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High Value Women
High Value Women is a brand new podcast brought to you by The New Feminist Magazine. Hosts Ellie Macieira-Fielding and Adam Saraswati Rawlings talk through feminist hot topics.
Welcome to a feminist safe space, our motto is #AnyoneCanBeAFeminist and we don't claim to be perfect feminists, we often stumble through topics and learn as we go but we're hoping you'll join us along the way.
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Episodes
High Value Women#80: Why are vampires so sexy?
In this episode of High Value Women, Adam and Ellie ask why we’re so obsessed with vampires, particularly the sexy ones. From vampire folklore to Twilight, we…
High Value Women#79: Was Ugly Betty career propaganda?
In this episode of High Value Women, Adam and Ellie talk about the rom-com-to-newsroom pipeline and ask whether shows like Ugly Betty really did convince a…
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#78: Are the influencers alright?
We have been touching grass all summer, this has made us look at influencers with even more suspicion than ever. In this episode we talk about the hypocrisy of…
High Value Women#77: Is the divine feminine a TERF trap?
On this episode of High Value Women, Adam and Ellie trace how the internet's obsession with "divine feminine energy" leads women from cycle-syncing videos and…
High Value Women#76: Why aren't we talking about the ageism problem in the entertainment industry?
In today's episode, Ellie and Adam explore the complex topics of aging, societal perceptions of older women, and the influence of media and culture on beauty…
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#75: Why did teen shows have so many weird takes on sex?
It's Ellie's birthday and for this B-Day special we are talking about teen shows - specifically how crazy they were about portraying sex to a young audience…
High Value Women#74: Why are people so afraid of gender non-conformity?
In this episode of High Value Women, Ellie talks to Adam about their coming out stories, discuss gender identity, and explore the importance of community and…
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#73: Can dating shows ever be ethical?
Summer (or Shakira Summer as Adam has declared it) is upon us, and with it comes a new season of Love Island. After some very concerning allegations from women…
High Value Women#72: Why are men hitting their face with hammers?
In this episode of High Value Women, hosts Ellie and Adam unpack how a fringe incel trend became a full-blown cultural crisis. From the genuinely unhinged…
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#71: Why is AI fucking everywhere?
It's been a long time coming... that's right, we're finally having the inevitable AI disucssion. Do not fear though, much like all of you we are extremely…
High Value Women#70: Why are we still debating whether female celebrities deserve privacy?
This week, Ellie and Adam are getting into the Chappell Roan discourse, the predatory culture of paparazzi photography, and why famous women's right to privacy…
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#69: What tea was spilled on Inside the Manosphere?
This week we're talking about Louis Theroux's new documentary, Inside the Manosphere. In the doc he speaks to some of the most infamous voices in the toxic…
High Value Women#68: What were women really like in ancient Greek myth? w/ Emily Hauser
In this episode of High Value Women, hosts Ellie and Adam are joined by classicist and author Emily Hauser to discuss the women of Greek mythology and the…
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#67: Lets have a kiki
In this episode we're going off script to have a general chat about all things on our minds at the moment. Ranging from Bad Bunny's halftime show to praising…
High Value Women#66: Why do straight women love Heated Rivalry?
On this episode of High Value Women, hosts Adam and Ellie discuss the extremely popular queer hockey romance Heated Rivalry and unpack why it has captivated so…
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#65: Why do self help books feel like a cult?
Happy New Year femmes! This time of year may have you reaching for a self help book or two but we are here to tell you to put it down and take it out the…
High Value Women#64: Was 2025 the year of brain rot?
It's that time of year again! Hosts Adam and Ellie do their 2025 Wrapped, discussing their highlights and lowlights of this brain rot of a year. Wishing all of…
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#63: What spooky stories can we find in feminist folkore?
In this episode we're sitting by the campfire to tell a collection of spooky stories from around the world. From Japan to Mexico to Ireland we discover the…
High Value Women#62: How feminist is Bollywood?
