Our final episode for the 2025 season of A Podcast of One’s Own is out now! It was such a joy to sit down with Kathy Lette to chat about our favourite books of the year, and what we’re looking forward to in 2026. We also discuss the art of writing memoirs, Kathy’s new book that will be out early next year, and my role as the Chair of the Women’s Prize for Fiction judging panel. Thank you so much to everyone who listened to the podcast this season. I hope you enjoyed the conversations as much as I did, and I look forward to being back again next year. At this time of year, and especially in light of recent events, I wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season with friends and family. Hold your loved ones extra close. Listen to this episode via the link in our bio or wherever you get your podcasts.
I’ve long been a firm believer in social media regulation. Too often, online spaces are unsafe and filled with abuse, particularly for women. Research shows social media algorithms are targeting young men with violent and misogynistic content, which is having serious real-world impacts. That’s why Teach Us Consent has launched a campaign calling for new regulations that would ensure users have the power to choose whether their feeds are determined by algorithms. To learn more visit @teachusconsent or teachusconsent.com/fix-our-feeds
I’ve long been a firm believer in social media regulation. Too often, online spaces are unsafe and filled with abuse, particularly for women. Research shows social media algorithms are targeting young men with violent and misogynistic content, which is having serious real-world impacts. That’s why Teach Us Consent has launched a campaign calling for new regulations that would ensure users have the power to choose whether their feeds are determined by algorithms. To learn more visit @teachusconsent or teachusconsent.com/fix-our-feeds
I’ve long been a firm believer in social media regulation. Too often, online spaces are unsafe and filled with abuse, particularly for women. Research shows social media algorithms are targeting young men with violent and misogynistic content, which is having serious real-world impacts. That’s why Teach Us Consent has launched a campaign calling for new regulations that would ensure users have the power to choose whether their feeds are determined by algorithms. To learn more visit @teachusconsent or teachusconsent.com/fix-our-feeds
I’ve long been a firm believer in social media regulation. Too often, online spaces are unsafe and filled with abuse, particularly for women. Research shows social media algorithms are targeting young men with violent and misogynistic content, which is having serious real-world impacts. That’s why Teach Us Consent has launched a campaign calling for new regulations that would ensure users have the power to choose whether their feeds are determined by algorithms. To learn more visit @teachusconsent or teachusconsent.com/fix-our-feeds
I’ve long been a firm believer in social media regulation. Too often, online spaces are unsafe and filled with abuse, particularly for women. Research shows social media algorithms are targeting young men with violent and misogynistic content, which is having serious real-world impacts. That’s why Teach Us Consent has launched a campaign calling for new regulations that would ensure users have the power to choose whether their feeds are determined by algorithms. To learn more visit @teachusconsent or teachusconsent.com/fix-our-feeds
I’ve long been a firm believer in social media regulation. Too often, online spaces are unsafe and filled with abuse, particularly for women. Research shows social media algorithms are targeting young men with violent and misogynistic content, which is having serious real-world impacts. That’s why Teach Us Consent has launched a campaign calling for new regulations that would ensure users have the power to choose whether their feeds are determined by algorithms. To learn more visit @teachusconsent or teachusconsent.com/fix-our-feeds
One of my favourite things to do over the holiday season is curl up with a good book. Each year my dear friend Joesphine Linden shares her top holiday reads – and I wanted to pass the list onto all of you. Whether you like fiction or non-fiction, there’s something in there for every reader. May this holiday season be a safe and happy one, filled with friends, family and plenty of great books.
One of my favourite things to do over the holiday season is curl up with a good book. Each year my dear friend Joesphine Linden shares her top holiday reads – and I wanted to pass the list onto all of you. Whether you like fiction or non-fiction, there’s something in there for every reader. May this holiday season be a safe and happy one, filled with friends, family and plenty of great books.
It was such a pleasure to welcome the President of Iceland, Halla Tomasdottir for an event at Australia House in London, discussing global leadership, gender equality and climate action. Hosted by the King’s College Global Institute for Women’s Leadership and the Centre for Sustainable Business, our discussion also explored how rising global instability and economic inequality is demanding greater courage from political and business leaders. This year Iceland is marking 50 years since its landmark 1975 women’s strike. On 24 October 1975 about 90% of Icelandic women abstained from both paid work and household duties to protest gender inequalities. This pivotal event put Iceland on a path to be one of the most gender equal societies in the world. But five decades on there is still much to do globally to achieve a gender equal world that benefits all.
It was such a pleasure to welcome the President of Iceland, Halla Tomasdottir for an event at Australia House in London, discussing global leadership, gender equality and climate action. Hosted by the King’s College Global Institute for Women’s Leadership and the Centre for Sustainable Business, our discussion also explored how rising global instability and economic inequality is demanding greater courage from political and business leaders. This year Iceland is marking 50 years since its landmark 1975 women’s strike. On 24 October 1975 about 90% of Icelandic women abstained from both paid work and household duties to protest gender inequalities. This pivotal event put Iceland on a path to be one of the most gender equal societies in the world. But five decades on there is still much to do globally to achieve a gender equal world that benefits all.
