Podcasts about gender matters

In 2024, director Natalie Bailey and writer Lou Sanz unleashed Audrey onto audiences in Australia and America. Here's a film that I called a caustic comedy that rains like refreshing acid rain. Here's the story of a mum, Ronnie (played by Jackie van Beek), who opts to literally take over the life of her daughter Audrey (Josephine Blazier) when she ends up in a coma after an accident.This immaculately layered comedy film arrived in a time where Australian audiences are calling for more Aussie comedies, yet they're simply not paying attention to their existence, or if they do go and see them, they push off against them saying that they should be more like The Castle. As a writer and critic who predominantly covers Australian films, the notion of funnelling a creative voice into one style of genre storytelling is a frustrating and reductive one, and in turn, means that audiences are denying themselves the chance of engaging with some of the most inventive, exciting, and entertaining feature films that we've had in recent years.That notion of reframing and recontextualising Audrey soon after its release is part of the scope of the upcoming screening of Audrey at the Melbourne Women in Film Festival, where the film has received the ReFrame Stamp for Gender-Balanced Production. This is an international mark of distinction that recognises film and television projects that have undertaken gender balanced hiring practices inclusive of women, non-binary and trans people across key production roles. Gender balance is something that's often discussed in relation to Screen Australia's Gender Matters initiative, but is rarely executed.In the following interview, writer Lou Sanz unpacks the reactions to Audrey, followed by a discussion on how the script was built, including the creation of characters, the queer positivity on screen, and finding the empathy within dark comedy. Lou also talks about her work on the seminal early 2000s comedy series Life Support, which saw actors like Abbie Cornish and Brendan Cowell satirise lifestyle programming with some of the finest dark comedy we've been privileged to see on screen.Audrey is screening with a discussion around the ReFrame Stamp at the Melbourne Women in Film Festival on Friday 21 March 2025 in Naarm-Melbourne. Tickets are available via MWFF.org.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2024, director Natalie Bailey and writer Lou Sanz unleashed Audrey onto audiences in Australia and America. Here's a film that I called a caustic comedy that rains like refreshing acid rain. Here's the story of a mum, Ronnie (played by Jackie van Beek), who opts to literally take over the life of her daughter Audrey (Josephine Blazier) when she ends up in a coma after an accident.This immaculately layered comedy film arrived in a time where Australian audiences are calling for more Aussie comedies, yet they're simply not paying attention to their existence, or if they do go and see them, they push off against them saying that they should be more like The Castle. As a writer and critic who predominantly covers Australian films, the notion of funnelling a creative voice into one style of genre storytelling is a frustrating and reductive one, and in turn, means that audiences are denying themselves the chance of engaging with some of the most inventive, exciting, and entertaining feature films that we've had in recent years.That notion of reframing and recontextualising Audrey soon after its release is part of the scope of the upcoming screening of Audrey at the Melbourne Women in Film Festival, where the film has received the ReFrame Stamp for Gender-Balanced Production. This is an international mark of distinction that recognises film and television projects that have undertaken gender balanced hiring practices inclusive of women, non-binary and trans people across key production roles. Gender balance is something that's often discussed in relation to Screen Australia's Gender Matters initiative, but is rarely executed.In the following interview, writer Lou Sanz unpacks the reactions to Audrey, followed by a discussion on how the script was built, including the creation of characters, the queer positivity on screen, and finding the empathy within dark comedy. Lou also talks about her work on the seminal early 2000s comedy series Life Support, which saw actors like Abbie Cornish and Brendan Cowell satirise lifestyle programming with some of the finest dark comedy we've been privileged to see on screen.Audrey is screening with a discussion around the ReFrame Stamp at the Melbourne Women in Film Festival on Friday 21 March 2025 in Naarm-Melbourne. Tickets are available via MWFF.org.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Key Takeaways1. The Foundation—God's Design in CreationGenesis 1:27 – “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”Gender is not a social construct, but a divine ordinance established at creation.Genesis 2 highlights the intentionality in the creation of male and female, reflecting God's image in a complementary way.Marriage (Genesis 2:24) is designed to reflect Christ's relationship with the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33).Discussion Question:How does this divine design inform the institution of marriage?2. The Fall and the Distortion of Gender RolesGenesis 3:16 – The consequences of sin led to a distortion of gender roles, leading to dysfunction in relationships.The Fall introduced brokenness into gender dynamics—struggles for control, passivity, and domination.Instead of complementing each other, men and women often experience conflict in their roles.Discussion Question:How does Jesus redeem and restore gender roles?Answer: The Gospel restores what was lost! In Christ:Men and women find their true identity in alignment with God's will.Ephesians 5:22-33 calls husbands to love sacrificially and wives to respect—not about hierarchy, but servanthood and love.3. Cultural Challenges and the Church's ResponseToday's culture views gender as fluid and self-defined, often detached from biblical truth.The Church must stand firm on biblical gender identity while engaging with compassion.Practical Ways to Uphold Biblical Gender Roles:Teach & Model biblical marriage in homes and churches.Support & Disciple men and women in their God-given roles.Speak Truth in Love—grace-filled cultural engagement.Pray for a revival of biblical truth in our world.Closing EncouragementQ: What encouragement would you offer to those struggling with gender identity?A: God's design is good and for our joy. If you're struggling:Seek God's truth in His Word.Connect with a biblical community.Trust Christ's power to restore what is broken.Final Thoughts & Call to ActionLoved this episode? Don't forget to:Subscribe to the Chasing Elephants PodcastShare this episode with othersContinue standing on God's truth with grace and loveUntil next time, keep seeking biblical wisdom in a culture full of shifting perspectives. God bless! 

