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Well-behaved women rarely make history – as someone once said – difficult women do. In this new LBC new podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel will be talking to women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get ... more

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This week’s difficult woman is Penny Mordaunt, former Conservative minister for Women and Equalities. You may know her for holding the sword at the King Charles’ coronation or running against Liz Truss in the Conservative leadership race. There is mu... more

This week’s difficult woman is the global health expert Devi Sridhar. She tells Rachel how she became committed to improving public health after losing her dad at a young age and seeing the ‘medieval process’ of chemotherapy he experienced. She also ... more

This week’s difficult woman is the athlete, Dame Denise Lewis. She won gold in the Heptathlon in the 2000 Olympics and has continued to light up our screens with her punditry ever since. Denise is now the president of UK Athletics and is fighting for... more

This week’s difficult woman is activist Gina Martin. Gina fought to make upskirting a crime in 2017 after a man took a picture of her crotch at British Summertime festival. What followed was a long fight to make this a crime. In 2019, she achieved th... more

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Devi Sridhar
Chair of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh and author
University of Edinburgh
Episode: 196. Devi Sridhar
Dame Denise Lewis
Former Team GB track and field athlete, Olympic gold medalist, lingerie model and author
Coco de Mer
Episode: 195. Dame Denise Lewis
Gina Martin
Activist, gender equality campaigner, speaker, and writer focused on issues of gender, misogyny, and sexual violence.
Episode: 194. Gina Martin
Dame Kelly Holmes
British retired middle-distance runner, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and mental health advocate
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust
Episode: 193. Dame Kelly Holmes
Hallie Rubenhold
Social historian and bestselling author
Episode: 190. Hallie Rubenhold
Juliet Nicolson
Author and member of a famous literary family
Author of multiple best-selling books
Episode: 189. Juliet Nicolson
Hanan Khashoggi
Widow of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, advocating for justice and representing his legacy.
Episode: 187. Hanan Khashoggi
Michal Herzog
First Lady of Israel
Presidency of Israel
Episode: 184. Michal Herzog, First Lady of Israel
Helen Whately
Former Social Care Minister and prominent Tory frontbencher
Conservative Party
Episode: Helen Whately MP

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Rachel Johnson
Host of Difficult Women, known for her engaging conversations that challenge the status quo of women's narratives and celebrate their stories of resilience and defiance.

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3.6 out of 5 stars from 364 ratings
  • Enabling misogyny

    This podcast does nothing to help women and anyone who dedicates an episode to India Hicks is no friend to other women.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Aud gal
    United States6 months ago
  • Bonnie Greer

    Unfortunately Bonnie Greer has no grasp on English culture at all & hence talks rubbish.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sixsmithridesagain
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Vanessa Felt Episode

    Absolutely loved this conversation. I think - no disrespect Vanessa, as you clearly worshipped them - that you’re parents were nuts for not being constantly charmed and delighted with you on every level! I cannot imagine thinking that my daughters were ‘less than or not enough’. Perhaps it was some insecurity of your parents own that led them to making you feel you were ‘not enough’. Clearly you have risen above in your journey as a parent. I have always enjoyed immensely how erudite you are ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hebebeng
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Terrible interview skills

    Rachel's interview skills are shockingly poor. She fails to listen to her guests who know much more about themselves and their area of expertise than Rachel does. She does not seem to be be able to frame a simple question. Rather she interviews by putting statements to guests which are often inaccurate, or highlight a lack of preparation or betray her own poorly constructed opinions, assumptions and biases. What a missed opportunity for listeners to hear from of some incredible and fascinating g... more

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    1
    @geebaker
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Missed opportunity with some interesting guests

    Difficult women brings on some interesting guests but Johnson is a vacuous and shallow interviewer. A lot of the time she collapses into her own personal anecdotes and references to her privileged friends and upbringing.

    She likes self-awareness and doesn't seem to connect with her most interesting and accomplished guests.

    A number of the guests on the show tend to be friends from orbit and social background - those interviews are difficult to finish: shallow, unsubstantial and dull.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ShadyBroker
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Some listeners appreciate the diverse perspectives shared, although there are critiques regarding the host's interviewing style.
Overall, the podcast garners both praise for its topics and guests and criticism regarding depth and delivery.
The conversations are incredibly engaging and informative, often leaving listeners with a sense of empowerment and reflection.

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197. Penny Mordaunt
Q: Did you ever suffer from misogyny and mansplaining?
Mordaunt acknowledges that most women experience such issues but emphasizes the importance of knowing how to deal with them effectively.
197. Penny Mordaunt
Q: How do you think that formed you as a person, those experiences?
Mordaunt suggests that her childhood experiences made her more capable and responsible, influencing her attitude towards coping with challenges.
193. Dame Kelly Holmes
Q: Given that you've had this extraordinary success and recognition and honors and medals and everything, and yet it's taken you this long to be true to yourself, what do you say to somebody who is struggling with their identity or with their abilities or what they want to do with their lives?
Your life matters and you should strive to be happy. Break through the fear barrier to live the life you want to live.
191. Sophy Ridge
Q: When was a time you felt you had to be difficult?
Ridge recounts a pivotal moment when she was given a significant job opportunity while pregnant and navigated the complexities of maternity leave with the support of her workplace.
191. Sophy Ridge
Q: What do you think is the impact of being a woman in the media?
Sophy Ridge suggests that while women face challenges, her experience indicates that being a woman can also serve as an advantage, especially in building relationships within the industry.

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This podcast presents a series of thought-provoking conversations with women who have defied societal expectations and norms to carve out their distinct paths. Each episode showcases guests who embody resilience and tenacity, sharing their stories of struggles, triumphs, and the unique challenges women face. The discussions often touch on diverse subjects, from social justice issues to personal anecdotes, all while emphasizing a central theme: that being labeled as 'difficult' can be a badge of honor, symbolizing strength and determination. Focused on amplifying female voices, it combines personal narratives with broader societal commentary, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in women's rights, empowerment, and the intricat... more

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Recent guests on Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women include:

1. Devi Sridhar
2. Dame Denise Lewis
3. Gina Martin
4. Dame Kelly Holmes
5. Hallie Rubenhold
6. Juliet Nicolson
7. Hanan Khashoggi
8. Michal Herzog

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