E233 - TIMELESS // ‘How To Dismantle Toxic Power Through True Respect for Women’ with Pat McCabe
Jan 30, 2025
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Pat McCabe, also known as Woman Stands Shining, is a member of the Diné Nation and a keeper of Lakota spiritual teachings. She discusses the sacred role of women in indigenous cultures and their deep connection to Mother Earth. Pat emphasizes the power of moon time and the need to restore balance between masculine and feminine energies. She advocates for women to reclaim their spiritual authority through alignment with natural laws. The conversation delves into dismantling toxic power structures and fostering true respect for women.
Pat McCabe emphasizes the sacred role of women in indigenous cultures as the backbone of communities, advocating for their spiritual authority to restore balance.
The podcast highlights the importance of reintroducing Grandmother's Lodges, encouraging women to lead with wisdom derived from their transformative life experiences.
Deep dives
The Central Role of Women as Life-Givers
Women are recognized as the backbone of families and communities, holding a profound authority that embodies the essence of life itself. There is an ongoing call to honor the biological and spiritual significance of women, as all individuals are birthed through the female experience. This authority emphasizes that every decision made should center on the question of whether it supports life. Acknowledging this role can shift societal paradigms from toxic power dynamics, reinforcing the essential respect for feminine energies and their wisdom.
Reclaiming Spiritual Authority from Mother Earth
The connection between women and Mother Earth signifies a deeper spiritual authority that transcends traditional power structures. Drawing from indigenous wisdom, there is a belief that women should move and act with the authority of the Mother, signifying a nurturing approach to leadership and decision-making. This authority is rooted in recognizing the laws of nature, which prioritize life and its interconnectedness, rather than domination. By fostering this relationship with the earth and understanding the gifts women possess, transformation can occur within individuals and communities.
The Need for New Leadership Paradigms
Imagining societal structures led by women, such as decisions made by a Grandmother's Lodge, opens pathways to a different kind of leadership. This perspective encourages the recognition of elder women as vital sources of knowledge, having undergone transformative life experiences that inform their guidance. The wisdom accrued from years of menstrual cycles is seen as a powerful asset for community leadership. By reinstating these grandmother lodges, society can cultivate a dynamic balance that fosters mutual respect and cooperation between genders.
This TIMELESS has actually never been shared on the podcast before. Our guest is Woman Stands Shining also known as Pat McCabe - one of the Diné Nation, and was adopted into the Lakota Spiritual Way of Life. Pat lives in rural New Mexico, but travels internationally to speak, pray, and share her journey with others. Descended from elders taken into residential boarding schools intended to strip her people of their culture, she is continually in the process of remembering and listening for the way Home, back to the true nature of being Human Being.
This little piece explores the sacred role of women in indigenous traditions and their deep connection to Mother Earth. With wisdom from the Lakota, Kogi, and other cultures, Pat describes how women are the backbone of families and communities. She shares with us the power of moon time, the importance of reintroducing Grandmother’s Lodges and the need to restore balance between the masculine and feminine. This is a call for women to reclaim their spiritual authority—not through dominance, but by aligning with the natural laws and rythms of life.
In this TIMELESS we go beyond the billionaire’s boys club and explore How To Dismantle Toxic Power Through True Respect for Women. We hope it moves you deeply.