Pinkpill Rx

Episode 40 - Midwives, Witches & Nazis

In this episode we uncover how midwives and herbalists (once trusted healers) were branded as witches in a campaign to strip women of power, land, and medical authority. We trace that legacy from witch trials to Nazi-era rollbacks of women’s rights to the ongoing failure to ratify the ERA in the U.S. The question remains: Who feels threatened when women have control over themselves?
Share A Story For The Book:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WjDOizKSzTc3cANHylR8vBYjSYaIyfDz361RMCpAK8A/edit
Sources & Resources
https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site
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Episode 39 - Sexism in Medicine, Metrics, and Transplantation

This episode unpacks how sexism and racism are baked into modern medicine. From the late inclusion of women in medical research to the biased history of BMI and organ transplant inequality, we expose how systems built around male and white norms continue to harm women and people of color. 
Share A Story For The Book:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WjDOizKSzTc3cANHylR8vBYjSYaIyfDz361RMCpAK8A/edit
Sources & Resources
https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site
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Episode 38 - Surprisingly Feminist: Plants, Pedals, and Periods

Sometimes resistance looks like a spider plant, a pair of pants, or a tampon in your purse.
This episode uncovers the feminist history hiding in everyday life—houseplants, bicycles, tampons, and kitchen tables. From Victorian parlors to queer plant havens, we trace how women turned care into rebellion and domestic space into power.
Share A Story For The Book:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WjDOizKSzTc3cANHylR8vBYjSYaIyfDz361RMCpAK8A/edit
Sources & Resources
https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site
Pinkpill Shop:
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Patreon:
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Episode 37 - Princess Treatment, Roleplaying & Privilege

In this throwback-style episode, we riff on the viral “Princess Treatment vs. Bare Minimum” TikTok trend, including a flipped version where Jay asks the questions.
We also dive into candid roleplaying where Katie becomes a guy who just doesn’t get it and Jay responds in real time.
To close, we get honest about white privilege—specifically, how much privilege Katie holds as a white woman compared to women of color—and how feminism has helped shine a light on that privilege.
Share A Story For The Book:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WjDOizKSzTc3cANHylR8vBYjSYaIyfDz361RMCpAK8A/edit
Sources & Resources
https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site
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Episode 36 - Emotional Shutdown, Patriarchy, and the Rise of Vulnerable Masculinity w/Owen Marcus

Why do so many men shut down emotionally - and what is the cost of that silence, not just for men, but for the women who love them?
In this episode, we welcome our very first male guest: Owen Marcus. A leader in men’s emotional development and author of Grow Up: A Man’s Guide to Masculine Emotional Intelligence.
We unpack:
-Why emotional shutdown isn’t a flaw—it’s a nervous system survival response
-Tools for men to better express their emotional experiences
-The emotional labor women take on when men can’t express themselves
-What healthy masculinity actually looks like when men feel safe enough to feel
This conversation is not about blaming men—it’s about breaking the cycle.
If you’ve ever loved a man who felt distant, frozen, or “fine” on the surface but unreachable underneath—this one’s for you.
Mentioned in this episode:
– Grow Up by Owen Marcus
– MELD (Men’s Emotional Leadership Development)
Owen’s Website
https://owenmarcus.com
Upcoming retreat:
https://daliaanderman.com/hold-me-tight-couples-retreat-costa-rica/
Owen’s Book:
https://amzn.to/3ZGWiA4
Sources & Resources
https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site
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Episode 35 - My Body, My Data w/ U.S. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs

What happens when your most personal data—like period tracking, location, or search history—is no longer private? In this eye-opening conversation, U.S. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs breaks down her proposed legislation, the My Body, My Data Act, and why it matters for everyone in the digital age.
We dive into:
-How your health data is bought, sold, and shared—without your clear consent
-How tech companies and third parties sidestep the spirit of the Fourth Amendment
-Why Congress needs to act before data becomes a tool for surveillance
-What you can do to protect your period/reproductive health information in the meantime
If you’ve ever used a health app (especially a period tracker app), searched a symptom, or relied on digital tools to manage your well-being—this conversation is for you.
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/repsarajacobs?igsh=MTJ2aHdkNmI3czE1
Sources & Resources
https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site
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https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598
Patreon:
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Episode 34 - Behind The Tradwife w/Margaret Bronson

In this eye-opening conversation, former evangelical tradwife Margaret Bronson joins us to unpack the glossy, viral world of “traditional womanhood” — and the cult-like dynamics hidden beneath its soft-filtered exterior.
Margaret’s GoFundMe
https://gofund.me/71fbf854
Margaret’s Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/deconstructiondoulas?igsh=MWxrbjhsYXR4MGtoMg==
Margaret’s Patreon
https://patreon.com/deconstructiondoulas?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link
Sources & Resources
https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site
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https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598
Patreon:
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Episode 33 - The 5 Masculinities

In this episode we dive into the groundbreaking framework of Australian sociologist Raewyn Connell, whose theory of masculinities reshaped how we understand men, power, and identity. Her model (now foundational in gender studies and beyond) outlines five distinct forms of masculinity, each shaped by class, race, sexuality, and power structures. From hegemonic masculinity to marginalized and complicit roles, we explore how these patterns play out in real life.
Sources & Resources
https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site
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Episode 32 - Internalized Misogyny: Religion, Rest & Rivalry

In this episode we unpack some of the sneaky ways internalized misogyny shows up—often without us realizing it. From the guilt we feel when we rest, to how we address God, to the subtle rivalries we carry towards other women, we explore how patriarchal conditioning lives in our bodies, beliefs, and behaviors.
Sources & Resources
https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site
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Episode 31 - Big Formula’s Impact on Nigeria

TW: Infant loss mentioned
  
In this episode we continue our discussion on “Big Formula” and their predatory marketing practices that go against the WHO guidelines. We zoom out and look at its impact more globally, specifically in Nigeria. We are joined by Mandolyn, a lactation consultant, from over @carrythemministries on Instagram. She’s the founder of Carry Them Ministries, an organization that supports and cares for malnourished infants and their families.
Carry Them Ministries Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/carrythemministries?igsh=MWRmYmN6dG4ybGEwcg==
Carry Them Ministries Website:
https://carrythem.org
Sources & Resources
https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site
Pinkpill Shop:
https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598
Patreon:
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