From Perfectionism to Sovereignty: Living Through Story with Dr. Stephanie Zajchowski

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 speak about myth as medicine and mirror: how stories can hold us through uncertainty, orient us toward meaning, and remind us that transformation is rarely tidy.Dr. Stephanie Zajchowski is a mythologist, writer, and founder of Soul Story Coaching. Her work invites a participatory relationship with myth and the imaginal world, where sovereignty, story, and psyche meet. She contributes to the Joseph Campbell Foundation, teaches at Pacifica Graduate Institute, and lectures on imagination, sovereignty, and the feminine archetypal journey.Connect with Stephanie’s work:Website: https://stephaniezajchowski.com/✨ Women & Mythology Podcast is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives.Hosted by Maria Souza — Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator.📖 Learn more: www.womenandmythology.com🎧 Follow on Instagram: @womenandmythology💌 Subscribe to the Mythic News newsletter for stories, reflections, and upcoming events: https://www.womenandmythology.com/subscribe