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest!Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Leonard Sax, a renowned expert in psychology and family medicine, who challenges the status quo on gender identity and parenting in today's ever-changing world. Dr. Sax shares his experiences with being canceled by public schools due to his views on transgender issues and offers a critical perspective on the American Academy of Pediatrics' guidelines for pediatric gender transition. Dive into the updates in his book, The Collapse of Parenting, and explore the new chapter that tackles the rise of transgender identity among children—a topic previously unaddressed in earlier editions.Our discussion ventures into the effects of social media on youth mental health. We contrast biblical parenting philosophies with modern permissive styles, and you'll discover why authoritative parenting is backed by evidence to produce happier and healthier children. The episode also introduces the concept of "normophobia," exploring how societal pressures towards non-conformity are reshaping young minds, particularly in English-speaking countries.Finally, we guide parents through navigating educational and cultural landscapes that may conflict with their values. Dr. Sax shares insights on the importance of choosing schools that align with one's beliefs. We emphasize the crucial role parents play as primary educators of their children, particularly in areas of faith and morals, offering strategies to instill resilience and confidence in navigating today's complex cultural dynamics. Like what you hear in this episode? Be sure to listen to Episode 100 and 118 for more from Dr. Sax!  The Thriving Family Accelerator provides an easy, 3-step process to lower stress, parent as a united team, and enjoy a true friendship with your spouse & relationship with your kids. Sign up now for this live parent coaching with proven methods for positively engaging your family and redistributing the mental load.

What role will the “man-o-sphere” and “childless cat ladies” play in a tight U.S. presidential election? We look at how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning along gender lines — and whether the result will come down to whether men will vote for a female president.

“Your gender is not assigned at birth, it is designed by our creator.” Dr. Linda Seiler teaches about how transformation is possible through the gospel. 

In this encore episode originally aired in 2021, we bring you the insights and wisdom of 11 guests who have made significant impacts in their careers. Each guest shares what they started doing—or stopped doing—that made the biggest difference in their professional journey. These short and powerful moments of wisdom are designed to help you become more authentic, curious, and direct, leading to greater success in your career. Whether you're looking for practical advice or inspirational stories, this episode offers valuable takeaways that can transform your professional life.  This episode answers the following questions: What should I be doing with my career? How can I achieve my career goals? What habits can significantly impact my career success? How can I become more authentic in my professional life? What are the most effective strategies for career growth? How can I make a game-changing move in my career?  Links mentioned in this episode: Podcast: Ep 223: Do More Good…Through Your Website with Adam Walker Podcast: Ep 219: Fill That Job with the Perfect Candidate with Kathleen Duffy Podcast: Ep 218: the Gift of Struggle & The Leadership Secret with Bobby Herrera Podcast: Ep 213: The Magic of Strategic Plans with Liana Downey Podcast: Ep 215: Take a Deep Breath with Jay Johnson Podcast: Ep 214: Gender Matters in Philanthropy with Jeannie Sager Podcast: Ep 220: When Your Program is Broken with Kelsey Smith Podcast: Ep 222: Transform Your Public Speaking with Neil Gordon Podcast: Ep 217: Rethink How You Fundraise with Jack Silverstein Podcast: Ep 212: The Supportive Board Chair with Monica Khant  Podcast: Ep211: The Story Your Voice Tells with Tracy Goodwin StrengthsFinder Assessment Looking for more? Check out these amazing episodes: Ep 282: 12 Ways You Can Recruit and Retain Top Talent (Episode Title on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes) Ep 272: 17 Leadership Books to Add to Your Reading List  (Episode Title on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes)

Today's guest, Darren Isom, doesn't love diversity just for the sake of diversity, but because honoring and celebrating diversity is how we all win. BIPOC leaders bring invaluable lived experiences that offer unique perspectives and insights to our world's and sector's problems. By amplifying these voices, we strengthen our teams, our nonprofits, our sector, and ultimately the world. Darren joins us today to share what he has learned about amplifying and honoring diverse voices from his own personal experiences and work in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. This episode answers the following questions: What does winning look like? How are BIPOC leaders navigating the world? How can BIPOC leaders' own experiences inform others' leadership journeys?  How can your nonprofit make meaningful change? Links mentioned in this episode: Dreaming in Color Podcast The Bridgespan Group Harvard Business Review Stanford Social Innovation Review The Space Beyond Looking for more? Check out these other amazing episodes: 6 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Be More Trans-Inclusive with Andy Marra on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and our website with show notes Gender Matters in Philanthropy with Jeannie Sager on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and our website with show notes

