Speaking of her
Celebrating Women Who Inspire — A Podcast About Remarkable Women
Looking for a podcast that highlights inspiring women and their incredible stories?
Join two sisters every Friday night as we shine a spotlight on extraordinary women from around the world—past and present—who have shaped history, led movements, broken barriers, and made a difference.
From trailblazing female leaders and historic pioneers to modern-day changemakers and unsung heroines, we share powerful, uplifting stories of resilience, courage, and impact. Whether you’re into women’s history, female empowerment, or just love inspiring true stories, this podcast is for you.
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Brains, Blood, and Brilliance: Sophia Ionescu - the Light Within the Horrors of 1940s Neurosurgery
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. This week, Jess takes the mic for a very special Halloween edition — and we’re adding a spooky twist to one of history’s forgotten heroine.
We’re diving into the chilling yet inspiring story of Sophia Ionescu, the world’s first female neurosurgeon — a woman who quite literally stared into the depths of the human mind. But this isn’t your typical medical tale…
In this eerie, spine-tingling episode, we explore:
- The terrifying realities of early brain surgery — where science teetered on the edge of the macabre
- Sophia Ionescu’s extraordinary courage as she defied war, gender barriers, and impossible odds to save lives
- The strange intersections between brilliance, the brain, and the darkness of humanity. This is where we go slightly off-piste into a chat about Ed Gein and Ted Bundy
This Halloween, we’re blending medicine, mystery, and the macabre — uncovering how Sophia Ionescu’s courage illuminated the darkest corners of the human psyche.
A pioneering surgeon. A world at war. A story stitched together with grit, guts, and just a touch of gore.
Trust us — this is not an episode to be missed.
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