Night Letters Podcast – Trickster Episode (Night Letter #3)
Setting: Mojave Desert, Yucca Valley, near Joshua Tree, recorded at night under the moonlight
Episode Theme: The Trickster archetype
The unique energy of recording at night in the desert
Personal stories about night hikes, encounters with wildlife, and the magic of the desert
The meaning of the Trickster archetype: disruptor, rule-breaker, chaos-bringer, and sacred disruptor
Trickster figures in myth: Hermes, Coyote, Loki, and more
The duality of Trickster energy: shadow and light, mischief for good vs. chaos for chaos’ sake
The importance of humor, play, and levity in life and creativity
The role of Trickster energy in personal growth, creativity, and breaking patterns
The feminine as Trickster: reclaiming voices, bodies, and duality
Sub-archetypes: rebel, shapeshifter, fool, jester
Personal reflections on how Trickster energy shows up in the hosts’ lives
The power of embracing change, fluid identity, and the liminal spaces of night
The sacredness of humor and the danger of spaces where humor is forbidden
The importance of being willing to be messy, foolish, and open to possibility
Quotes and inspiration from Clarissa Pinkola Estés (“Women Who Run With the Wolves”)
Invitation to listeners: share your own Trickster stories, explore myths, and embrace the archetype
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @NightLetters_Podcast
Artwork for this episode by Ellen Walker: @ellenwalker___ and @wayfinder_ink
Find Iris Brooke at: @hey.irisbrooke and @wildiris.tattoo
Embrace the Trickster within: be bold, playful, and open to change
The night self as muse and source of creative energy
“Who do I want to become now?” – the beauty of shapeshifting and evolving identity
Listeners are encouraged to share their stories and join the community
Thank you for listening and joining us under the desert moon!
