188: CALLING IN + Making Change With People You'd Rather Cancel with Loretta J Ross
WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast
Release Date: 02/04/2025
194: The Care And Keeping Of MILLENNIAL MENOPAUSE with Lauren A. Tetenbaum
WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast
What if you had a guidebook for the next big hormonal transition...The Care and Keeping of You for grownup women? In today's episode, we’re talking about the next ~period~ of your life (literally and figuratively :)) with therapist and women’s health advocate Lauren Tetenbaum. Her new book MILLENNIAL MENOPAUSE is part education, part empowerment, and full of real-talk about prepping for perimenopause. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: What makes this generation uniquely suited to talk about menopause and perimenopause Common early signs of perimenopause How to self-advocate with...
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193: How To Give and Receive Compliments (and Why It Matters More Than You Think)
WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast
When was the last time you received a compliment without brushing it off? How about GAVE a compliment that you really, really meant...without prefacing it with "I hope this isn't weird, but..." ?? In this episode of the WANTcast, we’re talking about something that seems simple on the surface but can have a huge impact on your self-talk, relationships, and confidence: COMPLIMENTS. Whether you're great at giving them, awkward at receiving them, or somewhere in between, this episode breaks down WHY compliments actually matter a lot — and how to make compliments feel natural and...
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192: NO NEW THINGS: How to Rethink Your Relationship with Stuff with Ashlee Piper
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Today on the WANTcast, we're sitting down with sustainability expert, bestselling author, and award-winning changemaker Ashlee Piper to explore her latest movement and book: No New Things. Ashlee — whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, CNN, and Good Morning America — breaks down how a personal challenge to stop buying new stuff became a lifestyle shift, viral movement, and 30-day guide to help you save money, reduce overwhelm, and create meaningful impact. This isn’t a no-buy challenge or a guilt trip: it's an invitation to investigate how your stuff makes you feel,...
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191: Where Did All My Motivation Go: What to Do When You Have ZERO MOTIVATION
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We ALL hit moments where motivation feels completely out of reach. Sometimes, it just...disappears. Whether you're struggling to start something new, feeling stuck in a rut, or just can’t seem to get going, this episode is for you. In this episode, we're doing a no-bs deep dive into not just how to spark motivation when it’s barely there, but what to do when your drive to keep going is nowhere to be found (and nothing you see, hear, read, or think seems to change that). We'll discuss: Why motivation isn’t always necessary to make progress How to spark motivation when you feel stuck The...
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190: Fear of Starting? Why I Waited 10 Years to Start a Video Podcast (And What FINALLY Pushed Me Forward)
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Big news: after nearly a decade of podcasting, we're finally taking the leap into video — and it’s TERRIFYING. In this solo episode, Katie gets real about what’s held her back, why exactly comparison and (ironically) experience have been her biggest roadblocks, and how she's embracing beginner mode *publicly* to break free from perfectionism. If you’ve ever felt stuck because you don’t have it all figured out, this episode is for you. We talk about: The hidden fears that keep us from starting something new Why “manageable” can sometimes stunt our growth How comparison sneaks in...
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189: EMOTIONAL MATURITY + Becoming A BETTER LEADER with Christie Smith
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What does it take to lead — REALLY lead — in today's world? What makes an excellent leader, and how can you become one? And in the midst of social, geopolitical, and economic crisis, what does leadership look like? Today's guest is Dr. Christie Smith, founder of The Humanity Studio and author of the new book, ESSENTIAL. In this episode we talk about: Building trust at work and beyond Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence, and the future of A.I. at work Understanding the current state of DEI and what it means to live your values What is the difference between emotional...