It has always been common sense to believe that boys and girls are different, yet modern “intellectuals” have been questioning these beliefs, blaming “social conditioning” for the cause of gender differences. Today I sit down with Dr. Leonard Sax MD PhD, to debunk common myths about gender. We discuss how boys and girls have different brain development, how boys' and girls' play preferences compare to male and female chimpanzees, and how multi-generational communities bring children the development that they need.Check out Dr. Sax's work: https://www.leonardsax.comJoin our Locals community: https://lilarose.locals.com/ Thanks to today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered until Easter and use code LILA to get a free Easter ham! Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with a 10% discount using the code LILA! EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!

February is Heart Health Month and Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker breaks down how heart disease is different in women compared to men. She shares what symptoms women experience with cardiovascular disease, the importance of estrogen for women after menopause and how to be heart healthy.Don't miss another episode, subscribe to our FREE Speaking of Women's Health Podcast!Do you have a women's health question that you want answered by Dr. Thacker? Send us your question and you might just hear it on the next Speaking of Women's Health Podcast episode.Walking is FitnessA daily ten-minute walking podcast that helps you build an exercise habit that sticksListen on: Apple Podcasts Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show Don't miss another episode, subscribe to our FREE Speaking of Women's Health Podcast! Do you have a women's health question that you want answered by Dr. Thacker? Send us your question and you might just hear the question and answer on the next Speaking of Women's Health Podcast episode.

Back in 2015, Schuyler Bailar made headlines for being the first openly transgender athlete to compete on a Division 1 NCAA sports team.Now, he's an advocate for transgender inclusion. His new book is called "He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters."In the years since Schuyler raced as a member of the Harvard men's swim team, the battle over transgender inclusion in sports has become more contentious.Since 2020, 18 states have passed laws restricting participation in sports for trans women and girls and five other states passed laws applying to all trans athletes, according to an ESPN analysis.We discuss why the way we talk about gender matters. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

Sticks and Stones: Gender Matters: Part 2

Continuing the series called Sticks and Stones. Today focusing in Genesis Chapters 1&2.

MONDAY KETCHUP: Weekend top fives with wind-powered cargo ships, AI and Palantir's F-U share class, Musk's unregulated spaces, FERC's grid moves, Royal Caribbean smog, and Jessie says "gender matters"

MONDAY KETCHUP: Weekend top fives with wind-powered cargo ships, AI and Palantir's F-U share class, Musk's unregulated spaces, FERC's grid moves, Royal Caribbean smog, and Jessie says "gender matters"

Sermon audio from July 23, 2023. This is the third in a miniseries of messages concerning the strange cultural shifts we have experienced in the last decade. This message deals specifically with the issue of gender.

Jonathan McNair | Recorded December 31, 2022

Jonathan McNair | Recorded December 31, 2022

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in May of 2019.  As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around. Dr. Leonard Sax, author of several books, including Boys Adrift, Girls on the Edge, and The Collapse of Parenting, stops by the Regents studio.  In this extended interview, he and Dr. Dan Peterson discuss the cultural dangers for boys and girls and how parents and educators should think differently about cultivating curiosity in their kids both in the classroom and at home.

by Craig Coady

The Left forgets the narrative and admits gender matters. 12OCT22 Episode 44 | Tonight we dive into Victor, Victoria and the comedic narrative that gender is a construct. The Selective Service says the quiet part out loud and contradict the narrative when it suits them. On this episode of Breaking Truth. ⏺ Website: http://www.dontunfriendme.com ⏺ The DUM Store: https://the-d-u-m-zone-2.myshopify.com Follow us on all social media: @dontunfriendmeshow or @theDUMshow on Twitter/Gettr Transgender, Selective Service, The Draft, Ketani Brown Jackson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontunfriendmeshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontunfriendmeshow/support

In raising kids, what do biblical masculinity and femininity look like? Professor and author Kevin DeYoung explores why gender matters to God. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Timmerie speaks with Dr. Leonard Sax on the topic of biological gender.  Dr. Sax discusses the great research that has been done to study the brains of babies in the womb. This research gives evidence that all humans are created male or female. There are patterns in girls that are not seen in boys and patterns in boys that are not seen in girls. During this marriage hour they discuss how gender impacts relationships and marriage as men and women experience different sensory worlds. On Trending with Timmerie, she talks with Dr. Sax about how men and women hear, smell, and see differently.  Timmerie discusses how Identity politics are an inadequate reason to nominate and confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson and why she is a weak judge and is a risk to children and women.  Resources mentioned :   www.leonardsax.com Book: Why Gender Matters https://www.leonardsax.com/books/why-gender-matters/    Contraception Dependent Culture https://relevantradio.com/2021/12/contraception-dependent-culture/ PCOS, Endometriosis, & Aftermath of Contraception https://relevantradio.com/2020/10/pcos-endometriosis-aftermath-of-contraception/

