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Women & Dragons: How Dragon Mythology Can Have Deep Feminine Wisdom

by Riwo After popular request what follows is part of my presentation at Gal’s Guide Galentine’s, on February 11, 2024. The theme was Dragons to tie into the Year of the Dragon. The speech was met with a standing ovation.  Have you seen a statue or a drawing of a dragon with a pearl? Sometimes […]

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Women Are Bound – Let’s Break Free

by Riwo At the Women of Wisdom Summit, Jan Willis gave an insightful talk entitled: Feminine Wisdom: How to Cultivate Deep Insight. There were many aspects that moved wisdom in me. However, this week I am on vacation from Gal’s Guide. I’m rotating my free time between writing, meditating, and listening to a new album […]

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2023 (Taylor’s Version) from the Gal’s Guide Anthology Nourish

In honor of Taylor Swift’s secret album release here is 1 of the 44 entries from the Gal’s Guide Anthology: Nourish for you to enjoy. “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.”― Taylor Swift By Leah Leach It was a typical Tuesday. […]

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Sama El Masry

Amy returns to the show with an insightful look at the controversial actress and belly dancer, Sama El Masry. Sama’s views and delivery may be polarizing but she is a woman who was arrested, sent to jail, and fined for posting a TikTok video.  About The Gal’s Guide Podcast New for 2024! Join us on […]

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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. […]