On this episode, we discuss the diversity of creative expression - from painting with the more seductive body parts to the dismantling of creative blocks through trauma and pain. With a definite nod to artists whose work is entwined with mental illness, .

I'm (Maura) publishing this episode quite a bit later in the day than I normally do - and that's not because I've forgotten... or, perhaps we can blame it on aging??  Who knows!  Either way, here's the latest episode of the podcast in which we discuss al.

In this episode, we welcome back our favourite SHE-RO, Dawn, as we sit down to mark International Women's Day by honouring the fierce femmes of the world who blazed the trail all those years ago, and those who continue the work today. Contact us!unrefine.

When it comes to sex, expectations versus reality play a pretty major role in how we see and feel about ourselves sexually.  On this episode, Kate and Maura discuss how "sexpectations" often fall short of reality, and the ways in which we can perhaps ste.

This week, we take a look at the way mental illness is depicted in movies and on television shows.  A huge THANK YOU to our listener and friend, Jess, who suggested this topic after listening to the Horror + Feminism episode from October 2018.   If you h.

It's that time!  We're back with Episode 20 of the show, "That Gillette Ad".  We discuss the impact of the now-infamous commercial that has people swinging in all directions.  Is it a good thing?  Is it just a bunch of bullshit presented by a company tha.

Happy Holidays OF ALL KINDS from Kate & Maura of the Unrefined Mettle podcast.  In this episode, the girls talk Christmas memories, favourite holiday movies, and how to get through the stress so many of us feel at this time of year in particular. We hope.

 In this episode we talk about the pros and a few of the cons that come with pharmaceutical aid in treating mental illness. With guest Heather.

Welcome to Unrefined Mettle - the Podcast.  We are Kate and Maura, and we will be your hosts on this crazy journey towards self-empowerment.  We'll ...