Indian mainstream media tends to see our country with the gaze of a privileged North Indian man. That is changing. Dhanya Rajendran joins Amit Varma in episode 267 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about her journey in setting up The News Minute, and in deepening our journalism and the conversations we have. Also check out: 1. Dhanya Rajendran on Twitter, Instagram and The News Minute. 2. Support The News Minute. 3. Cut the Clutter. 4. The Life and Times of Abhinandan Sekhri -- Episode 254 of The Seen and the Unseen. 5. The death of Savita Halappanavar. 6. Steven Van Zandt: Springsteen, the death of rock and Van Morrison on Covid — Richard Purden. 7. Some regional publications: Newsmeter, The Cue and Truecopythink. 8. 7 Indians are hostages in a conflict between Houthi rebels and Saudi coalition in Yemen -- Sanyukta Dharmadhikari. 9. The Story of an Income Tax Search -- Dhanya Rajendran on Instagram. 10. TV Newsance -- Manisha Pande -- YouTube Playlist. 11. 10,000 people charged with sedition in one Jharkhand district -- Supriya Sharma for Scroll. 12. Manju and the Mommy Wars: Why should women conform to 'ideal mother' stereotype? -- Sowmya Rajendran. 13. Superforecasting -- Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner. 14. The Mallu Analyst on YouTube. 15. Get Roast with Gaya3 on YouTube. 16. A Meditation on Form -- Amit Varma. 17. Narendra Modi takes a Great Leap Backwards -- Amit Varma on Demonetisation. 18. Ram Guha Reflects on His Life -- Episode 266 of The Seen and the Unseen. 19. Tweets on the Bharat Biotech court case by Siddharth Varadarajan and Dhanya Rajendran. (See who got trolled more!) 20. Does India take its national symbols too seriously? — Jan 2008 episode of We the People. 21. Our Hindu Rashtra -- Aakar Patel. 22. Price of the Modi Years -- Aakar Patel. 23. Whole Numbers and Half Truths -- Rukmini S. 24. Rukmini Sees India's Multitudes -- Episode 261 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Rukmini S). 25. Malare -- Song from Premam. 26. Missing: Half the Story: Journalism as if Gender Matters -- Kalpana Sharma and others. 27. The Anatomy of Hate -- Revati Laul. 28. The Seasons of Trouble -- Rohini Mohan. 29. Notting Hill. 30. And once again, support The News Minute! This episode is sponsored by CTQ Compounds. Check out The Daily Reader and FutureStack. Use the code UNSEEN for Rs 2500 off. Check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. And subscribe to The India Uncut Newsletter. It's free!

Linda felt like a man trapped in a female body, was attracted to other women, and had plans to transition and become “David.” Today, she lives content as a female and is wholly attracted to men. Linda will share some of her own story and explain why gender matters to God, answering questions such as: Why does the Bible prohibit homosexual behavior? Is it a sin to experience attractions to the same sex? Why do people experience transgender desires? How should we respond to LGBTQ loved ones?

Mark and David unpack the complexities surrounding gender and our culture today; and David also gets to sit down and interview Katy Faust — author of the book "Them Before Us".

Mark and David unpack the complexities surrounding gender and our culture today; and David also gets to sit down and interview Katy Faust — author of the book "Them Before Us".

The classical Christian consensus that only men should be set apart in Holy Orders to preach and celebrate the sacraments has been the target of withering critique at least since the sexual revolution that began in the 1960s. Many Christian communions have succumbed to the pressure to ordain women and to give them authority over congregations, dioceses, and denominations, accepting new and revised interpretations of biblical passages that for centuries undergirded the traditional practice. Alongside this development and wholly entwined with it stands the broad rejection of gender differentiated marriage roles. The once ubiquitous notion within the church that a husband should lead his wife and family and that a wife should help him in this task and even submit to his leadership is met with increasing disdain. Among the many casualties resulting from this departure has been the elimination or, at the very least, the de-centering of one of the grand “types” or portraits revealed in the Bible that once imbued both marriage and the pastoral vocation with transcendent importance and beauty. When God made the first man from the dust of the earth, forming from his body the first woman and then joining the two together as one, He was doing more than creating a companionable pair for the propagation of the species. He was painting the portrait of Christ and His church, His own Son and the people who would become both His body and His bride. That theme, running from Genesis to Revelation, was to be embodied in every marriage and reflected in the ministry of every pastor.This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with Journal author Matthew Kennedy on his article in the 44:3 issue of the Journal entitled, “Christ and His Bride: Why Your Pastor's Gender Matters.” https://www.equip.org/article/christ-and-his-bride-why-your-pastors-gender-matters/Please note this article will be fully accessible by the public in the future, to get early access to read it now, please see our FAQ section on Early Access to Online-Exclusive Articles by clicking here. https://www.equip.org/early-access-to-online-exclusive-articles-faqs/We'd also like to invite you to subscribe to the Journal. To subscribe to the Journal, please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/crj-subscription/When you to subscribe to the Journal, you join the team of print subscribers whose paid subscriptions help provide the resources at equip.org that minister to people worldwide. These resources include our ever growing database of over 1,500 articles, as well as our free Postmodern Realities podcast. Another way you can support our online articles is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10 which is the cost for some of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here https://www.equip.org/product/pmr-jnl-tip/Other articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this authorEpisode 235: Does the Bible Dictate Clothing Style by Gender? Cross Dressing and the Gender BinaryDoes the Bible Dictate Clothing Style by Gender? Cross Dressing and the Gender BinaryEpisode 212 Why Do The Parents of Gay Children Change Their Theological Minds?“Why Do The Parents of Gay Children Change Their Theological Minds?”Episode 156 The Prayers Rose Like Incense: Anglican Worship and the Normative PrincipleThe Prayers Rose Like Incense: Anglican Worship and the Normative PrincipleDon't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

