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Women and Mythology
Maria Souza
37 episodes
2 weeks ago
This conversation explores the myths of Medusa and Athena — their intertwined images in ancient art, the cultural shifts that reshaped Medusa’s story, and the deeper truths these goddesses carry about feminine power, protection, and duality. Images we talked about at: https://www.womenandmythology.com/medusa Dr. Carla Ionescu is an ancient historian, Artemis expert, and author of She Who Hunts, a groundbreaking exploration of the enduring legacy of Artemis across cultures and centuries. She i...
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This conversation explores the myths of Medusa and Athena — their intertwined images in ancient art, the cultural shifts that reshaped Medusa’s story, and the deeper truths these goddesses carry about feminine power, protection, and duality. Images we talked about at: https://www.womenandmythology.com/medusa Dr. Carla Ionescu is an ancient historian, Artemis expert, and author of She Who Hunts, a groundbreaking exploration of the enduring legacy of Artemis across cultures and centuries. She i...
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Women and Mythology
Medusa & Athena: Feminine Power, Protection, and Duality with Carla Ionescu
This conversation explores the myths of Medusa and Athena — their intertwined images in ancient art, the cultural shifts that reshaped Medusa’s story, and the deeper truths these goddesses carry about feminine power, protection, and duality. Images we talked about at: https://www.womenandmythology.com/medusa Dr. Carla Ionescu is an ancient historian, Artemis expert, and author of She Who Hunts, a groundbreaking exploration of the enduring legacy of Artemis across cultures and centuries. She i...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour

Women and Mythology
Remembering Eve: Sovereignty, Story, and Spiritual Permission with Vanya Leilani
In this powerful episode, we remember the mythic Eve, the power of sacred disobedience, the role of creative transgression, and the lifelong journey of sovereignty. Together, we reflect on what it means to shed obedience, reclaim the sacred feminine, and remember ourselves as our own truest source of knowing. Dr. Vanya Leilani is a depth psychologist, writer, teacher, storyteller, and author of The Flesh and the Fruit: Remembering Eve and the Power of Creative Transgression. Through her work,...
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Women and Mythology
Motherhood as Initiation, Identity, and the Power of Fairy Tales with Lisa Marchiano
This conversation explores the inner transformation of motherhood, the tension between sacrifice and selfhood, the mythopoetic image of the mother, and the call for a deeper cultural conversation around mothering. Lisa Marchiano is an award-winning author, Jungian analyst, and co-host of the popular podcast This Jungian Life. Her books, including Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself and The Vital Spark: Reclaim Your Outlaw Energies and Find Your Feminine Fire, draw on fairy tales and depth...
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1 month ago
53 minutes

Women and Mythology
Mythic Sensibility, Belonging & the Ethics of Story with Sharon Blackie
In this first episode of Season 2, we explore mythic sensibility, the ethics of storytelling, the archetype of the elder woman, and how to live a meaningful, enchanted life rooted in story and place. Dr. Sharon Blackie is an award-winning author, psychologist, and mythologist whose internationally bestselling books, including If Women Rose Rooted and Wise Women, explore the power of myth and fairy tale in reimagining women’s lives. She is a gifted teacher, global lecturer, and faculty at Paci...
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1 month ago
46 minutes

Women and Mythology
Trailer Season 2
WE ARE BACK! Season 2 of Women and Mythology begins! This season, incredible mythologists will join me in conversation. New stories, new guests, and a renewed devotion to the mythic life. Stay tuned! Don’t forget to follow the show so you’ll receive each new episode the moment it drops. With a deep love for myth, Maria Souza Discover my work at Women and Mythology: www.womenandmythology.com
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3 months ago
1 minute

Women and Mythology
14. The Handless Maiden, Part 1: Story and the Symbology of the Hands and Dismemberment
In the final episode of Season 1, Maria delves into the epic tale of The Handless Maiden alongside special guest Nikki. Together, they explore the symbolism of losing one’s hands, the inner predator, ways to protect our creative lives, and much more.Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comNikki Lizares is the founder and soup tender of Wild Woman Rising, a space where women come together to explore and tend to both thei...
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9 months ago
50 minutes

Women and Mythology
14.1 The Handless Maiden, Part 2: The Symbology of Seeking, The Royal Orchard, The Crone Mother, and The King
In Part 2 of the final episode of Season 1, Maria continues exploring the rich symbology of The Handless Maiden with special guest Dagny from The Art of Rest. Together, they delve into themes of being nourished by the soul world, the archetypes of the magician, gardener, and king, and the transformative journey of growing our hands back again.Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comConnect with DagnyDagny Deutchman is t...
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9 months ago
56 minutes

Women and Mythology
13. The Woman With Hair of Gold: Kore, Releasing Secrets and Grieving Our Wounds
Dive into the tale of The Woman with Hair of Gold to uncover the archetype of Kore—a self-contained, sovereign woman. Explore the transformative power of releasing shameful secrets, embracing grief, and healing the wounds we carry to fully embody our strong and vital self.Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comCOURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGYExplore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild femin...
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11 months ago
25 minutes

Women and Mythology
12. The Crescent Moon Bear: Embracing the Power of Rage and Healing
Explore the Japanese folktale of The Crescent Moon Bear, a story that reflects on the dual nature of rage—one that corrodes and one that is essential to a woman’s life. Maria Souza unpacks the archetypes of the healer and magical animals, as well as the symbolism of the bear, the mountain, and the path of healing woven throughout this tale.Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comWOLVES TRIBE PROGRAMDive deeper into this...
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12 months ago
35 minutes

