
Feisty Fridays: Don’t Just De-Center Men, Re-Center Women
We hear it all the time—"de-center men." But what if that’s the wrong approach? In this Feisty Fridays episode, host Rachel Beck challenges the idea that men were ever meant to be at the center in the...
21 Feb 20257min

Decentering Romantic Love: Emily’s Journey to Thriving as a Single Woman
In this episode ofThe Feisty Heroine podcast, Emily, a single, child-free woman of color in her 40s, shares her inspiring journey of breaking free from societal expectations and finding fulfillment th...
12 Feb 202557min

Feisty Fridays: The Joke That Exposes a Bigger Problem
In this week’s Feisty Friday mini-episode, host Rachel Beck shares a story about an inappropriate joke from a male coworker—one she once considered a “nice guy.” She breaks down the societal gaslighti...
7 Feb 20256min

Revolutionizing Singlehood: Shani Silver’s Mission to Change the Narrative
In this episode of The Feisty Heroine podcast, author Shani Silver joins me to discuss her mission to change the narrative surrounding single life. After 17 years of thriving as a single woman, Shani ...
29 Jan 202547min

Feisty Friday: You Don’t Owe Anyone a Smile (Ever)
In this Feisty Friday mini-episode, I’m sharing a personal story about the societal pressure women face to always smile. Back when I worked in hospitality, male coworkers would constantly tell me to s...
24 Jan 20258min

The Science and Rise of Singlehood: Dr. Yuthika Girme's Fascinating Research on Relationships and Society
In this episode of The Feisty Heroine, I sit down with Dr. Yuthika Girme, Associate Professor of Psychology at Simon Fraser University and Director of the S.E.C.U.R.E. Lab (Singlehood Experiences and ...
15 Jan 202553min

Feisty Fridays: Pushing Boundaries in Sports and Society
Feisty Fridays are 5-10 minute mini-episodes released on alternating weeks when full episodes are not available. These bite-sized episodes deliver bold, empowering conversations on topics that matter ...
10 Jan 20255min

New Year, New Narrative: Embracing Single Life and The Power of Fresh Starts
Welcome to 2025, Feisty Heroines!In this empowering New Year’s episode, I’m diving into the magic of fresh starts and challenging the societal narratives around relationships. Let’s talk about why bei...
1 Jan 202514min



















