Women and Mythology

Ancient religion, imagination, and the living world weave through this conversation with Gabriela Gutiérrez, writer, mythopoetic researcher, and independent scholar. Together, we explore the prehistoric roots of the Greek gods, dreams, ritual, the transformation of the ancient goddesses, and how stories can restore our relationship with an animate, ensouled world. Connect with Gabriela Gutiérrez’s...

The sacred feminine, women’s spiritual inheritance, and the search for sovereignty are at the heart of this conversation with Liz Childs Kelly, author of Home to Her . Together, we explore the sacred feminine as both a historical reality and a lived experience, discussing embodied wisdom, women’s stories, community, and the longing many women feel to reconnect with what has been forgotten or hidde...

Myth, embodiment, and the psychology of transformation are weaved in this conversation with Carly Mountain, psychotherapist and author of Descent and Rising and Untamed Pleasure. In this episode, we explore the myth of Inanna as a guide to the underworld journey, those moments that dismantle identity and ask us to move through loss, uncertainty, and change. We speak about descent as a necessary pr...

Myth, archetype, and cultural diagnosis meet in this conversation with Kristina Dryza , archetypal consultant, writer, and cultural reader whose work explores the invisible patterns shaping both individual lives and the collective psyche. In this episode, we explore what Kristina describes as a year of reckoning , a moment when performative identities collapse and power must be embodied rather tha...

Myth, history, and spiritual inquiry come together in this conversation with Anne Baring , scholar, author, and one of the leading voices on the Divine Feminine. Anne’s work spans decades of independent research into mythology, religion, art history, depth psychology, and cosmology. She is the co-author of The Myth of the Goddess , author of The Dream of the Cosmos , and most recently Divine Wisdo...

What happens when myth finds you, when a story begins to mirror your own becoming? In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Stephanie Zajchowski and I explore myth as a living companion, something to enter rather than analyze. We trace her journey from corporate marketing to mythology, through the initiatory thresholds of motherhood, postpartum depression, and the courage to begin again. Together, we s...

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, and the unseen forces shaping our lives. Together, we journey through the Greek tale of Psyche and Eros as a map of transformation, reflecting on the wisdom of su...

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, mythologist, and magical realist whose work centers on creativity, wonder tales, and goddesses. She co-authored Goddesses: A Skeleton Key Study Guide and is the a...

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 duality. Images we talked about at: https://www.womenandmythology.com/medusa Dr. Carla Ionescu is an ancient historian, Artemis expert, and author of She Who Hunts , a...

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 sacred feminine, and remember ourselves as our own truest source of knowing. Dr. Vanya Leilani is a depth psychologist, writer, teacher, storyteller, and author of Th...

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 award-winning author, Jungian analyst, and co-host of the popular podcast This Jungian Life . Her books, including Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself and The Vi...

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 author, psychologist, and mythologist whose internationally bestselling books, including If Women Rose Rooted and Wise Women , explore the power of myth and fair...

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’ll receive each new episode the moment it drops. With a deep love for myth, Maria Souza Discover my work at Women and Mythology: www.womenandmythology.com ✨ Wom...

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 much more. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com Nikki Lizares is the founder and...

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 archetypes of the magician, gardener, and king, and the transformative journey of growing our hands back again. Connect with Maria : Instagram https://www.instagram....

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 embody our strong and vital self. Connect with Maria : Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com ✨ Women...

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, as well as the symbolism of the bear, the mountain, and the path of healing woven throughout this tale. Connect with Maria : Instagram https://www.instagram.com...

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. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com WOLVES TRIBE PROGRAM Dive deeper into this and...

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 women's creative life and how can our animus be ally, instead of tyrant. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Websit...

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 us. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com WOLVES TRIBE PROGRAM Dive deeper int...

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: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com ✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration...

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 with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com ✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful explora...

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 with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com ✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful explora...

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 Woman. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com ✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a so...

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. Clarissa Pinkola Estés. Connect with Maria: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/ Website https://www.womenandmythology.com ✨ Women & Myt...