Naomi Gottlieb-Miller

1 month ago | fitbottomedgirls.com | Naomi Gottlieb-Miller

In 1967, two women illegally ran the Boston Marathon. At the time, women were barred from participating in marathons. In fact, it wasn’t until 1960 that women were even allowed to compete in the Olympic 800m (½-mile) event—from which women had been banned since 1928 due to false reports that they collapsed after competing. The reasoning? It was widely believed that running could harm a woman’s health.

1 month ago | whatmovesyou.substack.com | Naomi Gottlieb-Miller

Do you like reading about the intersection of mom life, feminism, and politics, and topics that trigger misogynistic fascist-leaning people? Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber to support more essays like this one. In 2013, I gave birth to my first child. I delivered my daughter using a birthing stool and 2 yoga blocks under my feet to help me bear down and push. My midwife’s assistant barely caught my baby when I finally managed to release her from my body.

1 month ago | whatmovesyou.substack.com | Naomi Gottlieb-Miller

Do you like reading honest stories about motherhood that do not conform to the narrative sold on social media by tradwives? Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber to support more essays like this one. When I got pregnant for the first time, I didn’t officially know I was pregnant until I was about 14 weeks along, already in my second trimester. It’s not so much that I didn’t know. There were some obvious signs, like not getting my period for 3 months.

1 month ago | whatmovesyou.substack.com | Naomi Gottlieb-Miller

Do you like reading about the intersection of mom life, feminism, and politics, and topics that trigger misogynistic fascist-leaning people? Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber to support more essays like this one. Last weekend, JD Vance decided to take a break from his difficult job of defending fascism and insulting Democratic world leaders.

2 months ago | whatmovesyou.substack.com | Miranda July |Naomi Gottlieb-Miller |Amanda Montei |Tracy Clark-Flory

I’m back for another round up of the books I’ve read, the music I’ve listened to, the podcasts I’ve binged, and a few other things I’m loving. As always, this monthly offering is free. I love sharing the things I love, especially books. However, if you value what I share here on What Move You, please consider signing up for a paid subscription. Your support means so much to me. For those who are already paid subscribers: thank you so much. I am so grateful for you. I read 5 books this month.