The Goddess School

What if your shadow was the source of your superpower? This conversation reimagines the dragon not as a beast to conquer, but as a powerful ally in feminine transformation. Lisa explores how modern romantasy heroines like Daenerys Targaryen and Violet Sorrengail bond with their dragons to awaken hidden gifts, access shadow magic, and claim sacred feminine power. Drawing on Jungian psychology, myth...

What if your creativity wasn’t something to monetize, but a sacred part of your healing and joy? Lisa Marie Rankin is joined by multi-passionate artist Anastasia Forrest—author, musician, seamstress, and mother—for a soul-stirring conversation on following your bliss, making peace with the inner critic, and protecting your creative spark in a noisy world. Together they explore the muse archetype,...

Your body isn’t betraying you—it’s inviting you into a deeper relationship with yourself. Ayurvedic teacher and menopause guide Mary Thompson returns for part two of this soulful, practical conversation with Lisa Marie Rankin to explore the real root causes of hot flashes, low libido, weight gain, and stress in midlife. With deep reverence for the body’s wisdom and clear insights from Ayurveda, Ma...

You’re never too old to begin again—and Tara Stoughtenborough is living proof. At 83, Tara shares her incredible journey of launching a PR firm at 49, publishing over 60 romance novels in her 60s, and enrolling in Ayurveda school at 80. She embodies the sacred archetypes of maiden, mother, and crone with enthusiasm, wisdom, and an ever-curious heart. Lisa Marie Rankin and Tara explore feminine mag...

What if healing didn’t have to be hard—but could be hot, playful, and full of fantasy? Lisa Marie Rankin and intimacy coach Amy Everhart dive deep into the deconstruction of purity culture, how people pleasing becomes a subtle form of control, and the unexpected power of romantasy and smut to open new portals of healing. With humor, wisdom, and unapologetic joy, Amy shares how embracing desire, sh...

Menopause isn’t a decline—it’s an initiation into your most powerful self. Mary Thompson joins Lisa Marie Rankin to share Ayurvedic perspectives on the forest dweller phase, perimenopause, and the deeper psychospiritual invitations of midlife. With decades of experience, Mary offers empowering insight into how symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, and anxiety aren’t problems to fix but sacred messe...

What if your next chapter began with letting go of everything you thought you were supposed to be? Emily Reuschel  joins Lisa Marie Rankin to explore what it truly means to reclaim your power, pivot from burnout, and awaken your soul’s calling. Through honest storytelling and deep wisdom, they discuss how self-help culture can both empower and mislead, why embracing play and creativity throug...

From NBC newsrooms to sacred ceremony, Elizabeth Brett shares her powerful journey of awakening as a modern-day priestess. In this soulful conversation, Elizabeth Brett reveals how leaving a high-profile career led her to uncover deep spiritual truths and sacred feminine wisdom. Through practices rooted in divine feminine archetypes, embodiment, and inner alchemy, she now guides women to remember...

Menopause isn’t a decline—it’s an initiation into your most powerful self. Mary Thompson joins Lisa Marie Rankin to share Ayurvedic perspectives on the forest dweller phase, perimenopause, and the deeper psychospiritual invitations of midlife. With decades of experience, Mary offers empowering insight into how symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, and anxiety aren’t problems to fix but sacred messe...

From NBC newsrooms to sacred ceremony, Elizabeth Brett shares her powerful journey of awakening as a modern-day priestess. In this soulful conversation, Elizabeth Brett reveals how leaving a high-profile career led her to uncover deep spiritual truths and sacred feminine wisdom. Through practices rooted in divine feminine archetypes, embodiment, and inner alchemy, she now guides women to remember...

What if being the villain is exactly what your soul has been craving? When women deny their darker impulses—rage, desire, ruthlessness—they often lose access to their deepest power. This episode invites you to reclaim the “dark queen” archetype, shedding the mask of the pleasing princess and exploring myths, modern stories, and lived experience to illuminate what happens when we unlock the full sp...

What if being the villain is exactly what your soul has been craving? When women deny their darker impulses—rage, desire, ruthlessness—they often lose access to their deepest power. This episode invites you to reclaim the “dark queen” archetype, shedding the mask of the pleasing princess and exploring myths, modern stories, and lived experience to illuminate what happens when we unlock the full sp...

