This encore presentation features Elaine Miller-Karas, the host of Resiliency Within, discussing Patriarchy with her colleague and friend, Dr. Michael Sapp. She discusses with Dr. Sapp a concept that she calls the “Rebecca Effect.” The “Rebecca Effect is the empowerment and transformation possible for all who have been oppressed, marginalized, or shamed. Her ideas were sparked by the fictional character Rebecca Welton, the owner of the fictional Richmond football team in the Ted Lasso television show.

Initially, Rebecca is consumed by a desire for revenge against her ex-husband, Rupert, who betrayed their marriage. She aims to destroy his beloved football team, which she received in their divorce, by hiring the soccer-illiterate American football coach Ted Lasso.

Her eventual journey is littered with reminders of her ex-husband's public attempts to marginalize and shame her. We see the impact of Patriarchal Systems. Like Rebecca, many people endure betrayal, marginalization, and oppression. Despite possessing great strength, they may experience doubt and question their value. Many of us encounter individuals who espouse misogynistic views and attempt to diminish our worth. Elaine describes the Rebecca Effect as the process through which women can embrace themselves in totality—their gifts and their imperfections. They gain the courage to confront injustice and patriarchy. This transformation includes embracing vulnerability, acknowledging the impacts of misogynistic thinking, and stepping into embodied power and strength.