Feminine as F*ck

You’ve been told to “speak your truth.” But what if that truth-telling… is actually pushing people away? In this fiery mini-sode, I’m unpacking the energetics and trauma patterns behind unsolicited advice, oversharing, and feeling the need to "educate" someone we don't agree with—and how it’s not always as loving or helpful as we think it is. INSIDE THE EPISODE:🌶️ The subtle (but powerful) difference between honesty and control🌶️ Why giving advice without being asked is a trauma response (yep, I said it)🌶️ What feminine discernment actually looks like in high-caliber communication🌶️ The dark side of "speaking your truth" that no one talks about Whether it’s someone judging your birth plan or your man “fixing” something you never asked him to touch—this conversation will help you create deeper connection, cleaner communication, and true sovereignty in how you show up. +++++  As Mentioned In The Episode —  ⇢ Watch the FREE Masterclass — Blueprint to Feminine Embodiment: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/the-blueprint-to-feminine-embodiment?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=qa-masterclass  ⇢ Join the Waitlist — HER Year: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/her-year-mastermind?utm_source=flodesk&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=waitlist-2025 ⇢ Listen to the Podcast Episode — The Dark Side of Personal Development: https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/podcast/366-the-dark-side-of-personal-development-how-to-know-if-you-ve-actually-done-the-work  ⇢ Order the BOOK — Becoming HER: https://www.becomingherbook.com/ ⇢ Monica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicayateshealth ⇢ Full, SEARCHABLE Podcast Directory: https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/feminine-as-f-ck-podcast/podcast-directory Remember to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before you submit it, and email it to us at media@monicayateshealth.com to receive an exclusive meditation track as a 'thank you' from Monica. This podcast and its content is copyright of Monica Yates Health © and Feminine as F*ck ©. All rights reserved. || https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/copyright-disclaimer

The (feminine) formula for success without sacrifice. In this expansive AF episode, Monica is joined by powerhouse entrepreneur and mother of four, Jen Szpigiel. Together, they dive into the nuanced candor of true feminine leadership, motherhood, and building a multi-faceted life without sacrificing your identity. Whether you're a high-achieving woman, a future mum, scaling your empire—or BOTH—this conversation will rewire how you see “having it all.” INSIDE THE EPISODE: 🔥 The difference between living motherhood and performing it for the world🔥 How women unconsciously use their kids to avoid expansion🔥 What happens when you become the breadwinner and emasculate your man🔥 Why the “village” disappeared—and how to call it back🔥 The nervous system pattern behind burnout and overdrive🔥 The timing lie women keep telling themselves—and how it keeps you small🔥 The real cost of hiding your help and pretending you’re doing it all🔥 Why so many women feel like they’re failing—even when they’re succeeding🔥 One identity shift that changes how you lead, receive, and regulate🔥 How anchoring into your kids as your why can actually amplify your magnetism +++++  As Mentioned In The Episode —  ⇢ Connect with today’s guest — Jen Szpigiel of Becoming Iconic®: https://www.instagram.com/becomingiconic/  ⇢ Monica's Interview on The Iconic Podcast (essentially part one of this juicy episode): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monica-yates-are-women-meant-to-be-the-breadwinner/id1500348470?i=1000682857437  ⇢ Read Monica’s article in ICONIC Magazine — Digital Copy: https://issuu.com/becomingiconic/docs/feb_issue-_digital_copy_/  ⇢ Watch the FREE Masterclass — How to Have Him Lead You: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/how-to-have-him-lead-you-masterclass?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lead-you-mc  ⇢ Get the Gut & Skin Healing Classes — 30% off now through June 12th, 2025, with code GLOWUP30: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/gut-skin?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=summer-2025-launch ⇢ Order the BOOK — Becoming HER: https://www.becomingherbook.com/ ⇢ Monica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicayateshealth ⇢ Full, SEARCHABLE Podcast Directory: https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/feminine-as-f-ck-podcast/podcast-directory Remember to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before you submit it, and email it to us at media@monicayateshealth.com to receive an exclusive meditation track as a 'thank you' from Monica. This podcast and its content is copyright of Monica Yates Health © and Feminine as F*ck ©. All rights reserved. || https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/copyright-disclaimer

