Witches Found: Danielle Dulsky - Blessed Be The Tales We Tell

What this episode covers

Witch poet Danielle Dulsky discusses the inspiration and urgency behind writing her book, highlighting the transformative power of fairy tales. In conversation with host Risa Dickens, they delve into how these stories, often dismissed as mere children's tales, have subversive, social-change elements and ancient roots that intertwine with dreams. Danielle speaks on the practice of raising paradoxes, blending rituals and story places, and the importance of initiating new narratives. She emphasizes the medicinal properties of archetypes and how they can be both empowering and problematic. They touch upon personal paradoxes, living through impactful global events, and how individual and collective stories co-create and reflect each other. The conversation finishes with an invitation to listeners to find, tell, and witness stories as a form of resistance and transformation, amplifying the potential for change through shared narratives.