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Not Your Nanna's Norms

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This podcast has
10 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Dr Amy
Explicit
No
Date created
2026/03/31
Latest episode
2026/10/08
Average duration
29 min.
Release period
22 days

Description

Each month, we dive into the wonderfully weird world of social norms and the unwritten rules that guide our behaviour in different settings. What actually happens in female public toilets — and is it different for men? Why do we queue the way we do? What is the silent choreography of lifts and elevators? How are we “supposed” to behave on public transport? … and so much more. Along the way, we’ll explore how factors like culture, age, gender, class, and religion shape these everyday expectations. Not Your Nanna's Norms makes sociology fun, accessible, and a little bit cheeky — something anyone can enjoy, not just the lucky few who’ve taken a sociology class.

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The social norms of Goodbye
2026/10/08
So long, farewell and a big goodbye from me folks - at least for now :) .... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick) SPONSOR: https://shebangwoman.com.au Code: NANNA10 for $10 off order on all full sized products. Excludes subscriptions, BYO bundle and sample packs - can’t be used with other codes.
The Ups and Downs of Lifts and Escalators
2026/09/04
Join me as we explore some of the key social norms of lifts and escalators Who presses the buttons? Where do you stand? Who goes first? Is it ever ok to sit down in a lift or an escalator and so much more! Plus, I unpack some undergrad research I completed in glass lifts, and my experiences of 'lift racing' with my sisters as children. ... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick) SPONSOR: https://shebangwoman.com.au Discount Code: NANNA10 for $10 off order on all full-sized products. Excludes subscriptions, BYO bundle and sample packs - can’t be used with other codes.
Minisode - More Birthday Party Norms
2026/08/17
Dr Amy answers your burning questions from the Birthday Party Norms episode :) ... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick)
Birthday Party norms
2026/08/04
Today we are unpacking the fascinating social norms of children's birthday parties from the 1920s to the 2020s. Can you attend a party without an RSVP? What if the host only provides so called healthy food to the kids? Does the birthday child blow out candles on the shared cake or individual cakes? What song do we sing to celebrate? .... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick) SPONSOR: https://shebangwoman.com.au Discount Code: NANNA10 for $10 off order on all full-sized products. Excludes subscriptions, BYO bundle and sample packs - can’t be used with other codes.
Everyday Meals
2026/06/30
This episode we are diving into the wonderfully weird world of everyday meal‑time norms. Can you eat vegemite for breakfast, lunch and tea? Who remembers the Kantong or Cottees cordial jingles? Are elbows on the table or sitting on the couch to eat really that bad? Is it socially acceptable to sneak a bite before everyone’s been served, or leave the table during the meal? And of course, we’ll be unpacking my Nanna’s favourite saying, “elegant sufficiency”. ... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick)
More Toiletiquette
2026/05/30
We continue our exploration of the truly fascinating social norms within public toilets. We cover topics such as the top 5 toilet cubicle related social norms, notoriously funny rule breakers AKA kids in public toilets and parents room bathrooms. And much more... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick)
Toiletiquette
2026/05/05
An exploration of the truly fascinating social norms within public toilets. We cover topics such as cubicle graffiti, toilet signage (ie stick figures), music in toilet blocks, my experiences of researching and writing a Sociology thesis entitled ' Toiletiquette' AND so much more! -- THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick)
Terms & Definitions
2026/04/14
A handy helpful pocket guide to understand terms such as Social Norms, Sociology and more! ----- THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick)
First Impressions
2026/03/31
Our FIRST official episode!! Eek. We will explore Introductions and what made me fall in love with social norms! Faux Pas - Poor old Mr Farthington (AKA Fart-hing-ton) Slang and double standards - the bikini incident! Greeting rituals and when they go wrong!! .... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick)
Introducing NYNNs
2026/03/31
Who? (It's me! Dr Amy) What? (Everyday social norms) Why? (Why not? Hahah! What would nanna do and why is my 'normal' different?) .... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick)

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5 out of 5
2 reviews
★★★★★
TusyaS80 2026/08/19
Such a fun show!
I love how Dr Amy talks about these norms that you almost never think about… and her enthusiasm for the topics make me smile and enjoy learning from e...
★★★★★
Alex Sanfilippo | PodMatch.com 2026/06/19
Dr. Amy is great!
A great vibe and energy around this podcast, also super easy to listen to. Thank you for doing this podcast! :)
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