In this episode I have an intriguing conversation between my wife, Michelle Silcox and author, Trish Brennan.

Here we explore patriarchy. What is it? And what is the impact of patriarchy on both women and men?

We also talk about relationships, intimacy and vulnerability and how these subjects are impacted by patriarchy.

Trish Brennan is the CEO & Principal Trainer of Leading Edge Communication. She coaches women who want to have more confidence in their relationships, be more assertive, establish healthy boundaries and radically improve the quality of their lives through enhanced communication and relationship skills. She is also the author of The Straight Talk.

Some areas to explore:

1. I would love for you to share some of your journey. How did you get into the work you now do?
2. What is your clarion call to men and women?
3. Could you tell us a bit about your Boys To Men work?
4. What do you feel is the healing work that men need to do?
5. What is the nature of patriarchal society?
6. Joint responsibility – what can both men and women do?
7. Emotions – what is the importance of men and women connecting to their emotions?
8. “Change should fall on adult men with power.” Jackson Katz
9. How do women crack open the hearts of their men?
10. How do people find out more about your work?

To learn more about Trish's work please visit: www.leadingedgecommunication.com/ www.thestraighttalkblog.com / www.ifthisisabuse.com

Or to buy her book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Straight-Talk-Exactly-Control-Precious/dp/B0C2RF57TB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+straight+talk+trish+brennan&qid=1684166022&sprefix=trish+brenn%2Caps%2C871&sr=8-1