Gender expectations shape so much — what we wear, how we're expected to behave, the roles we ‘should’ fill at home, in our careers, and our relationships.
In this episode, Anthony Stefanos is joined by Daniel Principe, Blake Pavey, Gina Martin, and Brodie Grundy for an insightful conversation about how gender roles shape our sense of identity — and the harm they can do. Together, the group dives into how pressure to be a “real man” or “perfect woman” can mess with how we form relationships, express emotions, or feel safe being ourselves.
They talk body counts, footy culture, hyper-masculine role models, social media echo chambers, and the impossible tightrope of femininity. This is an unfiltered and honest conversation about unlearning what we’ve been taught —and the liberation that comes in redefining our gender on our own terms.
Featuring: Gina Martin (@ginamartin), Daniel Principe (@lastoftheromans), Blake Pavey (@blakepavey) and Brodie Grundy (@brodiegrundy).
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This episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and Not Another and hosted by Anthony Stefanos, supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
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