Women say they want a man who leads, then bristle when he opens the door. Today we unpack the resentment, the armour, and the nervous system truth behind why so many high-achieving women struggle to receive love, provision and masculine leadership without abandoning their own power.
This week I’m joined by Sigrid Tasies, feminine embodiment mentor and facilitator. We go deep on somatics, safety, and the art of letting yourself be led without losing your power.
Trigger notice: This episode references sexual assault, domestic violence and trauma. Please listen with care.
We cover:
The paradox: Wanting a devoted, leading partner while resenting men (and how that blocks intimacy).
Generalising ≠ safety: Why “all men are X” feels protective, and how it quietly kills the relationship you say you want.
Nervous system reality: You can’t think your way to safety and why you must feel your way there.
Feminine vs masculine leadership: Strategy and structure create the container; presence, sensation and intuition fill it.
Strong-independent identity: Why putting down the sword can feel like weakness and how to do it without losing self-respect.
Double courage: Being vulnerable and staying open when your partner doesn’t meet you perfectly.
Sex, love, money after embodiment: How coming home to your body amplifies pleasure, softens love, and makes receiving abundance far easier.
Time-stamped guide
01:07 – The stories we carry: Subconscious resentment towards men and how it shows up.
03:08 – Accountability wars: Internet outrage, chivalry, and the cost of collective blame.
06:55 – Why we generalise: False safety and the risk-avoidant brain.
08:11 – Reclaiming safety: Somatics, self-trust and refusing to abandon yourself.
10:26 – Boundaries without armour: Becoming a safe presence for you, first.
12:14 – Letting him lead: Power couples explained.
14:58 – The difference between masculine and feminine leadership
31:20 – Vulnerability reps: How to speak your truth before you’re “perfect” at it.
32:13 – Double courage: Staying open when you aren’t met.
34:23 – Living open-hearted: What it actually feels like.
36:15 – Why ‘strong & independent’ is hard to drop: Safety, armour, and the little girl within.
38:00 – Receiving provision: Saying yes when your partner offers to lead and provide.
48:35 – Money & ease: Abundance beyond effort and grind.
Connect with Sigrid:
IG: @sigridtasiesWork with Sigrid: Explore her programs and offerings
Ready to break through what’s holding you back and create real transformation? Click this link to book a connection call with my head coach and let's get started.
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