33. The Gender Divide, Peak Woke, and the Return to Tradition - With Mikaal Bates
Release Date: 03/20/2025
Feral Philosophy Podcast
I want to run you through what mainstream culture might not be telling you about the hidden spiritual, emotional, and psychological costs of sleeping with multiple women. In a culture that glorifies promiscuity, I've got raw personal experiences and powerful lessons that every man needs to hear. If you're a young man navigating dating, temptation, and purpose - this isn't about shame - it's about truth, integrity, and becoming a better man. ---------------------------------------------------------- See the Feral Philosophy YouTube channel Support the Feral Philosophy mission by...
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info_outlineMikaal Bates joins me for a thought-provoking discussion on the growing divide between men and women, the shifting landscape of masculinity, and why more people are turning back to traditional values. We explore the impact of feminism, the rise of the "trad wife" movement, and the unintended consequences of modern social trends.
We also discuss how movement practices like dance and weightlifting influence male and female energy, the loss of real community in modern life, and why so many feel like they are living in an "insane asylum." This conversation challenges conventional thinking and raises important questions about masculinity, femininity, and the future of human connection.
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Mikaal Bates is a professional coach, transformational workshop facilitator, podcast host, and psychedelic integration guide, He supports individuals and organizations worldwide in embodying their highest potential. His approach draws from a diverse lineage of embodied masculine leadership styles, dialogic coaching methodologies, ritual theater, rites of passage, and various traditions of initiation and spiritual union.
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