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Whoever tells the story, dictates the narrative. Wonder why we have so many unflattering narratives out there about women? Check the storytellers.
The Counter Narrative Podcast is coming with the other side of the story. Subscribe now to hear it!
โThe single story creates stereotype and the problem with stereotype is not that they are untrue but that they are incomplete, they make one story become the only story.โ
โ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Follow us on this journey as we bring the other story to YOU!
It's time to change the narrative! Discover the real lives of single women with us and
@drkrismarsh
in our debut episode.
Spoiler alert: They're not lonely, bitter or cat-obsessed! ๐คญ
Subscribe and listen here now:
On this episode with Dr
@MichaelGLFlood
, he reveals that toxic masculinity, often perpetuated by societal norms, doesn't just harm women. Backed by data and his work with men and boys, he tells us they bear a significant brunt of the burden too. Listen now
โ16 days of activism comes to an end but the call-to-action does not endโ
For the last day of the 16 days of activism, our hosts have a few things to say:
Note to women: That car you bought with your hard-earned money was crash-tested to protect a male driver. So strap in your seatbelt and check that all is well before you drive.
Your car has been misogynised. So drive safe, and have a happy new month!
While you are completely in charge of your reaction to abuse, one thing we hope you do is speak up and speak out.
Listen to our latest podcast episode with the Executive Secretary of
@Lagosdsva
,
@lrvivour
on tackling rape and GBV in Lagos.
It's our favourite day of the year! At least,
@TheOluwabukunmi
๐คญ
We are so grateful for every single one of you who supports the Counter Narrative podcast.
We wish you the merriest of Christmas๐, and we can't wait to see you in the New Year๐โค๏ธ.
We want to to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has downloaded and listened to the podcast so far.
According to media voices, only 10% of podcasts globally hit 373 downloads in the first 7 days. We are already over 500 downloads in 27 countries!! ๐๐ฅณ
Currently in Nigeria, there are 18.5 million out of school children, 60% of these out of school children are girls. We urge the Federal and State governments to prioritize girlsโ education in line with this yearโs theme.
Happy International Day Of The Girl Child.
โOf all the things you can do day to day, getting into a relationship with a man is one of the most risky and dangerous things.โ
We got into the nitty gritty of coercive control with
@DrEmmaKatz
on this episode. Click the link to listen now:
For Day 31 of
#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
, we spoke to the phenomenal
@DrEmmaKatz
on Coercive Control which is often described as death by 1000 cuts. She spoke to us on how alpha male personas can lead to coercive abuse in relationships. Listen now:
Ever wondered about the incel world and how it links to casual misogyny and violence against women?
On our next episode, we spoke with
@jenniferluu_
and
@michelle_lias
of
@TheFeedSBS
who went into the world of incels to document this link. This episode is a must for everyone.
Itโs been only a couple of hours after launch and we have 100 downloads already! People are listening to us in 10 countries. What are you still waiting for? Listen to the first episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast now
You said you enjoyed her energy on the podcast, so weโre bringing her for an interactive session with YOU. Join us on Sunday by 5pm on Spaces with
@drkrismarsh
. Bring your questions, observations, additions and subtractions. Sheโll be available to take them all. See you then!
If a woman says โI love being singleโ, the correct response is not โYou havenโt met the right person.โ
Say โIโm happy for youโ or keep it pushing.
Yes, we are talking to you๐ซต๐พ
Listen to this weekโs episode ๐๐พ
โGender inequality is at the heart of the several forms of sexual and gender-based violence that we see in our country and even in the world.โ -
@lrvivour
Listen to our conversation with the Executive Secretary of
@lagosdsva
now.
No woman is safe from abusers until there is a paradigm shift and behavioural change in the demographic prone to be abusive. We spoke to
@MichaelGLFlood
on how men can contribute to the fight against domestic violence and abuse. Hereโs what he said.
We think Dr. Kris may be on to something. If itโs okay to ask single people why theyโre single, it should also be okay to ask married people why theyโre married. Or what do you think? ๐คญ
Incels have not only made their insecurities public problems, they insist on violently punishing women and girls for their feelings.
