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Damsel DetoxPush Comes to Shove: Gretel’s Moment of Power⚠️Disclaimer & Content Warning:This episode is intended for educational and empowerment purposes only and does not substitute for therapy or medical care. The views expressed are those of the hosts, shared through the lens of archetype, story, and lived experience.This episode explores themes of abandonment, childhood trauma, starvation, survival, and psychological patterning. While explored through myth and metaphor, listener discretion is advised — especially if you’re feeling tender, overwhelmed, or vulnerable. We encourage you to listen in a grounded, supportive space and pause anytime you need.🔍 Episode Synopsis:Once upon a time, survival meant staying small, quiet, and obedient. But not for Gretel. Not anymo...2025-05-2734 minDamsel DetoxThe Witch, the Womb & the Wound⚠️Disclaimer & Content Warning:This episode is intended for educational and empowerment purposes only and does not substitute for therapy or medical care. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guest, shared through the lens of archetype, story, and lived experience.This episode contains symbolic and personal discussion of the Mother Wound, including emotional abandonment, grief, generational trauma, estrangement, childhood loss, birth trauma, and survival patterns. While explored through myth and metaphor, listener discretion is advised — especially if you’re feeling tender, overwhelmed, or vulnerable. We encourage you to listen in a grounded, supportive space and pause anytime you need.🔍 Episode Synopsis:What if the oven wasn’t jus...2025-05-2052 minDamsel DetoxCandy-Coated Cages: Seeing Through the Illusion of Safety⚠️ Disclaimer & Content Warning:This episode is intended for educational and empowerment purposes only and does not substitute for therapy or medical care. The views expressed are those of the hosts and are offered through the lens of story, archetype, and metaphor.This episode includes symbolic discussion of child abandonment, survival trauma, food addiction, codependency, distorted feminine energy, and historical references to famine and cannibalism. While explored through a mythic and subconscious lens, listener discretion is advised, especially for sensitive or vulnerable moments.🗺️ Synopsis:Candy-Coated Cages: Seeing Through the Illusion of SafetyIn Part 2 of our Hansel & Gretel series, Spring and Elissa peel back the sugar-fr...2025-05-1335 minDamsel DetoxHansel & Gretel: Into the Woods, Into the Shadows⚠️ Disclaimer & Content Warning:This episode is intended for educational and empowerment purposes only and does not substitute for therapy or medical care. The views expressed are those of the hosts and are offered through the lens of story, archetype, and metaphor. This episode includes symbolic discussion of child abandonment, famine, survival trauma, and historical references to cannibalism. While explored through a mythic and subconscious lens, listener discretion is advised, especially for sensitive or vulnerable moments.📖 Fairytale Source:Today’s episode features a symbolic retelling of Hansel & Gretel, a public domain story. Our references are drawn from both the 1812 and 1857 versions published by the Brothers Grimm.2025-05-0632 minDamsel DetoxSnow White's Ending Isn’t Happily Ever After — It’s Self-AwarenessIn this final Snow White episode, Spring and Elissa reflect on the symbolic journey we’ve taken—from poisoned apples and inner dwarves to shattered mirrors and reclaimed sovereignty.What if awakening isn’t a rescue... but a return?In this episode, you’ll meet your inner dwarves as parts of your subconscious, understand the mirror not as judgment but as truth, and reframe your story through clarity, compassion, and mythic insight.It’s not the end—it’s the beginning of the story you were meant to tell.🎵 Musical Magic: "March of the Gnomes" by Jon Björk, licensed through Epidemic Sound.🧚♀️ A Note from the Rea...2025-05-0234 minDamsel DetoxDamsels, Resumés & Real Talk"Damsels, Resumés & Real Talk"In this empowering episode, career coach, headhunter, and talent expert Gina Padilla joins Spring and Elissa to explore the job hunt through a mythic mirror. What if the mirror lied — and you were more capable than you believed? Through stories of self-doubt, poisoned apples, and real-world resilience, we unpack how to reclaim your worth, rewrite your resume, and walk into interviews with confidence. A must-listen for anyone reimagining their career path or stepping into their hero era.🎧 Content Note & DisclaimerIn this episode, we explore themes of self-worth, career...2025-04-2255 minDamsel DetoxSnow White & Mirrors- Seeing Past the GlassEpisode Title: Snow White & MirrorsIn this kickoff to the Damsel Detox podcast, Spring and Elissa dive into the mirror — both magical and metaphorical — through the lens of the Brothers Grimm's Snow White. With playful banter and soulful insight, they unpack how our reflection in the mirror is filtered through subconscious programming, inherited beliefs, and societal expectations. From pageants to shadow work to vulture wisdom, this episode explores how to reclaim the truth beyond the mirror.Content Note: This episode explores themes of body image, childhood programming, death, and self-worth. We discuss reflective experiences with weight, appearance, family dynamics, and internalized shame. Please take care of ...2025-04-1740 min