Can a trauma therapist become a witch and still help people heal? Jodi Spencer proves that not only is it possible—it might be the missing piece. Psychotherapist turned crossroads witch, Jodi Spencer blends Southern folk magic, shadow work, and ancestral reverence into a potent healing path rooted in divine feminine mysticism. She shares her journey of leaving traditional therapy behind to answer...

Can a trauma therapist become a witch and still help people heal? Jodi Spencer proves that not only is it possible—it might be the missing piece. Psychotherapist turned crossroads witch, Jodi Spencer blends Southern folk magic, shadow work, and ancestral reverence into a potent healing path rooted in divine feminine mysticism. She shares her journey of leaving traditional therapy behind to answer...

What if the most powerful spiritual teachers aren’t the ones in the spotlight—but the ones quietly embodying their truth? Author and poet Arundhati Subramaniam joins Lisa to explore the wisdom woven through her book Women Who Wear Only Themselves . Together, they reflect on stories of four Indian women walking unique spiritual paths—unconcerned with fame, documentation, or performative gestures. T...

What if the most powerful spiritual teachers aren’t the ones in the spotlight—but the ones quietly embodying their truth? Author and poet Arundhati Subramaniam joins Lisa to explore the wisdom woven through her book Women Who Wear Only Themselves . Together, they reflect on stories of four Indian women walking unique spiritual paths—unconcerned with fame, documentation, or performative gestures. T...

Discover how leaning into the parts of yourself you’ve been taught to suppress can unlock your creativity, authenticity, and feminine magic. Lisa explores the concept of the shadow, offering a fresh perspective on recognizing and animating these hidden aspects through playful expression and self-awareness. From poetic texts to dramatic monologues, she shows how honoring your entire range of emotio...

Your jealousy, fear, and judgment aren’t flaws—they’re secret pathways to your power. Discover how leaning into the parts of yourself you’ve been taught to suppress can unlock your creativity, authenticity, and feminine magic.   Lisa explores the concept of the shadow, offering a fresh perspective on recognizing and animating these hidden aspects through playful expression and self-awareness....

What if you’re not broken, but simply human ? Lisa is offering a powerful and honest reflection on the shadow side of self-help and coaching culture. Challenging the idea that we are all in need of fixing. Through personal stories and examples, she exposes how our obsession with healing and self-diagnosis—often fueled by social media and coaching industry marketing—can keep us trapped in a cycle o...

What if you’re not broken, but simply human ? Lisa is offering a powerful and honest reflection on the shadow side of self-help and coaching culture. Challenging the idea that we are all in need of fixing.  Through personal stories and examples, she exposes how our obsession with healing and self-diagnosis—often fueled by social media and coaching industry marketing—can keep us trapped in a c...

What if the secret to true abundance wasn’t found in chasing more, but in embracing what already exists within you? Through the lens of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, this episode explores the four aims of a meaningful life—material wealth (Artha), pleasure (Kama), purpose (Dharma), and spiritual freedom (Moksha). Listen in as Lisa guides us through how cultivating inner abundance, pleasure, purpose,...

 What if the secret to true abundance wasn’t found in chasing more, but in embracing what already exists within you? Through the lens of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, this episode explores the four aims of a meaningful life—material wealth (Artha), pleasure (Kama), purpose (Dharma), and spiritual freedom (Moksha). Listen in as Lisa guides us through how cultivating inner abundance, pleasure, pur...

What if your obsession with dark, dominant heroes in romantic fantasy novels is more than just escapism—what if it’s revealing something profound about your own psyche? Lisa explores the allure of the "shadow daddy" archetype in romantasy literature, delving into Jungian psychology to uncover why women are so captivated by these powerful, morally ambiguous figures. She unpacks how these stories co...

Step into the energy of renewal and transformation with the magic of the Spring Equinox. Lisa explores the deep symbolism of this seasonal shift, sharing powerful rituals to harness its energy for personal growth, balance, and creativity. She shares the significance of Ostara, the ancient celebration of spring, and how aligning with nature’s rhythms can help us step into a new chapter with clarity...

Unlock the secrets of midlife radiance and magnetism by stepping into the enchanting power of the Enchantress archetype. Lisa Marie Rankin explores the often-overlooked phase between Mother and Crone, where women reclaim their creativity, sensuality, and agency in shaping their lives. Drawing inspiration from goddesses like Aphrodite, Hathor, Oshun, and Cerridwen, Lisa reveals how to embody enchan...