#5. Book Club: Outing the Predator (Ch.2, Women Who Run With the Wolves)

This is our monthly Book Club episode where we discuss a chapter from our current book choice: “Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype” by Clarissa Pinkola Estes.

In this episode, we discuss chapter 2 “Stalking the Intruder: The Beginning Initiation”. We invite you to read along with us; however, each Book Club episode is designed so you can listen whether you’ve read the chapter or not.

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Episode Summary:

Content Warning: Chapter 2 features the story of “Blue Beard”, which involves both abuse and violence. We share a synopsis of the story as it’s essential to the theme of this chapter, which is all about the initiation process of learning to listen to one’s intuition. We also share personal stories that may be difficult for some to hear.

In this episode, we explore the ways the initiation process of trusting intuition has shown up in our own lives and how we’ve begun to understand the ways that connecting with intuition can offer a path to personal freedom. 

NEED HELP? If themes from this episode feel close to home, we have compiled a list of resources that have been impactful in our own lives, click here to access: Resources

We would love to know:

What did you think of chapter 2?What is one quote from this chapter that stood out to you that you would like to explore more?What is one thing from the chapter you want to take away into your life?

We’d love to hear from you in the Full Heart Free Voice Podcast Community! 

Other works mentioned during this episode: 

“Leaving the Saints” by Martha Beck“Flowers of the Night Oracle” by Cheralyn Darcey

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How to Connect with Emma:

Find out more about Emma Veritas at: https://www.wildauthenticity.com/Follow Emma in her Facebook Group: The Writing Dream Collective: for women who want to write.Check out Emma’s online course, Find Your True Self Again, at https://www.wildauthenticity.com/trueself 

How to Connect with Caitlin:

Find out more about Caitlin Bosshart and schedule a free consultation at: https://caitlinbosshart.com/Follow Caitlin on Instagram: @caitlin_bosshart Follow Caitlin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caitlinbosshartlifecoaching/

Attributions:

Theme music: Wally Ingram, Stevie Blacke and Tom Freund. You heard portions of their tracks “Shine a Light” and “Udu ULove” from their record Spadé. 

Original cover art: Caitlin Bosshart

Fairy tale music: "Fairytale Waltz" by Kevin MacLeod