The Power of Pillow Talk: The Story of Queen Medb | S3 Ep 5

Support the Show on SubstackLove KnotWork Storytelling?  Support the show, find the in-depth show notes, and get even more stories on our Substack, Myth Is Medicine.Our StoryThe “Pillow Talk” scene opens theTáin Bó Cúailnge, the Irish mythological epic. Queen Medb and King Ailill compare the wealth they brought to the marriage. This private conversation becomes a war that involves all of the greatest warriors of the time.In Marisa's retelling of the story, which originally appeared in her book, The Sovereignty Knot, she highlights the way Queen Medb was known for instigating this great battle, but also for her powerful sexuality and her association with the Sovereignty Goddess.Our GuestLee Chaix McDonough is the founder of Coach With Clarity,  where creative, innovative professionals discover how to combine their talents, experience, and intuition with a powerful coaching methodology, so they can create a flexible, meaningful business that serves their people and supports their families — without selling their souls..She is also the host of the Coach with Clarity podcast and author of the #1 Amazon bestseller, ACT On Your Business: Braving the storms of entrepreneurship and creating success through meaning, mindset, and mindfulness.You can follow Lee on Instagram, on Facebook and visit her website: www.coachwithclarity.com.Our ConversationWhat it means to be “a difficult woman”Money stories and the idea of “girl money” or “mom money” that make women’s earnings seem less important or worthyWhen Medb is, and isn’t, a model of who we want to beThe Princess, Queen, and the Wise Woman - meant to be balanced within usOur psychological desire for the binary, especially when we are under stress and need easeMedb’s voracious sexuality; Medb and Aillill as a sex positive couple with an open marriageWork with MarisaSign up for the Gift of the Shapeshifter, a free online workshop on March 1 or 6.Join our creative community, the Heroine's Knot. Our next 13-week program begins March 8.Marisa offers 1:1 coaching for writers & creative entrepreneurs, as well as 1:1 intuitive tarot sessions called Healing for Heroines sessions.Find more of Marisa's writing and get a copy of her book, The Sovereignty Knot www.marisagoudy.comFollow the show on Substack, Instagram, Facebook, and join our vibrant listeners' community.