my relationship with the label 'feminist' is changing - I'm resonating more with 'anti-patriarchal & -capitalistic' as it encompasses more of what I stand for, including how men & the LGBTQ+ community are affected by the patriarchy too.

I will never associate as a 'non-/anti-feminist' though! Feminism has given me abundant sovereignty, freedom & autonomy, which I could never disregard & will continue to fight for. This, to me, is still the major aspect of being anti-patriarchal.

I realised that, as much as feminism has made me into the independent woman I am today, I have also used it as an excuse to attach to my masculine energy, leading to an imbalance within myself and my relationships. Further, that equality does not mean sameness - men and women are different by design, BUT equal by worth, and to embrace our different strengths, we can come together in harmony to dismantle the patriarchy & live our most abundant lives! ☯

I only wish to start a conversation, not push opinions onto anyone :) LOVE YOU

This podcast is also available to watch on youtube @kyyourguy

Videos referenced:

- Patriarchal origin: https://youtu.be/LAqVPlS1Q-s?si=wZQXg0sywFj7d1bf

- my 1st, feminist video: https://youtu.be/rA2VDbv2lOU?si=HEOIUfEp50eN7wXr

- healthy masculinity: https://youtu.be/1IAaKLAVysQ?si=ZhHXpSE6IOg0sj6q

Chapters:

(00:00) intro / screw labels

(01:07) gratitude for feminism

(02:19) anti patriarchy, not men

(05:37) how patriarchy affects men

(07:50) equality ≠ sameness

(11:27) importance of harmony

(13:22) matriarchy

(15:08) misandry isn't the answer

(16:27) toxic masculinity

(17:49) men's responsibility

(18:54) summary & outro