Sheela Na Gig Podcast
The Sheela Na Gig Podcast celebrates women in history whose strength, talent, and perseverance went largely (or completely) unrecognized or perhaps someone you don’t yet know about, but should! We are dedicated to celebrating women—one per episode—who we lovingly & reverently call “our Sheelas.”
Episodes

7 hours ago
7 hours ago
Shere Hite’s groundbreaking 1976 book, ‘The Hite Report,’ spun ‘a revolution in the bedroom.’ While she sold tens of millions of copies of her book and is credited with giving women the right to enjoy their own bodies, unrelenting criticism of her work drove her to self-exile in Europe.
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6 days ago
6 days ago
The Revolutionists is a comedic play about four real women who lived boldly in France during the Reign of Terror of the French Revolution. This unexpected and original dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world. In our interview with Actor Amie Farrell and Director Jamie Torcellini, discover the vision of this work and how it has come to life on the stage!
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Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
PART 2 -Dare Wright was an extraordinary story teller & photographer , and also an actress & model, who single handedly changed the genre of Children's literature in 1957 when she published her first of 10, Lonely Doll books.
We had left off as Dare’s success had launched. In this episode, Dare continues to create her stunning “Lonely Doll” series, truly the only thing in her life she can call her own, despite her controlling mother. However, the mother daughter relationship continues to intensify, ultimately leading to the traumatic undoing of Dare Wright. But her legacy lives on and her “Lonely Doll” books have not been forgotten.
Please tune in for this important episode & conclusion to our Dare Wright story. We LOVE you Dare! XOXO
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Sunday May 17, 2026
Sunday May 17, 2026
Dare Wright was an extraordinary story teller & photographer , and also an actress & model, who single handedly changed the genre of Children's literature in 1957 when she published her first of 10, Lonely Doll books.
In 1957, she photographed her childhood Lenci doll, Edith, along with two teddy bears bought at FAO Schwarz, for her first Lonely Doll book.The book made The New York Times Best Seller list for children's books and In November 2010, The British Newspaper The Guardian named The Lonely Doll one of the 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of all time.We Concur!
But, sadly, Dare's life and relationships were complicated and trying. We hope you'll tune in to learn more about this tenacious Sheela!
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Monday May 04, 2026
Monday May 04, 2026
"We women were especially drawn to electronic music when the possibility of a woman composing was in itself controversial. Electronics let us make music that could be heard by others without having to be taken seriously by the male dominated establishment."
Clara Rockmore
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Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Author and poet Miriam O’Neal takes us on a deep dive into the prolific life and work of artist, Elizabeth (Betty) Rivers. Rivers, who exhibited and published volumes of prints and a book about her life in Ireland, A Stranger in Aran, is being recognized once again for her vast contributions and enduring spirit!
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Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Aries women are vibrant, vivacious fire signs known for their fierce independence, unapologetic assertiveness, and warrior spirit. Born between March 21 and April 19, these ladies are ruled by the planet Mars, which gives them the drive, courage, and strength to blaze their own trails. The Aries woman is a dynamic force to be reckoned with, making her presence felt wherever she goes. From her passionate, ambitious nature to her intense loyalty and honesty, there is no denying that Aries bring a lot to the table. In fact, Missy is an Aries!
Side note- this episode was recorded prior to our learning about the reprehensible acts of Cesar Chavez. This however, does not change the accomplishments or courageousness of Delores Huerta, who we revisit in this episode. Let us continue to celebrate her and stand with her in solidarity.
Today, we’ll explore some super Sheela Aries Women, who most of you know, but it can never hurt to shine some more light! Happy Birthday to these amazing, trailblazing Sheelas & Thank you for listening!
know any other rad Aries women you'd like to share with us!?
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Saturday Mar 28, 2026
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
Doula, homebirth midwife, historian of Renaissance English History, and the author of the trilogy “The Tudor Queens’ Midwife (Books 1-3),” Brigitte Barnard shares about the history and practice of midwifery, home births (she had four!), and her new, forthcoming nonfiction book from Penn and Sword Press, entitled “Childbirth in the Tudor Court.” A true Sheela with many interests and accomplishments, Brigitte also raises Cavalier King Charles spaniels and rides dressage. Join Missy and April in hearing Brigitte’s riveting stories and personal experiences!
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Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Welcome to our 75th Episode Of The Sheela Na Gig Podcast!! Yay! We've made it this far & certainly more to come! We so appreciate you for listening & being part of the Conversation as we continue to Fight the Fight & Shine the light!
Today, we present to you, a Sheela author, Patti McCracken , sharing her shocking, true crime novel "The Angel Makers: Arsenic, a Midwife, and Modern History’s Most Astonishing Murder Ring – An Expertly Researched True Crime Story of Women Poisoners in 1920s Hungary". You know, how Missy loves both true crime & controversy, well Patti brings it! This story is like no other ...and begs the question, is the central character, Auntie Suzie, a Sheela, rescuing women from a life of abusive and hardship that the hands of their husbands or just a murderess? Or can both be true? We'd LOVE to hear what you think. And definitely recommend this book! It's a real page turner, to be sure!
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Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Despite being credited for her groundbreaking research that overturned a fundamental law of physics, Chien-Shiung Wu was denied the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physics. A pioneering Chinese-American experimental physicist known for her work on the Manhattan Project and the Cobalt-60 experiment, she was widely known as "the First Lady of Physics," "the Chinese Marie Curie," and "the Queen of Nuclear Research." She was also often referred to as "Madame Wu."
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