The Embodiment Coaching Podcast 685. The Gender Divide, Peak Woke, and the Return to Tradition - With Mikaal Bates
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Mar 20, 2025 Mikaal Bates, a professional coach and psychedelic integration guide, dives into the intriguing shift from modern ideologies to traditional values. He discusses the growing concerns about gender dynamics and the impact of toxic masculinity. The conversation covers the rise of the 'trad wife' movement and explores how cultural trends influence masculinity and femininity. Mikaal emphasizes the importance of community and personal responsibility while navigating the divide in contemporary society, raising compelling questions about human connection and fulfillment.
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Resentment and Generalization
- Women understanding and owning their resentments towards men is crucial for healthy relationships.
- Generalizing men as toxic is harmful, similar to past generalizations of women.
Mainstream Patriarchy Criticism
- The concept of "crush the patriarchy" is becoming increasingly mainstream.
- It's now state and corporate-sponsored, indicating its normalization.
Capitalism and Workforce
- Capitalism incentivizes having women in the workforce by effectively halving wages.
- The state benefits from raising children due to increased social control.