What if everything you thought you knew about men and women was incomplete or entirely wrong? For over 30 years, world renowned researcher Alison Armstrong has been exploring one humble question: "How am I bringing out the worst in men, and how can I possibly bring out the best?" The answers have transformed millions of relationships worldwide.
In this profound conversation, Alison reveals the fundamental differences between masculine and feminine energies that create both harmony and friction in our relationships. Masculine energy, she explains, is about "making way" driving forward with focus and determination toward goals. Feminine energy creates space where understanding, love, and freedom can flourish. Understanding these polarities helps us recognize how we might be unconsciously sabotaging our connections.
Alison shares eye-opening insights about how wounds manifest differently in our bodies and psyches. Those in a committed, productivity-focused state experience wounds as a crushing sensation when trust and respect are violated. Those in an open, connected state feel emotional wounds as a "stack of pancakes" in the chest layered feelings that can overwhelm us when we perceive someone doesn't truly care.
Perhaps most powerfully, Alison challenges our victim narratives around parental wounds. "What if they didn't intend to hurt us? What if they were just being human?" This perspective liberates us from carrying childhood pain into adult relationships. She explains how authentic expression not trauma responses creates the foundation for genuine connection, noting that men consistently associate women's authenticity with courage.
The conversation culminates with practical wisdom: clarity about your non-negotiables, the physical embodiment of feminine power as radiance, and why women should feel empowered to initiate contact rather than waiting to be pursued. Whether you're healing from past relationship patterns or seeking to deepen your current connections, this episode offers transformative insights to help you rise into more authentic partnerships.

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