It’s Adam’s birthday episode, which means they get to choose the topic, and they’ve picked one of their favourites as they and Ellie unpack the world of…
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#61: Wtf even is whataboutism?
In this episode Adam and Ellie are talking all things whataboutism. We're sure if you've ever spent time in the comment section of any TikTok you'll know…
High Value Women#60: What even is “British culture” anyway?
In this episode of High Value Women, Adam and Ellie unpack the biggest myths about immigration rhetoric in the UK, from the idea that migrants threaten British…
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#59: Just how messed up are beauty pageants?
In this episode your hosts, Adam and Ellie, take a deep dive into the world of pageants. Get your spray tans and rhinestones ready as they dissect pageants…
High Value Women#58: wtf was this summer?
The last two summers (2023 & 2024) were given an overarching cultural moniker that defined the season, last summer was the summer of Brat and the one before…
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#57: Are we women in STEM afterall?
Have you been hearing a lot of random facts get thrown around in debates recently? So have we. In this episode we did some scientific research that challenges…
High Value Women#56: Things we're reclaiming
In this episode of High Value Women, Ellie and Adam discuss things they're reclaiming. In our current divided culture, seemingly neutral things like baking…
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#55: Has Sabrina Carpenter gone too far?
Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover has everyone talking - but is that a good thing? Adam and Ellie dissect how pop girlies use self-objectification in their…
High Value Women#54: Were Bratz empowering or problematic?
It’s Ellie’s birthday, and we’re throwing it back to the dolls that shaped our childhoods – specifically, Bratz. From Rock Angelz to Bratz lip phones and the…
High Value Women#53: Propaganda we're not falling for...
On this episode, we each share our list of propaganda we will not be falling for 🙂↔️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
High Value Women#52: How do we survive the world of digital misogyny? w/ Jess Davies
In this episode, we're joined by special guest Jess Davies to discuss her debut book No One Wants To See Your D*ck, her experiences of image-based abuse, and…
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#51: Can porn ever be unproblematic?
In this episode we're talking all things pornography, with a focus on a few key controversial figures. That's right, we're discussing Bonnie Blue and the BOP…
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#50: Did Glee give us Stockholm Syndrome?
In this episode Adam and Ellie talk all things Glee, going deep into the good (Mercedes), bad (Rachel) and the ugly (Mr. Schue) of the show. Strap on in for an…
High Value Women#49: Is the word 'empowerment' losing it's meaning?
What actually is empowerment? Women are often told, by media, culture, and other women, that we need to constantly seek ways to empower ourselves. So much of…
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#48: What's the tea on corporate girlies?
In this episode Adam and Ellie dive into all things corporate girlie, from their glamourised work routines to the realities of a corporate world that just…
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#47: Can the real male feminists please stand up?
This week Adam and Ellie disucss the ongoing trend of male celebrities incorporating feminism into their personal branding only to later be exposed for abusing…
High Value Women#46: Have we already gone full circle?
On this episode of High Value Women, Adam and Ellie jump back in time and discuss the eery coincidences, favourite moments and cultural comparisons of a time…
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#45: 2024 Wrapped
This episode we look back on all things 2024, breaking down our fave moments, media, and memories with a good splash of feminist discourse thrown in too…
High Value Women#44: Christmas Herstory Special: Is Christmas secretly a feminist holiday?
Happy Holidays! In this episode of High Value Women hosts Ellie and Adam are joined by a highly requested guest: our resident herstory expert, Josh! Josh takes…
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#43: Is it time to breakup with makeup?
In this episode we dive into the world of makeup, sharing our perspectives as former MUAs and feminists. We talk about the double bind of makeup in a…
High Value Women#42: What's it like in the world of online activsm? w/ Eliza Hatch
In this episode of High Value Women, hosts Ellie and Adam welcome a very special guest, Eliza Hatch. Eliza is an activist, photographer, artist and founder of…
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#41: What makes someone a main pop girl?
