Petrify the Patriarchy

About Petrify the Patriarchy

Petrify the Patriarchy is the podcast for those ready to transform their world, from the inside out. Host Jo B guides you through the profound process of un-learning patriarchal conditioning, integrating your shadow, and reclaiming the ancient wisdom of the Divine Feminine and ritual. We're not just fighting the old system; we're freezing its stagnant energies to unleash your authentic power and build a truly liberated life. Tune in to turn what binds you to stone, and discover the magic of your true self.

Publisher

Jo B

Category

education · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jun 2025

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Your Ego Commandments: How Vanity-Based Morality Keeps You Small

   In this episode, I'm deconstructing the very foundation of our moral code. I compare the 10 Commandments—a list of 'don'ts' designed to manage a deity's ego—with the 7 Tenets of Satanism and the 13 Guiding Principles of Black Lives Matter, which are guides on how to be a better human. We'll explore how Christian Nationalists are using this ego-based morality as a political weapon to undermine our Constitution, and how this 'vanity-based morality' serves the Patriarchy by keeping women in a state of fear and subjugation. This is an episode about choosing your morality: one based on obedience or one based on empowerment. Key Takeaways: The Ego Commandments: The 10 Commandments are a top-down demand for obedience, focused on managing a deity's vanity through fear. The Political Siege: Christian Nationalists are actively rewriting history to claim our Constitution is an extension of biblical law, a direct threat to our freedom. The Guiding Principles: The Tenets of Satanism and Principles of BLM are human-centric guides focused on empathy, responsibility, and restorative justice. The War on Your Inner Compass: The Patriarchy needs you to believe you are inherently broken and require an external rulebook to be 'good.' The Antidote: Your inner knowing, empathy, and sense of justice is a more powerful and divine guide than any stone tablet. You are the source of your own morality. Join the Conversation (Community & Call to Action): This episode is a deep dive into the very systems that shape our reality. I want to hear your thoughts. Question for the Audience: Think about the rules you live by—whether they're religious, societal, or personal. How many of them are about preventing punishment (fear of being 'bad'), and how many are about creating connection and healing (desire to do 'good')? Share your thoughts in the comments. Book a Clarity Session: Are you tired of living by a moral code that wasn't written for you? I work with women to dismantle the 'don'ts' and build a life based on their own sovereign 'yes.' Book a free Alchemy of Us call with me. https://www.movingmaxim.com (https://www.movingmaxim.com) Episode-Specific Resources & Further Context: In the episode, we touch on some complex ideas. Here's a bit more context to support your own research: The Worship of the Written Word: We discussed how the Patriarchy and the written word emerged around the same time, invalidating 97% of human history which was oral. To explore this further, look into the work of thinkers like Walter J. Ong on orality and literacy. The Founders' Views: We mentioned how the Founders actively railed against the idea of a biblical government. For primary sources, read Thomas Jefferson's Virginia Statute for Religious Freedomor James Madison's Memorial and Remonstrance Against Religious Assessments. The 97% of History: The idea that written history is only a fraction of the human story is a core concept in Indigenous studies and anthropology. Explore works that center oral histories and pre-literate societies to understand this vast, unrecorded past. Credits & Acknowledgments: Host: Jo B, Petrify the Patriarchy

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Conversations with Friends: Peacemaking is Anti-Patriarchal

   In this episode, I sit down with one of my best friends and collaborator of nearing a decade, Manuel Cadenas, the brilliant mind behind Solutions by Cadenas LLC. We have an unscripted, heart-centered conversation about a topic at the core of both of our work: how the simple, profound act of peacemaking is one of the most radical and rebellious things we can do in a world built on patriarchal conflict. We explore the difference between the Patriarchy's 'war' model and the circle's 'healing' model, and how our two different forms of magic—my Medusa gaze and his peacemaking circles—work together to create real change. This is a conversation about friendship, about our shared history training educators, and about the beautiful, powerful work of building a new world. Key Takeaways: The Patriarchal Model of Conflict: Conflict is a zero-sum game of war, domination, and control. It's about declaring a winner and enforcing compliance. The Peacemaking Model of Conflict: Conflict is an opportunity for healing. It's a circular, collaborative process of listening, understanding, and restoring balance. The Power of the Circle: A circle has no head and no tail. It honors every voice equally and creates a container where truth can be spoken and heard without fear of retribution. Complementary Magic: My work is the "disruption"—the Medusa gaze that turns toxic systems to stone. Manuel's work is the "restoration"—the peacemaking circle that creates a space for new growth to emerge. The Anti-Patriarchal Act: Choosing listening over arguing, choosing collaboration over winning, and choosing healing over dominating are not passive choices; they are profound acts of rebellion against the Patriarchy's core programming. Manuel is not just one of my besties; he is a brilliant facilitator and a powerful force for good. His work is essential for any organization or leader looking to move beyond the old, broken models of conflict and create a culture of true collaboration and humanity. Website: https://solutionsbycadenasllc.com (https://solutionsbycadenasllc.com) Instagram: @solutionsbycadenasllc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070858930938 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070858930938) Join the Conversation (Community & Call to Action): This episode is just the beginning of the conversation. I want to hear from you. Question for the Audience: Where in your own life—at work or at home—have you seen the 'war' model of conflict play out? What would it look like if you tried a 'peacemaking' model instead? Share your thoughts. Tag me in IG @movingmaximllc Join My Community: If you're ready to go deeper into this work, I invite you to join my private community, MovingMaxim. (https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=moving%20maxim%20llc)It's a space for sovereign indiviuals to connect, share, and support each other in dismantling the Patriarchy in their lives. Book a Clarity Session: Are you a leader or organization that is tired of the 'war' model? Do you want to build a team based on trust, collaboration, and humanity? I work with clients to do just that. Book a free Clarity Call with me to see how we can work together. https://www.movingmaxim.com (https://www.movingmaxim.comCredits)

3. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Cultivating Readiness: Why Hope Isn't Enough

   "Hope is for the lazy," they said. And for the first time, it resonated. Because I’ve spent my life chasing a word that felt like smoke—something I could never grasp, something that always felt out of reach. I was stuck. I felt stagnant. I was doing the work, but I wasn't leveling up. I thought the problem was me. But the problem wasn't me. The problem was the word. Today, we are talking about why "hope" can fail you, especially when you are deep in grief or navigating the crushing weight of the mid-life woman experience. We are talking about why the most powerful, forward-leaning energy you can cultivate isn't hope at all. It’s Readiness. Readiness isn’t a feeling. It’s an orientation. It’s the quiet, powerful decision to keep your hands on the wheel, even when the car is parked. It’s the act of tending to the soil, knowing that the seed underground is doing the work of growing roots, even if you can’t see it yet. It’s the difference between waiting for the rain and having your raincoat and boots by the door. You are not waiting for hope to find you. You are tending to the soil of your own becoming. Visit me here: movingmaxim.com (http://movingmaxim.com) or email me: movingmaxim@gmail.com

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