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Interview with Katie B. Garner of IAMAS
Interview with Dr. Katie B. Garner, Executive Director of the International Association of Maternal Action and Scholarship (IAMAS) to talk about mothering, motherhood,...
Summer Break
Rebel Mothers will be taking a summer hiatus! Listen in to learn more about what Susie is working on during the break, including a new executive coaching certification...
Raising Boys in a Patriarchal Society
Today we explore the complexities of raising boys in a patriarchal society, diving deep into the origins of patriarchy, debunking common myths, and discussing its impa...
Matricentric Feminism
Matricentric feminism, which is a huge theme of the Rebel Mothers podcast, centers on the experiences, perspectives, and voices of mothers within the broader feminist ...
Eleanor Roosevelt
Listen to the remarkable life and legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt, a true trailblazer of the 20th century. From her early challenges and insecurities to her groundbreaking...
Wine Mom Culture: Alcohol, Patriarchy, and Motherhood
Why does wine and motherhood seem ubiquitous these days? In this thought-provoking episode, Susie dives into the complex intersection of alcohol, the patriarchy, and m...
The Motherhood Revolution: Workshop Replay
Susie replays a 2023 workshop called "The Motherhood Revolution." Learn more at https://www.susiefishleder.com/events Topics include:Establishing the difference betwee...
Rethinking the Economics of Motherhood: Alternative Economies
Let’s explore the historical and contemporary economic systems and their impact on motherhood! Starting with an overview of capitalism, socialism, and communism, Susie...
Economics of Motherhood: The Hidden Costs of the Most Important Job
In the first of this two-part series on the economics of motherhood, Susie examines the cost of motherhood through the life story of a fictional mother in the United S...
Jenny Marx
Today we discuss the life of Jenny Marx, wife of Karl Marx, whose influence on the socialist movement is often overshadowed. From her aristocratic upbringing to her pi...
Spring break updates!
Susie is on spring break with her family this week, so this quick update offers some upcoming episode ideas, including anger in motherhood, managing transitions, white...
Maternal Activism
Maternal activism is a specific form of activism that is focused on addressing issues that impact mothers, children, and families within their communities and society ...
Motherhood as Enlightenment
In this episode of Rebel Mothers, Susie takes the audience on a journey to explore the concept of motherhood as enlightenment. She reflects on her own experiences and ...
Radical Mother Love
A mother’s love is often romanticized and idealized, but really, radical mother love is an opportunity to challenge traditional motherhood norms and dismantle larger s...
Boundaries in Motherhood
Today we explore boundaries in motherhood: exploring how boundaries help create a sense of personal agency and autonomy, emphasizing their role in empowering women, an...
Matrescence: Birth & Postpartum Healing
In the second part of this two-part series, Susie focuses on rewriting birth narratives for peace, strength, and agency. Susie shares her personal journey of healing a...
Matrescence: Birth as an American Rite of Passage
In part one of this two-part series on matrescence, Susie explores the transformative concept of matrescence. Drawing on insights from Dr. Aurélie Athan and Robbie Dav...
Motherline: Reclaiming Women's Stories
Susie discusses the motherline (matrilineal ancestry) and the importance of women’s stories. Navigating through historical struggles, ancient goddess cultures, and soc...
Becoming a Momrade! With Mexie & Susie Fishleder
This episode is an interview Susie did with Mexie from Total Liberation in the spring of 2023. Susie & Mexie discuss how capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy sh...
Partnership Families
In this episode of Rebel Mothers, we explored Riane Eisler's paradigm-shifting concepts of dominator and partnership societies, applying them to the context of our own...
Merry Christmas greeting!
Merry Christmas! In this “Christmas Card” episode of Rebel Mothers, Susie celebrates the milestone of reaching the 10th episode. Reflecting on the journey so far, she ...
Seasons of Motherhood: Winter
In this episode of Rebel Mothers, Susie explores the metaphor of seasons in motherhood, shedding light on how the different seasons—spring, summer, fall, and winter—co...
Mary, (Rebel) Mother of Jesus
In this special Christmas episode, Susie explores the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, looking at her as a symbol of motherhood and what that means for modern mother...
Invisible Labor: Emotional Labor
Get your free PDF copy of the Mental Load in Parenting checklist!In Part Two of this Invisible Labor series, Susie discusses the invisible and emotionally taxing work ...
Invisible Labor: The Mental Load
Get your free PDF copy of the Mental Load in Parenting checklist!In Part One of this two-part series, Susie dive deep into a critical topic: The Mental Load of Motherh...
Mom Guilt During the Holidays
Susie talks about the phenomenon of “mom guilt,” especially as it shows up in the holidays. She discusses the nuances of mom guilt and distinguishes it from regular gu...
Coretta Scott King
Welcome to a special episode of Rebel Mothers where Susie does a deep dive into the extraordinary life of a REAL rebel mother: Coretta Scott King, a woman who defied e...
Identity Loss: Why You Lose Yourself in Motherhood
Susie goes deep into a common topic that resonates with many mothers – the journey of losing, and rediscovering, one's identity in the context of motherhood. It's a st...
Mothering vs Motherhood
Susie explores the significance of the language used to describe motherhood, and how our words shape societal expectations of what it means to be a mother. Topics incl...
Welcome and Introduction
Welcome to the premiere episode of Rebel Mothers! In today’s episode, Susie gives more background context to who she is, why this podcast came to be in existence, and ...