Patriarchy Archives - Beyond Psychology

Reclaiming Anger: How to Heal, Set Boundaries, and Find Your True Power

by Iris Savonije, Myrthe Glasbergen | Apr 25, 2025 | Anger, Boundaries, Emotion Regulation, Fear of Speaking up, Feminism, Learned Helplessness, Patriarchy, People pleasing, Shame, 💎 Iris Savonije, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

Reading time: 7 minutes In this blog, we’re going to explore why reclaiming anger is so important, why suppressing it keeps you stuck, how it leaks out in sneaky ways when ignored, and how learning to work with it can change everything: from your sense of self to your...

This is How To Heal Your Relationship With Mature Anger and Reclaim Your Worth

by Iris Savonije | Feb 8, 2025 | Anger, Breaking free, Emotion Regulation, Fear of Speaking up, Patriarchy, People pleasing, 💎 Iris Savonije

Reading time: 5 minutes When I work with clients or talk to women about anger, one of the most common responses I get is: “I don’t really feel that angry.” Many even wonder if they have any anger inside them at all. But as we begin to explore their stories, a...

Decentering Men: Unlock the Hidden Power of Women’s Liberation

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Jan 29, 2025 | Breaking free, Capitalism, Colonialism, Feminism, Intergenerational trauma, Liberation, Patriarchy, Shadow Work, ⭐️ Self-worth & Identity, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

Reading time: 8 minutes For too long, women have been silently navigating a world designed to keep them small. But there comes a time when staying small is no longer an option. Decentering men is not about conflict or rejection, it’s a radical and liberating act of...

Unlearning the Good Girl Script: Breaking Free from Patriarchy

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Nov 28, 2024 | Anger, Breaking free, Capitalism, Co-dependency, Feminism, Patriarchy, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

Reading time: 12 minutes Through the good girl script and the deliberate, ongoing sexualization of young girls, women are being stripped of their power from a very young age, and it’s important we talk about it. Up until today, in the Western world, we are still...

Healing the Father Wound: 6 Steps Towards Self-acceptance & Growth

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Sep 19, 2024 | Co-dependency, Complex Trauma, Emotional Neglect, Fear Of Abandonment, Fear of Rejection, Inner child healing, Insecurity, Intergenerational trauma, Patriarchy, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Powerlessness, Relational trauma, The Father Wound, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

In this blog, we’re diving into the father wound—a deep, often overlooked issue that can shape your life in significant ways. We’ll explore what the father wound is, how it comes about, and the signs that might indicate you’ve experienced it....

Spiritual Awakening: The Start Of Something New

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Jun 17, 2024 | Breaking free, Capitalism, Colonialism, Liberation, Patriarchy, Self-discovery, Spiritual awakening, Survival Mode, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

We are living in a demanding and dysfunctional society that forces us to suppress our authentic selves from a young age, trapping us in a cycle of survival and conformity. This oppressive system disconnects us from our true nature, leaving us feeling lost, powerless,...