Nellie Bly - Katie's Heart & Connection Pick
From Gals Guide by Gal‘s Guide To The Galaxy
February 17, 2026 · 38 min · Season 8 · Episode 418
About this episode
Katie discusses the life and work of Nellie Bly, focusing on her investigative journalism and global adventures.
Katie continues Heart & Connection Month with a gal whose writing connected her readers to a larger world. Learn all about the amazing Nellie Bly and her investigative journalism into a mental institution as well as her adventures around the world in 72 days.
People in this episode
Host: Katie
Topics covered
- investigative journalism
- mental health
- adventure
- women in history
- writing
Keywords
- Nellie Bly
- investigative journalism
- mental institution
- 72 days
- women's history
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