There is an extra Thursday in January! We here at Gal's Guide love our Self Care Thursdays (SCT) and we were going to do something new for the bonus SCT in January but the people loved our PowerPoint Night so much that they demanded it comes back! So here we go, let's make this EPIC!!!!!! Once again we explain the event with slides.

Leah finishes Political Change Month with the first Chinese woman to vote in America...and she was a pinball wizard. I know, I know seems like a jump but it’s a journey and we’re in it together. Learn all about Tye Leung Schulze in the final episode of Season 8. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world.

2026 will be Season 9 plus our 300th episode!!! We'd love to have you on the Gal's Guide Podcast! This year's learning theme is Personal & Collective Well Being. If you have not yet listened to an episode of the Gal's Guide Podcast, we highly recommend you do so before signing up. Our show is a bit different than other podcasts.

Sometimes you want something playing while your hands are busy. Whether you’re painting, cleaning, cooking, crafting, or gaming — not every watch needs your full attention. Maybe it’s a rewatch, something you already love and know by heart, that keeps you company while you work or unwind. Some movies and TV shows make perfect background companions: familiar enough to follow without focus, entertaining enough to lift your mood, and cozy enough to fill the quiet.

Katie continues Political Change Month by talking about Jeannette Rankin, the first woman to hold federal office in the United States. The Republican Representative for Montana in 1916 and again in 1940. To this date, Jeannette is the only congresswoman to have represented Montana. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world.

2026 THEME IS REBELLION There are many ways to rebel. Gal’s Guide is looking for fiction & non fiction about all of them. This is the fifth annual Gal's Guide Anthology. Previous themes have been Women's History, Journey, Nourish, and Female Friendships. What did we learn in the Gal's Guide 2025 #RebelGalEra? It's time to put it into words.

Leah wraps up Defiance Month with a pair of queer Irish ladies that she found so adorably defiant that she just wanted to be in their orbit and share their story. Remember Leah is high on cold medicine as she talks about Lady Eleanor Butler & Sarah Ponsonby. The Ladies of Llangollen were two upper-class women who lived together as a couple in the late 1700s.

Julie continues Defiance Month by talking about N.O.W. The National Organization for Women. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world. Each of our presenters has a pick. Is she ancient history? Is she breaking news? Is she safe for work? Well, that’s up to each presenter.

Katie continues Defiance Month by talking about Kathrine Switzer. After a Jock tried to rip off her bib number, Kathrine is the first woman to officially run the Bost Marathon. Leah's on cold medicine, Bonnie's craftin' without deadlines, and Julie's back. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world.

Bonnie starts Defiance Month with Olga of Kiev. A gal who killed a lot of people who tried to marry her and yet was made a saint. Leah's on cold medicine, Katie's writing letters, Julie's back, and we're pronouncing "Kiev" wrong the whole time. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world.

Leah finishes up Personal Change Month with a gal who experienced the effects of mental illness and decided to create better conditions (not perfect) for those afflicted with mental illness. As Dorothea Dix fought for the humanity of the mentally ill, the culture started to shift more humanely as well. Knowing we still have *LOTS* to go in the field of mental health, learn about Dorothea Dix on this week's episode.

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There is an extra Thursday in October and Gal's Guide wants to keep our Self-Care Thursdays on track so we are hosting our first ever PowerPoint Night. Let's explain it in ... let's see here ... a PowerPoint!!! Actually it's Canva, but we're all grown-ups here, right? 😉 Zoom Link will be here on 10/20 Presenter REgistrationOpen Now

Klaire continues Personal Change month with an abstract painter whose legacy personally effects one of our Gal Pals. Learn about Lee Krasner on this week's episode. Joined by Leah, Katie and Bonnie. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world. Each of our presenters has a pick. Is she ancient history? Is she breaking news? Is she safe for work? Well, that’s up to each presenter.

Katie continues of Personal Change month with a neuroscience journalist who covers drugs, addition and public policy. Learn about Maia Szalavitz on this week's episode. Joined by Leah, Katie and Klaire Lockheart. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world. Each of our presenters has a pick. Is she ancient history? Is she breaking news? Is she safe for work? Well, that’s up to each presenter.

Welcome, fellow book lovers! Around here, we believe a TBR (To Be Read) pile isn’t a problem—it’s a lifestyle. Gal’s Guide librarians, volunteers, and readers are forever chasing down hidden gems, spotlighting women’s voices, and curating lists that will inspire, challenge, and delight. This page is where we gather our favorite recommendations and themed catalogs in one place. Think of it as a treasure chest for your next great read (and yes, we’re happily guilty of adding more to your stack than you can possibly get through).

When the concept of the "medieval woman" is brought up in conversation, it is not an uncommon occurrence to hear them equated to the weak damsels-in-distress types that are depicted in our modern depiction of medieval stories. Princesses swoon over the arms of dashingly muscular men in armor, unable to stand on their own two feet. Not only are these depictions overwhelmingly underwhelming in their portrayal of women, they are also devastatingly modern in their understanding of the lives of medieval people.

Bonnie starts of Personal Change month with a chemist who won a Noble Prize. Joined by Leah, Katie and Klaire Lockheart. Images About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world. Each of our presenters has a pick. Is she ancient history? Is she breaking news? Is she safe for work? Well, that’s up to each presenter.

registration opens early November 2025 Questions? Email us info@galsguide.org The Gal's Guide well-loved writing workshop will return! FREE Introductory Class November 2025 Classes start in January 2026 Anthology call for submission deadline March 2026 Traditionally hosted in the fall, this 12-week writing workshop will move to a January 2026 start date. The program will 100% online with live sessions as well as self paced videos.

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Leah finishes up courage month talking about a rebel in a swimsuit. In an era where women were expected to be silent and modest, Annette Kellerman dove headfirst into controversy. She used her body as a tool of protest, a canvas for art, and a vehicle for change. She helped create the modern swimsuit by not being ashamed of her body.

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