Burn the Patriarchy, Not Yourself

In this episode of Between Meetings & Motherhood, Alexa Starks talks about the quiet anger many working mothers carry — and why it isn’t irrational, dramatic, or misplaced.Modern workplaces were built around assumptions that don’t reflect caregiving realities. Yet when mothers struggle inside those systems, we’re told to optimize, adapt, and manage better — instead of questioning the structure itself.This episode explores how patriarchal systems show up in everyday work culture, why women internalize systemic pressure as personal failure, and what it really means to “burn the patriarchy” without burning yourself out.This isn’t about chaos or quitting.It’s about redirecting anger into clarity, boundaries, and structural awareness.If you’ve ever felt frustrated and then immediately blamed yourself — this one’s for you.If you're interested in being featured in Mothered Magazine's spring issue, applications are open until February 28. Learn more here: https://www.motheredmagazine.com/be-featured Follow @mothered.magazine on Instagram and Alexa Starks on Instagram