The headlines say “women ruined the workplace.” We’re naming what’s actually breaking. In Episode 186 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, hosts Kim Romain and Louise Neil unpack the collapse of outdated power structures, the fear driving the backlash against equity, and the deeper cultural shift happening under the surface.
This episode goes beyond the narrative we've been asked to accept and dives into the patriarchy, workplace culture, conditioning, belonging, leadership, and the collective exhaustion so many are holding. If you’ve felt the ground shifting, or felt blamed for it, you’re in the right place.
You’ll hear:
• Why people cling to “traditional values” when systems begin to crumble
• How scarcity, fear, and privilege shape the stories we’re told
• What’s actually eroding the old workplace and why that’s necessary
• How change happens through underground networks, community, and courage
• What it means to lead with humanity in collapsing systems
If you’re tired of being told you’re the problem, keep listening.
Key Moments:
00:00 Introduction to the Empowered and Embodied Show
02:05 Discussion on Women Ruining the Workplace
05:21 The Impact of Feminine Leadership
09:37 Breaking Down Patriarchal Systems
14:09 The Need for Inclusivity and Equity
18:23 Navigating Change and Fear in the Workplace
23:01 Metaphors for Understanding Change
27:23 Closing + What’s Next
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