#189 The Impact of the Patriarchal Culture on Women in Midlife

Today Cindy interviews transformation coach & holistic practitioner, Linda Dieffenbach, who discusses the ancestral, biological, and historical impact of patriarchal culture & how women in midlife are affected personally and professionally whether they are conscious of it or not. The conversation evolves into the effects on our relationships, health, and belief systems, as well as what the feminist movement has done for us in response. Listen to the end to hear best ways to change the power dynamics and create greater equality and overall life satisfaction for everyone.  Linda Dieffenbach is a devoted and empathetic personal transformation coach and holistic practitioner with over 20 years of experience. She is deeply committed to assisting individuals in overcoming the detrimental effects of trauma and toxic conditioning while guiding them towards self-actualization. Linda's personal healing journey from childhood trauma led her to recognize the transformative potential of Reiki, sparking her enthusiasm for holistic healing practices. Leveraging her background in Social Work, Linda offers a distinctive approach that blends trauma awareness, energy healing and coaching expertise, compassionate guidance, and intuitive assistance to empower her clients in attaining clarity, self-awareness, and self-empowerment on their healing and personal growth pathways. She establishes a nurturing and safe space for clients to explore and embrace their personal path to achieving their highest potential. In addition to one-on-one sessions, Linda leads practitioner trainings, workshops and events that support individuals through their journey of self-discovery and growth. Connect with Linda: https://WellnessInHarmony.com Facebook LinkedIn Instagram The Wellness Universe __________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer _______________________ Chapters 00:43 Introduction of Guest 02:01 Impact of Patriarchal Culture 02:49 Not Man-Bashing Here 03:53 Power Structure of the Patriarchy 06:31 Effects on Women in Midlife 09:50 How We Believe & Behave Differently 12:25 How It Affects Our Relationships with Partners (a.k.a. The Survival Strategy) 13:20 Classic Female Training As A Survival Instinct 14:45 Unconscious Ancestral Patterns 15:35 Caretaking Careers/Helping Professions 16:18 Trauma & Caretaking Role in Childhood 17:21 A Client Story ~ Negating Our Needs 19:08 The Effects On Our Health 21:57 The Deeper Look At Patriarchal Patterns 24:28 Pushing Against the Culture/The Feminist Movement 31:21 How to Change This ~ Progress Is Possible 33:20 Start With You ~ Powerful Questions 37:43 Tune Into Yourself ~ Be Present to Your Wants & Needs 39:15 Following the Voice of Your Heart 40:06 In A Corporate Environment 42:13 Always Be Your Bottom Line 44:00 The Importance of Doing The Inner Work