On this week’s episode of The Susana Gibb Show our guest is Linda Sewallius Katz, author of Homecoming: One Woman’s Story of Dismantling the Inner Cage & Freeing Her Wild Feminine Soul and founder of Singing Bird Coaching. Linda’s journey has led her to developing her own version of “The Heroine’s Journey” and helping others free their wild, feminine soul. Join us as we talk through everything from the internalized self-discovery of femininity, to the Barbie movie and learn how we too can discover the wild feminine soul.
Learn more about Linda’s book and coaching at: https://singingbirdcoaching.com/
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Takeaways
The wild feminine soul is a term that refers to the untamed, authentic essence of femininity.
The heroine's journey is a journey of self-discovery and integration, in contrast to the hero's journey of external achievement.
Reclaiming aspects of femininity, such as emotion and embodiment, is important for both women and men.
Cultural expectations and societal norms often limit the expression of femininity and masculinity.
Exploring the feminine side can lead to a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Sound Bites
"I want more of it in my life. Whatever it is, I know that I need a little extra juice."
"It's the process of diving into these questions. Is this it? Is this what I'm doing? There's gotta be more."
"I'm not going to pretend and smack on a, you know, the face and be like, no, it's okay. I don't care that I'm losing. It's like, no, for that moment, I really care."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Introduction of Linda Sawelius Katz
00:30 Exploring the Wild Feminine Soul
01:11 The Heroine's Journey and its Relation to the Wild Feminine Soul
03:05 Differentiating the Hero's Journey and the Heroine's Journey
04:39 Reclaiming Femininity and Becoming More Authentic
06:41 The Fall Season and the Descent into Self-Exploration
08:27 The Importance of Embracing the Fallow Season
10:25 The Good Girl and the Need for Authenticity
13:11 Exploring Masculinity and Femininity
15:30 The Cultural Perception of Femininity and Masculinity
19:13 The Feminine as Embodiment and Imminence
21:18 Reclaiming the Feminine and Embracing Emotion
23:18 Examples of the Heroine's Journey in Movies and Music
27:20 The Challenges Faced by Men in Embracing the Feminine
29:35 The Need for Diverse Stories and Perspectives
32:16 The Importance of Nuance in Exploring Femininity
35:26 The Power of Singing and Dancing
36:01 Conclusion and Contact Information