Her Story
Real Women, Real Lives & Stories That Matter
Hosted by Karen Pope · New episodes daily
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The Guilt of Leaving Home for the Corporate Ladder | Her Story
This episode of Her Story explores the complex, often unspoken guilt experienced by women who leave their hometowns to pursue careers in big cities. Host Karen Pope addresses the emotional weight of choosing professional ambition over…
When Family Crumbles: The Quiet Courage of Reconnecting | Her Story
This episode of 'Her Story' explores the profound emotional complexity of reconnecting with estranged family members during a crisis. Host Karen Pope addresses the specific silence and heavy gravity that exists between sisters or relatives…
The Silent Suffering: Navigating Menopause Without a Map | Her Story
In this deeply intimate episode of Her Story, host Karen Pope explores the profound isolation and confusion that often accompany menopause, a biological transition for which society provides no clear manual or map. This episode is designed…
The Radical Relief of Canceling Plans With Zero Explanation | Her Story
In this episode of Her Story, host Karen Pope explores the profound psychological relief and emotional freedom that comes from canceling social plans with zero explanation. For women who have spent a lifetime mastering the art of…
The Art of the Strategic Sneeze: When Faking Flu is Self-Care | Her Story
In this episode of Her Story, host Karen Pope explores the nuanced and often unspoken practice of 'faking flu' as a legitimate form of self-care and boundary-setting for women. We dive deep into the 'strategic sneeze,' examining why so…
The Invisible Weight: Motherhood, Chronic Illness & The Guilt of Rest | Her Story
This episode of Her Story explores the profound and often unspoken challenges of motherhood when intertwined with chronic illness. Host Karen Pope delves into the concept of 'invisible weight,' addressing the unique exhaustion that doesn't…
Leaving the Church That Raised Me Behind Forever | Her Story
In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode of Her Story, host Karen Pope shares her raw narrative of leaving the church that raised her for thirty years. This is not a story of sudden anger or scandalous betrayal, but rather a poignant…
Finding Your Truth Again: Healing Gaslighting Through Daily Writing | Her Story
In this deeply intimate episode of Her Story, host Karen Pope explores the profound healing power of daily writing as a tool for recovering from gaslighting. This guide is essential for women who feel untethered, doubting their own…