#85 | Off With Your Head! | Loosening the Grip of the Mind episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 23, 2025 · 22 MIN

#85 | Off With Your Head! | Loosening the Grip of the Mind

from On the Soul's Terms · host Chris Skidmore

Do you ever feel like your mind is running the show—thinking, planning, overanalyzing, refusing to let go?In this episode of On The Soul’s Terms, we explore what it means to “lose your head” in the mythic sense. From fairy tales to Greek mythology, we encounter figures whose heads are literally severed—Clever Elsie, the Argus, Medusa, Orpheus—and discover what happens when the rational mind finally steps aside.🔹 Clever Elsie – The difference between being clever and being wise🔹 Argus & Hermes – Hyper-vigilance, overthinking, and the Trickster’s medicine🔹 Medusa & Perseus – The frozen mind, reflection, and transformation🔹 Orpheus – Trust, loss, and the lingering presence of soulThrough these stories, we ask: What happens when we stop gripping onto certainty and let go? Is there wisdom in surrender? Can the body, intuition, and deeper knowing take over when the mind steps back?🎧 Listen in as we dismantle the myth of the all-knowing mind and explore the power of loosening our grip—just a little.🌀 Next Episode: A deep dive into medical astrology with Kira Sutherland.Podcast Art: "Orpheus’ Head Floating Down the River" (19th-century, Jean Delville)Join the Newsletter!Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 23, 2025

Embed this episode

Do you ever feel like your mind is running the show—thinking, planning, overanalyzing, refusing to let go? In this episode of On The Soul’s Terms, we explore what it means to “lose your head” in the mythic sense. From fairy tales to Greek mythology, we encounter figures whose heads are literally severed—Clever Elsie, the Argus, Medusa, Orpheus—and discover what happens when the rational mind finally steps aside. 🔹 Clever Elsie – The difference between being clever and being wise 🔹 Argus &...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

Ready to play

#85 | Off With Your Head! | Loosening the Grip of the Mind

0:00 22:44

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of On the Soul's Terms?

This episode is 22 minutes long.

When was this On the Soul's Terms episode published?

This episode was published on February 23, 2025.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this On the Soul's Terms episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!