It was such a pleasure to welcome the President of Iceland, Halla Tomasdottir for an event at Australia House in London, discussing global leadership, gender equality and climate action. Hosted by the King’s College Global Institute for Women’s Leadership and the Centre for Sustainable Business, our discussion also explored how rising global instability and economic inequality is demanding greater courage from political and business leaders. This year Iceland is marking 50 years since its landmark 1975 women’s strike. On 24 October 1975 about 90% of Icelandic women abstained from both paid work and household duties to protest gender inequalities. This pivotal event put Iceland on a path to be one of the most gender equal societies in the world. But five decades on there is still much to do globally to achieve a gender equal world that benefits all.
It was such a pleasure to welcome the President of Iceland, Halla Tomasdottir for an event at Australia House in London, discussing global leadership, gender equality and climate action. Hosted by the King’s College Global Institute for Women’s Leadership and the Centre for Sustainable Business, our discussion also explored how rising global instability and economic inequality is demanding greater courage from political and business leaders. This year Iceland is marking 50 years since its landmark 1975 women’s strike. On 24 October 1975 about 90% of Icelandic women abstained from both paid work and household duties to protest gender inequalities. This pivotal event put Iceland on a path to be one of the most gender equal societies in the world. But five decades on there is still much to do globally to achieve a gender equal world that benefits all.
It was such a pleasure to welcome the President of Iceland, Halla Tomasdottir for an event at Australia House in London, discussing global leadership, gender equality and climate action. Hosted by the King’s College Global Institute for Women’s Leadership and the Centre for Sustainable Business, our discussion also explored how rising global instability and economic inequality is demanding greater courage from political and business leaders. This year Iceland is marking 50 years since its landmark 1975 women’s strike. On 24 October 1975 about 90% of Icelandic women abstained from both paid work and household duties to protest gender inequalities. This pivotal event put Iceland on a path to be one of the most gender equal societies in the world. But five decades on there is still much to do globally to achieve a gender equal world that benefits all.
A new episode of A Podcast of One’s Own is out today and it’s an unusual one! My guests are Catherine and Naomi. As mums who have job-shared in senior roles for over a decade, they are reshaping what working in a hugely important, high-pressure sector can look like. I really enjoyed sitting down with them to discuss the misconceptions of their work, what it’s really like for women and diversity in national security. You can listen via the link in my bio or wherever you get your podcasts.
As we get closer to the end of 2025, we’re looking back at some of our amazing episodes from this season. If you haven’t already listened to the incredible conversation between Julia Gillard and former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, now’s the time! The two former PMs have a candid conversation about being a woman leader, Jacinda’s journey to politics, and what gives them hope in times of global challenges. You can listen via the link in our bio or wherever you get your podcasts.
What a year it’s been for A Podcast of One’s Own! We’ve laughed, learned, and been inspired by the incredible women who have taken the mic to share their stories this season. From Jacinda Ardern on leading with kindness, to Leigh Sales bringing sharp wit and wisdom to the stage in our first-ever live show, to Cheng Lei sharing her extraordinary fight for freedom. Katherine Bennell-Pegg took us to the stars with her history-making journey as Australia’s first female astronaut, while Beverley Ditsie reminded us why the fight for queer freedom never loses its urgency. Eluned Morgan joined us for a global perspective on women’s leadership, while Catherine and Naomi challenged what leadership can look like within the security sector as senior job-sharing intelligence officers, and Kelly T. Clements gave us a sobering but vital look at refugees and international responsibility. To every guest who joined us this year – thank you for making this season so special. And to everyone who listened, shared, laughed, nodded along, or learned something new — we couldn’t do it without you. We’re officially wrapped for 2025, but don’t worry, we’ll be back in 2026 with more conversations, laughs, and stories that make you think. In the meantime, catch up on all these episodes and dive into our full back catalogue with the link in our bio.
What a year it’s been for A Podcast of One’s Own! We’ve laughed, learned, and been inspired by the incredible women who have taken the mic to share their stories this season. From Jacinda Ardern on leading with kindness, to Leigh Sales bringing sharp wit and wisdom to the stage in our first-ever live show, to Cheng Lei sharing her extraordinary fight for freedom. Katherine Bennell-Pegg took us to the stars with her history-making journey as Australia’s first female astronaut, while Beverley Ditsie reminded us why the fight for queer freedom never loses its urgency. Eluned Morgan joined us for a global perspective on women’s leadership, while Catherine and Naomi challenged what leadership can look like within the security sector as senior job-sharing intelligence officers, and Kelly T. Clements gave us a sobering but vital look at refugees and international responsibility. To every guest who joined us this year – thank you for making this season so special. And to everyone who listened, shared, laughed, nodded along, or learned something new — we couldn’t do it without you. We’re officially wrapped for 2025, but don’t worry, we’ll be back in 2026 with more conversations, laughs, and stories that make you think. In the meantime, catch up on all these episodes and dive into our full back catalogue with the link in our bio.
