Being understanding, empathetic, seeing the other side of the story, being compassionate: these are many very classic feminine traits. But the upside of someone who is too compassionate is often also someone who lets others walk all over them, or someone who doesn’t hold other people accountable for poor behaviour.

Women are often expected to be compassionate and to keep the peace in social situations. Why is this, and what are the consequences if they don’t? And should women simply stop being so compassionate if they want to live more fulfilled lives and help others too?

Note: Live show – coming up on Monday 26th February, join our Facebook group to find out more – details will be announced soon.

Host and producer: Nas aka Nastaran Tavakoli-Far

Co-host: Jonathan Freeman

Co-producers: Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell

Guests:

Lindsey Adler, journalist https://twitter.com/lindseyadler

Elizabeth Gray, Jungian Analyst

Recommended podcast: Out There http://www.outtherepodcast.com/

Related links:

Lindsey Adler’s article: ‘Harvey Weinstein wouldn’t take no for an answer’ https://bit.ly/2EKFNdm

Lindsey Adler’s article: ‘Why would this time be any different?’ https://bit.ly/2GXUCLS

The Broad Experience podcast: ‘2018: a year for women?’ https://bit.ly/2NMEvS1

The Gender Knot podcast and Facebook Group
https://www.thegenderknot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/182851532302085/

Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons) and 5 Pieces by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)