In this thought-provoking episode of All With Heart, cohosts Jose “WaVE” Carranza and Ryanna Hammond dive into the complex dynamics of gender roles in romantic relationships. While the conversation centers on their personal experience as a heterosexual couple, they explore how these roles extend beyond traditional labels to embrace the concept of masculine and feminine energy, which transcends gender. Whether it’s male or female, masculine or feminine, these energies exist in every person and partnership, and understanding them is key to a healthy, balanced relationship.

The discussion touches on how both hyper-feminism and patriarchy can be damaging, and the hosts share their thoughts on finding a harmonious middle ground. While they acknowledge their own tendency toward traditional gender roles, they emphasize the importance of choice, respect, self-awareness, and communication in defining roles that work for each individual person.

Ryanna and WaVE also explore the misconception that being in a traditional feminine role is disempowering, and discuss how, when done consciously and with mutual respect, these roles can be incredibly empowering. They also challenge the idea that the person with the dominant role has more power, stressing that true leadership comes with respect and check-ins.

In a kinky twist, the conversation extends to the bedroom, where dominant and submissive roles are explored in an open, non-judgmental way. Is being submissive oppressive, or can it be an empowering experience? And what does being dominant really mean? The hosts discuss how these dynamics, when practiced with love, respect, and care, are far more nuanced than the stereotypes portrayed in media.

If you’ve ever wondered how to approach gender roles in a relationship or what it truly masculine and feminine energies truly mean, this episode will offer you a refreshing perspective on creating balanced, conscious partnerships where energy, not gender, leads the way.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• @daviddeida.live on Instagram

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