Alpine Divorce, Viola Davis & Madonna plus the Perils of Solo Travel

Alpine Divorce, Viola Davis & Madonna plus the Perils of Solo Travel

From Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet? | Modern Women Podcast by Kelly Crichton and Louise Mason

April 28, 2026 · 41 min · Season 2 · Episode 10

About this episode

Kelly and Louise discuss female empowerment, the concept of 'Alpine Divorce', and societal attitudes towards aging women, while sharing personal travel stories and cultural insights.

Inspired by a recent conversation between  Viola Davis and Amy Poehler  on  Good Hang , Kelly and Louise unpack the frustrating reality that women are still expected to prioritise being desirable over simply being strong. Why does female power still have to be filtered through the male gaze? And what happens when women reject that entirely? Kelly also brings a new term to the table:  “Alpine Divorce.” It is certainly a case of  what fresh hell is this?  They break down what it means, the behaviours behind it, and why it might be a sign to seriously rethink your relationship. Talk of hiking and the ethics around some mountain behaviours get Louise and Kelly reminiscing about their days travelling. Louise shares a 'near miss' story which she says she wouldn't allow to happen today. A story many will identify with for sure. Finally, the conversation turns to  Madonna  and the backlash following her appearance at Coachella. From blatant ageism to misogyny, Kelly and Louise discuss why one of the most iconic performers of all time still isn’t given the respect she deserves — and why that says a lot about how…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kelly Crichton, Louise Mason

Topics covered

  • female empowerment
  • relationships
  • ageism
  • solo travel
  • cultural commentary

Keywords

  • Alpine Divorce
  • female power
  • misogyny
  • solo travel
  • Madonna
  • Viola Davis
  • Amy Poehler

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