348 The Hero's Journey Myth: Why It Was Never About Gender, But About Power

Does the hero's journey only belong to men, and the heroine's journey to women? This week, I explore this through the lens of alchemy. Because what alchemy does is integrate the spiritual and the psychological, and what arises through this assimilation is a different picture. In this episode, I'm making the case for why nearly all of us, regardless of gender, find ourselves walking the hero's path at some point, driven by a very human desire to achieve, expand, and grow.Along the way, we'll explore:The critical difference between those who achieve by pushing their emotions aside, and those who don't, and why only one path leads to lasting fulfillmentWhy so many people reach a level of success, only to feel emptier than beforeWhat it actually means to reclaim your power, and the identities and beliefs standing guard at the doorHow to recognize when the wall you keep hitting isn't a dead end, but a sign you're being called toward an entirely different thresholdIf you've ever wondered why success didn't feel the way you thought it would, or why you keep circling the same inner obstacle no matter how much you achieve, this episode will change how you see your own story. And if it speaks to you, know that this is just one piece of a much larger map, waiting for you inside my free Sacred Alchemy series.  Join Sacred Alchemy here: https://michellebersell.com/sacred-alchemy/