Taking Back Your Power

Light Work by Dear Patriarchy

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Welcome to Episode 7 of Series 2 where we're discussing how to take back your power. While this is not an issue solely limited to women, the constant struggle to earn, hold and maintain our own power is unique to women both in the workplace and the wider world. We discuss how childhood trauma and ancestral/generational trauma combine with toxic stress to render many women more susceptible to feeling incapable of wielding their own power or speaking out in defence of it. We discuss our personal experiences of attempting to hold onto or maintain our own power in male-dominated environments and what things (and people) you should avoid in order to preserve your energy. We hope this episode helps those who are feeling forgotten, disrespected or trivialised within their workplace - you deserve better!
- Signe Dean's April 2018 article for Science Alert entitled "Scientists Have Observed Epigenetic Memories Being Passed Down For 14 Generations" was used while discussing ancestral trauma.
- December 2020 California Surgeon General's report entitled " Roadmap for Resilience" was used while discussing the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACE's) and toxic stress.
- Alexandra Harra's December 2017 article for Huffpost entitled "Women Only: 7 Steps to Reclaim Your Power" was used while discussing ways to reclaim your power.
- Please check out our "Feminism 101" suggested reading list here if you're at a loose end for a great read from an Feminist author.
- Find out more about the amazing artists, Nubefy, behind the graphics we use (though not on this episode) here.