The Internalized Male Gaze and Self-Objectification
Tue Dec 16 2025
Join Hecate in this episode of 'Finding OK,' a healing podcast for survivors of SA and abuse, as they delve into the concept of "the male gaze", how it's internalized, its role in objectification, and its intersection with sexual healing post-trauma. Inspired by Margaret Atwood's poem from 'The Robber Bride', Hecate explores how societal beauty standards and the male gaze have influenced their self-perception, sexuality, and share reflections on their journey toward authentic pleasure and intimacy. This episode aims to provide strength and resonance for women, femmes, and AFAB individuals. Listen for powerful personal reflections on noticing and dismantling internalized patriarchal views. and a call for embracing radical self-love (it's a process).
Episode Notes:
The Male Gaze:
https://media-studies.com/male-gaze/
https://theconversation.com/half-a-century-of-the-male-gaze-why-laura-mulveys-pioneering-theory-still-resonates-today-256875
Miss Representation: https://therepproject.org/films/miss-representation/
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Music is "Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of Your Fist" used with the personal permission of Ramshackle Glory. Go check out their music! https://open.spotify.com/artist/0qdbl...
00:00 Introduction and Poem Reading
02:00 Podcast Introduction and Trigger Warnings
04:11 Understanding the Male Gaze
06:45 Personal Experiences with the Male Gaze
11:36 Internalized Male Gaze and Self-Objectification
13:53 Intersection with Sexuality and Body Image
23:08 Healing and Moving Forward
29:22 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
Lead to GoldThis is what wellness looks like in real life - no social media BS. ✨Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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Join Hecate in this episode of 'Finding OK,' a healing podcast for survivors of SA and abuse, as they delve into the concept of "the male gaze", how it's internalized, its role in objectification, and its intersection with sexual healing post-trauma. Inspired by Margaret Atwood's poem from 'The Robber Bride', Hecate explores how societal beauty standards and the male gaze have influenced their self-perception, sexuality, and share reflections on their journey toward authentic pleasure and intimacy. This episode aims to provide strength and resonance for women, femmes, and AFAB individuals. Listen for powerful personal reflections on noticing and dismantling internalized patriarchal views. and a call for embracing radical self-love (it's a process). Episode Notes: The Male Gaze: https://media-studies.com/male-gaze/ https://theconversation.com/half-a-century-of-the-male-gaze-why-laura-mulveys-pioneering-theory-still-resonates-today-256875 Miss Representation: https://therepproject.org/films/miss-representation/ It's a must watch! Finding OK: https://www.finding-ok.com/ Hecate's Links: https://linktr.ee/FindingOK Support the Podcast and become a Patreon member! https://www.patreon.com/c/CrossroadsCrowStudios Finding OK is funded entirely by generosity of listeners like you! https://www.finding-ok.com/support/ Music is "Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of Your Fist" used with the personal permission of Ramshackle Glory. Go check out their music! https://open.spotify.com/artist/0qdbl... 00:00 Introduction and Poem Reading 02:00 Podcast Introduction and Trigger Warnings 04:11 Understanding the Male Gaze 06:45 Personal Experiences with the Male Gaze 11:36 Internalized Male Gaze and Self-Objectification 13:53 Intersection with Sexuality and Body Image 23:08 Healing and Moving Forward 29:22 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements Lead to GoldThis is what wellness looks like in real life - no social media BS. ✨Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show