In this episode, Myrna Ortiz, from Revive Our Hearts joins the conversation to discuss the hot-button topic of gender. They discuss the truth we should know in order to confront a culture that pushes the lie that gender does not matter. If you are looking for a place to be refreshed in a world that seems to be running dry of truth, come be a part of the Conversations at the WELL. Mentioned Links: Revive Our Hearts - https://www.reviveourhearts.com/ Sowing Circle Dinner - https://www.proclaimcuba.org/events/thesowingcircle Scriptures Genesis 1:1 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A1&version=ESV John 1:1 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1%3A1&version=ESV The WELL Women's Ministry - https://linktr.ee/wellwomensministry Proclaim Cuba! - https://www.proclaimcuba.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversations-podcast/message

Welcome to Why Meaning Matters. A Story Studio Network podcast hosted by Erin Trafford with MotivBase cultural anthropologist, Ujwal Arkalgud and MotivBase president, Jason Partridge.   In episode four, Erin begins by reminding listeners of episode three's conversation around the changing meanings of gender. Tying that into today's topic she asks why organizations need to care about the meaning of gender, feminity, and masculinity.   Ujwal says organizations need to care about meaning because of the influence it has on the products a company produces and how it empowers organizations to market those offerings.   UJWAL [00:03:17] “We've come to a point where I think especially a lot of our marketing colleagues, talk to us about how they operate from a position of fear, right? It's more about not saying the wrong thing rather than learning to say the right thing again. And that's because we're not asking about meaning.”   Take comedians and their product- comedy, for instance. Some say comedy is dying. Ujwal and Jason believe it's not dying rather a re-learning of the meaning and the why behind what we say.   JASON [00:05:21] “And I thought it was such a really, really important kind of thing that was, you know, it hit really close to home because a lot of what we're doing is we get so focused on the ‘what' that we don't take the time to take a step back and start to question the ‘why' behind the ‘what'. And this is a perfect example of a topic that requires that.“   Erin steers the conversation back to corporate organizations, the impact of examining the why behind what they say and the trickle-down effect it has on leadership, running an organization and building a team. The Fortune 1000 companies that MotivBase works with aren't just paying attention to what gender means to the consumer. They're really trying to understand the role of gender in their own organizations.   JASON [00:07:56] “They're starting to think about what's happening at a senior leadership level. Are there preconceived notions that have led to a structure and are they considering kind of how that may be a disadvantage? Have they prevented a different type of thinking, a different type of approach to evolve within an organization that could have given it a competitive advantage? You know, these are the types of things that get very much tied to understanding the role that gender can play, not just in how you're communicating with your consumer, but how it's really kind of shaping how you operate as a structure.“   For large American companies, there are more CEOs with the name John than there are female CEOs entirely. Erin asks, “What is it that needs to be said internally to at least show awareness of the changing meaning?” Ujwal says it's complicated and acknowledges the challenges that these large organizations face when it ultimately, and realistically, all comes down to money. It's in seeking the opportunities.   UJWAL [00:09:51] “So a great example of this is, you know if, let's say, and this is true, we're seeing how the meanings around gender are evolving, it's becoming, there's greater acknowledgement of the fact that gender isn't a binary thing. It's not a one and a zero that we could lie on a spectrum of gender. We need to create openness and how we in how we are able to express who we are as people. So all of that is great, but of course, from an organization's perspective, that's a very complex topic to make money off of, right. But then, you can distill it down to say, okay, so what is the area where there's an opportunity? Turns out there is an opportunity because there is now a whole generation of parents with young children that are going, how do I not make the mistakes my parents made?”   It's safe to say that organizations that see the meaning of gender matters at the family unit level and at the cultural leadership level are owning the narrative, so to speak. And often it's the little changes that begin to build bigger changes. Like incorporating gender-neutral bathrooms.   UJWAL [00:12:07] “This is not just about marketing by the way, going back to your earlier point, Erin, this also helps their own employees. It makes somebody who's applying for a job go, You know what? The fact that I have a gender-neutral bathroom in my office is something that's going to help me in, you know, feeling comfortable, feeling accepted. Feeling like I can be myself. Think about how significant of an impact that is on your brand. It will trickle down eventually to impacting how people think about you.”   Jason agrees, saying it's indicative of companies trying to future-proof their business.   JASON [00:13:04] “I think that that is the big thing that is taking place with gender right now is that the companies that are trying to understand the shift, that are deconstructing what is happening, are going to be the ones that are going to better serve their consumers in the future because they're asking the question, ‘Why?' at the right time.”   Timing is everything and as people, particularly women, begin to return to the workforce post-pandemic Erin sets up the next episode where she and hosts Jason and Ujwal will discuss the meaning of feminity and masculinity and why it matters.   Stay tuned for episode five of Why Meaning Matters. A podcast produced by Story Studio Network and iContact Productions for MotivBase- Decoding implicit meaning behind what people talk about.   If you want to contribute to the conversation, make sure you drop us an email at hello [at] storystudionetwork [dot] com. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to SHARE it, RATE it, and SUBSCRIBE to the show!

