Why We Are All Scared Of Women

In this episode, we explore the truth most women feel but rarely admit out loud: the fear of female intimacy, the awkwardness of walking into a room full of women, and the part of you that signs up for a group or retreat and then immediately thinks, “F***… what have I done?” We dive into the history of the sisterhood wound — how patriarchy separated women on purpose, how witch hunts traumatised female community, and how modern girlhood reinforces comparison, exclusion, and competition. We unpack how this wound shows up today as hyper-independence, intimidation, anxiety in women-only spaces, or the quiet belief that you don’t belong with other women. And we talk about what becomes possible when women feel safe together: deep regulation, co-healing, belonging, and the softening that can only happen in female community. If you’ve been feeling the pull toward women’s circles, groups, or retreats but the fear is loud, this episode will help you understand exactly why — and why that “f****” feeling is often the sign that something powerful is opening. If you’re ready to explore this in community, the link to join is in the show notes.→ Come say hi on Instagram: @lucy__maeve https://lucymaeve133.lpages.co/the-liberated-life-retreat-2026