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What Women Can Learn About Confidence from Women’s History

by Riwo My teacher, Lama Tsultrim Allione, gave an insightful keynote talk at the Women of Wisdom Summit on the topic of women’s confidence. The full title of her talk was Confidence, Self-Worth, and Self-Compassion on the Path. Her words are far more brilliant than what will follow from me. After the summit, I took […]

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People’s Choice 2024 Gal’s Guide Anthology: Nourish

VOTING HAS ENDED Our authors have shared their nourishment. Now it’s up to you to choose your favorite. Voting ends on May 2 at 11:59pm eastern time. The winner will be announced on May 4 at the Meet the Authors Online event.

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Artemisia I of Caria

Bonnie starts us off with an exploration of women in the Middle East. Artemisia 1 of Caria was a Queen of what is now Turkey. She commanded ships, was a friend of Xerxes 1, King of Persia and she’s written about in Herodotus.  About The Gal’s Guide Podcast New for 2024! Join us on an […]

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Insult to Injury: The Ongoing Pain of Worthlessness

by Riwo “You’re too happy.”  This is a phrase I hear after a person meets me on different days and is surprised that I am still happy.  “You’re too busy.”  This is a phrase I hear when a person wants to have 1-on-1 time to chat and for me to fix their problems, however, there […]

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Middle Eastern Gals Month

Gal’s Guide is dedicating 2024 to learning about women around the world. March continues to the Middle East to the cradle of civilization. We have a fantastic passport program where you can earn free stuff as you learn about women’s history. Earn stamps for listening to the Gal’s Guide Podcast, attending a Gal’s Guide club, […]

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Kate O’Brien

Did you think Ireland Month was over?! Well, we found a pot of gold on this April Fools Day! Gal’s Guide just happens to be so lucky because we know Jackie. Jackie is a native Hoosier who now calls Ireland home. She also runs the Castlelyons Library, which is supported and sponsored by Gal’s Guide. […]

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Queen Medb

Riwo’s pick is from pre-Christian times in Ireland. Her pick is also part historical, but also part myth and legend. She’s a complex woman. Queen Medb (also spelled Maeve, Mave, Meave), her name is connected to alcohol –  you know meade-woman –  she starts a war over who has a prettier bull, and it takes […]

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Eclipse & Fairyville 2024

Fairyville Events by Gal’s GuideApril 17-20 Plant Your Dreams Activity Friday, April 19, 6pm-9pmSaturday, April 20, 10am-5pm Drop in for an activity in the new Gal’s Guide Dream Tent. Take a moment to plant your dreams to see them bloom during the flower moon. Free activity. Unlock more with a $12 take-home Dream Kit. Located […]

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Sinéad O’Connor

Lori continues Ireland Month by talking about singer, songwriter, and activist Sinéad O’Connor. The Pope and Prince tie into this episode as we learn about the many albums, struggles, and talents of this Dublin musician. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast New for 2024! Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous […]

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Bernadette Devlin

Katie continues Ireland Month with a campaigner for social justice, elected to Parliament at age 21, served prison time, was wounded in an assassination attempt, and is sometimes called “Ireland’s Joan of Arc”, Bernadette Devlin. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast New for 2024! Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous […]