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In episode 8, Caitriona and Kayla are joined by Karen Sugrue - sociologist, psychotherapist, lecturer, activist and feminist to discuss relationships, sex, gender stereotypes, and societal expectations .

Discussion includes the difference between being alone and being lonely, challenging stereotypes, societies sexual scripts based on gender, Valentines Day and lots more. 

Some special mentions to some wonderful people doing wonderful work throughout the episode. You'll find their work or their Twitter handles below!

Links to resources mentioned

https://people.ucd.ie/mary.mcaulif 

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/nov/22/children-divorce-resolution-survey-rather-parents-separate

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a27790346/benefits-of-being-single/

https://www.thejournal.ie/panti-abbey-theatre-speech-1296471-Feb2014/

https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240030749

Twitter handles mentioned:

https://twitter.com/CovidWomenVoice

https://twitter.com/PantiBliss

https://twitter.com/limerickslife

https://twitter.com/GlennonDoyle

https://twitter.com/together_safety

https://twitter.com/KarSugrue

https://twitter.com/LettersOfNote

https://twitter.com/LmkWomensNet

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