What if domination and abuse are so intertwined with our current culture that we end up accepting them as both natural and inevitable? On the latest episode, I explore these questions and much more with Karen Tate, host of the long-running Voices of the Sacred Feminine podcast and author of the new book, "Normalizing Abuse: A Commentary on the Culture of Abuse." Karen has walked the Sacred Feminine path for more than 30 years, and has been named on one of the Thirteen Most Influential Women in Goddess Spirituality. She is also a thought leader, speaker, seven-times published author and a social justice advocate. On today's episode we explore: * Karen's journey from her upbringing in New Orleans to living in Los Angeles, and the accompanying evolution of her spiritual views * Karen's introduction to Goddess spirituality, and some of her experiences learning, teaching, speaking and leading retreats over the last three decades * How her understanding of Goddess spirituality has evolved to an emphasis on activism and social justice * What it means to turn toward partnership systems, particularly as taught by the long-time activist and scholar Riane Eisler, as a way to re-imagine a fairer, more inclusive society * And much more!