This episode is going to ruffle some feathers—and that’s exactly the point. SOMEONE HAS TO SAY IT 👀 After a now-viral Instagram reel by Chris Griffin sent the internet into a frenzy, Monica had a wiiiiild amount of DMs asking for her take. So here it is: unfiltered, research-backed, and FULL of juicy nuggets that will melt shame, rewire your desires, and help you finally feel safe craving masculine leadership. ❤️‍🔥 She’s unpacking why this clip triggered so many women, what it says about modern relationships, and the double standard that’s keeping women exhausted, emasculating men, and still wondering why dating sucks. If you’ve ever craved a man who leads, provides, and protects—but have felt shamed for wanting that—this episode will leave you thinking, “Wait—I’m not wrong for craving this?” INSIDE THE EPISODE: 🫦 Why “If she doesn’t want to work…” isn’t misogyny—it’s healthy masculine leadership🫦 The double standard: women can want providers, but men can’t say it🫦 How radical feminism is hurting the very women it claims to protect🫦 Why craving support isn’t weakness—it’s your biology🫦 What actual financial abuse is (and why this isn’t it)🫦 How trauma gets projected onto good men — and ruins polarity🫦 Feminine receivership vs. control—what’s the real difference?🫦 How to protect polarity (yes, even if you’re the breadwinner) +++++  As Mentioned In The Episode —  ⇢ Watch the Viral Reel — “I don’t want my woman to work”: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIzsSj5yFRp/  ⇢ Order the BOOK — Becoming HER: https://www.becomingherbook.com/ → 📚 NOTE: The referenced research can be found in the book. ⇢ Watch the FREE Masterclass — How to Have Him Lead You: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/how-to-have-him-lead-you-masterclass?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lead-you-mc  ⇢ Listen to the Episode — What It Actually Takes To Be In Your Feminine: https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/podcast/429-what-it-actually-takes-to-embody-your-feminine-energy-and-finally-let-him-lead-with-ease?_pos=1&_psq=actually+takes&_ss=e&_v=1.0  ⇢ Binge the Program — Empoweredly Submissive: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/empoweredly-submissive?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=evergreen_general ⇢ Monica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicayateshealth ⇢ Full, SEARCHABLE Podcast Directory: https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/feminine-as-f-ck-podcast/podcast-directory Remember to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before you submit it, and email it to us at media@monicayateshealth.com to receive an exclusive meditation track as a 'thank you' from Monica. This podcast and its content is copyright of Monica Yates Health © and Feminine as F*ck ©. All rights reserved. || https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/copyright-disclaimer 

The moment you decide to create something meaningful… you’ll be initiated by it. If writing a book is on your heart or you're in the thick of birthing any big vision, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Monica is joined by her husband Hal and her right-hand hype woman Olivia to DISH ALL on the breakdowns, breakthroughs, and behind-the-scenes moves that got Becoming HER to New York Times Bestseller… all whilst she was 7.5 months pregnant and running a 7-figure company. 🤯 Let’s just say—if you're building something that asks more of you than you thought you could give, this one’s for you. INSIDE THE EPISODE: 🌶️ Why Monica refused to let traditional publishing dilute her message—and how she protected her voice every step of the way🌶️ Hal’s spicy no-BS feedback that challenged Monica’s ego (and ultimately made the book better)🌶️ The myth of the “self-made woman” and how real success is built through team, trust, and letting people support you🌶️ A raw breakdown of publishing deals, advances, royalties, and why most authors make less than you think🌶️ The meltdown moments, tantrums, and full-out cries on the toilet that didn’t make the Instagram grid 😅🌶️ What it actually takes to become a NYT Bestselling Author (hint: it’s not just about selling books)🌶️ Why Monica hired a media coach—and how it radically shifted her presence on TV, radio, and podcasts🌶️ The secret to building authority in the age of AI, short-form content, and audience burnout🌶️ How getting pregnant before the book launch became the ultimate spiritual surrender🌶️ Why 8+ years of nervous system work, embodied leadership, and brand depth created a book launch that worked +++++  As Mentioned In The Episode —  ⇢ Order the BOOK — Becoming HER: https://www.becomingherbook.com/⇢ Listen to the deep dive story of how the book itself came to be — Episode 420: https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/podcast/420-the-full-tell-all-of-my-new-book-and-becoming-an-author?_pos=1&_psq=book&_ss=e&_v=1.0 ⇢ Watch the FREE Masterclass — Blueprint to Feminine Embodiment: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/the-blueprint-to-feminine-embodiment?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=qa-masterclass  ⇢ Binge the Program — The Feminine Female Breadwinner: ttps://monicayateshealth.com/pages/the-feminine-female-breadwinner-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ffb-general ⇢ Monica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicayateshealth ⇢ Full, SEARCHABLE Podcast Directory: https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/feminine-as-f-ck-podcast/podcast-directory Remember to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before you submit it, and email it to us at media@monicayateshealth.com to receive an exclusive meditation track as a 'thank you' from Monica. This podcast and its content is copyright of Monica Yates Health © and Feminine as F*ck ©. All rights reserved. || https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/copyright-disclaimer 

