The Goddess School

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...

Tarot becomes a gateway into the unconscious when we learn to use it as a tool for truth rather than certainty. Tarot counselor and scholar Mariana Louis shares how the cards help us reclaim inner authority, deepen self-awareness, and navigate the ongoing cycle of individuation. She explains the origins of Tarot, its connection to Jungian psychology, and why the most powerful readings emerge from...

Your dreams hold wisdom that can shift your entire life when you know how to listen. Author and Jungian analyst Lisa Marchiano reveals how dreams act as a personal spiritual guide, offering insight, clarity, and perspective when we need it most. She explains how the dream maker communicates through symbolism, why even the most mundane dreams hold powerful meaning, and how dreams help us navigate c...

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 through roma...

True healing begins when we remember there is no other. Parvati Markus joins Lisa Marie Rankin to explore her new book, There Is No Other , inspired by the timeless wisdom of Ram Dass. Together, they reflect on love, judgment, and the path from separation to unity consciousness. Parvati shares stories from her 50-year journey with Ram Dass and how his teachings invite us to turn every experience,...

True healing begins when you stop trying to fix yourself and start listening to the parts within. Andrea Tessier, a master coach and Internal Family Systems expert, joins Lisa Marie Rankin for a profound conversation about the intersection of psychology and spirituality. Together, they explore how IFS helps women connect with self-energy, integrate shadow aspects, and release legacy burdens that k...

Stories are living mirrors of the soul, revealing how women can reclaim their sovereignty and reawaken imagination. Lisa Marie and Maria Souza explore how mythology and feminine archetypes offer pathways for self-awareness, healing, and empowerment. Through mythic storytelling, they reflect on dismantling the inner predator, embracing creative freedom, and rediscovering the feminine voice in moder...

Love is more than a feeling; it is the fire that transforms your soul. Lisa Marie shares the timeless myth of Psyche and Eros, exploring how love challenges us to awaken to our divinity and evolve through relationship rather than isolation. Through Jungian wisdom and feminine storytelling, she invites listeners to see love as an alchemical process that expands consciousness, reveals shadow, and ca...

When you align your business and life with spirit, everything changes. Lisa sits down with Dawn Petrin, spirit first business oracle, transformational coach, and founder of All Connected Agency, to explore the intersection of soul work and entrepreneurship. Together, they unpack how to move past fear, reconnect with authentic desire, and take inspired action that aligns with your higher self. Thei...

Belonging isn’t something given by others; it’s something you cultivate within yourself. Through the timeless story of the Ugly Duckling, this conversation explores archetypes of rejection, resilience, and the identity of not belonging. Lisa Marie Rankin guides us into the wisdom of the inner mother, the archetypes that shape our sense of self, and the myths that help us understand why we sometime...

Desire is not a distraction; it is a sacred guide that leads you back to your divine feminine essence. This conversation explores the lover archetype as a source of beauty, sensuality, creativity, and spiritual vitality. Through mythic storytelling, including the tale of Psyche and Eros, and the goddess Aphrodite, the episode reveals how the lover can be embodied through simple rituals, presence,...

Too many women feel stuck circling the endless healing journey, never stepping into the life they were meant to live. Lisa Marie Rankin reveals how the heroine’s journey, inspired by Romantasy novels, offers a bold alternative, one where wounds become initiation points, imagination fuels transformation, and community and creativity guide women into their true power. She shares how archetypal story...

Lady Jessica from Dune reveals a new vision of feminine power rooted in archetypes, lineage, and inner mastery. Through Jungian psychology, mythic storytelling, and personal reflection, Lisa Marie Rankin explores the archetypes embodied by Lady Jessica: the lover, mother, witch, and warrior, and how her example challenges modern views of feminism. She unpacks the distinction between equality and f...

What if your shadow holds the keys to deeper healing and connection? Mary Mueller Shutan, author and spiritual teacher, joins Lisa to explore animism, shamanism, and shadow work as pathways into embodiment and wholeness. They discuss how disconnection in our culture fuels spiritual sickness, how reconnecting with the natural world restores balance, and why shadow work reveals the unconscious patte...

Life will bring fire, but it can also be the spark of transformation. Spiritual teacher and retreat leader Britt B Steele shares her powerful story of facing breast cancer, navigating menopause, and embracing the fires of life as opportunities for growth and healing. Through Ayurveda, yoga, plant medicine, and community, she reveals how women can cultivate resilience, intuition, and radical respon...

Your deepest desires already hold the key to transformation when your inner king and queen work together. Through myth, fairy tales, Jungian psychology, and Romantasy, Lisa reveals how the anima and animus, the inner feminine and masculine, shape our lives. She explores the symbolic map of archetypes, showing how discipline, boundaries, and imagination weave into the sacred union of your inner kin...

Have you ever felt a wild, ancient spark inside you - a longing to stir healing potions, whisper to the moon, or listen to the wisdom of the animals around you?  The witch archetype holds a timeless power that invites women to reclaim their magic, resilience, and creative force. Through mythic storytelling, feminine wisdom traditions, and practical rituals, Lisa explores how embodying the wit...

Fear doesn’t disappear; it becomes the doorway to your greatest potential. Through personal stories of both business and relationships, Lisa Marie Rankin shares how fear, self-doubt, and the ever-present inner critic can keep women from pursuing their dreams. She reveals how awareness, curiosity, and intentional action can shift hesitation into courage, guiding women toward the confidence and clar...

What if you’re not a problem to solve, but a powerful presence to embody? Lisa returns with a timely reminder about the hidden harm in the self-help and coaching world’s obsession with fixing, healing, and labeling. With heartfelt candor, she shares how constantly searching for what's wrong—often encouraged by social media and marketing tactics—can disconnect us from our innate wisdom and joy. Thi...

Your nervous system might be the very thing sabotaging your dreams of success, love, and abundance, even when your conscious mind desperately wants these things. Lisa Marie Rankin speaks with somatic business mentor Brianna Rose about the fascinating connection between our nervous system and our capacity for success. Rose explains how our bodies perceive new levels of achievement as threats, causi...

What if your life’s most difficult moments were actually divine invitations to become whole? Today, Lisa explores the High Lady archetype, a powerful embodiment of feminine sovereignty, sacred responsibility, and self-authority. Through the lens of romantic fantasy heroines like Feyre, Nesta, and Aelin, she shares how their journeys reflect our own path to inner transformation when we stop giving...

What if you could spark change in others not by force but through your energetic presence and belief in their potential? Lisa unpacks how to become an inciter : someone who influences transformation by embodying trust, congruence, and mythic vision. She explores the Pygmalion effect, the psychological roots of the Galatea myth, and the power of shifting your energy rather than micromanaging others...

Villains aren’t just obstacles; they’re invitations to deeper self-awareness and power. Lisa Marie Rankin explores how the antagonists in our lives can be mirrors, energy vampires, or initiators, offering powerful lessons in shadow work, boundaries, and feminine sovereignty. Drawing from Jungian psychology, mythic frameworks, and romantasy archetypes, she guides listeners to stop reacting and star...