From Domination to Partnership and the Sacred Feminine with Riane Eisler

Dear Friends, 

Today’s episode is with the extraordinary Riane Eisler, JD, PhD —a cultural historian, systems scientist, and futurist internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on societal models, human evolution, and cultural transformation.

Dr. Eisler is the author of numerous influential books, including the international bestseller The Chalice and the Blade, now in its 57th U.S. printing and translated into 27 languages, The Real Wealth of Nations, and Nurturing Our Humanity, co-authored with Douglas P. Fry.

In today’s conversation, we explore:

• How the partnership and domination models of society shape everything from governance to our personal relationships

• The role of feminine power and sacred symbols in addressing today’s global challenges

• Why care work—often invisible in traditional economics—is vital for building thriving, resilient societies

• Practical steps for embodying the partnership model both personally and globally

• How ancient goddess cultures hold wisdom for the future we are all trying to create

We also discuss the challenges Riane has faced in bringing these transformative ideas into mainstream awareness — and what gives her the deepest hope for humanity's future.

If you've ever wondered how cultural evolution happens, what a truly caring economy might look like, or how spiritual consciousness intertwines with societal transformation, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Tune in to Gateways to Awakening for this profound conversation on awakening partnership, reclaiming inner wisdom, and imagining a future built on compassion and care.

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Best, 

-Yasmeen