The feminine shift required to “find your purpose” || If you’ve been overthinking your next move, doubting your path, or waiting for a loud intuitive “yes” that never comes—you’re welcome for this one!! Listen to find out why Monica calls BS on the “purpose pressure” women face and then breaks down the real energetics behind discovering work that lights you up.  This episode reveals why the feminine path to purpose starts in your body, not your to-do list. INSIDE THE EPISODE: 🍒 Why chasing your purpose is actually the energy that’s blocking it🍒 The hidden danger of “If it’s not a f*ck yes, it’s a no” (and what that voice is really saying)🍒 How dopamine addiction + instant gratification keep you stuck in confusion🍒 Why purpose isn’t found in a job title—and how clinging to an identity is making you feel emptier🍒 Resilience vs. Entitlement: the energetics that separate aligned women from stuck ones🍒 How Queen Alchemy and The Immersion awaken your purpose without trying to🍒 Practical journaling prompts to shift from “What’s my purpose?” to “What turns me on?”As Mentioned In The Episode —  ⇢ Claim your ticket — The3-Day Immersion (Tickets close on 5/29): https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/immersion?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=atlanta-2025 ⇢ Join the program — Queen Alchemy: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/queen-alchemy?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=qa-16 ⇢ Listen to the episode — 410: Is My Life Actually REAL or Is It All Fake? https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/podcast/410-is-my-life-actually-real-or-is-it-all-fake-a-vulnerable-share-on-how-she-got-to-where-she-is-today ⇢ Order the BOOK — Becoming HER: https://www.becomingherbook.com/ ⇢ Monica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicayateshealth ⇢ Full, SEARCHABLE Podcast Directory: https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/feminine-as-f-ck-podcast/podcast-directory Remember to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before you submit it, and email it to us at media@monicayateshealth.com to receive an exclusive meditation track as a 'thank you' from Monica. This podcast and its content is copyright of Monica Yates Health © and Feminine as F*ck ©. All rights reserved. || https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/copyright-disclaimer

Clarity, embodiment, and next-level action—aka a full-on masterclass on expansion. If you’re feeling the stretch between where you are and where you know you’re meant to be, this episode is for you. Monica's breaking down the real energetics of expansion—not just the copy/paste mindset hacks, but the somatic, nervous-system-level shifts required to actually hold your next level. If you’ve been doing all the “right” things but still feel stuck, this conversation will help you understand what’s actually in the way so you can finally get your quantum leap. INSIDE THE EPISODE: 🔥 Why expansion feels like sh*t (and why that’s a green light, not a red one)🔥 The somatic difference between ego resistance and heart-aligned desire🔥 How to tell the difference between fear and intuition (without gaslighting yourself)🔥 The truth about money trauma and why “mindset” isn’t enough🔥 Why your dream life can’t be sourced from control🔥 The reason you’re manifesting “just enough”—and how to break that loop🔥 What embodied manifestation looks like when your nervous system is actually on board🔥 Why The Immersion is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced—and how it will rewire your capacity to receive, lead, and expand +++++  As Mentioned In The Episode —  ⇢ Claim your spot — The 3-Day Immersion (Tickets are now live!!! Get $500 off through 5/15): https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/immersion?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=atlanta-2025 ⇢ Listen to Episode 393 — WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS (Or a Black Eye): https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/podcast/393-when-life-gives-you-lemons-or-a-black-eye-how-to-handle-life-s-inevitable-curveballs?_pos=1&_psq=lemons&_ss=e&_v=1.0 ⇢ Watch the FREE Masterclass — MUSE: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/muse-masterclass?utm_source=flodesk&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=spring_2025 ⇢ Order the BOOK — Becoming HER: https://www.becomingherbook.com/ ⇢ Monica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicayateshealth ⇢ Full, SEARCHABLE Podcast Directory: https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/feminine-as-f-ck-podcast/podcast-directory   Remember to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before you submit it, and email it to us at media@monicayateshealth.com to receive an exclusive meditation track as a 'thank you' from Monica. This podcast and its content is copyright of Monica Yates Health © and Feminine as F*ck ©. All rights reserved. || https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/copyright-disclaimer 

