June 13, 2025

163. Rage as Teacher

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45 minutes

In today’s episode we return to the book “Women Who Run with the Wolves” for inspiration and discuss the teachings around the concept of rage. We explore the idea that rage is a teacher and allowing ourselves to listen and learn from our rage can be powerful and boost personal growth. As women we are often taught to be nice good girls, so rage can make us feel guilt and shame for being out of control. The notion that not showing our rage, robs us of our voice and our authentic nature.

Today we discuss:

The concept of rage, how it impacts hope, and how it has shown up for each of us as a teacher.

How rage connects to the wild woman archetype and that the natural state of being for the wild woman is “wolf”, which is not vicious until provoked.

The idea that we all have rage in us because it’s a natural emotion and yet we can’t stay in rage too long or it will rob us of our agency and creativity.

We share what is currently causing us rage in our culture: greed, loss of humanity and compassion and the objectification of women and loss of rights.

What happens if we suppress our rage and don’t express it safely and move through it.

Dr. Estes’ suggestion of “going to the mountains” to sit quietly with the deep wise part of ourself and Betsy’s recent silent retreat experience.

How we can work with rage and get to a place of forgiveness, understanding that forgiveness is a fluid 4 stage process, not a single act, with layers and seasons.

To join the Tend Her 4.0 Course on Hope (It’s Free!), visit here: https://dryogamomma.com/tend-her-4-0-hope/

Past Episodes You Might Like with Kate & Betsy:

Episode 30: Grief: It’s Complicated

Episode 40: Anger: Channel the Fire

Episode 107: Jocelyn Davis: Insubordinate

Episode 124: Shadow Work

Episode 133: Domestic Abuse: Wisdom From a Survivor, Dr. Lauren Welter

Episode 136: Kimberly Jaeger-Arjes: Grief Gathers Us

Today’s Episode sponsored by:

Kate Moreland Coaching

Dr Yoga Momma

Heartland Yoga

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June 13, 2025

163. Rage as Teacher

Listen Later

45 minutes

In today’s episode we return to the book “Women Who Run with the Wolves” for inspiration and discuss the teachings around the concept of rage. We explore the idea that rage is a teacher and allowing ourselves to listen and learn from our rage can be powerful and boost personal growth. As women we are often taught to be nice good girls, so rage can make us feel guilt and shame for being out of control. The notion that not showing our rage, robs us of our voice and our authentic nature.

Today we discuss:

The concept of rage, how it impacts hope, and how it has shown up for each of us as a teacher.

How rage connects to the wild woman archetype and that the natural state of being for the wild woman is “wolf”, which is not vicious until provoked.

The idea that we all have rage in us because it’s a natural emotion and yet we can’t stay in rage too long or it will rob us of our agency and creativity.

We share what is currently causing us rage in our culture: greed, loss of humanity and compassion and the objectification of women and loss of rights.

What happens if we suppress our rage and don’t express it safely and move through it.

Dr. Estes’ suggestion of “going to the mountains” to sit quietly with the deep wise part of ourself and Betsy’s recent silent retreat experience.

How we can work with rage and get to a place of forgiveness, understanding that forgiveness is a fluid 4 stage process, not a single act, with layers and seasons.

To join the Tend Her 4.0 Course on Hope (It’s Free!), visit here: https://dryogamomma.com/tend-her-4-0-hope/

Past Episodes You Might Like with Kate & Betsy:

Episode 30: Grief: It’s Complicated

Episode 40: Anger: Channel the Fire

Episode 107: Jocelyn Davis: Insubordinate

Episode 124: Shadow Work

Episode 133: Domestic Abuse: Wisdom From a Survivor, Dr. Lauren Welter

Episode 136: Kimberly Jaeger-Arjes: Grief Gathers Us

Today’s Episode sponsored by:

Kate Moreland Coaching

Dr Yoga Momma

Heartland Yoga

Want to go on retreat?

Want to join Betsy in Costa Rica in May 2026 at her favorite retreat center to help you reorganize your inner space using yoga, meditation, energy medicine, and hypnosis? All the details here!

Source

...more

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