About the Show
Hosted by founder Anna Lind-Guzik, The Conversationalist Podcast features candid conversations with folks on the frontlines of the issues we care about, along with some of our favorite articles read by our writers themselves. Covering reproductive health, climate justice, the fight against kleptocracy, and more, this is feminist storytelling from a global perspective, highlighting solutions rooted in empathy, justice, equity, and care.
The Conversationalist is truly independent, nonprofit media, with no overlords and no corporate agenda. We prioritize public good over profit, and aim to spark conversations that inform and empower people to foster hope, kindness, and impact in their communities.
Special thanks to our friends at Cosmic Standard for producing our podcast, our audio engineer Dan Thorn for making it sound great, and the amazingly talented María Medem for our beautiful cover art.
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Latest Episodes
“Why Do So Many Men Destroy What They Can’t Control?”
with Anna Lind-Guzik
SUMMARY
Our host and founder Anna Lind-Guzik reads her essay “Why Do So Many Men Destroy What They Can’t Control?”, mapping the direct connection between domestic and authoritarian violence, and why we will never be able to have equality so long as violence at home is ignored. (December 16, 2025)
The State of Reproductive Healthcare
with Dr. Sophia Yen, Carey Jones, and Nikki Muller
SUMMARY
Anna sits down with Dr. Sophia Yen (co-founder of Pandia Health), Carey Jones (writer, editor, and fundraiser), and Nikki Muller (writer and multi-disciplinary performer) for a panel discussion on reproductive healthcare, covering everything from contraception to abortion rights to promising research on morning sickness. (December 9, 2025)
“The Healing Power of the Friendship Retreat”
with Alanna Bennett
SUMMARY
Author and screenwriter Alanna Bennett reads her essay “The Healing Power of the Friendship Retreat“, making the case for why a group trip might just be the cure for the ache of long distance friendships. (December 2, 2025)
