151. Stop Playing Nice: Why Women Must Reclaim Anger, Desire and Authority with Lisa Marchiano

Where are you keeping yourself small, and what might change if you stopped? In this honest conversation, Whitney sits down with Lisa Marchiano, Jungian analyst and author of The Vital Spark, to talk about the parts of ourselves we've been taught to keep quiet. Lisa shares insights about the "outlaw" energies that live inside every woman that often get buried under a lifetime of trying to be nice, agreeable, and accommodating.   Lisa explores what it means to reconnect with our full selves. She offers a refreshing perspective on how embracing traits like assertiveness and self-authority isn't selfish, but necessary. Lisa also touches on how these patterns show up in parenting, and how we can raise the next generation to honor their truth instead of shrinking to fit in.   This episode is an invitation to stop shrinking and start expanding into the fullness of who you are. Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: Embracing assertiveness and authority Navigating anger and resentment Reclaiming the trickster energy The importance of being disagreeable Reflection question to ponder:  Where am I keeping myself small?   **Calling Her In: **10 Soulful Journaling Prompts to Connect with your Future Self Join the waitlist for the next round of Season to Shift starting Fall 2025   Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l Electric Ideas Podcast   Connect with Lisa: Instagram | Website | Book: The Vital Spark | Podcast