โThe Men that hate women: Exploring the Manosphereโ drops on Tuesday. Donโt miss it.
#thecnpodcast
16 days of Activism: Day 1 โ
We are starting with the essentials. Here are 4 things you should know to help you understand and properly participate in the 16 days of activism. From the theme 'Invest to Prevent' to empowering actions, we hope this yearโs campaign can create-
Are you cultivating your friendships? Are you nurturing your non-romantic relationships? Itโs the weekend, check in with your friends to see how theyโre doing. ๐ซถ๐ฝ
In our debut episode, we had
@drkrismarsh
bust the โlonely cat ladyโ myth.
In episode 2,
@MichaelGLFlood
shared his perspective on men, masculinity and challenging traditional norms affecting gender equality.
Can you guess the topic for episode 3 which drops tomorrow? โบ๏ธ
Drum roll pleaseeee ๐ฅ
The verdict is in, and weโre giggling with our feet in the air. A little context if you care to listen (get it ?), the podcast went live just two months ago! Yes yes, we uploaded the first episode on the 3rd of October. I for what ? Impact!
On this new episode of the podcast, we sat with Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi and discussed at length: the dynamics of rape and gender-based violence, the various enablers, what can be done to help victims and what our distinguished guest already does in the Lagos state DSVA.
Abuse is a very layered topic. What Darius did when he shamed Keke Palmer for the dress she wore publicly by making it look like he had an issue with the dress because sheโs a mother was a form of coercive abuse. Learn more about coercive abuse on this episode of the podcast.
โOf all the things you can do day to day, getting into a relationship with a man is one of the most risky and dangerous things.โ
We got into the nitty gritty of coercive control with
@DrEmmaKatz
on this episode. Click the link to listen now:
Surround yourself with smart women, women who are excelling in their fields - and it will rub off on you.
If you havenโt listened to our Womenโs month special episode with
@ArtbyRewa
, you are missing out - listen now on Spotify and everywhere else you get your podcast
One of the leading causes of femicide is death orchestrated by an intimate partner. Women of all ages die from violence perpetrated by both long and short-term partners.
Often, before gender based violence results in death, there is an established pattern of abuse.
We couldnโt think of a better topic to start the year with than women taking charge of their destinies.
More women are taking the time to find the right partners and conditions for their lives. Love to see it!
The New episode is out now. Listen here -
Throughout history, we have seen a gradual shift in societal dynamics as more women gain access to education, especially in the lifestyle choices they make.
For Day 4 of the
#16daysofactivism
for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, we have curated a list of-
To paraphrase a popular Nigerian saying; Every dance starts with a clap. According to research, manual strangulation is a glaring sign that a victim of domestic abuse is at risk of murder by their abuser. A slap, a punch or any form of intimate partner violence is a clear threat-
Our new episode drops in a few hours ๐ฅณ. Can you guess who our guest is?๐คญ
Also if youโve not listened to the previous episode, make sure to listen ๐๐พ
We want to say THANK YOU for 1,000 downloads. Youโre the reason weโre doing this and weโre happy to know youโre listening.
Keep subscribing, downloading, listening and sharing. Together, weโll counter false narratives and create an equal society for all.
1000 beautiful people! From all of us at The Counternarrative Podcast, we say thank you for deciding to come on this journey with us. We are so excited to bring you more eye-opening and educative content. Cheers๐ฅ
Since the release of our debut episode on October 3rd, itโs been a wonderful ride! Tomorrow at 4 PM WAT, join
@OjoObaRihanot
and
@TheOluwabukunmi
on Twitter Spaces as they discuss all the episodes so far and how the journey has been for them. See you there. โบ๏ธ
16 Days of Activism: Day 6
We all have a collective responsibility to fight all forms of violence against women, speak up for women, repost resources, unlearn harmful stereotypes.
Itโs here! The episode is finally here!
As you go about your prep for the celebrations or pull your pillows closer, click play to hear our hosts discuss with
@jenniferluu_
and
@michelle_lias
, co-creators at
@TheFeedSBS
about the hidden world of incels.