Feminine embodiment, somatic healing, and nervous system regulation decoded. This is the conversation your healing has been craving. 💋 Monica is pulling back the velvet curtain and invites you inside the most potent portal of transformation: her high-touch 3-Day Immersion. This isn’t a rehearsed sales pitch — it’s a roundtable of real women who lived it. From sacred rage to sobbing releases, from nervous system rebirths to "holy sh*t, I'm a new woman" — this is what happens when safety, sisterhood, and somatic healing collide. Whether you’ve done all of the group programs and 1:1 work, are swimming in self-help, or you're secretly wondering, “Do I really need something in-person?” — their stories are the permission slip your body has been waiting for. INSIDE THE EPISODE: 🍯 What it actually feels like to be seen, held, and cracked open 🍯 Why in-person work catapults your healing beyond anything you’ll get on Zoom 🍯 The sacred power of rage — and how yelling became a feminine healing tool 🍯 The money fears they had before jumping in — and why they'd do it 10x over 🍯 The trauma-informed magic behind “being caught” when you let go 🍯 How their relationships, careers, and confidence completely shifted after the Immersion 🍯 Why this isn’t a retreat — it’s a full activation and rewiring 🍯 Shattering the guilt around spending on yourself — and reclaiming self-worth through investment🍯 Masculine/feminine polarity in real time: how softening actually protects your feminine 🍯 The power of being witnessed in your grief, rage, and radiance🍯 What integration and continuous growth post-Immersion looks like — why these results LASTAs Mentioned In The Episode —  ⇢ Tickets are now LIVE for The Immersion 2025: (Get $500 off through May 15th, 2025): https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/immersion?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=atlanta-2025⇢ NEW!!! Watch the free MUSE masterclass replay now: ⁠https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/muse-masterclass?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=spring_2025⁠ ⇢ Order the BOOK!!!!! Becoming HER: https://www.becomingherbook.com/  ⇢ Monica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicayateshealth ⇢ Full, SEARCHABLE Podcast Directory: https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/feminine-as-f-ck-podcast/podcast-directory Remember to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before you submit it, and email it to us at media@monicayateshealth.com to receive an exclusive meditation track as a 'thank you' from Monica. This podcast and its content is copyright of Monica Yates Health © and Feminine as F*ck ©. All rights reserved. || https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/copyright-disclaimer

