Maria Souza of Women & Mythology: How Myths Illuminate Our Lives

In this episode, I’m joined by mythologist Maria Souza for a deep and beautiful conversation about the power of myth to illuminate our inner lives.We explore why myth still matters, how ancient stories mirror our psychological patterns, and how women can use stories to reconnect with intuition, creativity, and inner authority. Maria shares how myth can guide us during personal transitions and how a repertoire of stories can help us navigate motherhood, midlife, and other life thresholds.We take a close look at the Russian story of Vasilisa and Baba Yaga — a tale of intuition, fierceness, and the journey from innocence to sovereignty. We also discuss people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the ways midlife calls women to stop abandoning themselves and begin living from a deeper truth.If you’re navigating a transition, longing for clarity, or looking for inspiration, this conversation will help illuminate your path.Stories and Myths MentionedVasilisa the Beautiful (Russian folktale)Psyche and Eros (Greek myth)Demeter and Persephone (Greek myth)Inanna’s Descent (Sumerian myth)Sealskin/Soulskin (Selkie tale)The Crescent Moon Bear (Japanese tale)Manawi (African/African-American tale)La Llorona (Mexican tale) Connect with Maria Souza Website: womenandmythology.comInstagram: @womenandmythology Connect with Suzanne Website: divingdeepcoaching.comShadow Pattern Quiz: ⁠https://www.divingdeepcoaching.com/quiz⁠1:1 Coaching & Clarity Sessions: ⁠https://www.divingdeepcoaching.com/clarity-session⁠