Social Norms Chat

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.

Social Norms Chat is a arts podcast hosted by TransformNorms, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

TransformNorms hosts Social Norms Chat, a arts show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  S2E12: The Power of Social Norms in Government and Policy

  Apr 14, 202647 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p> How can governments work towards behavior change, using social norms frameworks? </p><p>In this season's finale, host Cäcilia Riederer seats with Gwen Dereymaeker and Cameron Cyster, former and current servants at the Western Cape Government. Together, they talk about how government decisions shape everyday life, challenges, good examples and the impact of social norms on health policy. </p><p><b>Recommendations by Gwen and Cameron: </b></p>Nudge - Richard Thaler and Cass SusteinBetter Politics PodcastInside the Manosphere (2026)<p><br/></p><p>Social Norms Chat is taking a break after this seaso...

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  Episode #11

  S2E11: Rethinking Citizen Participation, Power, and Agency

  Apr 1, 202639 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p> How can collective action be triggered and maintained at scale and how can we use that for change? </p><p>In this episode of Social Norms Chat, host Cäcilia Riederer seats with Györgyi Galik, from Dark Matter Labs / Governing Together. Together, they talk about innovations at the local level, focusing on citizen participation and its importance. </p><p>Check Governing Together's summary introduction here. </p><p><b>Mentions and Recommendations made by Györgyi: </b></p>Caroline Lucas Kate CrawfordChris AndersonOlga Kusinskaya (2023) The Politics of Invisibility Public Knowledge about Radiation Health Effects a...

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  S2E10: the Path to Effective Leadership

  Mar 17, 202646 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>  What is the importance of supporting leadership development?</p><p>In this episode of Social Norms Chat, host Cäcilia Riederer seats with Caren Wakoli, from Emerging Leaders Foundation. Together, they talk about the role of mentorship, value-driven leadership and TransformNorms, a fellowship programme that is co-hosted with Emerging Leaders. </p><p><b>Our Recommendation:</b></p><p>TransformNorms Toolkit: in order to use it, download it and open it on a PDF reader in order to fill in the gaps. In case you fill it out and want to send us your fin...

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  S2E9: Engaging Boys and Men in Gender Equality

  Mar 3, 202650 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>  How can we engage boys and men for dialogue and gender norms change?</p><p>In this episode of Social Norms Chat, host Cäcilia Riederer seats with Harish Sadani, from Men Against Violence and Abuse (MAVA). Together, they talk about the evolution of masculinity conversations over the years, the importance of addressing social norms and the need for long-term engagement with men and boys to foster change.</p><p><b>Our Recommendation:</b></p><p>Fraym's Gender Norms Resource Hub - Data Engine</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Harish's Recommendation: </b></p><p...

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  Episode #8

  S2E8: Towards Digital Democracy in Latin America

  Feb 17, 202639 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>  How can we push for digital rights and protect politicians from online violence? What is the role of platforms, governments and civil society?</p><p>In this episode of Social Norms Chat, host Cäcilia Riederer seats with Paulina Ibarra, from Fundación Multitudes. Together, they talk about work countering violence against politicians and the how the world we currently live in contributes or not for this phoenomena.</p><p><b>Our Recommendation:</b></p><p>Political Leadership Norms and Women in Politics</p><p>In case you are interested in finding out mor...

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