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Women and Mythology

Women and Mythology is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives. This podcast sits at the intersection of ancestral stories, feminine wisdom, and creative awakening.

In Season 1, I tell ancestral myths and fairy tales, followed by rich symbolic commentary. In Season 2, I’m joined by mythologists from around the world, weaving conversations that awaken the soul and call you back to your deepest self.

If you’re longing to live with more meaning, beauty, and connection to the old wisdom, this is for you. Welcome to the mythic life!

This podcast is part of the Joseph Campbell MythMaker℠ Podcast Network.

Explore more offerings at: https://www.womenandmythology.com

Copyright: © 2021 Women and Mythology

Latest Episodes:

Mary Magdalene & the Forgotten Feminine Face of God with Anne Baring Dec 16, 2025

Myth, history, and spiritual inquiry come together in this conversation with Anne Baring, scholar, author, and one of the leading voices on the Divine Feminine.

Anne’s work spans decades of independent research into mythology, religion, art history, depth psychology, and cosmology. She is the co-author of The Myth of the Goddess, author of The Dream of the Cosmos, and most recently Divine Wisdom and the Holy Spirit: The Forgotten Feminine Face of God, a culminating work that re-envisions Christianity through the restoration of Sophia, Mary Magdalene, and feminine divine wisdom.

In this episode, we explore the historical exile of the feminine from the Godhead, the cultural and spiritual consequences of this loss, and why myth remains essential for understanding our relationship with the sacred, the earth, and one another.

This is a rich, thoughtful conversation offering historical insight and mythic depth for listeners seeking a deeper spiritual language.

Connect with Anne Baring’s work:

Website: https://www.annebaring.com/

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

From Perfectionism to Sovereignty: Living Through Story with Dr. Stephanie Zajchowski Dec 02, 2025

What happens when myth finds you, when a story begins to mirror your own becoming?

In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Stephanie Zajchowski and I explore myth as a living companion, something to enter rather than analyze. We trace her journey from corporate marketing to mythology, through the initiatory thresholds of motherhood, postpartum depression, and the courage to begin again.

Together, we speak about myth as medicine and mirror: how stories can hold us through uncertainty, orient us toward meaning, and remind us that transformation is rarely tidy.

Dr. Stephanie Zajchowski is a mythologist, writer, and founder of Soul Story Coaching. Her work invites a participatory relationship with myth and the imaginal world, where sovereignty, story, and psyche meet. She contributes to the Joseph Campbell Foundation, teaches at Pacifica Graduate Institute, and lectures on imagination, sovereignty, and the feminine archetypal journey.

Connect with Stephanie’s work:

Website: https://stephaniezajchowski.com/

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

Living with Mythic Sensibility — through the myth of Psyche and Eros with Dr. Catherine Svehla Nov 16, 2025

What does it mean to live with mythic sensibility—to move through the world as though it were alive and full of meaning? In this illuminating conversation, we explore how myth can guide us into deeper relationship with soul, creativity, and the unseen forces shaping our lives.

Together, we journey through the Greek tale of Psyche and Eros as a map of transformation, reflecting on the wisdom of surrender, right timing, and the helpers that appear along the path.

If you’re not yet familiar with this myth, you can read a short version of it here:

https://www.womenandmythology.com/psycheanderos

Dr. Catherine Svehla is a mythologist, storyteller, artist, and host of the Myth Matters podcast. She is also the founder of Mythic Mojo, a platform dedicated to cultivating imagination, conversation, and mythic awareness in contemporary life. Catherine earned her Ph.D. in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, and her work bridges storytelling, art, and psychology to invite a more conscious and creative engagement with the world.

Connect with Catherine’s work:

Website: https://mythicmojo.com

Podcast: Myth Matters

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

Mythic Creativity & Women’s Sovereignty with Dr. Joanna Gardner Nov 02, 2025

Creativity, sovereignty, and myth converge in this soulful conversation: an exploration of how women can reconnect with their creative essence, navigate blocks, and tend to the inner fire of imagination.

Joanna Gardner, PhD, is a writer, mythologist, and magical realist whose work centers on creativity, wonder tales, and goddesses. She co-authored Goddesses: A Skeleton Key Study Guide and is the author of The Practice of Enchantment: MythBlast Essays, 2020–2024. Joanna serves as Director of Marketing and Communications at the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a regular contributor to its MythBlast essay series. She also teaches in the Mythological Studies programs at Pacifica Graduate Institute and the Kosmos Institute, and co-leads the Fates and Graces community—offering webinars and workshops for mythologists and friends of myth.

Connect with her work:
Website: https://joannagardner.com/
Newsletter: https://joannagardner.com/subscribe/

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

Medusa & Athena: Feminine Power, Protection, and Duality with Carla Ionescu Oct 18, 2025

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 is the founder of The Artemis Research Centre, host of The Goddess Project Podcast, and a passionate field researcher documenting goddess temples and artifacts across the Mediterranean.

