Unboxing: S.O.S. - The Mental Health Toll of The Patriarchy

What happens to the mind, body, and soul of a woman who’s always being watched, judged, controlled, or erased? In this raw and unflinching episode, Heather Evans unpacks the hidden mental health costs of living under patriarchal systems—through the lens of her song S.O.S.

From religious silencing to the invisible labor at home, from media’s impossible beauty standards to workplace double binds, and the constant hypervigilance of simply trying to stay safe—Heather explores how these pressures shape women’s inner worlds.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a lifeline for anyone who has felt the quiet cry for help beneath the surface.

🎧 Themes we explore:

• Religious trauma and the “Good Girl” script

• Emotional labor and the second shift at home

• Media-driven self-surveillance and body image struggles

• Workplace burnout, bias, and suppressed ambition

• Chronic survival mode and the mental toll of living unsafe

It’s time to break the silence, reclaim our stories, and imagine a world where survival isn’t the goal—freedom is.