Akiva embodies the bravery of Ann Walker by sharing the impact Gentleman Jack had in finding her comeback power while living with mental illness. Like Ann, who came alive with Anne Lister in her life, both she and Akiva had to fight for that awakening. Breaking taboos, Akiva tells about the uplifting restoration of a woman's soul with her short film project, 'Awaking Georgie'. Speaking grows connections, making us more empowered than ever.

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Sue Britz: Host/Producer/Director/Editor

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Sue is joined by neighboring Lister Sister, Diana, to discuss why Anne Lister's actions have, at times, been interpreted as using predatory tactics to seduce passive, naive ladies. The gals agree that Anne's romantic interests were likely as interested in her as Gentleman Jack was with them. Diana wisely states "that when women achieve a certain place in this patriarchal culture, we must support them, or at least be cautious with our criticism because the culture is always trying to hold them down."

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Music: MusicInMedia 'Uplifting Celtic Irish Energy' 2025 on Pixabay

Sue Britz: Host/Producer/Director/Editor

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You may have a topic you want to discuss, or maybe just open to a chat. If you are interested in being on the podcast, please let me know!

email: ugogirl5@att.net

This podcast is meant for sheer enjoyment and to explore our Lister Sister experiences and those of our guests. Nothing we say is meant to be given as psychological, medical, or legal advice.

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What a small world! After Diana reached out, Sue found out that the two Lister Sisters live about a mile apart! Diana was drawn in to the Anne Lister world after watching Sally Wainwright's 'Last Tango in Halifax'. That was followed up by 'Gentleman Jack', and the developing obsession about the Yorkshire region carried her to ALBW in Halifax. Sue and Diana talk about the duality of Anne Lister's personality and who she might have been had she lived today.

Conversation in studio

Photo: Sue Britz

Music: MusicInMedia 'Uplifting Celtic Irish Energy' 2025 on Pixabay

Sue Britz: Host/Producer/Director/Editor

Facebook: Lister Sister Conversations Podcast

email: ugogirl5@att.net

This podcast is meant for sheer enjoyment and to explore our Lister Sister experiences and those of our guests. Nothing we say is meant to be given as psychological, medical, or legal advice.

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