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Social Norms Chat

Social Norms Chat

Written by: TransformNorms
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Social Norms Chat is a podcast for practitioners, funders, and changemakers eager to explore how social norms shape behaviors, how they can be shifted to drive meaningful change and how this translates into practice. Hosted by Cäcilia Riederer from TransformNorms this podcast goes through thematic deep dives on topics like mental health, violence, and gender dynamics, we blend research, case studies, and expert insights to uncover what works (and what doesn’t) in fostering deep normative change. With special guests and real-world examples, we provide actionable strategies for those working in policy, advocacy, and community development.


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  • S2E6: Using Artificial Intelligence Tools for Behavior Change
    Jan 20 2026

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    How can we smartly use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools at behavior change initiatives?

    In this episode of Social Norms Chat, host Cäcilia is joined by Sarah Osman, from Osman Advisory Services. They talk about the recent evolution of technologies, good practices and innovations.

    Our Recommendation:

    AI uses in behavior change & social projects

    GRIT - Gender Rights in Tech


    Sarah's Recommendations:

    LeLapa

    Canva's AI data communication tools

    Lovable

    Farmer Chat, from Digital Green

    UNDP Panama - AI for cocreation

    Jakaranda Health


    Use along the Transforming Social Norms Toolkit.

    Follow us on LinkedIn - and message us if you have questions, suggestions or comments!

    Executive producer and host: Cäcilia Riederer
    Special guest: Sarah Osman
    Producer and writer: Dora Ehrlich
    Editor: Dora Ehrlich

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    42 mins
  • S2E5: Strengthening Capacities for Gender Norms Change
    Jan 7 2026

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    How can we build and strengthen capacities in order to promote gender norms change?

    In this episode of Social Norms Chat, host Cäcilia is joined by Lori Heise, from Prevention Collaborative. They talk about gender norms, violence prevention, and how practitioners can effectively design programs for social change.

    Our Recommendation:

    Transforming Gender Norms for Violence Prevention, an accessible and comprehensive course by Prevention Collaborative.

    In the episode, we also mentioned the article Theory and practice of social norms interventions: eight common pitfalls, by Lori Heise and Ben Cislaghi.

    Lori's Recommendations:

    Book: The Bone People, by Keri Hulme.


    Use along the Transforming Social Norms Toolkit.

    Follow us on LinkedIn - and message us if you have questions, suggestions or comments!

    Executive producer and host: Cäcilia Riederer
    Special guest: Lori Heise
    Producer and writer: Dora Ehrlich
    Editor: Tabusum Akter

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    41 mins
  • S2E4: Changing Norms from the Inside Out
    Dec 10 2025

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    What can be do inside your organization to help you better drive changes in the outside?

    In this episode of Social Norms Chat, host Cäcilia, Helene Wolf and Anusha Bharadwaj, Co-Executive Directors at Fair Share of Women Leaders talk about feminist leadership and how internal changes in organizations can drive good change for everyone.

    Our Recommendation:

    Feminist Project Management offers tools and insights on every step of the project management cycle and how can you implement feminist practices, collective decision making, and feminist ways to understand monitoring and evaluation.

    Check out the toolkit "Feminist Leaders for Feminist Goals" and the Feminist Leadership Hub from Fair Share.


    Anusha's and Helene's Recommendations:

    Book: Seeing Like a Feminist by Nivedita Menon

    The Feminist Leadership Project

    Podcast: Guilty Feminist

    Podcast: Lead Like a Feminist

    The 12-week Feminist Leadership Programme, by We Are Feminist Leaders


    Follow us on LinkedIn - and message us if you have questions, suggestions or comments!

    Executive producer and host: Cäcilia Riederer
    Special guest: Helene Wolf and Anusha Bharadwaj
    Producer and writer: Dora Ehrlich
    Editor: Tabusum Akter

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    49 mins
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