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EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 1H 15M

Writing the Heroine's Journey with Catherine Connors

from Sacred Paris · host Patricia Russo

I fell in-love with my guest today on the path, literally, in Sainte Baume last year. We found each other by way of Meggan Watterson’s House of Mary, and it was during one of our hikes to Mary’s cave that our love for story, writing and holding space came together in a desire we shared, and this desire came to fruition in May of this year as we co-created and hosted our first “Writing the Heroine’s Journey” pilgrimage in Sainte Baume. For me, it was a delight to spend time with Catherine again, to be sitting at the table with other ‘real’ writers and a celebrity one guiding the magical journey of story…in a place that I feel is the most sacred of all…it was and still is a pinch-me moment in time. . Today’s conversation is a selfish endeavor, I’ve asked here. If you liked this episode please leave a comment for us, and if you are enjoying the podcast please consider leaving a 5-star review. Every listener matters to us, thank you for being here. If you feel inspired to share the podcast, it will help us to reach more seekers - thank you! To Connect More Deeply with Catherine: www.herbadmother.com www.instagram.com/herbadmother www.holydoodlebug.substack.com www.sacredish.substack.com To Connect More Deeply with Patricia: www.sacredparis.com www.instagram.com/sacredparis https://www.linkedin.com/in/sacredparis Thank you for listening...until next time, may you find the sacred in everything you do.

I fell in-love with my guest today on the path, literally, in Sainte Baume last year. We found each other by way of Meggan Watterson’s House of Mary, and it was during one of our hikes to Mary’s cave that our love for story, writing and holding space came together in a desire we shared, and this desire came to fruition in May of this year as we co-created and hosted our first “Writing the Heroine’s Journey” pilgrimage in Sainte Baume. For me, it was a delight to spend time with Catherine again, to be sitting at the table with other ‘real’ writers and a celebrity one guiding the magical journey of story…in a place that I feel is the most sacred of all…it was and still is a pinch-me moment in time. . Today’s conversation is a selfish endeavor, I’ve asked Catherine Connors to join me here so that we can share a bit of our alchemical magic, and so that you can feel into her wisdom, craft and wild imagination - and the hope is that all of this will inspire you in some way, and that you might even feel a big tingle to join us on our next adventure. Catherine is a passionate believer in the deep magic of storytelling. A longtime scholar of story, she blends academic expertise in folklore and mythology with a legacy of leadership across entertainment and digital media. . As a former head of content and Editor-in-Chief at The Walt Disney Company, Catherine has championed transformative narratives across some of the most important story spaces of our time. . The award-winning author of The Feminine Revolution and a dedicated advocate for women and girls, she is a modern fairygodmother of story whose deepest passion is helping women and others unlock their inner storytellers and unleash their magic. For full details and the invitation to join us in Sainte Baume in May or September, you can find everything here. If you liked this episode please leave a comment for us, and if you are enjoying the podcast please consider leaving a 5-star review. Every listener matters to us, thank you for being here. If you feel inspired to share the podcast, it will help us to reach more seekers - thank you! To Connect More Deeply with Catherine: www.herbadmother.com www.instagram.com/herbadmother www.holydoodlebug.substack.com www.sacredish.substack.com To Connect More Deeply with Patricia: www.sacredparis.com www.instagram.com/sacredparis https://www.linkedin.com/in/sacredparis Thank you for listening...until next time, may you find the sacred in everything you do.

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