Badger (Mark) is a Storyteller, Educator and Creator who believes healing and progress comes from finding your voice and engaging in meaningful conversation. He uses traditional storytelling to teach people to connect with themselves, shape their stories, and effect change. Molly has a discussion with Mark with the intention of being an example of how men and women can come together to prevent gender based violence. 

Topics discussed:

Women's Aid

Self expression

Critical thinking

How Mark is affected by the patriarchy

Deconditioning the patriarchy

Emotional education

Objectification

How good men can support women

Organised religion and it's impact (patriarchy).

Molly recommends an inner child workshop with Gemma McHugh and Rosaleen Dunphy. You can find more info on this on Instagram; @gmchugh1 and @rosaleendunphy.

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