Connect with her work:
Website: https://artemisresearchcentre.com/
Social Media: @‌artemisexpert
Substack: https://artemisexpert.substack.com/

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

Remembering Eve: Sovereignty, Story, and Spiritual Permission with Vanya Leilani Oct 04, 2025

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, she supports others in recovering their inner voice, reclaiming sacred agency, and living lives that are more expansive, meaningful, and free.

Connect with her work:
Website: https://www.drvanyaleilani.com/
Book: https://www.drvanyaleilani.com/thefleshandthefruit

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

Motherhood as Initiation, Identity, and the Power of Fairy Tales with Lisa Marchiano Sep 21, 2025

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 psychology to help women connect more deeply with themselves.

Connect with her work:
Website: https://lisamarchiano.com/
Fairytale group: https://spinningstraw.com/
Dream School: https://dreamwisebook.com/
Podcast: https://thisjungianlife.com/

Maria and Lisa’s conversation on Vital Spark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNjT1aC5fJQ&t=2s

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

Mythic Sensibility, Belonging & the Ethics of Story with Sharon Blackie Sep 07, 2025

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 Pacifica Graduate Institute.

Connect with her work:
Website: https://sharonblackie.net/
Substack: https://sharonblackie.substack.com/

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

Trailer Season 2 Aug 02, 2025

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

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

14.1 The Handless Maiden, Part 2: The Symbology of Seeking, The Royal Orchard, The Crone Mother, and The King Jan 25, 2025

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.com
Connect with Dagny
Dagny Deutchman is the founder and owner of The Art of Rest, a space where she believes if you live your life creatively—the art will take care of the rest. Dagny is a dreamer, a dancer, a poet and a friend and loves sharing and catching stories, as much as she loves sleeping under stars.

Website: https://www.theartofrest.me/
Mailing List: https://theartofrest.substack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrest.me/
Email: dagnyrose@theartofrest.me

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

14. The Handless Maiden, Part 1: Story and the Symbology of the Hands and Dismemberment Jan 25, 2025

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.com
Nikki Lizares is the founder and soup tender of Wild Woman Rising, a space where women come together to explore and tend to both their inner and outer landscapes. An author, ecologist, and advocate for women’s circles, Nikki loves to collect stories, especially ones that show kinship with earth and all its creatures.
Connect with Nikki:
Website: thewildwomanrising.com
Substack: wayofthewildwoman.substack.com
Email: nikki@thewildwomanrising.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

13. The Woman With Hair of Gold: Kore, Releasing Secrets and Grieving Our Wounds Dec 05, 2024

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.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

12. The Crescent Moon Bear: Embracing the Power of Rage and Healing Nov 04, 2024

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.com

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✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

11. Baubo: Unearthing Sacred Sexuality, The Power of Laughter and The Symbology of the Vulva Sep 16, 2024

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.com

WOLVES TRIBE PROGRAM
Dive deeper into this and 16 more stories to develop a strong sense of Self
https://www.womenandmythology.com/wolvestribe

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

10. La Llorona: Folktale on Women's Creative Life, Unblocking The Creative Self and The Animus Sep 10, 2024

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.com

MYTHS & THE CREATIVE LIFE WORKSHOP
Join this workshop for an enlightening journey into the heart of your creative life and unleash the creative force within you.
https://www.womenandmythology.com/creativelife

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

9. Sealskin, Soulskin: A Story on Women’s Soul Cycle and The Marriage with The Ego. Sep 03, 2024

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.com

WOLVES TRIBE PROGRAM
Dive deeper into this and 16 more stories to develop a strong sense of Self
https://www.womenandmythology.com/wolvestribe

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

8.2 Symbols: The 8 Traps That Causes Injured Instinct Feb 08, 2023

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.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

8.1 Symbols: The Handmade Life and The Red Shoes Feb 02, 2023

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.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

8. STORY THE RED SHOES Feb 02, 2023

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.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

7.1 Symbols: The Power of The Body May 26, 2022

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.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

7. STORY LA MARIPOSA, BUTTERFLY WOMAN May 19, 2022

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.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

6.3 Symbols: Surpassing the Survival Phase and Entering Our Thriving State May 12, 2022

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.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

6.2 Symbols: The Inner Mother in the Ugly Duckling's Tale May 05, 2022

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.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

6.1 Symbols: The Duckling as Instinctual Nature Apr 28, 2022

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.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

6. STORY UGLY DUCKLING Apr 21, 2022

Listen to the story of the Ugly Duckling, a tale about endurance, belonging, and finding one's kind. 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.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

5.2 Symbols: The 7 Tasks To Embrace Skeleton Woman Feb 03, 2022

What are the seven tasks of the story of Skeleton Woman? In this episode, Maria explores the images from the story and the symbols of the seeker archetype, the sleep of trust, the power of tears, and the untangling of the life-death-life nature.

Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

5.1 Symbols: Lady Death and The Life-Death-Life Cycle Jan 28, 2022

Who is Lady Death? What does she offer us? In this episode, Maria explores the archetype of the Skeleton Woman. Listen and reflect on the power that death brings to life, the unstoppable cycle of life-death-life, and the role of death within relationships.
Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology

💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe

5. STORY SKELETON WOMAN Dec 30, 2021

Listen to the story of Skeleton Woman, a tale about the life-death-life nature, love, and our relationship with the many endings that life brings. This version of the story is found in the book Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.

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✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

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0. START HERE: Introduction to Women & Mythology Dec 23, 2021

In this special episode, Maria Souza gives some insights on navigating the podcast Women and Mythology: from the types of episodes available to how to listen to each of them. Maria also talks about the wild woman archetype in its shadow and light and the book Women Who Run With The Wolves. This introduction episode might be helpful if you are new to mythical work. A warm welcome to all of you! May this be one of the bones you were searching for.
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✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

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4.2 Symbols: The Wild Mate and The Distractions From The Deep Work Dec 15, 2021

Explore symbols from the story of Manawee. Who is the wild mate and his little dog? Reflect on the distractions we all find on our road and the importance of Deep Work.
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✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

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4.1 Symbols: The Dual Nature and The Father in Manawee Dec 09, 2021

Who are the twins in the story of Manawee? In this episode, Maria explores the dual nature of women: the ego and the soul self. Listen and reflect on the duality, the power of the names, and the significant figure of the father in a women's psyche.
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✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

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4. STORY MANAWEE Dec 02, 2021

Listen to the story of Manawee, a tale about the dual nature of women, the instinctual nature of men, endurance, and the distractions that await us on the road. This version of the story is found in the book Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.
Connect with Maria:
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Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

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3.4 Symbols: The Alchemical Process and The Shadow in Vasalisa's Tale Nov 26, 2021

On this final part of Vasalisa's journey, we comment her descent into the life-death-life cycle and the burning of her shadow self. In this episode, we will look at the symbols of the crown, the fire skull, the working hands, and the three horses. This episode closes the interpretation of the story of Vasalisa.
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✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

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3.3 Symbols: Meeting Baba Yaga, the Witch and Wild Goddess in Vasalisa's Tale Nov 18, 2021

Would you be able to stand in the presence of a powerful witch? What does Vasalisa gain when she serves the wild goddess? In this episode, we will explore the archetype of the witch and the meaning of each task performed by Vasalisa. Enter the natural, fearless, and instinctual world within you.
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✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

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3.2 Symbols: The Too Good Mother in Vasalisa's Tale Nov 11, 2021

Explore the archetype of the too-good mother, who must die after a certain age so a woman can live boldly. In this episode, Maria explains and offers examples of how the too-good mother acts in our psyches and why it is essential to release ourselves from it.
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✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

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3.1 Symbols: Intuition, Vasalisa's Doll as Treasure Nov 11, 2021

Reflect on intuition as the soul voice and the treasure of women's psyche. Symbolized by the doll in the tale of Vasalisa, intuition is seen here as a soul-preserving force. In this short episode, Maria shares some of Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés ideas on the intuitive self.
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✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

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3. STORY VASALISA Nov 11, 2021

She loses her mother and is subjected to a cruel stepfamily. She meets a witch who gives her fire. Do you think this storyline will ring any bells? Listen to the story of Vasalisa, an ancient Russian tale about retrieving intuition and encountering the wild mother. This version of the story is found in the book Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.
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✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

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2.1 Symbols: Discovering the Predator, Bluebeard and Following Curiosity Nov 11, 2021

She was told not to use a particular key, but she did so anyway... Do you follow your curiosity? In this episode, Maria will explore the archetype of the predator, the innate force that lives within us and seek to kill the light. She will also discuss the importance of curiosity and why women must nurture their curious nature. Join her to reflect on this deep initiation and examine the symbols of keys, doors, clothing, and siblings.
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✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

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2. STORY BLUEBEARD Nov 11, 2021

Listen to the story of Bluebeard, a timeless fairy tale that holds one of the most basic initiations women must go through, understanding that the predator exists. This version of the story is found in the book Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.
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Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

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1.1 Symbols: The Bones of La Loba Nov 11, 2021

Who is La Loba, Wolf Woman? What does it mean to gather the bones? In this episode, Maria explains and interprets key symbols of the La Loba story. Explore the symbolisms of seeking and incubating the bones, singing, and developing integration.
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✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

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1. STORY LA LOBA Nov 11, 2021

In our first episode, your host Maria Souza will share the myth of La Loba, Wolf Woman. A story about finding the soul and connecting with the Wild Woman archetype. This story is found in the book Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.
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✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.

Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.

📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com

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