How Our World Would Be Different If Women Had Been the Storytellers

Show Notes: Using her book, Cassandra Speaks, author Elizabeth Lesser describes how our human stories and our views of women would change if women were the storytellers. Elizabeth Lesser describes the mythological story of Cassandra where the god Zeus punished her with the gift of clairvoyance but the curse of no one listening to her or believing her thoughts. This story depicts how our culture still mistrusts and devalues girls and women’s intuition and perspectives. Dr. Jordan and the author discuss what story Eve would have told about picking the apple and about her journey after leaving the garden and what lessons humanity have learned from her story. This podcast discusses the need to redefine courage, power, and leadership vs. make women and girls change to fit the old, masculine model. Elizabeth Lesser describes the imposter syndrome and how it relates to how women doubt and devalue themselves. Learn about what the author means by the need to start valuing and affirming “first, first responders”. Learn also how repressing girl’s anger resurfaces as relationship aggressions and mean girl drama. Link to Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes Read Dr. Jordan’s book, She Leads: A Practical Guide for Raising Girls Who Advocate, Influence, and Lead for more information on empowering our girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices