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In this week’s episode of The Audaci-Tea Podcast, hosts Lisa and Sovereign explore what womanhood looks like when it is no longer shaped by patriarchy, the male gaze, or the need for male approval. Together, they break down how women are conditioned to perform, shrink, and self police, and what it actually means to live authentically, freely, and on your own terms. But first, in Tea Time, Lisa and Sovereign discuss the killing of Imani Smith, a Broadway actress best known for her work in The Lion King, a disturbing video of a man threatening women’s rights, a viral Reddit breakup story, and the public reaction to Stefon Diggs and Cardi B (Please note, this episode was recorded BEFORE new broke of Stefon Diggs being charged with folony strangulation of a woman). Later, in the Mailbag, they respond to a listener asking whether men become meaner toward women once they turn 30.   🎧 This episode unpacks how reclaiming womanhood is a deeply personal journey, why empowerment comes from within, and how women can detach from patriarchal expectations without losing themselves in the process.   🎙️ Topics Discussed: Womanhood outside of patriarchy and the male gaze Decentering men and reclaiming women’s autonomy How the male gaze shapes women’s identity and safety Self discovery, authenticity, and personal agency Women, aging, and male resentment Choosing fulfillment over external validation   ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned: Former ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway child actress killed in New Jersey stabbing https://www.wbaltv.com/article/former-the-lion-king-on-broadway-child-actress-killed-in-new-jersey-stabbing/69872197 Homicide leading cause of death for pregnant women in U.S. https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/homicide-leading-cause-of-death-for-pregnant-women-in-u-s/ Gen Z Leads Resurgence In Church Attendance https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/ America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/10/education-decline-low-expectations/684526/ Cardi B hits back at ‘mean’ fans dragging her relationship with Stefon Diggs https://pagesix.com/2025/12/29/celebrity-news/cardi-b-hits-back-at-mean-fans-dragging-her-relationship-with-stefon-diggs-i-cant-go-back-in-time/   📚 This Week’s Recommendation: The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood https://a.co/d/48H6CPB Sanaa Lathan on self love and thinking for yourself https://www.tiktok.com/@sanaalathanaloha/video/7538911831193160990 Check Out Lisa’s Free Blog About This Episode https://www.patreon.com/collection/960341   💌 Join the Conversation: Got questions or wild stories to share? Email us at [email protected] with “The Audaci-Tea” in the subject line. Your message might be featured in a future episode.   ☕✨ Support the Show: Join our Patreon community. Sign up for free or become a Tea VIP for exclusive perks like: Bonus Crumpets segment, completely unhinged and uncensored Early access to episodes Voice memo mailbag access Ad free listening A private feminist community 👉 https://www.patreon.com/audacitea   ▶️ Subscribe and Watch Full Episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theaudaci-teapodcast Join our YouTube Membership for the Crumpets segment, an unhinged and uncensored bonus segment of the show.   📱 Follow Us Online: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the_audacitea0 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_audacitea_podcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585115231509 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1qfGGpJ0aS626IGBGwLtdU Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audaci-tea/id1779370788   🕰️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Tea Time 03:20 Imani Smith 07:18 Men, Illiteracy, and Misogyny 18:06 Ignoring Red Flags 22:52 Stefon Diggs and Cardi B 30:27 Womanhood Outside of Patriarchy 46:00 Prioritizing Health and Self Care 51:48 The Journey of Self Discovery 01:03:09 Practical Steps Toward Authenticity 01:21:49 Mailbag: Are Men Meaner to Women Over 30? 01:39:35 Poll Results   🎙️ The Audaci-Tea is a production of Siren Sound, executively produced by Lisa Carr and The Sovereign Woman. Music, audio production, and show production by Ryan Marth and Siren Sound.   📩 For advertising, business, or general inquiries: [email protected]   💡 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Siren Sound or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

In this week’s episode of The Audaci-Tea Podcast, hosts Lisa and Sovereign are joined by special guest Queen Sovereign for a direct and unfiltered conversation about the fragile male ego and the ways it shapes men’s behavior, relationships, and reactions to women’s autonomy. Together, they examine how ego, entitlement, and insecurity often drive harm, control, and disrespect toward women, and why those patterns are so rarely challenged. But first, in Tea Time, Lisa and Sovereign break down a chaotic news cycle, including Nicki Minaj’s public MAGA pivot and comments involving J.D. Vance, a disturbing case involving boys sharing AI generated nude images of a 13 year old girl with no consequences, and the internet’s response to both Jake Paul and Andrew Tate taking public losses. Later, in another round of "This You?", the hosts unpack a Reddit post about a husband who gave away his wife’s expensive sake without asking, and what it reveals about male entitlement and disregard for women’s boundaries.   