#15: She's Not Crazy: Why Men Struggle to Understand Her Pain

SUMMARY

In this powerful episode, we have a raw and honest conversation about a deep collective awakening happening among women.

More and more women are finding themselves flooded with memories, feelings, and truths that have long been suppressed—often triggered by a single moment in motherhood, by connection, or by the demands of caring for others.

What surfaces isn’t just personal trauma—it’s often the echoes of generations: sexual trauma, ancestral wounds, and the legacy of silence.

We explore how our society pathologizes this kind of emotional and spiritual upheaval. When a woman starts to remember, to feel deeply, and to speak out, she’s so often labeled as crazy, unstable, or in need of numbing medication.This isn’t new—it’s a modern echo of the centuries-old story of “hysteria,” where women’s trauma was treated as a disorder to be silenced rather than a message to be heard.

We also dive into the crucial role of the masculine—how the feminine’s healing depends on having a masculine counterpart (in partners or within herself) who can hold, listen, and honor what is emerging. When the feminine cannot find safety in the masculine’s presence—when she isn’t believed, isn’t protected, isn’t held—it’s deeply fragmenting. It keeps her stuck in cycles of pain and isolation.

We talk about:

·       Why the divine feminine wisdom is surfacing now, and how it carries powerful messages for us all

·       The devastating impact when the masculine energy—rather than being a source of safety—further wounds or denies the feminine voice

·       How our culture has taught men to move away from their innate, whole masculine energy—choosing domination or logic over listening and trust

·       The possibility of restoring balance, where the masculine becomes the shepherd, the guardian, the trusted witness of the feminine’s truth

·       Why mental health diagnoses and medication use are significantly higher in middle-aged women—and what this might reveal about the collective wounds of our time

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