In this episode, we are excited to spotlight the newly founded Gender & Sexualities Studies Institute at the New School. Kay had a chat with Chiara Bottici, co-director of the institute, about its inception and goals, and about its inaugural symposium: Gender Matters. [Browse their website and events here.]

In today's episode we will be talking about how to you can change careers within the same organisation, make impact in the organisation your work with and become a better version of you. Ibukun shares important tips to help you get started. In this episode you will learn - How to make a difference in your organisation as a woman -How to find your voice -Tips on leadership -The power of support systems Ibukun Omololu is a gifted public speaker, author, and seasoned banker. Her professional experience encompasses over 14 years of corporate experience. She has during this time garnered expertise across critical areas such as Customer Service, Relationship Management, Strategic Sales & Marketing, Treasury Management, and Compliance. At Sterling Bank Plc., Ibukun headed the One Woman proposition team as a product manager, providing strategic oversight on the Women Banking Desk of the bank. Ibukun's work of advisory, consulting, and capacity building promoted financial inclusion through strategic employee engagement and knowledge development initiatives that reached over 4000 women across various projects such as the EDC/CherieBlair/Exxon Mobil Foundation Road2Growth project, Flourish Africa Foundation project, CBN Stakeholders Roundtable amongst others. Her exceptional relationship management skill led her to successfully secure and lead the Women's World Banking - Women Market Research fully funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. A major highlight of Ibukun's passion for socio-economic development was championing the launch of TheBloom Network – an initiative designed to groom and optimize leadership capabilities for women across essential business areas at Sterling Bank. This among other achievements culminated in the Bank winning the prestigious 2017 CBN Sustainability Award for Women Banking. She has spoken for organizations such as ExxonMobil, Flour Mills of Nigeria, 40+ Women Show on Personal Finance, Gender Matters, Personal Brand, and creating a Women Empowerment Network. She is the author of 3 books, the most prominent being “Behind the Little Bundles of Joy,” which she uses to educate and prepare women about what childbirth entails and how to take care of themselves postpartum. She is also the producer of the podcast “Being More with Ibukun Omololu,” A podcast to inspire women to amplify their voices and hone their leadership skills for more impact and influence. Get in touch with Ibukun, Book on Roving Heights: https://rhbooks.com.ng/product/behind-the-little-bundles-of-joy/ Book on Okada Books : https://okadabooks.com/book/about/behind_the_little_bundles_of_joy/31777 Website :https://www.ibukunomololu.com/ Podcast : https://anchor.fm/ibukun-omololu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Did you like this episode , please don't forget to Subscribe, rate and leave a review on apple podcast. Thank you . Follow me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/247girlboss and on all other social media platforms. . Be the first to know when new episodes are released and to get great discount on products and services features on the podcast. Join the mailing list and receive our weekly newsletter http://bit.ly/2GFbSXD Thanks for listening , please don't forget to subscribe! .

Don't miss a single podcast of CMDA Matters. You can subscribe through iTunes or GooglePlay, download our free CMDA app and or listen on our website at www.cmda.org/cmdamatters. This weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Chupp features one interview with brief news and announcements that matter to you. Dr. Leonard Sax joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows on today's CMDA Matters podcast to discuss his book Why Gender Matters and how the transgender movement is harming our youth.

Don't miss a single podcast of CMDA Matters. You can subscribe through iTunes or GooglePlay, download our free CMDA app and or listen on our website at www.cmda.org/cmdamatters. This weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Chupp features one interview with brief news and announcements that matter to you. Dr. Leonard Sax joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows on today's CMDA Matters podcast to discuss his book Why Gender Matters and how the transgender movement is harming our youth.