🎧 This episode takes a clear eyed look at male ego, power, and validation, and how women are expected to manage the emotional fallout.   🎙️ Topics Discussed: The fragile male ego and emotional insecurity Male entitlement and boundary violations How patriarchy operates through fear and control Loneliness and validation seeking in men Decentering men and reclaiming women’s autonomy Setting boundaries with emotionally immature men   ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned: Nicki Minaj praises JD Vance as “assassin” as Erika Kirk sits next to her https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nicki-minaj-praises-jd-vance-assassin-erika-kirk-sits-rcna250476 How Nicki Minaj went from Trump critic to the president’s biggest fan https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/22/entertainment/nicki-minaj-donald-trump-fan Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty sentenced for failing to register as sex offender in Los Angeles https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/nicki-minajs-husband-kenneth-petty-sentencing-sex-offender-registration-los-angeles/ Boys at her school shared AI generated nude images of her. She was the one expelled https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/boys-school-shared-ai-generated-nude-images-after-128611202 Jake Paul and Andrew Tate Both Lost This Weekend https://manofmany.com/culture/jake-paul-andrew-tate-boxing   📚 This Week’s Recommendation: Follow Queen Sovereign https://linktr.ee/queensovereignn Check Out Lisa’s Free Blog About This Episode https://www.patreon.com/collection/960341   💌 Join the Conversation: Got questions or wild stories to share? Email us at [email protected] with “The Audaci-Tea” in the subject line. Your message might be featured in a future episode.   ☕✨ Support the Show: Join our Patreon community. Sign up for free or become a Tea VIP for exclusive perks like: Bonus Crumpets segment, completely unhinged and uncensored Early access to episodes Voice memo mailbag access Ad free listening A private feminist community 👉 https://www.patreon.com/audacitea   ▶️ Subscribe and Watch Full Episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theaudaci-teapodcast Join our YouTube Membership for the Crumpets segment, an unhinged and uncensored bonus segment of the show.   📱 Follow Us Online: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the_audacitea0 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_audacitea_podcast Facebook (NEW!) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585115231509 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1qfGGpJ0aS626IGBGwLtdU Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audaci-tea/id1779370788   🕰️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Tea Time 04:38 Nicki Minaj Goes MAGA 10:20 AI and Child Exploitation 15:53 Permission to Help Women? 26:36 Jake Paul and Andrew Tate Lose 30:07 Welcome Queen Sovereign 36:41 Men’s Ego and Emotional Fragility 45:13 Consequences of Unchecked Male Behavior 01:00:16 Motherhood and Personal Choice 01:23:37 Loneliness and the Void in Men’s Lives 01:31:51 This You? 01:54:05 Poll Results Surviving the Boys Club Workplace   🎙️ The Audaci-Tea is a production of Siren Sound, executively produced by Lisa Carr and The Sovereign Woman. Music, audio production, and show production by Ryan Marth and Siren Sound.   📩 For advertising, business, or general inquiries: [email protected]   💡 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Siren Sound or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

In this week’s episode of The Audaci-Tea Podcast, hosts Lisa and Sovereign take on one of the most persistent myths men love to repeat: that they are simple, low maintenance, and easy to please, and that women are the ones who make life complicated. Together, they unpack how this narrative functions as a form of gaslighting that shifts responsibility, emotional labor, and accountability onto women. But first, in Tea Time, they discuss the tragic passing connected to Rob and Michele Reiner and what it reveals about male mental health, a new UK curriculum aimed at teaching boys to respect women, a viral TikTok of a man spiraling over his wife doing his laundry “wrong,” and a disturbing story of a man abandoning his girlfriend during a mugging. In the Mailbag, they answer a listener question about navigating relationships with misogynistic family members you still love.   🎧 This episode breaks down the illusion of male simplicity, how “low maintenance” often masks emotional immaturity, and why women are expected to absorb the fallout.   🎙️ Topics Discussed: The myth of men being low maintenance and emotionally simple How emotional labor and household management fall on women Male emotional regulation and its impact on relationships The fear of male aggression and how it shapes women’s behavior Why women are increasingly rethinking marriage and partnership Loving sexist or emotionally immature men and setting boundaries   ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned: Rob and Michele Reiner’s son ‘responsible’ for their deaths, police say https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/homicide-detectives-investigating-at-address-connected-with-hollywood-director-rob-reiner Boys to be taught to respect women and girls as part of curriculum https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/boys-taught-respect-women-girls-curriculum-xbzfq98xm Survey: Almost half of American men have online betting accounts https://www.sbu.edu/athletics/2025/02/18/survey-almost-half-of-american-men-have-online-betting-accounts Study finds the majority of OnlyFans subscribers are married men https://www.audacy.com/987thespot/latest/study-finds-majority-of-onlyfans-subscribers-are-married-men The orgasm gap and why women climax less than men https://theconversation.com/the-orgasm-gap-and-why-women-climax-less-than-men-208614 Universe 25 Experiment (Rat Utopia) https://www.the-scientist.com/universe-25-experiment-69941 Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall https://a.co/d/7lGx3Ot   📚 This Week’s Recommendation: All Her Fault on Peacock https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31314751/?ref_=fn_t_1 Check Out Lisa’s Free Blog About This Episode https://www.patreon.com/collection/960341   💌 Join the Conversation: Got questions or wild stories to share? Email us at [email protected] with “The Audaci-Tea” in the subject line. Your message might be featured in a future episode.   ☕✨ Support the Show: Join our Patreon community. Sign up for free or become a Tea VIP for exclusive perks like: Bonus Crumpets segment, completely unhinged and uncensored Early access to episodes Voice memo mailbag access Ad free listening A private feminist community 👉 https://www.patreon.com/audacitea   ▶️ Subscribe and Watch Full Episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theaudaci-teapodcast Join our YouTube Membership for the Crumpets segment, an unhinged and uncensored bonus segment of the show.   📱 Follow Us Online: TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@the_audacitea0 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_audacitea_podcast Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1qfGGpJ0aS626IGBGwLtdU Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audaci-tea/id1779370788   🕰️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Tea Time 03:51 Rob and Michele Reiner Tragedy 09:33 UK Curriculum Teaching Boys to Respect Girls 17:54 Man Crashes Out Over Laundry 24:05 Man Abandons Girlfriend During Mugging 30:04 Men Don’t Need Much to Be Happy? 45:25 Impact Of Men Moving In 51:41 Masculinity and Emotional Regulation 01:05:06 Leadership and Responsibility in Relationships 01:14:58 The Illusion of Male Simplicity 01:19:33 Mailbag: Loving Imperfect Men 01:36:23 Poll Results: What Does Decentering Men Actually Look Like?   🎙️ The Audaci-Tea is a production of Siren Sound, executively produced by Lisa Carr and The Sovereign Woman. Music, audio production, and show production by Ryan Marth and Siren Sound.   📩 For advertising, business, or general inquiries: [email protected]   💡 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Siren Sound or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

In this week’s episode of The Audaci-Tea Podcast, hosts Lisa and Sovereign sit down with special guest Mel Hamlett to explore what it really looks like for women to survive and succeed in male-dominated fields. Mel shares the highs, lows, and hard-won lessons from her adventurous career, revealing the unspoken rules, power dynamics, and emotional labor women are expected to navigate. But first, in Tea Time, they break down a new poll showing teen girls are losing interest in marriage, why older women are becoming first-time moms at higher rates than teenagers, a woman confronting a man who left hateful comments on her page, and Costco suing the Trump administration over tariffs. Later, they play another round of “Therapy Or The Void” featuring the characters from Shrek as voted on by our Patreon members!   🎧 This episode sheds light on the biases women face in workplaces ruled by men, the danger of male group dynamics, and the strength required to carve out autonomy in career spaces designed without women in mind.   🎙️ Topics Discussed: What women actually face inside male-dominated workplaces Why emotional labor always falls on women How male group dynamics fuel toxic behavior Lessons Mel learned from outdoor and adventure industries The importance of self-reliance and boundaries in unsafe environments Why many women are rethinking marriage, motherhood, and traditional paths   ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned: 12th grade girls are less likely than boys to say they want to get married someday https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/11/14/12th-grade-girls-are-less-likely-than-boys-to-say-they-want-to-get-married-someday/ More older women becoming first-time moms amid U.S. fertility rate declines https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/us-fertility-rates-down-teens-women-40-first-time-moms-rcna196809 Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/costco-sues-trump-tariff-refunds-rcna246860 Men Have No Friends and Women Bear the Burden https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a27259689/toxic-masculinity-male-friendships-emotional-labor-men-rely-on-women/ Man Allegedly Seen Leaving His Girlfriend to Freeze to Death on Austria's Highest Mountain in Webcam Footage https://people.com/man-allegedly-seen-leaving-girlfriend-to-freeze-to-death-on-mountain-11863639   📚 This Week’s Recommendation: Follow Mel Hamlett! https://linktr.ee/MelanieHamlett Check Out Lisa’s Free Blog About This Episode https://www.patreon.com/collection/960341   💌 Join the Conversation: Got questions or wild stories to share? Email us at [email protected] with “The Audaci-Tea” in the subject line. Your message might be featured in a future episode.   ☕✨ Support the Show: Join our Patreon community. Sign up for free or become a Tea VIP for exclusive perks like: Bonus Crumpets segment, completely unhinged and uncensored Early access to episodes Voice memo mailbag access Ad free listening A private feminist community 👉 https://www.patreon.com/audacitea   ▶️ Subscribe and Watch Full Episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theaudaci-teapodcast Join our YouTube Membership for the Crumpets segment, an unhinged and uncensored bonus segment of the show.   