In this episode of the ReMasculation Podcast, I sit down with embodiment guide and sacred theater facilitator Madelyn Moon for a rich, playful, and eye-opening conversation about feminine expression, performative trauma, and reclaiming the body as an instrument of power.

We talk about the split so many women feel between the version of themselves at work, with friends, and at home, and what it takes to bridge that gap.

This one’s for the woman who longs to feel fully alive in her body…

And for the man who wants to understand her better.

Madelyn brings the fire, the depth, and the artistry.

We even meet her “Ice Queen.”

If you're tired of the filtered highlight reels and ready for the real… this one's for you.

Here’s what we explore:

Why women feel split between performance and presence

The roots of body-based shame and inhibition

How performance trauma shows up in adulthood

Reclaiming the full spectrum of feminine archetypes

Why acting school should be required for everyone

What men can learn from sacred theater

The importance of being witnessed in imperfection

This episode is a masterclass in creative embodiment for women and the men who love them.

Let’s make art out of the mess.

CHAPTERS

02:19 – What women want (and why it’s not complicated)

05:40 – Why being seen is both terrifying and sacred

09:36 – The trauma of performance and the need for safety

14:12 – Sacred theater as a path to liberation

19:06 – Mapping your shadows through enactment

24:30 – Madelyn’s journey: from shamanic life to reels and screenplays

30:20 – Creating facilitator training from lived experience

38:52 – Risking expression: how we can hold each other better

41:06 – Madelyn’s Ice Queen speaks

🔗 CONNECT WITH MADELYN

🌀 Instagram: @madelynmoon

📕 Book: Artist of Love

CONNECT WITH ME & THE KING’S CODE

⚔️ The King’s Code – A Men’s Initiatory Program

🌍 My Work: mikaalbates.com

📲 Instagram: @mikaal_bates