Women and Mythology
11. Baubo: Unearthing Sacred Sexuality, The Power of Laughter and The Symbology of the Vulva
Explore the Greek Myth of Baubo and a reflection on the symbology of laughter and the archetype of the Goddess of Fecundity as a source of power and vitality. Maria Souza also touches on the symbology of the breasts and vulva for women.Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comWOLVES TRIBE PROGRAMDive deeper into this and 16 more stories to develop a strong sense of Selfhttps://www.womenandmythology.com/wolvestribeCOURSES...
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1 year ago
19 minutes

Women and Mythology
10. La Llorona: Folktale on Women's Creative Life, Unblocking The Creative Self and The Animus
In this episode, Maria Souza tells the Central American folktale of La Llorona, a story that showcases the tragedy of letting go of one's creative power. The symbolic reflection highlights the importance to nurture, unblock and protect women's creative life and how can our animus be ally, instead of tyrant.Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comMYTHS & THE CREATIVE LIFE WORKSHOPJoin this workshop for an enlightenin...
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1 year ago
24 minutes

Women and Mythology
9. Sealskin, Soulskin: A Story on Women’s Soul Cycle and The Marriage with The Ego.
In this episode, Maria Souza tells the story of Sealskin, Soulskin and brings a reflection on the symbology of the skin, the cycles of women's life, the marriage between ego and soul, and the agreements and gifts this relationship offers us.Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comWOLVES TRIBE PROGRAMDive deeper into this and 16 more stories to develop a strong sense of Selfhttps://www.womenandmythology.com/wolvestribeCO...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Women and Mythology
8.2 Symbols: The 8 Traps That Causes Injured Instinct
In this episode, Maria Souza analyses the eight traps that the heroine in The Red Shoes succumbs to and what we can do to heal instinct. Reflect on what you must take to the executioner's house and women's excesses. Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comCOURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGYExplore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine withinhttps://www.womenandmythology.com/courses Step ...
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2 years ago
33 minutes

Women and Mythology
8. STORY THE RED SHOES
Listen to the story of The Red Shoes, a classic tale about the traps women fall into when they trade their handmade life. This version of the story is found in the book Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comCOURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGYExplore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine withinhttps://www.womenandmythology.com/...
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2 years ago
13 minutes

Women and Mythology
8.1 Symbols: The Handmade Life and The Red Shoes
In this episode, Maria Souza will explore the symbols of shoes and the color red and offer images for us to understand the Handmade Life. Reflect on what kind of sacrifices you are making and how you can build a soul-giving life.Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comCOURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGYExplore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine withinhttps://www.womenandmythology.com/...
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2 years ago
18 minutes

Women and Mythology
7.1 Symbols: The Power of The Body
Explore ideas on the power of the body in the instinctual world. In this episode, Maria Souza will reflect on how one standard of beauty robs women of their creative life and why we must reclaim the wisdom of La Mariposa, the Butterfly Woman.Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comCOURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGYExplore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine withinhttps://www.womenandm...
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3 years ago
20 minutes

Women and Mythology
7. STORY LA MARIPOSA, BUTTERFLY WOMAN
Listen to the story of La Mariposa, the Butterfly Woman, a tale about the power of the female body, and reflect on its potential to pollinate and fertilize. This version of the story is found in the book Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comCOURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGYExplore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine withi...
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3 years ago
16 minutes

Women and Mythology
6.3 Symbols: Surpassing the Survival Phase and Entering Our Thriving State
Reflect on the final few moments of the Ugly Duckling story. In this episode, Maria Souza will explore the ideas of cold, knowing how to accept help, and how to enter the thriving phase, the swan life. Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comCOURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGYExplore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine withinhttps://www.womenandmythology.com/courses Step into a year-lo...
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3 years ago
19 minutes

Women and Mythology
6.2 Symbols: The Inner Mother in the Ugly Duckling's Tale
Explore the four archetypes of the mother in the Ugly Duckling story and the inner mother we carry as women. In this episode, Maria Souza will reflect on the characteristics of the ambivalent mother, the collapsed mother, the unmothered mother, and the strong mother archetype.Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comCOURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGYExplore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild f...
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3 years ago
26 minutes

Women and Mythology
6.1 Symbols: The Duckling as Instinctual Nature
Explore the Ugly Duckling as a symbol of the instinctual nature of women and the duckling's birth family as a symbol of a cruel culture. In this episode, Maria Souza will reflect on the gifts that exile offers us and the strength one must have to endure the journey for belonging.Connect with Maria:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/Website https://www.womenandmythology.comCOURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGYExplore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wil...
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3 years ago
18 minutes

Women and Mythology
This conversation explores the myths of Medusa and Athena — their intertwined images in ancient art, the cultural shifts that reshaped Medusa’s story, and the deeper truths these goddesses carry about feminine power, protection, and duality. Images we talked about at: https://www.womenandmythology.com/medusa Dr. Carla Ionescu is an ancient historian, Artemis expert, and author of She Who Hunts, a groundbreaking exploration of the enduring legacy of Artemis across cultures and centuries. She i...