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High Value Women
by The New Feminist Magazine
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. For more content visit us at: Our website: http://www.thenewfeminist.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewfeministmagazine/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tnfmagazine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tnfmagazine Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https
Episodes
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#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 generation of women and queer people to become journalists. From Betty Suarez and Andy Sachs to Carrie Bradshaw and Bridget Jones, they look…
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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 the influencer world, how it is changing and fracturing, and of course how this impacts women as they navigate digital life. Hosted on...
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#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 womb healing straight into bioessentialism, transphobia and trad wife politics. Along the way they unpack the actual science of gendered...
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#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 standards. They discuss Madonna's recent album, the portrayal of aging in entertainment, and the societal biases that shape our views on…
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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. That's right, from Gossip Girl to Pretty Little Liars, these shows were wildin' out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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#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 self-expression within the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 who participated in Married At First Sight UK and a growing online discourse about the ethics of shows like Virgin Island this episode...
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#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 origins of mewing, to the rise of 20-year-old Kick streamer Clavicular, to why teenage boys are now hitting themselves in the face with…
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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 exhausted with how inescapable AI is and just how terrible it is for the planet, for our culture, and our brains. Clankers will never be able…
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#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 is still somehow up for debate. From the Rio hotel incident the internet completely botched, to Diana, Britney, Paris and Lindsay…
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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 masculinity pipeline that is dominating online discourse. We drag the losers on there and reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of the doc....
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#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 stories behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. Drawing on her book Mythica, they explore how these famous myths portray women, what they reveal…
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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 the girl with the list to discussing a hypothetical debate with incels, this ep has it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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#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 many women. They look at the boom in queer romance, the tension between authentic representation and audience expectations, and the…
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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 amazon basket. We talk all things self help, why they're a bit culty and why we generally don't vibe with them. Hosted on Acast. See...
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#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 our listeners a very happy new year 🫶 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 different ways folkore has veen used to tell the stories of women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#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 Bollywood as they explore its history, its influence, and the way it shapes gender, beauty, politics, and representation while also looking at…
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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 exactly what it is. We dive into what it says about where we're at as a culture and how we can start to move past whataboutism. Hosted on…
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#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 culture to the belief that asylum seekers are draining public resources. If you listen to any episode, let it be this one. If you'd like...
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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 around the world, the infamous Toddlers & Tiaras, and explore the history of pageants. Make sure to let us know what you think about pageants...
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#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 was Barbie. This summer however... girl wtf was that? While some things showed a glimmer of promise like Lorde’s virgin (virgin summer) or...
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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 some pretty outdated patriarchal ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#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 bread or prairie dresses have become synonymous with political ideologies or specific subcultures, so they're taking some of those things…
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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 art and what this says about feminism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#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 unapologetic glam of Sasha, Jade, Cloe and Yasmin, we talk about what Bratz meant to us, what they represented, and why they were so...
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#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.
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#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 the wider impact of online misogyny. No One Wants to See Your D*ck is available now from Amazon, Waterstones, and most major bookstores.…
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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 House. It goes without saying this episode talks about some pretty extreme things of a sexual nature so listerner discretion is advised!...
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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 unhinged ride as we dive on in to this problematic fave! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#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 media that is geared towards women analyses or prophesises the importance of empowerment, but it has to be asked how beneficial this is?…
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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 isn't made for women to succeed. They go on a few sidebars as usual, digging into what bugs them about work culture and have a fun jab at...
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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 women. In this episode we talk about a few distressing topics including sexual assault so listener discretion is advised! Hosted on…
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#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 that now feels like a century ago. If you enjoyed this episode, let us know! You can leave us a rating, ask as a question or DM us...
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#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 us through a festive feminist journey by bringing to light all the forgotten women behind Christmas traditions. If you enjoyed this...
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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 patriarchal society and how our views on cosmetics have changed over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#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 the online platform Cheer Up Luv which focuses on educating people about sexism and misogyny. Together they discuss Eliza's journey with...
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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 means for the quality of their work, the pressures they face, and how they interact with politics. Join us for an epidose jam-packed with…
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#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, Adam talks about Shakira for the first time ever and Ellie has some choice words to say about people who don't believe women. Enjoyed this...
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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 scandals, and the extreme cases of when mommyvloggers cross the line. This episode discusses child abuse in some areas so listener discretion...
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#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 fans and concert etiquette in recent years. They talk through Adam's experience as an active member of the Shakira stan community and…
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#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 satire, or are there problematic undertones? Spoiler alert, capitalism, patriarchy and ageism are big players in this discussion (who's...
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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 sass, they unpack bigotry from everyone from Elon Musk to JK Rowling without holding back. Don't forget to check out our new merch items on...
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#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 BFF breakdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#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 the answer, but how far is too far? Tell us in the comments what you think or if you have any political red flags or dating disaster...
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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 feminist viewing or not! Sound off below or reach out via our socials to let us know if you have any thoughts! Hosted on Acast. See...
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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 person on earth, analysing her feminism from a balanced perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 social justice conversations online right now. For information about Operation Olive Branch check out the link in our Instagram bio...
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#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 social media, posting empowering videos living her best life and helping her community feel their best. Now, Miss Achieng is booked,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
For more content visit us at:
Our website: http://www.thenewfeminist.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewfeministmagazine/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tnfmagazine
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tnfmagazine
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