The Women Who Misbehaved

We’ve all heard the phrase: "Well-behaved women seldom make history, " coined by Historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich. In order to be remembered, women need to challenge traditional gender roles. So much of history is told of men by men, and has minimized countless women's contributions. This podcast aims to correct this imbalance by unearthing the authentic, complex, and astonishing stories of women—the pioneers, heroes, and revolutionaries—whose legacies have unjustly faded. I seek to illuminate these deserving, non-conforming women.

The Women Who Misbehaved is a history podcast hosted by Christie Fairbourn, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Christie Fairbourn hosts The Women Who Misbehaved, a history show with 14 episodes published.

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  S1 E14 Cornelia Crosby

  Apr 27, 202611 minS0

  <p>Today's mini-episode discusses Cornelia Crosby. The mid-1800s saw a massive cultural shift toward nature, driven by a growing romanticization of the wilderness in America. Influenced by urbanization and new scientific curiosity, people pursued hiking, botany, and a recognition of wilderness as a key part of national identity. </p><p>During this era, one of the US’s most prominent "outdoorsmen" was actually a woman. Her name was Cornelia Crosby, an iconic American journalist and outdoorswoman who played a central role in establishing Maine's tourism sector. Writing under the pen name "Fly Rod," she achieved national fame for her exp...

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  S1 E 13 Elizabeth Packard

  Apr 20, 202616 minS0

  <p>In the 19th century, mental health was weaponized to control women by framing non-conformity as madness.  Psychiatrists and families used diagnoses like “hysteria” or “moral insanity" to justify institutionalizing women who defied traditional submissive gender roles, often allowing husbands to commit their wives without evidence. Any behavior deemed unnatural, such as intellectual pursuits, public speaking, or strong emotions were labeled as “hysteria”, a catchall term that pathologized normal female experiences. Women were committed to asylums for reasons including religious excitement, suppressed menstruation or for simply being too independent. This system of medical misogyny was designed to suppress female autonomy, reducing wo...

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  S1 E 12 Margaret Ann Bulkley

  Apr 13, 202620 minS0

  <p>One of the most fascinating cases of a woman who "misbehaved" and defied societal norms is that of Margaret Ann Bulkley who, during the victorian era, achieved the rank of Inspector General of Hospitals in the British Army, an extraordinary accomplishment for anyone at the time, let alone a woman secretly living as a man.</p><p>Living under the name James Barry,  her 46 year medical career was marked by progressive reforms and a fiery temper. As a military surgeon, Barry championed better sanitation, improved diet, and humane treatment for soldiers and the indigenous populations in the colonies. Barry p...

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  S1 E 11 Jenny Leigh

  Apr 6, 202613 minS0

  <p>One of the magical places on earth is Grand Teton National Park and if you’ve ever been there, its very likely you made a visit to Jenny Lake.  Situated at the base of the Teton Range, the serene blue water surrounded by stunning jagged mountains is a major hub for visitors, offering boating, hiking trails, and access to stunning views of the towering peaks</p><p>The lake serves as a beautiful and enduring memorial to Jenny Leigh, a quiet reminder of the complex lives and contributions of Indigenous people interwoven with the history of the American West.</p><...

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  S1 E 10 Mary Secole

  Mar 30, 202627 minS0

  <p>The name Mary Seacole has mostly been lost to history. Mary was a Creole woman who eagerly answered the call to support British troops during the Crimean War.  She brought with her decades of practical experience and a fearless spirit. Yet, she was denied a position by every organization, including the official nursing contingent led by Florence Nightingale.  Undeterred, Mary financed her own organization  offering food, supplies, and most importantly, her dedicated medical attention. She didn't stay behind the lines; however she routinely rode out to the battlefields, often under fire, to tend to the wounded directly. To the Bri...

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