A Woman’s Place

A Woman’s Place with Scott & Ashley
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Join A Woman’s Place with Scott and Ashley for a deep dive into the state of women today – in Florida, the US, and around the world. Whether you’re looking to stay informed, find support, feel empowered, or just get the facts about how policy changes affect half the planet, A Woman’s Place is your friend. Tune in each episode as we break down the issues, clarify the facts, engage in thoughtful discussions, and provide insights that matter. Produced by Ashley Brown and E. Scott Osborne (www.escottosborne.com).

  1. Eating Disorders: A Woman's Issue?

    5D AGO

    Eating Disorders: A Woman's Issue?

    Quick—when you hear “eating disorder,” who do you picture? What kind of person? If you're like most people, you picture a young white woman. And yes, by some estimates, 85–90% of those with diagnosed eating disorders are women. Hmmm… any ideas why that is? Women’s sense of control and agency, for one. The socialized importance of appearance (thinness!) for women, for another. But there’s more. The triggers for eating disorders are often rooted in trauma. But clearly not everyone with trauma develops—or maintains—an eating disorder. And as our guest points out, what sustains and perpetuates an eating disorder is often very different from what started it. PLUS, there is an entire category of “disordered eating”—phenomenally common, yet not clinically diagnosed. Dr. Zoe Ross-Nash is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in eating disorders—and the perfect person to dig into this topic with us. Learn about the most current thinking on eating disorder causes and treatments, why it is a women’s issue—but not only a women’s issue—how GLP-1s fit into the picture, and more. Chances are high that either you or someone you know struggles with disordered eating. But have you talked about it? Probably not. Why the secrecy and stigma? Join us as we work to bring this common issue out of the shadows and into the light. Resources: Dr. Zoe Ross-Nash, 2026 Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival: Reel Equals, Discover 10+ Trusted Eating Disorder Resources for Recovery & Education

    29 min
  2. When Women Lead: Power, Policy, and Representation

    FEB 5

    When Women Lead: Power, Policy, and Representation

    What does political leadership look like when women have a real seat at the table? In this episode, we explore why women’s representation in political leadership matters—right now. From the current state of women in office in the United States to how we compare with other countries around the world, this conversation looks at both the progress made and the gaps that remain. Resources: Facts and figures: Women’s leadership and political participation | UN Women – Headquarters, Women account for 28% of lawmakers in the 119th Congress – unchanged from the last Congress | Pew Research Center, #GetOutTheBias: Let’s push back against gender bias in elections, Women’s Power Index | Council on Foreign Relations, Center for American Women in Politics, Running Start, She Should Run

    32 min
  3. Beyond the Silo: Rethinking Men, Masculinity, and the Future Together

    JAN 23

    Beyond the Silo: Rethinking Men, Masculinity, and the Future Together

    We talk a lot about how the world is working - or not working - for women. But we sure as hell don't live in a silo! This two-part conversation is all about men: what's working, what's not, and how we can work together better.  We are joined by Dr Phil Wagner, professor of Organizational Behavior at the Raymond A, Mason School of Business, William and Mary. In addition to being a dedicated and award-winning teacher, Dr Phil is an astute observer of men and how gender socialization affects us all. And, my favorite, he brings an empathetic, optimistic, and forward-looking lens to the future of gender relations. You won't want to miss this two-part conversation about changing roles, cancel culture, the four-legged stool of traditional masculinity, caring for children, AI, and so much more. Resources: State of American Men 2025 | Equimundo, The Radical Candor book — Kim Scott's #1 bestseller that's reshaping modern management, Supercommunicators By Charles Duhigg: The Power of Connection

    30 min

  4. JAN 12

    Who is taking care of America's children?

    Ask parents of young children how they manage childcare, and chances are you'll hear one word: juggle. In case you didn't know, America has no uniform system of childcare, or even a working patchwork of systems. Parents are on their own in an increasingly challenging environment. Private childcare is scarce and, when available, averages over $1000 per month, per child. Only 12% (!) of parents have access to any form of childcare benefit through an employer, yet studies show that employers who invest in childcare reap phenomenal rewards. Only about 8% of America's children live in extended families - a traditional source of childcare support - compared to about 38% globally. And wait, there's more: one in seven adults is also providing care for another adult! And the vast majority of this unpaid care work falls primarily to women. Let's take a closer look.   Resources: Adult caregiving often seen as very meaningful by those who do it, "Among teens who say it's best if one parent focuses on the family, most say it’s better if that parent is the mother", U.S. has world's highest rate of children living in single-parent households | Pew Research Center, Census Bureau Releases New Estimates on America’s Families and Living Arrangements, Childcare Benefits More Than Pay for Themselves, Getting a Job: Is There a Motherhood Penalty? | Gender Action Portal

    27 min

  5. 12/29/2025

    Act Like a Man, Talk Like a Girl: Who Decided That?

