173. Snow White with Hester Murdock

In this conversation, Meg Rittmanic and Hester Murdock delve into the rich layers of the Snow White story, exploring its themes of the Divine Feminine, personal transformation, and the cultural significance of fairy tales. They discuss how the narrative serves as a roadmap for healing and empowerment, while also addressing the power dynamics represented by the Wicked Queen. The importance of community and connection is emphasized, as well as the cyclical nature of women's struggles throughout history. Ultimately, the discussion highlights the relevance of Snow White's story to contemporary societal issues and the ongoing quest for the Divine Feminine.HESTER MURDOCKHester is a storyteller, writer, and facilitator who has been working in the spiritual arena with women for 13 years. Her work focuses on reclaiming and healing the feminine through the narrative and story. She is also an accomplished performance artist. In 2017, she performed Carol Lynn Pearson’s play about the divine mother, ‘Mother Wove the Morning’ in the Provo Canyon. At the end of that summer she won a national award for oral storytelling. She’s performed on several stages, facilitated many circles, and is always happiest in the ocean.https://open.substack.com/pub/selkieandtheruby/p/the-scheherazade-cycle?r=2n5zyz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=trueChapters00:00 The Importance of Stories in Healing30:19 Snow White: A Matriarchal Myth32:30 Lessons from Snow White: Trust and Betrayal33:21 Processing Trauma Through Storytelling35:46 Invitations to Engage with the Story36:20 The Story of Snow White Begins54:22 The Wisdom Gained Through Experience58:15 The Role of the Seven Dwarfs01:02:33 Exploring the Depths of Spirituality01:03:51 The Dwarves: Symbols of Inner Wisdom01:07:58 Complex Narratives: Avoiding Oversimplification01:13:03 The Power of Community in Overcoming Darkness01:18:41 The Divine Feminine: A Historical Perspective01:18:55 NEWCHAPTER01:23:17 Cycles of the Divine Feminine in Society01:31:37 Transformation and Resistance to Change01:37:40 Outro music.wav