About this episode

This episode explores the concept of internalized patriarchy and how it affects women's thoughts and self-perception.

Have you ever had a thought that made you stop and think… “Where the hell did that come from?” In this episode of The Witch’s Way Podcast, we’re diving deep into something most women experience—but rarely talk about: internalized patriarchy and the thoughts we didn’t consciously choose. We open with a real, raw moment—an automatic reaction that didn’t align with our actual beliefs. The kind of thought that feels uncomfortable, confusing, maybe even shameful. And instead of brushing it off, we ask the real question: Where do these thoughts come from? From there, we break down the patriarchy in simple, real-world terms—not as “man vs. woman,” but as a system that has shaped our culture, our expectations, and the way we see ourselves and each other. We explore how women were historically denied basic rights—like owning property, voting, or controlling their own bodies—and how those systems didn’t just disappear… they evolved into the world we’re living in today. But this episode goes deeper than history. We talk about how patriarchy becomes internalized—through family, religion, media, school, and cultural expectations. How we were taught to seek approval, be “good,” stay quiet…

People in this episode

Host: Mother & Daughter Witch Duo

Topics covered

• internalized patriarchy
• women's rights
• cultural expectations
• automatic thoughts
• self-perception

Keywords

• patriarchy
• women
• thoughts
• culture
• intuition
• approval
• history

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