(Hint: It’s Not What You Might Think…) Today, Monica’s setting the record straight on what true feminine embodiment actually looks and feels like — and she’s diving deep into what is blocking women from stepping into their natural magnetism, softness, and power. Whether you're a high-achieving woman ready to heal your relationship with control, surrender into deeper intimacy, or manifest effortlessly through embodied feminine energy, this is the episode you didn't know you needed. INSIDE THE EPISODE: 🌸 Why “performative femininity” is keeping you stuck🌸 The #1 reason you’re gripping to control (+ how it’s sabotaging your magnetism)🌸 What true feminine embodiment actually feels like in your body🌸 How healing your relationship with masculine energy is essential🌸 The hidden trauma loops blocking you from receiving🌸 Why rest isn’t lazy — it’s a quantum leap strategy for success, health, + magnetism🌸 How nervous system regulation unlocks your ability to attract, manifest, + soften with ease🌸 The components of healing required for your feminine embodiment to actually stick +++++  As Mentioned In The Episode —  ⇢ Order the BOOK — Becoming HER: https://www.becomingherbook.com/   ⇢ Get the $149 starter program — Empoweredly Submissive: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/empoweredly-submissive?utm_source=flodesk&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=evergreen_general ⇢ Join the FREE Masterclass LIVE on May 6th — MUSE: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/muse-masterclass?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=spring_2025  ⇢ Watch the FREE Masterclass — How to Have Him Lead You: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/how-to-have-him-lead-you-masterclass?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lead-you-mc ⇢ Join the Waitlist — The 3-Day Immersion (Tickets open May 6th at 5pm EST): https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/immersion?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=atlanta-2025 ⇢ Join the next live round — Queen Alchemy: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/queen-alchemy?utm_source=flodesk&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=qa-16 ⇢ Monica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicayateshealth ⇢ NEW! Full, SEARCHABLE Podcast Directory: https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/feminine-as-f-ck-podcast/podcast-directory   Remember to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before you submit it, and email it to us at media@monicayateshealth.com to receive an exclusive meditation track as a 'thank you' from Monica. This podcast and its content is copyright of Monica Yates Health © and Feminine as F*ck ©. All rights reserved. || https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/copyright-disclaimer 

Modern feminism handed us independence — so why are so many women burned out, bitter, and battling in love? Ooooh this one’s spicy and honest — just the way you like it!! 😉😮‍💨🌶️ In this solo episode, Monica’s dismantling the hidden pressure behind the “strong woman” narrative and she’s inviting you into a juicier, softer, more supported way of being. It’s not about going backwards, ladies. It’s about coming home. (And no, you’re not crazy for craving more.) INSIDE THE EPISODE: 🔥 The real reason love feels so hard right now (and it’s not because you're broken)🔥 Why feminism gave us rights… but forgot to give us permission🔥 The surprising ways “hyper-independence” is blocking your pleasure & polarity🔥 Why women are more anxious, burnt out & disconnected than ever before🔥 Why polarity isn’t about power games — it’s about coming home to your biology🔥 How to stop emasculating men (even when you don’t mean to)🔥 How your nervous system actually responds to masculine leadership (science, not fluff)🔥 The real reason trusting men feels so hard — and what to do about it🔥 Why it’s safe to stop proving your worth through doing, fixing, and micromanaging🔥 The sneaky ways women micro-control in dating — and sabotage intimacy +++++  As Mentioned In The Episode —  ⇢ Order the BOOK — Becoming HER: https://www.becomingherbook.com/    ⇢ Watch the FREE Masterclass — MUSE: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/muse-masterclass?utm_source=flodesk&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=spring_2025⇢ Watch the FREE Masterclass — How to Have Him Lead You: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/how-to-have-him-lead-you-masterclass?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lead-you-mc ⇢ Join the Waitlist — The 3-Day Immersion (Tickets open May 6th at 5pm EST): https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/immersion?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=atlanta-2025 ⇢ Get the Dating Masterclass — Embodiment of Dating: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/the-embodiment-of-dating?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=evergreen_general   ⇢ Join the Waitlist — HER Year: https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/her-year-mastermind?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=waitlist-2025 ⇢ Monica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicayateshealth ⇢ Full, SEARCHABLE Podcast Directory:https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/feminine-as-f-ck-podcast/podcast-directory   Remember to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before you submit it, and email it to us at media@monicayateshealth.com to receive an exclusive meditation track as a 'thank you' from Monica. This podcast and its content is copyright of Monica Yates Health © and Feminine as F*ck ©. All rights reserved. || https://monicayateshealth.com/pages/copyright-disclaimer 

Join Cait Scudder, a TEDx speaker and successful mentor for mothers in business, as she sparks a transformative discussion on motherhood and entrepreneurship. She challenges the notion that becoming a mother slows you down, suggesting it could be your secret weapon for success. Tune in for insights on pregnancy's power to reshape mindsets, the link between intuition and leadership, and how redefining traditional narratives can lead to profound personal and professional growth. Cait's refreshing take encourages women to embrace joy and community while navigating motherhood.