In this episode, Adam's birthday episode, we dive deep into the world of the pop girls! We talk all about the high standards they are held to and what this…
High Value Women#40: Am I the asshole? Again.
This week, Ellie and Adam are back with another AITA episode! They read out five stories from Reddit related to feminism and share their thoughts. Meanwhile…
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#39: wtf are the mommy vloggers doing?
In this episode Ellie and Adam dive deep into the weird world of mommyvloggers and discuss all of the crazy stuff they're up to. We look at the ethics, the…
High Value Women#38: Has stan culture gone too far?
In today's episode, host's Ellie and Adam discuss stan culture online and off, using case studies such as Chappell Roan recently setting boundaries with her…
High Value Women#37: "Girl" TikTok trends - are they helping or harming us?
This week Ellie and Adam are diving into the world of girlhood. Why is TikTok so obsessed with the "girls'? Are "girl dinner" or "girl math" just cheeky…
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#36: What the fuck is going on?
In this episode, Adam and Ellie discuss the recent violence against people of colour, Muslims, and the trans community this episode. With their usual dash of…
High Value Women#35: BFF Breakups – Can we work it out on the remix?
Adam and Ellie talk about girl friendships – what makes a successful friendship? Why do they break down? Can we work it out on the remix? And how to survive a…
High Value Women#34: Are politics a dealbreaker in relationships?
In this episode, Adam and Ellie discuss whether politics can be a dealbreaker in relationships...considering this is a feminist podcast you can probably guess…
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#33: Are rom coms feminist?
In this episode we dive into all things rom com to celebrate Ellie's birthday. We look at what makes a good rom com and analyse if they are actually good…
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#32: Who's Taylor Swift anyway?
In this episode, recorded fresh off Adam's trip to The Eras Tour, she and Ellie discuss all things Taylor Swift. They dive into her position as the most famous…
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#31: Should influencers be political?
In this episode Ellie and Adam explore if influencers should comment on political situations or not. We chat about online activism and weigh in on recent…
High Value Women#30: Being confident w/ Confidence Queen Achieng Agutu
On this episode of High Value Women, hosts Ellie and Adam are joined by very special guest Achieng Agutu. Achieng is deemed the Tantalizing Confidence Queen on…
High Value Women#29: Is erotica feminist?
In this week’s episode, Ellie and Adam discuss the world of erotica. From questioning why erotica zooms in on themes of female submission and what actually…
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#28: Wine about it?
In Vino Veritas! In this episode, Ellie and Adam, with help from very special guest, moderately priced wine, dive into a collection of things that grind their…
High Value Women#27: What the f**k is a Trad Wife and should we be concerned?
In this latest episode of High Value Women, Adam and Ellie talk about the 'Trad Wife' trend, where a growing online community of women are sharing aesthetic…
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#26: Is Maths for The Girlies w/ Kyne
In this episode Adam and Ellie are joined by the amazing Kyne who talks to us about all things Maths, her time on Canada's Drag Race, and her new book. Check…
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#25: Why are We Feminists?
In this episode of High Value Women, Ellie and Adam dive into their histories with feminism and the ways their feminism has changed as they've gotten older…
High Value Women#24: LGBTQ+ Herstory Special: Who was Radclyffe Hall?
In this episode of High Value Women, we invited back our wonderful herstory expert, Josh West, to talk about the life and legacy of Radclyffe Hall. Radclyffe…
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#23: Have You Tried This w/ Self Care Club
In this episode, hosts Ellie and Adam welcome Lauren Mischcon and Nicole Goodman from the Self Care Club podcast. Discussing their new book "Have You Tried…
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#22: Am I The Asshole?
In this episode, Adam and Ellie dive into the world of Reddit and read out a few stories from the popular r/AITA community. As they go through the stories…
High Value Women#21: Is 2024 the year we ditch diet culture? w/Laura Adlington
It's the first episode of the year! Ellie and Adam chat with Laura Adlington, former Great British Bake Off star, celebrating the release of her debut book…