EPISODE 148 | From the Vault: Gender Roles and Identity with Craig Pomranz

Craig Pomranz (vocalist, performer, and author of the children’s book Made by Rafi) shares how one simple question from his godson (“Is there such a thing as a Tom girl?”) turned into a bigger conversation about identity, labels, and the quiet judgments baked into gender expectations.

We unpack why “feminine” can still be treated like an insult, how boys get punished for being emotional or artistic, and what it looks like to support kids (and ourselves) in staying authentic without forcing them to fit a single “right” way to be.

If you’ve ever felt boxed in by labels, or you’re raising a child who doesn’t fit the mold, this episode will help you think differently about acceptance, respect, and what being fully human really means.