Performative Feminism

Performative Feminism: Why No One Gives a F**k about the All-Female SpaceflightIn this episode, Dr. Michelle Robichaux, (Your Dark Fairy Godmother) dives into the recent all-female Blue Origin spaceflight that took place on April 14, 2025 — and why, despite the historic nature of the event, the media coverage has felt more like a shallow PR stunt than a true feminist victory. While celebrating women in science and space is important, this particular mission reeks of performative feminism — where optics take precedence over substance. The episode unpacks how performative feminism, much like performative femininity, reinforces patriarchal values under the guise of empowerment. Instead of challenging systems of oppression, it often centers privileged women and leaves marginalized voices behind.True feminism, the kind that embraces the shadow and doesn't seek approval, goes far beyond “girl power” photo ops and billionaire-backed flights. It means advocating for women whose rights are being stripped away — those who don’t have the luxury of escaping into space. Through the lens of Dr. Robichaux’s Goddess-Witch Spectrum™, listeners are invited to question internalized misogyny, break free from the need to be likable, and step into their full, unfiltered feminine power.Ready to do the deeper work? Sign up for her upcoming Goddess-Witch Spectrum™ live course, launching this fall. Register here! 🌙  Looking for a community of like-minded women to support you on your journey towards wholeness? Check out my coven on Patreon!✨ Your support keeps this podcast going! Please consider donating to my Substack to access exclusive content and support my work. Pledge your support! Visit Dr. Robichaux’s website at www.authenticlivingcc.com!Podcast theme music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/josh-stewart/tempestLicense code: THM8TU4OR1545UGP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darkfairygodmother.substack.com/subscribe