Women are still being dismissed by healthcare, underfunded in research, and underestimated in power - and the evidence is more shocking than you think. In this fiercely honest part two of the feminism conversation, Mari, Chris, and Coop tackle the systems, assumptions, and everyday biases shaping women’s lives, men’s lives, and the way both are seen.

Mari brings the receipts on women’s health, from menopause being misread as depression to the reality of endometriosis, period pain, and the staggering research gap between women’s conditions and erectile dysfunction. Chris and Coop push back, question the data, and uncover where misunderstanding ends and structural bias begins.

You’ll hear:

• Why so many women say they leave healthcare feeling unheard
• How menopause can be mistaken for mental illness
• The weird, brutal history behind the chainsaw and childbirth
• Why women’s health funding still lags far behind men’s
• What 41% female MPs actually tells us about representation
• How patriarchy harms men too, from emotional suppression to suicide rates
• Why “not all men” is the wrong response to conversations about violence
• Whether modern feminism leaves room for men’s issues, or whether the real problem is deeper than the movement itself

What makes this episode compelling is the tension: three hosts, no easy answers, and a conversation that keeps circling back to the same question - is the problem biology, culture, economy, patriarchy, or all of it at once? Mari argues that equality still isn’t here, Chris and Coop wrestle with what progress really looks like, and together they surface the messy reality behind one of the most argued-about topics in modern life.

If you care about women’s health, gender politics, masculinity, mental health, or what equality actually looks like in practice, this episode will give you plenty to think about long after it ends. Thought-provoking, provocative, and unexpectedly revealing, it’s essential listening for anyone ready to move past slogans and into the real conversation.

Are We Actually Equal Yet? | Feminism Part 1

Do we still need feminism in 2026?

On paper, men and women have equal rights. But does that mean we've actually achieved equality?

This week, Mari puts Chris and Coop in the hot seat as we unpack feminism, patriarchy and some of the invisible rules that still shape everyday life.

We get into the mental load, motherhood and careers, why women and men can experience something as simple as walking home at night very differently, domestic abuse, men's mental health, relationships, and why changing the law doesn't necessarily change society overnight.

There are statistics that genuinely catch us off guard, plenty of disagreement, a few uncomfortable questions, and some very honest conversations about how gender expectations affect all of us.

And this is only Part 1. Because apparently dismantling the patriarchy takes longer than one podcast episode. Who knew? 🖤

🎧 Breakdowns & Breakthroughs

Metalheads. Overthinkers. Neurodiverse chaos. Real conversations.

This week's episode is a little different.

We're talking about dating. The awkward bits, the funny bits, the expectations, the reality, and what it's like trying to find connection while navigating life, mental health, neurodiversity, parenting, and everything else adulthood likes to throw at us.

Whether you're happily single, swiping your way through the apps, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, we'd love to know...

💬 What's one thing you wish people understood about dating today?

Be kind in the comments. Everyone's experience is different, and that's exactly why these conversations matter. 🖤

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

🖤 Community Shout Out

This week we'd also love to shine a light on Scarlett, who's raising funds for an incredible opportunity to travel to Cambodia with Camps International, where she'll be supporting community development projects including housing, education, and clean water initiatives.

If you're in a position to donate, every little helps. If not, sharing her fundraiser could make a huge difference too.

You can find Scarlett's fundraiser here:

https://gofund.me/e2423962d

Let's show her some love from the B&B community. 🖤