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188: CALLING IN + Making Change With People You'd Rather Cancel with Loretta J Ross
WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast
How do you start to make change happen with people when you'd rather call them out or cancel them altogether? Are calling out or cancelling ever effective? And...is there a different way to actually make change happen (that minimizes the chances of burning out or losing your mind in the process)? Today on the WANTcast we are talking to LEGENDARY human rights activist Loretta J. Ross, author of the new book CALLING IN: How To Start Making Change With Those You'd Rather Cancel. In this groundbreaking conversation, we'll talk about: The 5-C continuum of Calling In, Calling Out, Calling On,...
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187: MEDICAL GASLIGHTING + How To Advocate For Yourself with Ilana Jaqueline
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"Medical gaslighting" is the act of a healthcare provider dismissing or ignoring your concerns — and can lead to delayed or even missed diagnoses and opportunities for treatment. But what's the difference between medical gaslighting and a heathcare system not set up as effectively and efficiently as it could/should be? And more importantly: what can YOU do about it? In this episode with Ilana Jaqueline, patient advocacy strategist and author of the new book MEDICAL GASLIGHTING: How to Get the Care You Deserve in a System that Makes You Fight for Your Life, we talk about: How to be a...
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186: REFLECTIONS AND PROJECTIONS: How To (Actually) Set Yourself Up For Success in 2025
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Want to have your "best year ever"? Of course. We all do. But it's a bit more nuanced than just simply setting goals or intentions. Whether you're excited to hit the ground running this new year, are deep in hibernation mode, or are feeling hopeless and defeated or maybe even cynical about 2025, this episode's for you. Get out a pen and a notebook: we're diving into Katie's FAVORITE exercise to do every single year to feel a sense of fulfillment — and ownership of your own unique story. ~ SHOW NOTES: (Reading WYS for the new year in your book club? Email me at and let me know!...
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185: Last-Minute HOLIDAY MINDSET PREP: 4 Tools To Help Navigate FAMILY GATHERINGS
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It's game time: the holidays are here! Which means that so are holiday family dynamics! Instead of just crossing your fingers this holiday season for everything to go smoothly (or for certain conversations to be avoided), do some holiday mindset prep NOW. In this episode, we're talking FOUR specific strategies to help you prep for a mindful holiday season with your family. We'll dive into: How to set boundaries with your family, and with yourself How to prep for the kinds of conversations you do and don't want to have How to stay true to yourself and more! An essential listen before...
info_outlineHow do you start to make change happen with people when you'd rather call them out or cancel them altogether? Are calling out or cancelling ever effective? And...is there a different way to actually make change happen (that minimizes the chances of burning out or losing your mind in the process)?
Today on the WANTcast we are talking to LEGENDARY human rights activist Loretta J. Ross, author of the new book CALLING IN: How To Start Making Change With Those You'd Rather Cancel. In this groundbreaking conversation, we'll talk about:
- The 5-C continuum of Calling In, Calling Out, Calling On, Cancelling, and Calling it Off
- How to do better "threat assesments"
- Loretta's pivotal moment and first "calling in" experience with people who seemed the most unlikely to want to change
- How to turn potential conflict into conversation
and more!!
**CW: this conversation contains mention of rape
**Want to read along? Check the "transcript" option in your podcast player!
BIO:
Loretta J. Ross is an activist, professor, and public intellectual. In her five decades in the human rights movement, she’s deprogramed white supremacists, taught convicted rapists the principles of feminism, and organized the second-largest march on Washington (surpassed only by the 2017 Women’s March). A cofounder of the National Center for Human Rights Education and the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, her many accolades and honors include a 2022 MacArthur Fellowship and a 2024 induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Today, Ross is an associate professor at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, and a partner with 14th Strategies Consultants, with which she runs “Calling In” training sessions at organizations around the country.
Loretta has co-written three books on reproductive justice: Undivided Rights: Women of Color Organize for Reproductive Justice in 2004; Reproductive Justice: An Introduction in March 2017; and Radical Reproductive Justice: Foundations, Theory, Practice, Critique in October 2017. Her newest book, Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel is available TODAY, wherever books are sold.
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SHOW NOTES:
Calling In courses + education
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