Patriarchal conditioning and messaging that is harmful to both women and men.  It is harmful, humans are meant to feel. So how does the patriarchy affect our dating lives? That’s a topic I am diving deeper into this week, with the help of returning guest Becky Mollenkamp. We explore patriarchal systems and how they are impacting women’s every thoughts, hopes, fears, and desires.  

Becky is the Founder of Gutsy Boss Club and Gutsy Boss Podcast ICF-certified life coach– On a mission to help women, femmes, thems unlearn patriarchal conditioning and create their own definitions of success living out my true calling of smashing patriarchy by helping women, femmes, and thems discover their inherent worth and power.

Becky says, “We aren’t taught to prioritize our own safety and true care. Instead we are told if we aren’t pushing enough, we are failing.” We explore ways the patriarchy is also influencing the way you think about yourself and your dating action, ie: you don’t want it enough because you are not pushing hard enough.

Here’s a breakdown of today’s episode:

• The messaging that tells you there is something wrong with you – listen gorgeous friend – there is nothing wrong with you. You don’t need to be fixed. 

• Why the idea of pushing through and faking it until you make it, is problematic.

• How to co-exist and befriend your unkind thoughts. 

• Create emotional safety to develop self-compassion.

• You can ask for help – you don’t have to be quiet. 

• What IS the patriarchy, exactly? Plus, five pillars that support patriarchy.

• Unlearning how to live outside of the patriarchy.

• How dating apps support the patriarchy.

Here Are The Links & Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:

• Becky’s website

• Gutsy Boss Podcast

• Becky on Instagram @beckymollenkamp

• Date Brazen on Instagram @datebrazen

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