The Truth and Toxicity of the American Patriarchy with Anna Malaika Tubbs

What if the very foundation of America was built on a system that was never meant to serve us all? And what if reclaiming something as simple and as profound as our intuition could be the key to creating a more just and loving future? In this episode of HEAL with Kelly Podcast, I sit down with scholar, advocate, and bestselling author Anna Malaika Tubbs to explore the roots of American patriarchy. Drawing from her recent book Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden from Us and her celebrated debut The Three Mothers, Anna reveals how patriarchy was intentionally written into law, how it continues to shape institutions like healthcare and education, and why reclaiming women’s intuition is one of the most radical steps we can take toward change. We explore the intentional design of patriarchy in America’s laws, and why recognizing that history is often written by those in power is essential to collective healing. Anna highlights the stories of courageous women who have been erased, yet whose contributions have powerfully shaped our nation’s evolution. Anna also shares insights on partnership, motherhood, and the ways our relationships and communities can model new ways of sharing power…the path to true democracy. This conversation is both eye-opening and empowering, offering a reminder that because these systems were built, we have the power to build something different. Key Moments You'll Love: 📜 [0:00] Constitution & Erasure of Women 🔎 [3:13] Why Focus on American Patriarchy ⚖️ [6:00] Defining American Patriarchy 💡 [9:57] Protecting a Broken Social Order 📖 [13:57] Abigail Adams: “Remember the Ladies” 🌍 [17:09] Parents Modeling History & Awareness 🧬 [22:21] Trauma, Reparations & Healing 🏥 [43:31] Flexner Report & Medical Patriarchy 🤰 [46:59] Fathers of Gynecology & Obstetrics ✨ [55:57] Intuition: A Hidden Superpower LINKS Anna Malaika Tubbs website: https://annamalaikatubbs.com/ Anna Malaika Tubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annamalaikatubbs/ Erased Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HGHiMI SPONSORS THERASAGE: Go to ⁠https://www.therasage.com⁠ and use code KELLY to receive 25% off any Therasage product. HONEYLOVE: Go to https://www.honeylove.com/HEAL and use our exclusive link to get 20% OFF. See where you can watch HEAL Documentary now by going to: ⁠⁠https://healwithkelly.co/documentary.html ⁠⁠ Read The HEAL Book with double the content of the movie: ⁠⁠https://healwithkelly.co/book.html⁠ Join Our Email Community: ⁠https://www.healwithkelly.co/subscribe.html Join Our Substack: https://healwithkelly.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices