Allison Stieger's life took a transformative turn when she embarked on a journey to India, seeking a connection with the goddess Kali. Feeling stuck in the "land of the dead" after significant weight loss surgery, she realized she needed a profound shock to reignite her spirit. Her experiences in India culminated in a powerful moment at Kali's temple, where she felt her ego dissolve and was reborn into a new version of herself. This episode explores how mythology has guided Allison on her path to healing and self-discovery, empowering her to help others navigate their own stories. Join us as we explore the intersection of personal transformation and the timeless wisdom found in ancient myths.

Takeaways:

• Allison Stieger's journey to India allowed her to confront the goddess Kali, leading to a profound personal transformation.
• Her experience highlights the importance of stepping out of comfort zones for growth and healing.
• Weight loss surgery opened doors to deeper health challenges, leading to significant self-discovery.
• The myths we hold can guide us through our darkest moments and help us find purpose.
• Allison emphasizes that allowing oneself to grieve and process pain is essential before moving on.
• Her story teaches us the power of mythology in understanding our personal journeys and struggles.

Allison Stieger is a mythologist, writer, and speaker passionate about myth and what it teaches us about living a more fulfilled life. She holds a master's in Mythological Studies in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.

In 2004, she founded Mythic Stories and has since taught workshops on myth, creativity, and writing for adults. Since 2015, Allison has focused on transformation and the Divine Feminine, the archetypal spaces we hold in our lives, and using the power of mythology to emerge from difficult moments.

Find her online at www.allisonstieger.com, or www.mythicstories.com. She is available for workshops, retreats, and public speaking engagements and coaches private clients on archetypal branding and surviving transformational moments in life mythically.

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