On our latest episode โMarry or Menace: The Alarming Coercion of Chinese Women into Risky Unionsโ, our hosts discussed with
@LetaHong
on the societal pressure placed on women to get married without self-consideration. Hereโs a quick look at the profile of our guest-
Itโs here and it is too good to miss.
Listen to our hosts
@OjoObaRihanot
and
@TheOluwabukunmi
discuss with
@belladepaulo
on the topic of singleness.
โIโm single, I always have been and always will beโ is available now everywhere you listen to your podcast.
#thecnpodcast
This is a testament to the resourcefulness of African women.
African women are overcoming challenges to create opportunities for themselves and their communities.
It doesnโt seem that obvious, does it?
The statistics are concerning because under sections 21-23 of the Childโs Right Act, 2003, child marriage is prohibited in Nigeria.
Child marriage is a form of child abuse. It is often followed by early and frequent pregnancies because they lack adequate knowledge of SRHR.
We are declaring tomorrow a work-free day so you can focus on the new episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast dropping tomorrow. Be there. ๐ซต๐พ๐คญ
These women do not always leave due to systemic victim blaming and ingrained patriarchy. Those who are brave enough to leave are stigmatized and those who lose their lives are blamed for not leaving soon enough.
Intimate partner femicide is not peculiar to a particular region.
Lesser painkiller for the โweakerโ sex ? Make it make sense.๐
Have you listened to our latest episode yet ? We are discussing medical misogyny and how deep it runs in healthcare.
Listen here and tell us what you think:
โPeople often think when you go to college or as you get older, you can get all the degrees you want but if you don't have an "MRS" degreeโฆ
I'm like, live your absolute best life. Because again, why do you think if you get married, everything's gonna be okay?
Iโll never stop talking about how society ascribes the highest value a woman can ever attain to her marital status.
Single women are still being seen as less than and whether itโs by choice or not, no one cares, just be married lmaoo
Finally listened to the counter narrativeโฆ
The incredible
@YommyAyilara
summarised the third episode of the podcast titled: Alpha Male Ideals and Coercive Control: Unraveling the Link with
@DrEmmaKatz
in this video.
If you havenโt listened to the episode, please click this link to do that:
This is a public service announcement๐ฃ
The anticipated episode โThe Men that hate women: Exploring the Manosphereโ drops tomorrow. You can subscribe here:
to be one of the first people to listen.
Incels have not only made their insecurities public problems, they insist on violently punishing women and girls for their feelings.
โThe Men that hate women: Exploring the Manosphereโ drops on Tuesday. Donโt miss it.
#thecnpodcast
Itโs been 5 days since the debut episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast and this is what people are saying. Keep subscribing, listening, downloading and sharing. ๐ซถ๐ฝ
Women have the right to live and enjoy singleness. So, why is it so hard to be a self-proclaimed, happy and single woman ? But letโs not spoil the entire episode for you.
Listen to our latest episode here:
16 days of Activism: Day 5
Being a woman means constantly being on guard and taking notes of your surroundings, both at home and in public.
Here are some tips that could potentially save a womanโs life. Please retweet so more women can see.
A quarter of the downloads that we have had from 27 countries on our debut podcast episode have come from
@Spotify
!
Thanks for your support of African podcasters
@SpotifyAfrica
.
Are you a Spotify user? Listen to the episode now
Incels to the detriment of women, continue to think and act in the extremes.
Still on the episode โThe Men That Hate Women: Exploring the Manosphereโ
Click the link to watch the full episode on our YouTube channel-
Question thread ๐งต
Have you listened to this weekโs episode on
@TheCN_podcast
which addresses tackling gender based violence and rape in Lagos? If you havenโt, listen here ๐๐พ
Oh to be a woman, work twice as hard to get half the recognition as your male counterparts. In this essay, we willโฆ.
Listen to our final episode of 2023 here ๐๐พ
Weโre looking to speak to women on personal finance, financial inclusion and the navigation of finances as a whole, for a piece on our blog. Please send us a dm on here or our instagram
@thecounternarrativepodcast
if youโll like to be a part of this.
