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  • Women Who Run with the Wolves Episode 6

    The six women discuss feedback they’ve received from episode one through five based on their discussions of “Women Who Run with the Wolves” by Clarissa Pinkola Estés. They also call themselves out on times they were insensitive and speak about their privilege.  Between laughing at their own mothers’ responses to the podcast, debating suggestions of the male version of “Women Who Run with the Wolves”, diving deep into the self help industry and trying to answer whether we need to fix ourselves, they are honest about their views and their lives. They ultimately discover how important storytelling is in all environments. 

    Discussion Points:

    • Kim reflecting on the group’s Coyote Dick conversation and possible insensitivity/the importance of coyote as the trickster in indigenous cultures in storytelling
    • Storytelling as a valid form of education
    • Acknowledging the group’s privilege in regards to discussion of the Ugly Duckling - not everyone can pick their group
    • The book interrupted members’ mothers’ and mother-in-laws’ support and feedback
    • Meredith’s Down The Rabbit Hole blog every Sunday and responses to it
    • Lindsay’s feedback about episode three and not being a mom in a group of mothers
    • Suggestions of male versions of Women Who Run with the Wolves and discussion on whether it fits: “The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire” by David Deida; “I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression” by Terrence Real; “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” by Miguel Ruiz
    • How Kim should write Coles Notes of spiritual self-help books that annoy her
    • Response to a fan feedback of “the topic is basically like fixing yourself which implies that you are broken” 
    • The self help industry - do you need to fix yourself or not? Is ignorance bliss?
    • Is the podcast and club only for women? Is Women Who Run with the Wolves only for women?
    • Other feedback
    • Kara’s boss’ way she applies storytelling (and particularly “Women Who Run with the Wolves”) in a corporate environment


      • Resources:

      Book Interrupted Website 

      Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

      Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés PhD

      Down the Rabbit Hole blog

      The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire by David Deida

      I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression by Terrence Real

      The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Miguel Ruiz

      The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle

      Johann Hari

      47 min
    • Women Who Run with the Wolves Episode 6
      The six women discuss feedback they’ve received from episode one through five based on their discussions of “Women Who Run with the Wolves” by Clarissa Pinkola Estés. They also call themselves out on times they were insensitive and speak about their privilege.  Between laughing at their own mothers’ responses to the podcast, debating suggestions of the male version of “Women Who Run with the Wolves”, diving deep into the self help industry and trying to answer whether we need to fix ourselves, they are honest about their views and their lives. They ultimately discover how important storytelling is in all environments. 
      Discussion Points:
      Kim reflecting on the group’s Coyote Dick conversation and possible insensitivity/the importance of coyote as the trickster in indigenous cultures in storytelling
      Storytelling as a valid form of education
      Acknowledging the group’s privilege in regards to discussion of the Ugly Duckling - not everyone can pick their group
      The book interrupted members’ mothers’ and mother-in-laws’ support and feedback
      Meredith’s Down The Rabbit Hole blog every Sunday and responses to it
      Lindsay’s feedback about episode three and not being a mom in a group of mothers
      Suggestions of male versions of Women Who Run with the Wolves and discussion on whether it fits: “The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire” by David Deida; “I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression” by Terrence Real; “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” by Miguel Ruiz
      How Kim should write Coles Notes of spiritual self-help books that annoy her
      Response to a fan feedback of “the topic is basically like fixing yourself which implies that you are broken” 
      The self help industry - do you need to fix yourself or not? Is ignorance bliss?
      Is the podcast and club only for women? Is Women Who Run with the Wolves only for women?
      Other feedback
      Kara’s boss’ way she applies storytelling (and particularly “Women Who Run with the Wolves”) in a corporate environment
      Resources:
      Book Interrupted Website 
      Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
      47 min
    • Women Who Run with the Wolves -Episode 5

      The group of women that make up “Book Interrupted”, in today’s episode round-up their in-depth analysis of the book - Women who Run with the Wolves. Sarah and Kara share some of the specific details around a few of the stories that resonated with each of them. Kim and Lia, note that while they enjoyed parts of the book, they most definitely did not enjoy the overall experience of reading it - so much so that they would likely never make the effort to finish it -  and today they explain in a bit more detail why not. 