On Monday evening Niall Boylan on Classic Hits spoke about a survey that revealed 26% of young people believe a man should be the head of the household. The Gender Matters in Ireland 2019 report showed that a significant number of people continue to hold traditional views of gender-based roles and responsibilities. Is this an outdated view? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday evening Niall Boylan on Classic Hits spoke about a survey that revealed 26% of young people believe a man should be the head of the household. The Gender Matters in Ireland 2019 report showed that a significant number of people continue to hold traditional views of gender-based roles and responsibilities. Is this an outdated view? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Leonard Sax, author of several books, including Boys Adrift, Girls on the Edge, and The Collapse of Parenting, stops by the Regents studio.  In this extended interview, he and Dr. Dan Peterson discuss the cultural dangers for boys and girls and how parents and educators should think differently about cultivating curiosity in their kids both in the classroom and at home.   Episode links: Boys Adrift Girls on the Edge The Collapse of Parenting

WHY PODCAST AVATAR GENDER MATTERS – PTC EPISODE 122   There is a big difference between marketing to men and marketing to women. The book “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” by John Gray, Ph. D. discussed in great detail the communication and relationship differences between men and women. These differences are critical in marketing. They are also important elements to your podcast strategy.   When I have discussed this in the past, I have been labeled a chauvinist. I've been called narrow minded. People have said I am simply promoting the stereotypes.   Let me first say these are generalities. Stereotypes are called stereotypes for a reason.   Please understand that I am speaking in generalities. I understand these statements will not hold true for every person. These points are are simply how most men and women react in common situations as demonstrated through various research studies and many published books.   The definition of stereotype is “a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group”. There are times when the stereotypical case will not hold true for a specific situation. There is always an exception to the rule. Most of the time, these generalities will be the case.   Today, we are going to cover five major differences between men and women that you need to consider when marketing to the different genders. Keep these differences in mind when you are shaping your podcast content.   These differences also reinforce the importance of defining your target listener. You can find my Listener Development Worksheet to help you define your avatar or target listener online at PodcastTalentCoach.com.   THINKING In a broad sense, men tend to think very linearly. Women usually think very spatially. To be effective communicating with each gender, you must understand these differences. You must also select one to target. The same message will have difficulty reaching both genders effectively.   When handling tasks, men tend to be single-minded and focused on one goal, while women usually multitask well. This difference probably began with the cavemen. Each had well-defined duties in the household back in the cave.   Cavemen would set out to find dinner and bring it home. He had one task with one goal. Find dinner without being eaten. He couldn't afford to focus on anything else. Otherwise, he wouldn't be coming home. Men needed to be very focused to find dinner without being eaten by a tiger.   Women handled the entire household doing many things at one time. Women needed to multitask in order to tend to the house (or cave), handle the children and keep the family in line all at the same time.   You can see this difference in society today. When men are watching television, they watch television. When men attend a sporting event, they watch the event. Men are typically focused on the thing they are doing. This is usually true even if they are doing it with friends.   Women, on the other hand, typically have the ability to multitask very well. Women can be cooking 3 different dishes for dinner, talking on the phone, and keeping an eye on the evening news all while being fully aware of what the children are doing in the other room. Women multitask in a way that astonishes men.   Men cannot understand why a woman can spend an entire baseball game talking with the people around her rather than watching the game. Men are there to watch the game. Women attend because it is a way to socialize and strengthen her relationships. She enjoys the game for much different reasons.   The tendency to focus on one task or many creates another interesting difference between men and women. Because they tend to multitask and focus on multiple items simultaneously, women do not seem to tire of activities as quickly as men. When men focus on one thing only, they will become bored with that particular item before a woman. Men will want to move on to the next thing. Therefore, men tend to like new and different.   Men tend to appreciate change more than women. Women will tolerate repetition much more than men, because they are not as focused on one item at a time. It may also take more messages in different ways to effectively reach and influence a woman.   Men and women also differ in the way they remember things and events. Again, men are linear. Women are spatial.   PROBLEM SOLVING Men and women also take different approaches in the way they solve problems. Because men think linearly, men focus on the solution. Men try to determine what steps are needed to reach a successful outcome.   If a man is in need of a new car, he will find the solution step by step. A man will review his options, compare the features, determine the best buy for the money that will do the job, and make the purchase. Men typically move through a problem step-by-step. If the steps are all completed successfully, he buys the vehicle.   Because women tend to think globally, they are typically concerned with the way their relationships are affected by problems and the possible solutions. She tends to consider how each person in her close circle is affected by each possible solution.   If a woman is in need of a new car, she will typically consider her needs and those of her family. Will her kids be safe? Is there enough room for everyone? Will the features please her family? Are there entertainment features available to keep her kids occupied on trips? She will also consider how her friends will view the purchase and if she is being treated right by the salesperson. If the relationships all benefit from the purchase, she buys the vehicle.   