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The Feminist Bar Podcast 🍸

The Feminist Bar Podcast 🍸

tinatswemhaka 100 episodes Latest Apr 10, 2026

A podcast that discusses feminism with a diverse group of guests including gays, girls, and theys from around the world. Hosted by author and activist Tinatswe Mhaka, each episode aims to make everything about feminism accessible and engaging.

Episodes

money, men & the price of overcompensating: a girls night in chat Apr 10, 2026 2841 Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down to talk about money, women, and the cost of proving yourself in a world built to make you feel like you have something to prove. They get into the ways women overcompensate financially inside relationships, what it looks like to be extorted or swindled by someone who clocked your need to be seen as enough, and why patriarchy is the thing underneath all of it. Listen:
Married. Christian. Mother. Then I came out as a Lesbian. Jan 8, 2026 3055 In this episode of the Gay and African at Home series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with , a queer mother who came out later in life and somehow managed to raise a brilliant human while figuring herself out along the way. This conversation is full of laughter, tenderness, and honesty. reflects on motherhood as a site of curiosity, missteps, joy, and deep love. She shares how coming out reshaped her un
Gay and African at Home Ep2: Making Home Safe for my Sister Dec 15, 2025 3746 Gay and African at Home is a tender and necessary series that brings queer Africans and their families into intimate conversation. Through gentle storytelling and honest reflection, the series reveals how queerness, language, belonging, and family love unfold inside African homes.   In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Dorothy and her younger sister for a warm and layered conversation ab
Gay and African at Home Ep1 : Church, Grief, Sexuality and Belonging Dec 8, 2025 3357 Gay and African at Home is a tender and necessary series that brings queer Africans and their families into intimate conversation. In this opening episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with two sisters whose relationship has been shaped by shared faith, loss, and the unfolding of queer identity. They revisit the church pews of their childhood, the rituals that shaped their sense of belonging, and the
Understanding Abortion Access, Aftercare, and Legal Rights in Zimbabwe Oct 23, 2025 2194 In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Edinah Masiyiwa, Executive Director of the Women’s Action Group, to unpack what safe abortion really means in Zimbabwe. Together, they explore the difference between safe and unsafe methods, what to do when complications arise, and how to seek post-abortion care safely and with dignity. Edinah also shares insights on navigating the law, protecting pri
A on Motherhood : Childfree and thriving Oct 15, 2025 1902 In this episode of the Motherhood Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Amari, who is joyfully child-free by choice and thriving. Amari’s story is a simple yet powerful reminder of the many ways women can exist and imagine their lives. She reflects on how she has never struggled with the decision not to have children, nor with pressure from family, and how that freedom has allowed her to create a
T on Motherhood : Queer Mom Reflections Oct 8, 2025 2025 In this episode of the Motherhood Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Theo, a Zambian queer, masc-presenting mother, as she reflects on the layered journey of becoming a parent while navigating her queerness. Theo opens up about her own childhood and the cultural expectations that shaped her early ideas of family, children, and marriage. She speaks candidly about the realities of queer motherhoo
N on Motherhood : Tying my tubes at 27 Oct 1, 2025 3180 In this episode of the Motherhood Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Naisula, a Kenyan woman who made the decision to tie her tubes at 27. Naisula shares what it was like to make such a permanent choice at a young age, reflecting on the questions she held, the clarity she felt, and the weight of stepping outside of deeply ingrained cultural expectations of marriage and motherhood. She speaks ab
A on Motherhood : Going no contact with my mom Sep 24, 2025 3026 In this episode of Conversations on Motherhood, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Ayanda, host of Actually Let’s Talk About It, as she opens up about the complexities of her relationship with her mother and the decision to go no-contact. Ayanda’s story is tender and layered, reminding us how deeply childhood experiences shape our sense of self, our desires, and our choices. She reflects on mother woun
T on Motherhood : Feminist raising a feminist Sep 17, 2025 2300 In this episode of the Motherhood Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Tendayi, a mother of a 9-year-old, to reflect on what it means to be a feminist raising a feminist. From going viral for taking her daughter to women’s marches to the quiet daily lessons of care, Tendayi shares the joys and uncertainties of preparing a child for a world that does not always reflect her values. She speaks about
Dean's Love Story : Self Discovery Gone Wrong Sep 3, 2025 2536 In this episode of the Love Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Dean to hear their story of love and self-discovery. Dean opens up about navigating identity while in a relationship, from uncovering their gender identity to grappling with self-worth, and how these shifts ultimately led them to pull away. This is a tender, honest conversation about the ways we change, how relationships sometimes s
Anon's Love Story: Falling in Love with Potential Aug 27, 2025 2062 In this episode of The Love Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with Anon to explore her love story: Falling in Love with Potential. Anon opens up about what it means to fall for the idea of someone rather than who they really are, and the lessons that come with heartbreak. From the pitfalls of seeing only potential, to the journey of self-love, redefining dating with intention, and learning to

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