📱 Follow Us Online: TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@the_audacitea0 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_audacitea_podcast Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1qfGGpJ0aS626IGBGwLtdU Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audaci-tea/id1779370788   🕰️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Tea Time 03:24 Newest Marriage Poll 12:09 Birth Rates Plummet 17:11 Woman Confronts Online Troll 25:15 Costco Sues Trump Over Tariffs 28:22 Welcome Mel Hamlett 36:30 Melanie's Journey 47:47 The Impact of Relationships on Women's Lives 59:02 Navigating Male-Dominated Spaces 01:09:30 The Fragility of Masculinity 01:38:02 Therapy Or The Void: Shrek 01:52:11 Poll Results: Can Women Really Have It All?   🎙️ The Audaci-Tea is a production of Siren Sound, executively produced by Lisa Carr and The Sovereign Woman. Music, audio production, and show production by Ryan Marth and Siren Sound.   📩 For advertising, business, or general inquiries: [email protected]   💡 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Siren Sound or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

In this week’s episode of The Audaci-Tea Podcast, hosts Lisa and Sovereign explore what it looks like for women to decenter men in everyday life and relationships. Decentering men is not a single action but a result of prioritizing women's autonomy and needs while deconstructing patriarchal norms. This episode breaks down practical steps, mindset shifts, and the empowering outcomes of putting yourself first. But first, in Tea Time, they respond to a listener voicemail about women taking their husbands’ last names, discuss the US Border Patrol monitoring drivers and detaining pregnant women seeking reproductive health care, female MAGA influencers facing backlash for feminist stances, and a woman proposing to her boyfriend of 14 years. Later, in Mailbag, they answer a listener question about whether women need to be the ones approaching men romantically.   🎧 This episode examines how women can prioritize themselves, navigate relationships with awareness, and embrace empowerment without guilt.   🎙️ Topics Discussed: What decentering men looks like in practice Why prioritizing women’s needs is essential for empowerment How societal expectations pressure women into traditional roles Surveillance and threats to women’s autonomy Celebrating choices in relationships without losing identity Using self-discovery and boundaries to navigate dating and partnerships   ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned: Border Patrol monitoring US drivers and detaining those with ‘suspicious’ travel patterns https://apnews.com/article/immigration-border-patrol-surveillance-drivers-ice-trump-9f5d05469ce8c629d6fecf32d32098cd Georgia dismisses maternal mortality committee after ProPublica investigation https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/21/health/georgia-maternal-mortality-committee-propublica MAGA influencer hit with right-wing backlash over feminist comments https://www.rawstory.com/maga-influencers/ Lizzy B on centering men as its own punishment https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrkQPsHJ/   📚 This Week’s Recommendation: The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence https://a.co/d/dkAQZ9A Check Out Lisa’s Free Blog About This Episode https://www.patreon.com/collection/960341   💌 Join the Conversation: Got questions or wild stories to share? Email us at [email protected] with “The Audaci-Tea” in the subject line. Your message might be featured in a future episode.   ☕✨ Support the Show: Join our Patreon community. Sign up for free or become a Tea VIP for exclusive perks like: Bonus Crumpets segment, completely unhinged and uncensored Early access to episodes Voice memo mailbag access Ad free listening A private feminist community 👉 https://www.patreon.com/audacitea   ▶️ Subscribe and Watch Full Episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theaudaci-teapodcast Join our YouTube Membership for the Crumpets segment, an unhinged and uncensored bonus segment of the show.   📱 Follow Us Online: TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@the_audacitea0 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_audacitea_podcast Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1qfGGpJ0aS626IGBGwLtdU Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audaci-tea/id1779370788   🕰️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Tea Time 03:15 Listener Voicemail: Should Wives Take Husbands Name? 09:15 Surveillance and Privacy Concerns in Texas 19:28 Proposing To BF of 14 Years 30:14 MAGA Influencers Accused of Feminism 37:57 What Does Decentering Men Actually Look Like? 45:18 The Result of Decentering Men 55:15 Should Women Embrace Selfishness? 01:02:57 Finding Worthy Partners 01:14:00 Checklist for Decentering Men 01:26:57 Mailbag: Do Women Need To Approach Men Romantically? 01:45:31 Poll Results: Modern Witch Hunts   🎙️ The Audaci-Tea is a production of Siren Sound, executively produced by Lisa Carr and The Sovereign Woman. Music, audio production, and show production by Ryan Marth and Siren Sound.   📩 For advertising, business, or general inquiries: [email protected]   💡 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Siren Sound or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.