You can see evidence of this difference in the way auto makers market to the different genders. Minivans aimed toward women will play up the features for the entire family. The commercial will depict the envy of the neighbors. The storyline may even show mom juggling soccer practice, shopping, carpooling and work. These commercials tend to be very spatial in nature and focused on relationships.   Commercials for trucks that are targeted toward men will usually tout the problem solving ability of the truck. The script will play up the horsepower, torque and hauling capacity of the truck. The commercial will usually show the truck pulling some ridiculously heavy load, like trees or ships or something. Men will be convinced they can get the job done with this particular truck. The steps are very linear.   COMMUNICATING Men typically view communication and problems solving as a way to show their strength and power. Men typically see things as a competition. It is a linear approach. They seek validation by solving problems.   When men are communicating with each other, you will often see each attempt to “one-up” the other. You will often hear, “Oh, you think that's bad. One time something worse happened to me.” Other men do not typically take offense to these comments. These challenges are a way for men to show their power and dominance.   Women use communication and problem solving for much different purposes. Women use both as a way to strengthen the relationship. Women seek understanding when tackling a problem.   Rather than seeking validation, women are typically seeking empathy from and an opportunity to bond with their communication partner. You will rarely hear a woman try to “one-up” the person with which they are communicating. However, you will hear, “Oh, that's terrible. What did you do?”   When I go out to lunch with my buddies, we have a good time. When I get home, my wife will ask me what we talked about. I will tell her, “Nothing really. Sports and politics.” She finds it baffling that we didn't discuss his son's birthday or our family vacation. We debate the nuances of professional versus college sports. We might discuss the benefits of one political candidate over another. That's how men communicate.   Men use a friendly challenge to bond. Women tend to see that style as a lack of understanding.   RELATIONSHIPS Men and women also handle relationship problems differently. Just like problems in any other area of life, men typically seek the solution (linear) while women tend to use problems to strengthen the relationship (spatial). Understand these differences as you build your relationship with your audience.   Let's take a typical, hypothetical couple. Tina and Adam have been together for 3 years. Their standard Friday night is eating take out and watching TV. Tina says, “Adam, we never go out anymore.” In Tina's head, she is thinking, “Our relationship needs more ‘us' time. We don't spend enough time together having fun.” Adam replies, “Fine, let's go out tomorrow night.”   Adam is thinking, “Done, problem solved.” Tina then gets a little more aggressive with, “That's not what I mean.” Now Adam is really confused. “You just said we don't go out enough. Let's go out tomorrow night. What's the problem.” Tina says, “I'm not just talking about going out.”   Conversations similar to these fall apart, because men and women approach the problem in much different ways. Women use the conversation to strengthen the relationship. Men use communication to solve the problem. “Going out tomorrow night” means different things to each of them.   MEMORIES When men remember events, they tend to remember in a linear fashion. They will remember events in sequence as one thing happened, then the next and finally the last. It is a sequential time line.   If a man were recalling a party, they would typically begin with the setting and who arrived first. He would walk through the time line of the party. His description might begin with, “Things got going in the kitchen. We moved downstairs and shot some pool. Paul had a bit too much to drink and after he broke the lamp trying to dance, the party came to a halt and everyone headed home.” It is a step-by-step recollection of the events.   Women typically remember events in a very spatial way. They will remember who attended the party. They will remember the great time that was had by everyone.   Women will recall some of the great conversations that took place. The memories would possibly include the laughs, the gathering places and the details of the atmosphere. The recollections of women tend to be global in nature.   These differences between men and women will play an important role as you define your target audience. Will your communication be spatial or linear? This is something you'll need to decide before you can move forward to create the structure and content of your show.   Gender is only one characteristic of your target audience. There are many others to consider. Just as if you were describing one individual person, gender would only be one characteristic of that person.   Remember, these are generalities. True is most situations. There is always an exception to the rule. You can send all the hate mail you would like. Or, you can get to work assessing your approach to ensure you are reaching your audience in the best way possible.   Find my Listener Development Worksheet online at PodcastTalentCoach.com.   I'd love to help you with your podcast. E-mail any questions or comments you might have to Coach@PodcastTalentCoach.com.   You can also find tools to help you create great content at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com.   Let's turn your information into engaging entertainment.  

At a party to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the feminist press Virago last week, writes Sarah Dunant, the current head of the company told the story of how one night she asked one of Virago's founders why she had started the company. "To change the world of course" was the reply.Forty years on, Sarah, a Virago author herself, wonders just how much Virago has changed the world.She talks about how, a few weeks ago, as she waited for an hour in the studio of the Today Programme to be interviewed for a piece about female characters in fiction, she didn't hear a single women's voice.She tells how last month, the Australian writer and academic, Kathryn Heyman, got into a very public spat with The London Review of Books because of a dearth of women writers in its pages.And the ousting of Julia Gillard as Australia's Prime Minister last week is the most striking example that Virago's mission is not yet complete.But Sarah takes some comfort from the fact that Kevin Rudd, the new PM, has an unprecedented six new women in his cabinet.Producer: Adele Armstrong.