No, I'm Not Taking His Name

No, I'm Not Taking His Name

From Toni Told Me with Toni Tone by Audio Always

May 4, 2026 · 53 min · Season 2 · Episode 17

About this episode

Toni and Producer Annisha discuss how to navigate and push back against societal and personal expectations.

We've all been there: Having to push back on expectations foisted upon us by others. From partners expecting you to take their name, to parents expecting you to follow a certain path, and even just the wider societal expectation of meeting suppose life milestones by a certain age, in this episode, Toni and Producer Annisha explain how we actually find our own way and make sure we're making choices because we want to rather than because we're feeling the pressure from external sources. Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/ToniToldMe — new episodes drop every Friday! Got a dilemma of your own and need some big-sis wisdom? Send it to  toni@tonitoldmepod.com  or slide into the DMs on Instagram @tonitoldmepod . Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code TONITOLD at Emma Sleep . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Toni

Guest: Producer Annisha

Topics covered

  • expectations
  • personal choices
  • societal pressure
  • self-identity
  • life milestones

Keywords

  • name change
  • expectations
  • personal growth
  • societal norms
  • life choices

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