"Men Don't Need Much", & Other Lies

In this week’s episode of The Audaci-Tea Podcast, hosts Lisa and Sovereign take on one of the most persistent myths men love to repeat: that they are simple, low maintenance, and easy to please, and that women are the ones who make life complicated. Together, they unpack how this narrative functions as a form of gaslighting that shifts responsibility, emotional labor, and accountability onto women. But first, in Tea Time, they discuss the tragic passing connected to Rob and Michele Reiner and what it reveals about male mental health, a new UK curriculum aimed at teaching boys to respect women, a viral TikTok of a man spiraling over his wife doing his laundry “wrong,” and a disturbing story of a man abandoning his girlfriend during a mugging. In the Mailbag, they answer a listener question about navigating relationships with misogynistic family members you still love. 🎧 This episode breaks down the illusion of male simplicity, how “low maintenance” often masks emotional immaturity, and why women are expected to absorb the fallout. 🎙️ Topics Discussed: The myth of men being low maintenance and emotionally simpleHow emotional labor and household management fall on womenMale emotional regulation and its impact on relationshipsThe fear of male aggression and how it shapes women’s behaviorWhy women are increasingly rethinking marriage and partnershipLoving sexist or emotionally immature men and setting boundaries ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned: Rob and Michele Reiner’s son ‘responsible’ for their deaths, police say https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/homicide-detectives-investigating-at-address-connected-with-hollywood-director-rob-reiner Boys to be taught to respect women and girls as part of curriculum https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/boys-taught-respect-women-girls-curriculum-xbzfq98xm Survey: Almost half of American men have online betting accounts https://www.sbu.edu/athletics/2025/02/18/survey-almost-half-of-american-men-have-online-betting-accounts Study finds the majority of OnlyFans subscribers are married men https://www.audacy.com/987thespot/latest/study-finds-majority-of-onlyfans-subscribers-are-married-men The orgasm gap and why women climax less than men https://theconversation.com/the-orgasm-gap-and-why-women-climax-less-than-men-208614 Universe 25 Experiment (Rat Utopia) https://www.the-scientist.com/universe-25-experiment-69941 Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall https://a.co/d/7lGx3Ot 📚 This Week’s Recommendation: All Her Fault on Peacock https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31314751/?ref_=fn_t_1 Check Out Lisa’s Free Blog About This Episode https://www.patreon.com/collection/960341 💌 Join the Conversation: Got questions or wild stories to share? Email us at [e-mail] with “The Audaci-Tea” in the subject line. Your message might be featured in a future episode. ☕✨ Support the Show: Join our Patreon community. Sign up for free or become a Tea VIP for exclusive perks like: Bonus Crumpets segment, completely unhinged and uncensoredEarly access to episodesVoice memo mailbag accessAd free listeningA private feminist community 👉 https://www.patreon.com/audacitea ▶️ Subscribe and Watch Full Episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theaudaci-teapodcast Join our YouTube Membership for the Crumpets segment, an unhinged and uncensored bonus segment of the show. 📱 Follow Us Online: TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@the_audacitea0 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_audacitea_podcast Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1qfGGpJ0aS626IGBGwLtdU Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audaci-tea/id1779370788 🕰️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Tea Time 03:51 Rob and Michele Reiner Tragedy 09:33 UK Curriculum Teaching Boys to Respect Girls 17:54 Man Crashes Out Over Laundry 24:05 Man Abandons Girlfriend During Mugging 30:04 Men Don’t Need Much to Be Happy? 45:25 Impact Of Men Moving In 51:41 Masculinity and Emotional Regulation 01:05:06 Leadership and Responsibility in Relationships 01:14:58 The Illusion of Male Simplicity 01:19:33 Mailbag: Loving Imperfect Men 01:36:23 Poll Results: What Does Decentering Men Actually Look Like? 🎙️ The Audaci-Tea is a production of Siren Sound, executively produced by Lisa Carr and The Sovereign Woman. Music, audio production, and show production by Ryan Marth and Siren Sound. 📩 For advertising, business, or general inquiries: [e-mail] 💡 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Siren Sound or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.