Cat Clyde is done with apologizing for being a woman

In this episode of Q, guest host Garvia Bailey speaks with Canadian songwriter Cat Clyde about her new album 'Mud, Blood, Bone' and the powerful song 'Man's World,' which confronts the societal expectation for women to constantly apologize, accommodate, and give endlessly—especially in a world structured around male norms. Clyde reflects on the physical and emotional toll of living in a female body in a patriarchal system, from hormonal cycles disrupting rigid schedules to the exhausting performance of being 'polite' and 'pleasing.' She shares how writing the song became a form of self-liberation, helping her process anger and reclaim agency by choosing to honor her cycle and define her own identity. The conversation also highlights the importance of male allies, as Clyde describes her bandmates—men—who proudly support her message and stand in solidarity with women’s experiences. Ultimately, the episode is a raw, introspective exploration of feminine resilience, self-worth, and the courage to stop apologizing for simply existing as a woman.