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EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 46 MIN

Melissa Hogenboom on Changing the Woman's Role in Society

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Talk about a trailblazer! Today's guest, Melissa Hogenboom, is the award-winning science journalist, BBC Commissioning editor and author of a brand new book called Breadwinners - which looks at the dynamics and society's expectations on (usually) women at both home and at work.More women than ever before are earning more than their male counterparts, so why are they still expected to carry the weight of the housework, childcare and general running of the family unit? Zoe & Georgia delve into this and plenty of other eye-opening questions with Melissa, with their own experiences and realisations coming to the forefront, as it likely will for you too!Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammasMade By Mammas® is an Audio Always production.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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