Women and Mythology
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 10 ratingsMyths hold powerful wisdom and medicine. Join Maria Souza in retracing the steps and initiations of ancient characters as we rediscover the wild feminine. We begin this podcast with the stories from the book Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés. If you need support understanding the wisdom of each story or want to deepen your reflection, join us for this show.
This podcast is part of the Joseph Campbell MythMaker℠ Podcast Network.
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8.2 Symbols: The 8 Traps That Causes Injured Instinct
February 09, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn 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 COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within https://www.womenandmythology.com/cour...
8. STORY THE RED SHOES
February 02, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.34 MBListen 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 COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within https://www.womenandmytho...
8.1 Symbols: The Handmade Life and The Red Shoes
February 02, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBIn 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 COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within https://www.womenandmytho...
7.1 Symbols: The Power of The Body
May 26, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBExplore 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 COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within https://www....
7. STORY LA MARIPOSA, BUTTERFLY WOMAN
May 20, 2022 03:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBListen 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 COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild femini...
6.3 Symbols: Surpassing the Survival Phase and Entering Our Thriving State
May 12, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBReflect 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 COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within https://www.womenandmythology.com/courses
6.2 Symbols: The Inner Mother in the Ugly Duckling's Tale
May 05, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBExplore 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 COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track th...
6.1 Symbols: The Duckling as Instinctual Nature
April 28, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBExplore 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 COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track...
6. STORY UGLY DUCKLING
April 21, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBListen 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 COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within https://www.womenandmythology.com/courses
5.2 Symbols: The 7 Tasks To Embrace Skeleton Woman
February 03, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWhat 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 COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within https://w...
5.1 Symbols: Lady Death and The Life-Death-Life Cycle
January 28, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBWho 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 COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine withi...
5. STORY SKELETON WOMAN
December 30, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.89 MBListen 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within ...
0. START HERE: Introduction to Women & Mythology
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.ins...
4.2 Symbols: The Wild Mate and The Distractions From The Deep Work
December 15, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBExplore 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within https://www.womenandmythology.com/courses
4.1 Symbols: The Dual Nature and The Father in Manawee
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBWho 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within https...
4. STORY MANAWEE
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.76 MBListen 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: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild fe...
3.4 Symbols: The Alchemical Process and The Shadow in Vasalisa's Tale
November 26, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBOn 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journ...
Symbols: Meeting Baba Yaga, the Witch and Wild Goddess in Vasalisa's Tale
November 18, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBWould 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 wild, fearless and instinctual world within you. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com Original Soundtrack Women and Mythology by Vila Analog
3.3 Symbols: Meeting Baba Yaga, the Witch and Wild Goddess in Vasalisa's Tale
November 18, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWould 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance th...
Symbols: The Too Good Mother in Vasalisa's Tale
November 11, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.48 MBExplore the archetype of the too good mother, the one that must die after a certain age so a women can live boldly. In this episode, Maria explains and offers examples on how the too-good mother acts in our psyches and why is important to release ourselves from it. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com Original Soundtrack Women and Mythology by Vila Analog
Symbols: Intuition, Vasalisa's Doll as Treasure
November 11, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.36 MBReflect on intuition as the deep 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com Original Soundtrack Women and Mythology by Vila Analog
Story: Vasalisa and the Journey to Baba Yaga's Hut
November 11, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBShe looses her mother and is subjected to a cruel step family. She meets a witch who gives her fire. Does this storyline rings any bells? Listen to the story of Vasalisa, an ancient Russian tale about the retrieval of intuition and encountering the wild mother. This version of the story is found on 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 Original...
3. STORY VASALISA
November 11, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBShe 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com COU...
3.2 Symbols: The Too Good Mother in Vasalisa's Tale
November 11, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBExplore 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine wi...
3.1 Symbols: Intuition, Vasalisa's Doll as Treasure
November 11, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MBReflect 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wi...
1.1 Symbols: The Bones of La Loba
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.12 MBWho 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. Connect with us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within https://www.w...
2. STORY BLUEBEARD
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MBListen 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild...
2.1 Symbols: Discovering the Predator, Bluebeard and Following Curiosity
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBShe 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wo...
1. STORY LA LOBA
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBIn 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine wi...
Story: Bluebeard and the Little Key (Predator)
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MBListen to the story of Bluebeard, a timeless fairy-tale that holds one of the most basic initiations women must go through: understanding the predator exists. This version of the story is found on 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 Original Soundtrack Women and Mythology by Antonio Simonetti from Vila Analog
Story: La Loba and Her Search for the Bones (Wolf Woman)
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.03 MBIn 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 version of the story is found on the book Women Who Run With The Wolves from Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estés. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com Original Soundtrack Women and Mythology by Antonio Simonetti from Vila Analog
Symbols: Discovering the Predator, Bluebeard and Following Curiosity
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBShe was told not to use a certain 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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womena...
Symbols: The Bones of La Loba
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MBWho is La Loba, Wolf Woman? What does it mean to gather the bones? In this episode, Maria explains and interprets some of the key symbols of the La Loba story. Explore the symbolisms of seeking and incubating the bones, singing and developing integration. Connect with us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com Original Soundtrack Women and Mythology by Vila Analog
Trailer and Introduction to Women and Mythology
November 11, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIntroducing WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Podcast! I'm Maria Souza, a woman who is passionate about mythology and has found grounding, hope and tools through fairy tales and myths. I've been exploring mythology for over a decade now and I've discovered that cultivating a mythic imagination is one of my biggest passion. This show was born from this place of vitality and desire to explore. If you are eager to explore ancient myths, symbols and archetypes, this is a place for you! We will begin with th...
Trailer Women and Mythology
November 11, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBWelcome to Women and Mythology Podcast! I'm Maria Souza, a woman passionate about mythology who has found grounding, hope, and tools through fairy tales and myths. I've been exploring mythology for over a decade and discovered that cultivating a mythic imagination is one of my biggest passions. This show was born from this place of vitality and desire to explore. If you are eager to explore ancient myths, symbols, and archetypes, this place is for you. We will begin with the stories from t...
Women and Mythology Coming Soon!
May 18, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.54 MBIntroducing WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY Podcast! I'm Maria Souza, a woman who is passionate about mythology and has found grounding, hope and tools through fairy tales and myths. I've been exploring mythology for over a decade now and I've discovered that cultivating a mythic imagination is one of my biggest passion. This show was born from this place of vitality and desire to explore. If you are eager to explore ancient myths, symbols and archetypes, this is a place for you! We will begin with th...