This week on WKC Spill The Tea, we sit down with Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, Guardian columnist, author of The Vagenda and her latest book, the acclaimed The Republic of Parenthood. Known for her sharp wit and fearless feminist insight, Rhiannon joins us for an honest conversation about motherhood, identity, care, politics, and the chaos and tenderness of raising tiny humans.
Even though our own babies are now adults, we LOVED this book, especially the “What Worked / What Didn’t” reflections at the end of each chapter.
Because this isn’t just a book about nappies and night feeds. It’s about identity, care, feminism, and how we survive (and reshape) this mad world together.
We dive into birth stories, baby clothes, feminism, and Rhiannon’s unforgettable Guardian piece suggesting autistic people could teach Donald Trump a thing or two about focus, facts, and empathy.
Whether you’re a parent, a feminist, or simply a lover of smart conversations, this episode is full of warmth, wisdom, and laugh-out-loud moments.
🌸We share some great news about advances in cervical cancer, HPV jab
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Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett:
The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/profile/rhiannon-lucy-cosslett
Instagram: @rhiannonlucycosslett
Books:
The Republic of Parenthood. On Bringing Up Babies. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Duckworth Books. 2025.
The Vagenda. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett & Holly Baxter. Vintage Publishing. 2015
The Tyranny of Lost Things. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Sandstone Press Ltd. 2018
The Year of The Cat. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Headline Publishing Group. 2023.
Ready for Pre-Orders:
Female Nude. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Tinder Press. Out February 2026
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