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Down The Well

Motherhood should be full of joy and meaning. But it often isn’t. Why is that? On Down the Well, Elle Rowley, talks about how mothers can achieve that meaning and joy by going on their own hero’s journey.
Unlike the traditional hero’s journey, mothers have to descend into the depths of their own soul. No one comes out of motherhood the same, and with the right perspective and resources, we can make sure that transformation is for the better.

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Sz 1 Ep 5 | We are so afraid of aging - just think about all the anti-aging products, procedures, and plans. This cultural obsession with youthfulness is taking over the female journey of maiden to mother to matriarch. Elle discusses the importance of this journey and how each female archetype enlightens, inspires and helps us evolve as women. Take a listen...

Timestamps:

03:28 - The Maiden

06:58 - The Mother

16:33 - The Matriarch

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About Down The Well:

Motherhood should be full of joy and meaning. But it often isn't. Why is that? On Down the Well, Elle Rowley, talks through the mother's hero's journey, and why it's different from the one you might have learned in school or books.

Unlike the traditional hero's journey, mothers have to descend into the depths of their own soul. No one comes out of motherhood the same, and with the right perspective and resources, we can make sure that transformation is for the better.

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We Paid Our Kids To Go Sugar-Free For A Year | The Results Mar 12, 2025

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Sz 1 Ep 4 | The addiction to sugar is real. It affects how we think and feel. So, Elle and her family took on the challenge of one year without sugar. Listen to how they did it, the challenges, the benefits and more.

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Check out Down The Well on YouTube

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/miYICSde6Q4

Elle's Substack - substack.com/@ellerowley

Elle's Instagram - instagram.com/ellerowley

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About Down The Well:

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Why Your 'Self-Care' Makes You Feel WORSE | 7 Better Options for Moms Mar 01, 2025

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Sz 1 Ep 3 | What is true self-care? What does it mean to a mother? On this episode of Down The Well, Elle explores the meaning of true self-care and not simply the distractions or indulgences that the world offers. Take a listen to the suggestions she gives mothers to help them live their best life.

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Down The Well Links:

Check out Down The Well on YouTube

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/miYICSde6Q4

Elle's Substack - substack.com/@ellerowley

Elle's Instagram - instagram.com/ellerowley

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About Down The Well:

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Motherhood Will Break You - And That’s a Good Thing | Dr. Lisa Marchiano Feb 27, 2025

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Sz 1 Ep 2 | Our first guest on Down The Well is Lisa Marchiano, a psychotherapist, Jungian analyst, and author. Lisa's work is the inspiration for this podcast as she discusses the mother's hero's journey, how it is connected to falling down a well and becoming a new person. Take a listen to this inspiring interview.

Timestamps:

01:17 - Lisa's background

03:03 - Falling down the well

08:15 - What is the hero's journey for a mother

14:40 - Difference between sacrifice and martyrdom

19:44 - The idea of the eternal girl

27:27 - Navigating old wounds with our children

45:54 - Understanding rage

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YouTube: @Down-The-Well

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https://www.instagram.com/ellerowley/

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Why Motherhood Is The Best Way To Find Yourself Feb 14, 2025

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Sz 1 Ep 1 | Motherhood should be full of joy and meaning. But it often isn't. Why is that? On Down the Well, Elle Rowley, talks through the mother's hero's journey, and why it's different from the one you might have learned in school or books.

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