Episode #11
The Wild Woman with Tamarack Verrall
"I find joy in women finding freedom." In this Wild Woman Spotlight episode, Sarah sits down with Tamarack Verrall, a lifelong activist who has been part of the women's movement in Canada since the 1960s. She has led women's circles across the country, worked with the Elizabeth Fry Society in the Prison for Women, and found a global sisterhood through World Pulse. In this episode, Sarah and Tamarack discuss: Tamarack's journey into the women's movement in the 1960s: starting with a fight to become the first female assistant manager of a swimming pool The power of women's circles: what happens when women gather to speak freely, without interruption Her 10 years with the Elizabeth Fry Society, meeting women in prison and helping them forgive themselves and start new lives Why women's circles are life-changing: the heart bond that forms when women truly see each other How women have been taught to belittle themselves and how circles help us reclaim our confidence The most important shift in the women's movement: global connection through technology Tamarack's wisdom for women just beginning their journey of waking up What "living wild" means to her About Tamarack Verrall Tamarack Verrall has been in the women's movement in Canada since the late 1960s. From her teenage years, her purpose has been to speak out about what is being done to women and to work for change. Working against violence against women became her life work. She has led women's circles in Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, and across Canada, including in the Prison for Women with the Elizabeth Fry Society. She joined World Pulse in 2014 and calls it "a dream come true" a global sisterhood of 80,000 women from 227 countries. Connect with Tamarack Verrall World Pulse Profile Join World Pulse: worldpulse.org Mention The Wild Woman when you reach out! Connect with all guests and past episodes at: sarahdiop.com (visit the Wild Women page) Resources & Links Awaken Your Wild Woman Workbook The Wild Woman with Sarah Diop – Patreon Follow Sarah on Instagram Join the Newsletter World Pulse – A global sisterhood of 80,000 women from 227 countries Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Connect & Subscribe ✨ Subscribe to The Wild Woman with Sarah Diop on: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube ✨ Rate & Review: If this episode stirred something in you, please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps other wild women find their way here. ✨ Share: Know a woman who needs to find her circle? Send her this episode. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and World Pulse Community (00:01:30) - Getting Involved in the Women's Movement Since the 60s (00:04:26) - Early Battles and Mother's Struggles (00:06:49) - Working with Elizabeth Fry Society in Prisons (00:08:29) - Power and Transformation of Women's Circles (00:10:49) - Circles Healing from Abuse and Control (00:13:08) - Freedom to Feel and Be Yourself in Circles (00:14:16) - Discovering Beauty and Owning Compliments (00:17:33) - Technology and Global Sisterhood (00:20:03) - Advice for Waking Up and Trusting Yourself (00:21:54) - Living Wild and Final Wisdom (00:23:46) - Closing and Show Links
