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What Women Are

What Women Are

By: Sarah Denny Lorio
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What Women Are is a podcast that celebrates the hidden strength and beauty of the many "ordinary" women of the world. Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio, a bioethicist focusing in women's health, welcomes women of all ages to the table as she highlights both their stories and their passions. Whether in interview or solo form, each episode offers you reflections for your own journey as well as deep insights into hormonal health, restorative reproductive medicine, and the philosophy and ethics that shape our understanding of what it truly means to be a woman. For more information, visit whatwomenare.comSarah Denny Lorio Social Sciences
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  • 16: Looking Back with Gratitude on Season 1
    May 1 2025

    In this heartfelt finale of Season 1 of the What Women Are podcast, host Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio reflects on the incredible women featured throughout the season, sharing their wisdom and experiences. She expresses gratitude for the lessons learned, emphasizes the importance of community support for the future of the podcast, and shares about the plans she has to create resources that support both women and men as they seek to offer their best selves in their everyday lives. This episode serves as both a celebration of women's strengths and also as a call to action for listeners to contribute to the podcast's mission. If you would like to support the mission, creation, editing, and production of the What Women Are Podcast, please consider going to the website to leave a review, to make a donation, or to share your favorite episode with someone you know.

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    What Women Are Show Notes: https://www.whatwomenare.com/podcast/episode016

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    7 mins
  • 15: Embracing the Adventure of Life’s Ups and Downs
    Apr 10 2025

    In this episode, Kat Finney allows us to grab another cup of coffee with her as she shares about embracing the adventure of life's ups and downs. Here in this episode, Kat shares about her unique journey through significant life transitions. Whether going from being a full-time teacher to staying at home, navigating difficult postpartum challenges, or bringing her passion for photography to life, Kat highlights the leaps of faith it takes to make these changes possible. As she describes the realities of motherhood and how she built her photography business, Kat highlights the importance of community, support, and the unique paths women navigate in their lives. This conversation about Kat's passions would be incomplete without her reflections on embracing life's ups and downs together as a family—whether costuming in New Orleans for Mardi Gras or in Disney World. This episode is for every woman out there who believes in pursuing her dreams while managing family responsibilities and who simultaneously aches for the confirmation that rest and play are essential for a fulfilling life. May we each remember that each unique season of life is an invitation to adventure with Him.


    What Women Are Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwomenareofficial/

    What Women Are Show Notes: https://www.whatwomenare.com/podcast/episode015


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 14: Helping Our Little Women Build Each Other Up
    Apr 3 2025

    In this episode, Kat Finney shares more about the challenges and joys of motherhood, particularly with young children. Highlighting her family’s journey from training together to actually running a recent 5K in Disney World (Kat and her little girls together!), Kat reflects on the significance of encouragement among women, especially teaching our little women this power. Kat also shares her experiences with homeschooling and creating a family routine, emphasizing the need for connection and support in daily life.

    As always, Kat serves as a cheerleader for all of the unique gifts women bring to the world, highlighting the strength and solidarity found in female relationships.

    This episode is for every woman out there who has done hard things and has learned the need to show grace both to the women in her life as well as to herself. May we continue to support each other in our own unique journeys of life.

    What Women Are Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwomenareofficial/

    What Women Are Show Notes:

    https://www.whatwomenare.com/podcast/episode014

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    35 mins

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