Women and Mythology podcast

In this special solo episode, Maria tells the European folktale of Fox Woman and explores some of its central symbols: the soul self, the archetype of beauty, and the home as an image of the psyche. She also shares why myths and fairy tale…

Ebben a részben Gabriela Gutiérrez író, mitopoetikai kutató és független tudós Maria Souzával, a Women & Mythology Podcast műsorvezetőjével beszélget az ősi vallásról, az emberi képzelet erejéről és az élő világról. Felfedezik a görög iste…

Ebben a részben Liz Childs Kelly szerzővel beszélgetnek a szent nőiségről, a nők spirituális örökségéről és a szuverenitás kereséséről. Liz Kelly "Home to Her" című könyve alapján feltárják a szent nőiséget mint történelmi valóságot és min…

Ebben az epizódban Carly Mountain pszichoterapeutával és szerzővel beszélgetnek Inanna és Ereshkigal mítoszáról. A beszélgetés az alvilági utazás pszichológiájára, az identitást lebontó és veszteségen, bizonytalanságon átvezető pillanatokr…

Kristina Dryza archetipológus, író és kulturális olvasó a közös tudattól formáló láthatatlan mintákat vizsgálja. Ebben az epizódban a „számonkérés évének” pillanatát tárgyaljuk, amikor az előadott identitások összeomlanak, és a hatalmat cs…

Sok évtizedes kutatásain keresztül Anne Baring tudós, író és a transzcendens női princípium egyik vezető hangja. Ebben az epizódban Baring megosztja kutatásait a mitológia, a vallás, a művészettörténet, a mélységi pszichológia és a kozmoló…

Ebben a beszélgetésben Dr. Stephanie Zajchowski mitológus és Maria Souza a mítoszokat, mint élő társakat vizsgálják, amelyek tükrözik saját fejlődésünket. Zajchowski a vállalati marketingtől a mitológiáig tartó útját osztja meg, beleértve…

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, a…

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, m…

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 dualit…

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 sacre…

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 awar…

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…

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’…

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 arch…

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…

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…

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,…

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. Co…

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 wom…

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 u…

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: Ins…

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 w…

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 w…

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 Wom…

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…

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:/…

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 mo…

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…

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…

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 n…

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 with…

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…

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 an…

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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythol…

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'…

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 b…

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…

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…

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 releas…

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…