Episode 19: Ethically Decentering Men & Why We Need To

In this episode of The Modern MILF Podcast, I share what it means to decenter men in your love life—without rejecting relationships or connection. I help you unpack how centering your own identity, needs, and autonomy fosters healthier relationships, what ethical dating looks like in practice, and how to dismantle traditional gender expectations that leave women carrying emotional labor. Featuring research-backed insights from psychology and feminist theory, this episode gives tools for dating consciously, compassionately, and with full self-respect. Connect with me! Instagram  TikTok  Facebook Contact me! [email protected] To access my Coaching Course on Rejection, free PDF downloads, or to schedule a coaching call with me, go to: LinkTree Credits: Writing, recording, and editing by me, Bethany Theme music by MobyGratis References (Cited Sources) Aron, A., Aron, E. N., & Smollan, D. (1997). Inclusion of Other in Self Scale and the structure of interpersonal closeness. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Cloud, H., & Townsend, J. (1992). Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life. Zondervan. DePaulo, B. (2014). How We Live Now: Adult Friendship and the New Workplace. Harvard University Press. Hochschild, A. R., & Machung, A. (1989). The Second Shift. Penguin Books. Markman, H. J., Stanley, S. M., & Blumberg, S. L. (2010). Fighting for Your Marriage. Jossey-Bass. Mikulincer, M., & Shaver, P. R. (2007). Attachment in Adulthood: Structure, Dynamics, and Change. Guilford Press. Miller, J. B. (1976). Toward a New Psychology of Women. Beacon Press.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-matters/202602/how-to-decenter-men-and-still-date