Episode 1: It's Complicated
In the premiere episode of “At Last She Said It,” hosts Cynthia Winward and Susan M. Hinckley introduce themselves and discuss the need for a podcast that amplifies women's voices within the LDS community. They explore why it’s challenging for Mormon women to be honest about certain gospel topics and the risks involved in being authentic at church. Sharing personal experiences, they highlight the complexities of women’s lives in a patriarchal system and the hope that this podcast will create a space for candid, respectful conversations about faith and the unique challenges women face.
Notes & Quotes:
Mostly Harmless, by Douglas Adams
“I didn’t hear what I needed to hear and I wish that I had.” —Susan Hinckley
“It is astonishing how much I find is common in women’s experiences across cultures, across ages, all kinds of experiences…I just see a common thread.” —Susan Hinckley
“When it’s adults in the room, can we respect each other enough to talk like adults? Most people can handle complexity and nuance.” —Patrick Mason
“All you really need to know for the moment is that the universe is a lot more complicated than you might think. Even if you start from a position thinking it is pretty damn complicated in the first place.” —Douglas Adams