Ready to reclaim your inner hero? In this episode, host Laura Giles dives deep with author and visionary Holly Bellebuono as they unpack her transformative book, Once Upon a Place. This isn’t just another travel guide—it’s a soul-stirring roadmap to healing, purpose, and personal evolution.

Holly reveals how landscapes like forests, caverns, and vessels mirror our inner worlds, each offering symbolic wisdom straight out of the hero's journey. Together, they explore how myth, metaphor, and place intertwine to help us find meaning in the midst of chaos and clarity in times of change.

Whether you're navigating a life transition or craving a deeper connection to yourself and the world, this episode offers a powerful reminder: your story isn’t over—and the map is already in your hands.

🎧 Tune in and begin your mythic journey now!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Hero's Journey and Place

01:05 Inspiration Behind 'Once Upon a Place'

02:34 The Symbolism of the Forest

10:55 Exploring the Cavern: Fertility and Fear

17:33 The Deep: Water as a Metaphor for Identity

24:46 The Vessel: Symbolism of Containers and Transformation

30:37 Listening to Places: Finding Your Path

Guest: Holly Bellebuono

https://www.hollybellebuono.com

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