In this episode, Laura and Chris discuss how the fullest expression of femininity and masculinity can be found in motherhood and fatherhood. Motherhood and fatherhood are not simply biological realities. In fact, these concepts can be applied t

The Difficulty of Complementarity

Sep 12th, 2018 57m 15s

Complementarity between women and men can have an ease about it, but is also very difficult. It requires sacrifice and patience. The interplay of differences makes complementarity possible, but costly. Laura and Chris argue that the complementa

Who Has More Power?

Sep 5th, 2018 57m 23s

In this episode, Laura and Chris present a brief history of the origins of the current understanding of power dynamics between the sexes. They also discuss who has more power in relationships between women and men, and how male-female power dyn

Healthy Masculinity

Aug 29th, 2018 1h 4m

With so many negative portrayals of masculinity in the news media and entertainment industry, Laura and Chris discuss positive masculinity. We are are all well aware that there are bad men around. What about the good men? What are they like, an

Holding onto Hardship, pt. 2

Aug 22nd, 2018 1h

In this episode, Chris and Laura discuss another way to manage hardship, distress, and painful experiences: to flee from them, compartmentalize them, and abandon the need to face them. How do you hold on to hardship? Don't lean in too closely,

Holding onto Hardship, pt. 1

Aug 15th, 2018 1h 2m

In this episode, Laura and Chris talk about ways women and men respond to suffering and distress. Can you hold onto hardship too tightly? They highlight the importance of knowing how to respond when things go badly as this is a window into unde

Sexual Integrity: What it Takes

Aug 8th, 2018 53m 51s

In this episode, Laura and Chris discuss personal integrity as the condition for relational integrity. They cover the current approach to sex and gender (including gender identity and sexual orientation), the importance of integrating reason an

What We Tell Ourselves: Why Knowing your Narrative is Important

Aug 1st, 2018 1h 3m

Why is our narrative important for us? What role does my femininity or masculinity play in my narrative? How can ignorance of my story leave me open to manipulation? Listen in as Laura and Chris discuss how one's masculinity or femininity is wo

Defining Femininity and Masculinity

Jul 24th, 2018 57m 3s

Are Femininity and Masculinity stereotypes? Ideals? Possible ways of being human? What is the force of social constructionism and essentialism in gender conversations today? Laura and Chris discuss the importance of these concepts for us.