In this episode we look at a little spoken of element of gender based violence called coercive control. It's insidious in its nature since it is effected in such tiny steps it's almost impossible to note. And even when noted, we don't all know it has a name. We use a narrative - a story written by me - to paint a picture.

Resources:

"See what you made me do" an Australian documentary by Jess Hills a journalist speaking up on domestic violence

https://medium.com/@StepfordMum/coercive-control-how-to-spot-it-and-how-to-stop-it-f61689c10cfa 

https://speakyotruth.org/2019/05/17/australias-hidden-epidemic-young-people-family-violence-by-jessica-nitschke/

https://www.healthline.com/health/coercive-control 

Papillon by Henri Charriere

Reach out:

mail: [email protected] 

X: @lostinour40s

Looking at the Good Girl Syndrome:

Quoted sources:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/letting-go-good-girl-syndrome-anna-lundberg 

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/good-girl-syndrome

"The Myth of Normal - Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture" by Gabor Mate with Daniel Mate

Referenced sources:

"Wordslut - a feminist guide to taking back the English language" by Amanda Montell

Reach out:

mail: [email protected] 

X: @lostinour40s

In this episodes, we look at factors in our upbringing and around us that affect our everyday lives, thoughts and decisions - even when we're not consciously aware of them! We touch on:

To top it off, we do an exercise to make us more presently aware of our likes and dislikes.

Karibu!

mail: [email protected] 

X: @lostinour40s

Hey Girls! The retailer sets the scene for the topics the podcast will cover. We're looking at inspiring change in Kenyan women that will benefit them and the society at large. Welcome!

mail: [email protected]

X: @lostinour40s