Healing Female Rage: Goddess Kali & The Sacred Power of Anger

Have you ever felt so angry you could scream, but swallowed it to keep the peace? For generations, women have been taught that our anger is ugly, hysterical and unladylike. We are conditioned to be the 'good girls' and the peacemakers. But what happens to all that unexpressed rage? It literally makes us sick. In the Season Premiere of Masala Podcast, host Sangeeta Pillai explores the devastating physical and mental toll of suppressing female rage - from chronic stress and high cortisol to the staggering rates of autoimmune diseases in women. To break this conditioning, we don't need sanitised Western wellness. We need the unapologetic wisdom of ancient Indian culture. Join Sangeeta as she travels to a sacred Snake Temple in Kerala to witness untamed female energy, unpacks the profound feminist symbolism of Goddess Kali, and shares a raw, physical practice (Simhasana / Lion's Breath) to help you release trapped anger and reclaim your boundaries. Let your anger be the fire that burns down what no longer serves you. Let’s roar together! 🔥 In this episode, we cover: 00:00 - Introduction: Are You Swallowing Your Anger? 01:30 - The Feminist Issue: How Suppressed Rage Makes Women Sick 05:00 - The Serpant Temple: Witnessing Wild Female Energy in Kerala 14:00 - Goddess Kali: The Ultimate Feminist Icon of Sacred Rage 20:00 - The Practical Cure: Lion's Breath (Simhasana) for Releasing Anger 25:00 - Journaling Prompts: Reclaiming Your Boundaries & Your Anger 27:00 - Final Thoughts: Pulling the Threads Together & Channeling Your Inner Kali 29:30 - Outro & Disclaimer Free Resources & Connections: 🖤 Free Feminist Course: Claim your free course at baddaughter.co.uk 💌 Share your thoughts: What did you think of this episode? Email Sangeeta at [email protected] 📱 Follow the journey: Connect on Instagram @soulsutras for more ancient Indian feminist wisdom. Want to follow my Kerala journey? Follow me on Substack Check out my work on Soul Sutras and my book Bad Daughter (Disclaimer: While we explore deep healing and ancient wisdom on this podcast, Sangeeta is not a medical professional. If you’re struggling with your mental or physical health, please reach out to a qualified therapist or doctor. You do not have to do this alone.)