      These ladies are all very honest and definitely not shy, which means that this episode is once again packed with laughs and some risqué comments. 

      Discussion Points:

      • Share favorite stories from the book
      • Comparing strategies for reading the book
      • Not being in the right place to read the book
      • Ugly Duckling story and it’s meaning
      • Kara shares her love for the book and the changes the book inspired
        • Bluebeard story - trusting your instincts
        • Society’s expectations around gender distract from the content of the book
        • Book Report and recommendations - The group shares final thoughts on Women who Run with the Wolves

          • Resources:

          Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

          Book Interrupted Website 

          Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

          Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert 

          Carl Jung

          Joseph Campbell

          Untamed Book by Glennon Doyle

          34 min
        • Women Who Run with the Wolves -Episode 5
          The group of women that make up “Book Interrupted”, in today’s episode round-up their in-depth analysis of the book - Women who Run with the Wolves. Sarah and Kara share some of the specific details around a few of the stories that resonated with each of them. Kim and Lia, note that while they enjoyed parts of the book, they most definitely did not enjoy the overall experience of reading it - so much so that they would likely never make the effort to finish it -  and today they explain in a bit more detail why not. 
          These ladies are all very honest and definitely not shy, which means that this episode is once again packed with laughs and some risqué comments. 
          Discussion Points:
          Share favorite stories from the book
          Comparing strategies for reading the book
          Not being in the right place to read the book
          Ugly Duckling story and it’s meaning
          Kara shares her love for the book and the changes the book inspired
          Bluebeard story - trusting your instincts
          Society’s expectations around gender distract from the content of the book
          Book Report and Recommendations - The group shares final thoughts on Women who Run with the Wolves
          Resources:
          Women Who Run with the Wolves
          Book Interrupted Website 
          Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
          Eat Pray Love
          Carl Jung
          Joseph Campbell
          Untamed Book
          34 min
        • Women Who Run with the Wolves -Episode 4

          This episode is, once again, entertaining, brutally honest and insightful as this group of ladies continues their discussion on the book “Women who Run with the Wolves”. In this episode, they go into some specifics on why the book had a big impact on some of the members and why others struggled to get through the first few chapters. 

          Sarah and Kara share the stories in the book that they each found most meaningful and note elements of their personal history and personality that more than likely is what drove them to enjoy the book so much. In contrast, the other four members explain why the book did not quite grip them in the same way. 

          Discussion Points:

          • Meredith describes her method of reading this book
          • Sarah and Kara share why they liked the repetition in the book
          • Lindsay shares her thoughts 
          • General Wolf Rules for Life
          • The ugly duckling 
          • Sarah shares her favourite part of the book
          • Naming your ego/emotions/state of mind to cultivate mindfulness
          • Kara Shares her favourite part of the book
          • Acceptance and commitment therapy
          • Trusting your intuition

            • Resources:

            Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés PhD.
            Book Interrupted Website
            Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
            Eckhart Tolle - A New Earth
            Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
            Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B Rosenburg
            28 min
          • Women Who Run with the Wolves -Episode 4
            This episode is, once again, entertaining, brutally honest and insightful as this group of ladies continues their discussion on the book “Women who Run with the Wolves”. In this episode, they go into some specifics on why the book had a big impact on some of the members and why others struggled to get through the first few chapters. 
            Sarah and Kara share the stories in the book that they each found most meaningful and note elements of their personal history and personality that more than likely is what drove them to enjoy the book so much. In contrast, the other four members explain why the book did not quite grip them in the same way. 
            Discussion Points:
            Meredith describes her method of reading this book
            Sarah and Kara share why they liked the repetition in the book
            Lindsay shares her thoughts 
            General Wolf Rules for Life
            The ugly duckling 
            Sarah shares her favourite part of the book
            Naming your ego/emotions/state of mind to cultivate mindfulness
            Kara Shares her favourite part of the book
            Acceptance and Commitment therapy
            Trusting your Intuition
            Resources:
            Women Who Run with the Wolves
            Book Interrupted Website 
            Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
            Eckhart Tolle - A New Earth
            Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 
            Non-violent Communication
            28 min
          • Women Who Run with the Wolves -Episode 3

            In this episode, this group of women talk about their feelings and frustrations around raising children in our modern society. They point specifically to instances where they felt judged and pressure to conform to societal norms when it came to parenting. 

