Bitch v. Bear

Shield Maiden

Co-Owners (and best friends) of Shield Maiden Training Co. talk about health, wellness, and fitness from the woman and LGBTQ+ perspective, and all the absurdities we have to endure in this realm. And maybe a little bit of taking down the patriarchy....

  1. 26/03/2025

    Reproductive Justice 2.0

    This week on Bitch v. Bear, we are tackling Reproductive Justice. It’s a rough one, there is a lot of ranting and not enough box breathing. First we brunch and then we ride against the patriarchy!

    24 min

  2. 12/03/2025

    Sweat & Survival– Movement as Medicine

    This week on Bitch v. Bear, we are looking at how beneficial movement can be for us. We know, we talk about this all the time, but we are diving in a little deeper this time. Of course, we’re talking about ways to get active and how to regulate nervous systems (spoiler breathing is important!).

    25 min

  3. 26/02/2025

    Queer Menopause– Breaking the Silence

    This week on Bitch v. Bear, we are doing a little digging into menopause in the queer community. As one might imagine this is an area that is mostly ignored, especially when it comes to research and medical care. We are shining a light, offering some encouragement, and doing some raging against the system (obvi).

    21 min

  4. 12/02/2025

    Tech for Trans Health

    This week on Bitch v. Bear we are exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly around technology geared towards transgender folks and managing their health.

    20 min

  5. 29/01/2025

    Reclaiming Outdoor Spaces

    In today’s episode of Bitch v. Bear we are discussing the importance of reclaiming outdoor spaces as women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. There are some tangents and laughs, but also some tips for how to accomplish this.  Book mentioned in the episode: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery

    34 min

  6. 15/01/2025

    The Fight for Sleep Equity

    This week on Bitch v. Bear, we have a short episode for you about sleep equity! We are talking about how sleep inequity affects women and the LGBTQ community.

    14 min

  7. 01/01/2025

    Wellness in the Workplace

    Happy New Year, Bitches & Bears! This week, we are discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly of workplace wellness programs.  We also have some news for you, dear listeners…Due to Amber’s impending move and other events, we will be switching to releasing episodes every 2 weeks for a little while.

    29 min

  8. 25/12/2024

    Recovery Rituals

    Merry Christmas! This week’s episode of Bitch v. Bear is all about how we can recover from the holiday chaos. And we are challenging you to invest in yourself and try adding recovery rituals into your daily life, then let us know how it goes! #RestRestoreRepeat

    26 min
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Co-Owners (and best friends) of Shield Maiden Training Co. talk about health, wellness, and fitness from the woman and LGBTQ+ perspective, and all the absurdities we have to endure in this realm. And maybe a little bit of taking down the patriarchy....

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  • Creator
    Shield Maiden
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shield Maiden
  • Show Website
    Bitch v. Bear