Gals Guide

Nov 18, 2019

Virginia Apgar - Kerra’s 1 Cool Medical Thing

Have you heard of the Apgar score given to newborn babies? For Kerra’s 1 cool thing she talks about the fascinating woman who invented the score, Virginia Apgar. The gal pals also talk about their most frightening medical issues and how they survived them.

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Nov 11, 2019

Lillian Wald - Katie’s 1 Cool Medical Thing

Katie pays us a little home doctor’s visit by telling us the story of nursing pioneer Lillian Wald. Founder of the Henry Street Settlement she believed that health care should be available to all and convinced more women to enter a career in medicine. The gal pals also talk about fighting for their health, birth plans, and PBR!

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Nov 4, 2019

Menstrual Cups - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Medical Thing

It's the start of medicine month and Leah has a quick story on the history of women in the medical field (AKA how they lead it, were kicked out of it, then encourage to come back to it.) The gal-pals then have a blast talking about the history of menstrual products. Did you know you couldn't say "period" in advertisements until 1985?!?! Well, we're talking about how revolutionary the menstrual cup is thanks to Bonnie's 1 Cool Medical Thing!

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Nov 1, 2019

Kate’s Take Flashback - Star Trek: The Search for Spock (Live at Starbase Indy)

Recorded LIVE at Starbase Indy Kate Chaplin is joined by Joshua Leach to talk about the universal messages and lessons in the Star Trek: The Search for Spock. They discuss how the movie deals with themes of friendship, the 5 basic needs, and Pon Farr. (Originally aired December 2017)

This is the last episode of Kate's Take Reloaded that aired.

Original airdate: December 2016, of Kate's Take: Reloaded

Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2017/12/21/star-trek-the-search-for-spock-kates-take-podcast/

Oct 28, 2019

Interview with Lisa Meece, CEO of Starbase Indy

So many of us are more than one thing. In our second only interview, Gal's Guide sat down with the CEO of Starbase Indy, Lisa Meece to get to know the 360 degrees of Lisa. This amazing gal found her people at Star Trek convention and not only became the CEO but runs a variety of consulting business that bridge the gap between traditional and non-traditional lifestyles. Get to know what it takes to boldly go in the direction of your passions!

More info at: galsguide.org

Oct 25, 2019

Your Gal Friday Flashback - Dorothy Vaughan

Tieing into our Bonnie's 1 Cool STEM thing from earlier this week, our flashback episode is about another gal who learned computer language later in life. Learn about the amazing Hidden Figure Dorothy Vaughan.

Original airdate: February 8, 2018 Ep #22 of Your Gal Friday

Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2018/02/09/dorothy-vaughan-your-gal-friday/

Oct 21, 2019

Grace Hopper - Bonnie’s 1 Cool STEM Thing

This time there is actually a bug in the computer and we're talking about the gal who found it! Bonnie's 1 Cool STEM Thing is all about the lady with a long name whose work was pivotal to early modern computers. Rear Admiral Grace Brewster Murray Hopper created the first computer language and wrote the book on the Mark 1. So boot up because we're going into the code and we're a little scared of the technology because Alexa and Facebook are listening!

More info at: galsguide.org

Oct 18, 2019

Kate’s Take Flashback - Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (Live at Starbase Indy)

Recorded LIVE at Starbase Indy Kate Chaplin is joined by Joshua Leach to talk about the universal messages and lessons in the Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan. They discuss how the movie deals with themes of old age, revenge, and the Kobayashi Maru. (Originally aired December 2016)

This is the first episode of Kate's Take Reloaded which is produced by Gal's Guide.

Original airdate: December 2016, of Kate's Take: Reloaded

Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/category/kates-take/