            In this day and age - where judgement and outside opinions on parenting are rife - the moms in the group vent their frustration with this status quo. The women share their thoughts on how we should be supporting each other instead of judging each other in order to pass that “way of thinking” along to the next generation. They each point out a specific short story from the book that held personal meaning for them and this just highlights the fact that this book potentially has a message that can speak to anyone. 

            Discussion Points:

            • Instincts vs Society’s expectations
            • Raising Children while being judged by society
            • Instincts around raising children
            • Children’s instincts
            • Parent’s being judged 
            • Making decisions that will allow your child to be themselves
            • Women supporting other women raising their children
            • Should judgement affect how you raise your children?
            • Parents feelings about their kids often go back to their own past experiences
            • Book for men on the male stereotype and vulnerability 
            • Members’ Personal Journals

              • Resources:

              Book Interrupted Website 

              Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

              Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés PhD.

              The New Earth by Eckhart Tolle 

              32 min
            • Women Who Run with the Wolves -Episode 3
              In this episode, this group of women talk about their feelings and frustrations around raising children in our modern society. They point specifically to instances where they felt judged and pressure to conform to societal norms when it came to parenting. 
              In this day and age - where judgement and outside opinions on parenting are rife - the moms in the group vent their frustration with this status quo. The women share their thoughts on how we should be supporting each other instead of judging each other in order to pass that “way of thinking” along to the next generation. They each point out a specific short story from the book that held personal meaning for them and this just highlights the fact that this book potentially has a message that can speak to anyone. 
              Discussion Points:
              Instincts vs Society’s expectations
              Raising Children while being judged by society
              Instincts around raising children
              Children’s instincts
              Parent’s being judged 
              Making decisions that will allow your child to be themselves
              Women supporting other women raising their children
              Should judgement affect how you raise your children?
              Parents feelings about their kids often go back to their own past experiences
              Book for men on the male stereotype and vulnerability 
              Members’ Personal Journals
              Resources:
              Women Who Run with the Wolves
              Book Interrupted Website 
              Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
              The New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
              32 min
            • Women Who Run with the Wolves -Episode 2

              Continuing on from the previous episode, this group of six women delve deeper into the book “Women who Run with the Wolves”. They discuss their personal views and whether they think the book is a valid observation of the female psyche. Interestingly, they all agree that regardless of who you are, the book is sure to invoke deep thought about society’s expectation of women. They guide listeners on parts of the book that resonated with each of them as well as things about the book they didn’t enjoy. 

              Discussion Points:

              • The importance of the timing of reading this book
              • Author’s writing make getting into the book difficult 
              • The audiobook version is more palatable 
              • Critique of the book’s over analyzation of meaning and symbolism
              • How music relates to the book
              • Kelly Lee Owens Album - Innersong
              • Thoughts on Music
              • Fiona Apple’s Album
              • The “cage” of being categorized by society
              • A perspective on society’s expectations of men 

                • Resources:

                Book Interrupted Website 

                Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

                Women Who Run with the Wolves

                Book Interrupted on Spotify

                Pitchfork Article - Kelly Lee Owens

                Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters

                34 min
              • Women Who Run with the Wolves -Episode 2
                Continuing on from the previous episode, this group of six women delve deeper into the book “Women who Run with the Wolves”. They discuss their personal views and whether they think the book is a valid observation of the female psyche. Interestingly, they all agree that regardless of who you are, the book is sure to envoke deep thought about society’s expectation of women. They guide listeners on parts of the book that resonated with each of them as well as things about the book they didn’t enjoy. 
                Discussion Points:
                The importance of the timing of reading this book
                Author’s writing make getting into the book difficult 
                The audiobook version is more palatable 
                Critique of the book’s over analysation of meaning and symbolism
                How music relates to the book
                Kelly Lee Owens Album - Innersong
                Thoughts on Music
                Fiona Apple’s Album
                The “cage” of being categorised by society
                A perspective on society’s expectations of men 
                Resources:
                Book Interrupted Website 
                Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
                Women Who Run with the Wolves
                Book Interrupted on Spotify
                Pitchfork Article - Kelly Lee Owens
                Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters
                34 min

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              Welcome to Book Interrupted, a book club for busy people to connect and one that celebrates life’s interruptions.