Why do women cheat? Behind the scenes of women's affairs

Ever wondered what motivates women to step outside their marriages?  Susan Shapiro Barash, a seasoned author and gender studies educator known for her thought-provoking research on the taboo topic of female infidelity, sheds light on how these extramarital escapades often serve as a hidden path to empowerment, self-esteem, and unexpected love.Barash, who authored the book,  A Passion for More: Affairs That Make or Break Us discussed the nuances of societal judgments surrounding women who dare to cross the line. Despite societal progress, patriarchy still looms large, and Barash’s explorations of affairs as potential acts of self-care have not been without backlash. In this interview, Barash also shared the experience of transforming her book into a podcast, the use of a pseudonym for her fiction work, and her new novel that explores a woman's relationship with her lover. It is an episode not to be missed if you're intrigued by the complexities of women's affairs and societal gender roles.Send us Fan MailSupport the show📬 JOIN THE NEWSLETTERThe Storyteller Quest is  a weekly letter on writing,publishing, and the business of books.Subscribe, and I'll send you Traditional, Self, or Hybrid? —11 pages on what each publishing path really costs, plus a7-question worksheet that tells you which one is yours.Subscribe here.