Why local group Women Support Women is more important than ever in today's CRAZY world
I (Suzy!) co-run a group called Women Support Women locally - at our last hike I was asked about the idea behind the group, and why I feel so strongly about putting my time and energy into it.
I answered that SO BADLY.
In fact I went off on a rant about the brilliant polymath nun Hildegard von Bingen and female orgasms (they are, actually related... she was basically the Beyonce of the Middle Ages and wrote the first recorded account.... but that's for another podcast, eh!).
Because I left more local women confused than clear about the group (some thought they had joined some kind of X rated club on arrival!), I thought I'd do a podcast episode about it, for anyone in the Strath potentially interested in the group.
This episode covers why (I think) it's so important to bring women together in supportive environments in this CRAZY time we're living in :).
It also covers a few myths about me, as a person, about why I do it.
So, if you'd be interested in meeting new people in our wonderful homeland, have just moved here, have a business you'd like help championing, a hobby/talent you'd like to share or would like a supportive environment to grow your skills/ confidence/ personal development... please listen to this and see if anything resonates :)
Similarly, if you know anyone who might benefit from a local group like this PLEASE pass it on.
Loneliness is a huge issue today, as are mental health problems and associated lack of confidence... all of which I've experienced, and one reason why I believe in this group.
Maybe you have a mum, sister, friend, neighbour.... who might appreciate a group like this - please pass it on!
And for any men thinking it's unfair to focus on the fairer sex like this.... I've read about the Men's Shed recently, which sounds like a great local initiative AND we do have some plans at Women Support Women to do some events also including men.
Watch this space!
In the meantime, encourage your wife / daughter / sister along!
I hope the origins, ethos and purpose of Women Support Women are now clearer now!
And if you have any other suggestions of characters in Kincraig to interview on this podcast, please email me on [email protected]
Kincraig Cares podcast is being made on a shoe string out of love, so is very grateful for free resources which make this possible, like the intro and out music which is called 'Holiday Ukulele' by MaxKoMusic, promoted by www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ and part of the Creative Commons Attributions-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Kincraig Cares
The podcast all about the colourful characters and community of Kincraig Village in the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. It's a tribute to, and celebration of, the people and places on our doorsteps and an exploration of the power of community spirit and why it's more important than ever today.
- No. of episodes: 13
- Latest episode: 2025-04-24
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