The Creative Power of Female Rage
About this episode
Liz Brohan and guest Sam Beck-Bessinger discuss the importance of embracing female rage and the transformative power of suppressed emotions.
What if the emotions you've spent a lifetime managing are actually trying to tell you something important? In this captivating episode of Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women, Liz Brohan welcomes author and creative powerhouse Sam Beck-Bessinger for a conversation that blends storytelling, social commentary, and a healthy dose of the unexpected. Inspired by her new novel Femme Feral, Sam explores why so many women are taught to suppress their anger, instincts, and desires—and what happens when those buried feelings finally surface. From the realities of perimenopause and workplace inequities to creativity, horror writing, and the power of embracing your own "weirdness," this discussion challenges conventional ideas about what it means to be strong. Sam shares fascinating insights from her research, reflects on the influence of her South African roots, and offers a compelling perspective on how women can transform frustration into purpose. It's a funny, honest, and thought-provoking conversation about reclaiming your voice, trusting yourself, and finding freedom in the parts of yourself you've been taught to hide.
People in this episode
Host: Liz Brohan
Guest: Sam Beck-Bessinger
Topics covered
- female rage
- creativity
- social commentary
- women's empowerment
- workplace inequities
- perimenopause
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Femme Feral
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