Our new episode on the hidden world of incels is your perfect companion for this holiday. Donโt forget to rate us 5 stars on whatever platform you listen on .๐ง๐พโโ๏ธ
Enjoy!๐ซก
On our final episode for 2023, our hosts speak to
@bwaber
, the CEO of
@humanyze
on workplace inequality. They discuss one of the biggest struggles women face in the workforce; working just as hard as men without being rewarded the same.
Listen here ๐๐พ
Australian police are examining why Joel Cauchi stabbed six people (five of them women) to death in a busy Sydney shopping mall and injured more than a dozen others including a baby girl.
Closing 2023 with more success than we imagined when we launched late this year, and itโs all because of you guys - From our brilliant guests to our amazing audience, we are grateful ๐ฅน .
We canโt wait to share 2024 with youโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Have you listened to the latest episode of the podcast? To keep the conversation going, use the hashtag
#TheCNPodcast
so we can keep up with you and know your thoughts. ๐ซข
Itโs time to overthrow a system that has constantly underplayed the roles and achievements of women. Join us as we counter the narrative that women are not hardworking or breadwinners.
Our debut episode drops on Tuesday. Subscribe here today
Letโs do more together. Share The Counter Narrative Podcast with your friends and family. Amplify women's voices by engaging with our content today!
Subscribe, download and listen here:
It is a worldwide menace that everyone should speak out against to protect the lives of women.
The Counter Narrative Podcast is here to demystify circumstances surrounding femicide. Click this link to subscribe today
We have the transcription of our first episode: Successfully Single; Rewriting The Rules with Dr Kris Marsh on Document Womenโs website. Check it out and enjoy!
โWomen were really shut out of the accumulation of residential real estate wealth through several ways.โ-
@LetaHong
Find out how and why on this episode of the podcast. Click the link below to listen๐๐พ
Backed by data, The Counter Narrative Podcast challenges myths, cultural norms and stereotypes that promote harmful practices such as child mariage.
Our first episode drops on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023. We cannot wait to share it with you. Subscribe now
You need to stand confidently as your individual, as your whole self before you even think about a relationship. But if you think that the relationship is gonna make you whole, I'm not sure that that relationship has the ingredients it needs to succeed.โ - Dr Kris Marsh
You can even go a step further by sharing our podcast episode on the importance of friendships with them, so you can have something to discuss on your next check-in.
Youโve just asked the right question. If you havenโt subscribed yet, this is your sign to do that and listen to the first episode with Dr Kris Marsh
It seems like common sense for pain medication to be administered based on needs, rather than preconceived gender notions. But if it was, this episode of The Counter Narrative wouldnโt be necessary.
Listen here๐๐พ
Our hosts had a lovely chat with the cool people
@the49thstreet
and they got into what inspired them to start the podcast, the challenges they face as women in the political podcast business, amongst other things. Hereโs the link to the full read-
Enjoy!
Podcasts are an avenue to explore personal politics, entertain and educate.
For
@theoluwabukunmi
and
@ojoobarihanot
, their podcast
@thecn_podcast
is a means of debunking myths about women and the female experience, one episode at a time.
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This contributes to the high maternal mortality rates in Nigeria.
The
@UN
says child marriage compromises girlsโ developments, interrupts their schooling, limits their opportunities for career and vocational advancement and places them at risk of domesticย violence.
A lot of healthcare learnings and investigations are performed on male patients and applied to women with condescending adjustments.
Our episode on Critical Care Injustice is now live. Listen here๐๐พ
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She has listened once and sheโs going to listen again today. If you still havenโt listened to the first episode, this is the sign youโve been waiting for. Click this link to listen now
Thank you for your honest review, Eseoghene. Weโre delighted to know that providing the podcast in a written form was helpful. All our episodes are available in that form on
@DocumentWomen
โs website. ๐ฉท
@TheCN_Podcast
@kikimordi
I find it easier and faster to read than listen.
Thanks for including accessible options to your content.
I've been procrastinating listening to previous episodes.
I'll pay more attention going forward.
Well done.