Sheela Na Gig Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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Today’s Sheela is Jeanne Hébuterne. Now most of you know or have heard of Amedeo Modigliani-  the famous Italian artist whose unique paintings are instantly recognizable featuring women with elongated necks, mask-like faces, and soulful eyes, you know the one I’m talking about right?
Well, Jeanne Hébuterne was much more than Modigliani’s muse, as she’s often referred, she was also a talented artist, painter and designer even creating her own clothing, and was portrayed by Modigliani in over twenty works, often as an idyllic, modern woman. 
Hébuterne strove to make art her life, and to make her life art in a way that speaks to us vividly today. Jeanne’s artwork teases us with questions about who she really was:  a self-effacing victim, or a gifted artist with a mind of her own? A rebel who defied her family, flaunting her sexuality with voluptuous self-portraits? A dutiful daughter who suffered for her parents’ rejection of her lifestyle? Or Maybe all the above … Find out more in the episode!
 
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Tune in for the exciting adventures of Missy's broken vagina as she learns more about her Vulvodynia and takes us through her latest struggles. treatments. 
 
We KNOW there is a conversation to be had here! One in four women suffer from chronic pelvic pain, but many don't want to talk about it so are unaware of the treatments that exist. Of course, there is little known about the cause of Vulvodynia, as so little funding goes toward women's health unfortunately. But let's start here by raising our voices together! Do you have chronic pelvic pain? What has been your experience? Please chime in & thank you for listening!
 
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Virginia Hall is said to be “The Most Dangerous Allied Spy of WWII.” She is a wartime espionage hero in the fight against Nazi Germany. She was also systematically undervalued and underutilized by the American Government during her lifetime and, tragically, too often forgotten in history.  
 
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June Jordan defiantly and purposely addressed the ills and injustices in the world. “POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE: The June Jordan Story, is a Los Angeles production adapted for the stage by her life partner and collaborator, Adrienne Torf, with Raymond O’Caldwell. “POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE: The June Jordan Story” Hear Adrienne Torf’s riveting account of June Jordan’s life and art, and her journey as collaborator and life partner. West Coast Performance dates are: Friday, January 30 Through Sunday, March 29, 2026. Performances are generally on Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM, at the Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029. An additional performance will be held on February 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM at The Freight, 2020 Addison Street, in Berkeley, California.  
 
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Happy 2026! No time like the present to deal with a long time lingering problem- My broken Vagina! Yep, that's right friends, I have Vulvodynia but & more specifically Vulvar Vestibulitis, fancy words for chronic pelvic pain, which I've suffered from since my  early 30s. I've been in denial for awhile now and haven't addressed this issue in a long time, so I figured, here I am co-creating a podcast that embodies women's empowerment, recognition and perseverance, so it seems strange that I've been unwilling to deal with my broken vagina until now, but hey, again it's a new year and I gotta try to get back on track and see what can be done. Besides, it's not everyday that I get to talk about my vagina! Yay!
 
Join me in my journey, as I seek out medical assistance and try new things to re- address this issue. Joining me in future episodes will be both my Doctor & my Pelvic floor therapist, so stay tuned! And I'd sure love to hear from you if you too suffer from chronic pelvic pain. We'd LOVE the opportunity to talk to other women who are willing to share their stories and see if we can't make this a bigger conversation, since unfortunately Women's health continues to be significantly underfunded.
 
Thanx for listening!!!!
 
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