your wellbeing?

Menopause and perimenopause

Hot flushes and good experiences too come up as we discuss menopause and perimenopause

Multilingualism

Speaking different languages is good for us. So where is multilingualism flourishing?

The beautiful game

Physical activity is good for us! We know that! Where is participation being encouraged?

Loneliness

What can we learn about loneliness, and how to avoid it, from two different countries?

Parental leave

Sophia and Scaachi search for shining examples of parental leave around the world

Living sustainably

Where in the world are women living sustainably? Our wellbeing quest continues

Pay gap

Where are women more likely to be paid the same as their male colleagues?

Statues

You can’t be what you can’t see, so where are all the statues of women?

Body image

What can we do better for our wellbeing? We begin our global quest with body image

Introducing Where to Be a Woman

Body image, maternity leave, fair pay - all to be discussed in our new wellbeing show.