Philogyny: The One Word That Could Change How the World Sees Women — with Augustine Blaisdell
What if there were a single word powerful enough to counter centuries of misogyny — and most of the world had never heard it? In Episode 7 of Owning Your Voice, host Angela Irwin sits down with author Augustine Blaisdell, the writer behind The Philogyny Project, who is on a mission to bring the word philogyny — the love and admiration of women and girls — into the global vocabulary. Together they explore why naming something gives it power, how the absence of a word like philogyny has quietly shaped the way women are seen (and see themselves), and what it means to choose admiration over criticism — starting from within. True to the show's core thesis, the conversation connects philogyny to self-concept: you don't force a higher opinion of yourself; you expand what feels normal to believe. When a woman raises that internal thermostat, her confidence stabilizes, her voice strengthens, and her leadership grows. This episode is for any woman who has waited to feel "worthy enough" before stepping forward — and for anyone ready to help shift the culture, one word at a time. To learn more, you can visit Augustine’s website: https://augustineblaisdell.com/
