Sabrina Carpenter Isn’t the Problem — Our Fear of Female Power Is
This episode dives deep into the discomfort that still surrounds feminine desire — especially when it’s expressed unapologetically. We begin with a cultural flashpoint: Sabrina Carpenter’s album cover. Hair pulled. Gaze direct. No irony, no apology. The reaction was swift — and revealing.
But this isn’t about defending a pop star. It’s about what happens when a woman takes full ownership of her erotic power.
We explore the missing link between empowerment and embodiment, and why true feminine power lives in the pelvis, the belly, the longing. I unpack the difference between erotic submission and violence, drawing from my studies in Tantra and somatics — traditions that treat desire as sacred and the body as sovereign.
We question assumptions about the male gaze, reflect on why this imagery triggers so many, and explore how disconnection from eros leads to judgement and shame. Erotic power, I argue, isn’t about sex — it’s about being radically alive in your own body.
This is a conversation about reclaiming the parts of ourselves we were taught to suppress. Not for shock value — but for wholeness.
If this speaks to you, you might also enjoy my episodes on self-actualisation and soul-led leadership — or join me on Instagram @madeleine.eliza for upcoming workshops and classes on embodiment, feminine power, and sacred practice.
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