Emancipate Your Mind

Transcript Patriarchal systems don’t just attempt to put women in their place, but also men. The system constructs a “box” that men must stay in to be considered “real men”. In this episode, my husband and Licensed Professional Counselor, Kevin Hales and I explore how limiting our ability to express ourselves as humans into stereotypical… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 091: Understanding Fragile Masculinity with Kevin Hales

Transcript Have you ever wanted to speak up and either found it difficult to open your mouth or felt horrible afterwards? Have your found yourself downplaying your authority or your experience to make others more comfortable? Does it feel like even when you do speak up, no one really hears you? In this episode, life… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind 090: Practicing Vocal Empowerment with Terina Maldonado

Explore the emotional struggles resulting from the pandemic and the challenge of learned voicelessness, especially among women. The conversation delves into societal gender constructs and the pressures of being a 'super mom' in today's world. Overcoming internalized misogyny is crucial, as listeners share personal narratives that empower them to speak up. Practical advice on finding one's voice and building supportive communities is also offered, alongside an introduction to a new coaching initiative aimed at fostering personal growth and self-care.

Transcript In this episode, Reiki master, podcaster and co-star of the recent Hulu documentary “Mormon No More”, Lena Osborne, talks about the importance of listening to the wisdom of your body that comes through emotions and physical sensations and how building a relationship with that feminine wisdom already inside of us can help us shed… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 088: Embracing the Feminine Wisdom in Your Body with Lena Osborne

There is a prevalent myth, particularly in high demand religion, that there exists such a thing as an “ideal woman”. In Christianity, she is described in Proverbs 31. But this idea that there is a feminine “ideal” that women should strive for exists in religion from Islam to Hinduism. You’ve likely encountered this idea out… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 087: Internalized Misogyny and the “Ideal Woman”

Continuing the conversation from last week about Yahweh’s connection to a mother goddess, Asherah, we progress into how she was discredited and divorced in Genesis. We also talk about the cultural and societal context that may have prompted this divorce, codifying the patriarchy into religious text that was considered direct and irrefutable truth from God… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 086: Yahweh’s Divorce of the Divine Feminine

Gerda Lerner, in her book, “The Creation of Patriarchy”, says that “patriarchy is a historical construct; it has a beginning, it will have an end.” if you grew up in Christianity, it may seem like fact that the heavens and Earth were created by a lone male god who created an order in which men… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 085: Remembering the Mother Goddess

Christianity and Patriarchy have a long history together, starting with the creation mythology in the first chapter of Genesis. While the scriptural text itself, whether you read it in the original Hebrew or any other translation, has some obvious though brief patriarchal references, it’s been the 2000+ years of male, mostly European, commentary on the… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 084: “The Serpent Beguiled Me”: How Genesis Set the Stage for 2000 Years of Christian Sexism

In this conversation, Kevin Hales, a speaker focused on interdependent relationships, delves into creating emotional safety for partners. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity and understanding in communication, asserting that they often matter more than the words spoken. They discuss the need for personal agency in decision-making and the art of empathetic dialogue. Kevin also highlights how judgment and past experiences can shape relationship dynamics, urging listeners to embrace radical acceptance and personal growth.

In this enlightening discussion, Kevin Hales, a licensed professional counselor specializing in couples therapy, delves into the complexities of interdependence in relationships. He highlights how healing from codependency can lead to extreme independence, both of which can be damaging. Kevin emphasizes the importance of emotional intimacy, the evolution of emotional needs, and the significance of self-love and identity in cultivating healthy connections. He also shares insights into overcoming loneliness while navigating societal pressures around relationships.