What a year it’s been for A Podcast of One’s Own! We’ve laughed, learned, and been inspired by the incredible women who have taken the mic to share their stories this season. From Jacinda Ardern on leading with kindness, to Leigh Sales bringing sharp wit and wisdom to the stage in our first-ever live show, to Cheng Lei sharing her extraordinary fight for freedom. Katherine Bennell-Pegg took us to the stars with her history-making journey as Australia’s first female astronaut, while Beverley Ditsie reminded us why the fight for queer freedom never loses its urgency. Eluned Morgan joined us for a global perspective on women’s leadership, while Catherine and Naomi challenged what leadership can look like within the security sector as senior job-sharing intelligence officers, and Kelly T. Clements gave us a sobering but vital look at refugees and international responsibility. To every guest who joined us this year – thank you for making this season so special. And to everyone who listened, shared, laughed, nodded along, or learned something new — we couldn’t do it without you. We’re officially wrapped for 2025, but don’t worry, we’ll be back in 2026 with more conversations, laughs, and stories that make you think. In the meantime, catch up on all these episodes and dive into our full back catalogue with the link in our bio.
What a year it’s been for A Podcast of One’s Own! We’ve laughed, learned, and been inspired by the incredible women who have taken the mic to share their stories this season. From Jacinda Ardern on leading with kindness, to Leigh Sales bringing sharp wit and wisdom to the stage in our first-ever live show, to Cheng Lei sharing her extraordinary fight for freedom. Katherine Bennell-Pegg took us to the stars with her history-making journey as Australia’s first female astronaut, while Beverley Ditsie reminded us why the fight for queer freedom never loses its urgency. Eluned Morgan joined us for a global perspective on women’s leadership, while Catherine and Naomi challenged what leadership can look like within the security sector as senior job-sharing intelligence officers, and Kelly T. Clements gave us a sobering but vital look at refugees and international responsibility. To every guest who joined us this year – thank you for making this season so special. And to everyone who listened, shared, laughed, nodded along, or learned something new — we couldn’t do it without you. We’re officially wrapped for 2025, but don’t worry, we’ll be back in 2026 with more conversations, laughs, and stories that make you think. In the meantime, catch up on all these episodes and dive into our full back catalogue with the link in our bio.
What a year it’s been for A Podcast of One’s Own! We’ve laughed, learned, and been inspired by the incredible women who have taken the mic to share their stories this season. From Jacinda Ardern on leading with kindness, to Leigh Sales bringing sharp wit and wisdom to the stage in our first-ever live show, to Cheng Lei sharing her extraordinary fight for freedom. Katherine Bennell-Pegg took us to the stars with her history-making journey as Australia’s first female astronaut, while Beverley Ditsie reminded us why the fight for queer freedom never loses its urgency. Eluned Morgan joined us for a global perspective on women’s leadership, while Catherine and Naomi challenged what leadership can look like within the security sector as senior job-sharing intelligence officers, and Kelly T. Clements gave us a sobering but vital look at refugees and international responsibility. To every guest who joined us this year – thank you for making this season so special. And to everyone who listened, shared, laughed, nodded along, or learned something new — we couldn’t do it without you. We’re officially wrapped for 2025, but don’t worry, we’ll be back in 2026 with more conversations, laughs, and stories that make you think. In the meantime, catch up on all these episodes and dive into our full back catalogue with the link in our bio.
What a year it’s been for A Podcast of One’s Own! We’ve laughed, learned, and been inspired by the incredible women who have taken the mic to share their stories this season. From Jacinda Ardern on leading with kindness, to Leigh Sales bringing sharp wit and wisdom to the stage in our first-ever live show, to Cheng Lei sharing her extraordinary fight for freedom. Katherine Bennell-Pegg took us to the stars with her history-making journey as Australia’s first female astronaut, while Beverley Ditsie reminded us why the fight for queer freedom never loses its urgency. Eluned Morgan joined us for a global perspective on women’s leadership, while Catherine and Naomi challenged what leadership can look like within the security sector as senior job-sharing intelligence officers, and Kelly T. Clements gave us a sobering but vital look at refugees and international responsibility. To every guest who joined us this year – thank you for making this season so special. And to everyone who listened, shared, laughed, nodded along, or learned something new — we couldn’t do it without you. We’re officially wrapped for 2025, but don’t worry, we’ll be back in 2026 with more conversations, laughs, and stories that make you think. In the meantime, catch up on all these episodes and dive into our full back catalogue with the link in our bio.