    “Act like a man.” “She talks like a girl.” What does that even mean? These “gender boxes” refer to the social constructs that define expectations for women and men. In general, men are expected to be tougher and more dominant, to suppress emotions—except for anger—and to eschew anything considered “feminine.” Women are expected to focus on their appearance, be more submissive, and prioritize social relationships and cohesion. These norms are passed down by family, reinforced by society, learned in schools and religious institutions, and reflected in the media. But wait—do these boxes REALLY reflect who we are? Or who we want to be? Or are they just stereotypes imposed on us? Scott and Ashley deconstruct these boxes—where they come from, why we hardly even see them anymore, and how they might just be pigeonholing us into shoeboxes that don’t quite fit. We ask: do these gender boxes really serve women OR men? Resources: Do Men Actually Like Women, or Just the Performance of Femininity?, Man in Make-Up Accuses Newsom of Not Being Manly, Man in Make-Up Accuses Newsom of Not Being Manly, The Gendered Brain/Gender and our Brains by Gina Rippon NEW 2025, Why do more men die of COVID? It's likely not what you think, We Don't Come Out of the Womb Either Feminine or Masculine

    29 min
  6. Stay-at-Home-Dads: The Facts and One Man's Thoughts | Part One

    12/12/2025

    Stay-at-Home-Dads: The Facts and One Man's Thoughts | Part One

    Let's turn some tables. Understanding child care today means understanding fathers - what role do they play in 2025? Are we seeing more full-time male caregivers? Why or why not? And what are the real human issues that come up when men step into a non-traditional role.   Resources: Stay-at-home dads are on the rise, but they're not necessarily doing it to look after their kids | Fortune, State of America's Fathers 2023 | Equimundo, Dads make up 18% of stay-at-home parents in the US | Pew Research Center, MenCare, Dads make up 18% of stay-at-home parents in the US | Pew Research Center

    29 min
  7. Nursing in America: Who, What, How Much, and How It Affects Us All

    11/26/2025

    Nursing in America: Who, What, How Much, and How It Affects Us All

    The U.S. Department of Education has excluded nursing from its official definition of "professional degree" programs as part of student loan changes under a new bill. This reclassification, scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, means graduate nursing students will have lower federal loan borrowing limits and could impact access to financial aid. Whoa, what? Advancing nursing degrees are not 'professional'? And, let's see if we get this right: this would make it harder - more expensive - to get an advanced nursing degree? Last we checked we already had a nursing shortage. Not to mention that the nursing workforce is aging and not being replaced by younger nurses, hence greater shortages. Oh, and did we mention the profession is almost 90% female? MaryAnn Vitiello, APRN, MSN, NP, nurse and nursing advocate, joins us today. You'll hear not only about the proposed bill, but also about who all these advanced practice nurses are (Nurse Anesthetists? Nurse Practitioners?,) how they came about, and what their growth has meant for health care in America. For anyone who might need health care - and isn't that everyone? - this is for you.   Resources: Full list of degrees not classed as ‘professional’ by Trump admin - Newsweek, Nursing Excluded as 'Professional' Degree By Department of Education | Nurse.Org

    29 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    Gen Z: Are Genders Divided?

    Gen Z - our youngest active generation, ages 13-28 - shows a gender divide unseen in any past generation. Polls and voting records in the US and around the globe reveal young men to be far more conservative than any other generation alive today, and young women to be more liberal. Six in ten Gen Z men say men are being asked to do too much to support equality and almost a third say that a man who stays home to care for his children is 'less of a man." Moreover, many Gen Z men place marriage and children high on their list of life priorities - higher than women of any political persuasion. And our media habits only amplify these divisions - men and women hew toward different podcasts, social media, and books. What's going on here? And how will we come together? Resources: Let's talk about the political power of Gen Z women | It's Been a Minute Poll: Gen Z's gender divide reaches beyond politics and into its views on marriage, children and success Gen Z men and women most divided on gender equality, global study shows | King's College London Are Young Men and Women Now Enemies? - YouTube Just the Facts, Ma'am: Single Women Home Buyers Since 1981 Women now outnumber men in the U.S. college-educated labor force How has marriage in the US changed over time? | USAFacts

    29 min
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Join A Woman’s Place with Scott and Ashley for a deep dive into the state of women today – in Florida, the US, and around the world. Whether you’re looking to stay informed, find support, feel empowered, or just get the facts about how policy changes affect half the planet, A Woman’s Place is your friend. Tune in each episode as we break down the issues, clarify the facts, engage in thoughtful discussions, and provide insights that matter. Produced by Ashley Brown and E. Scott Osborne (www.escottosborne.com).

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    A Woman’s Place with Scott & Ashley
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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