Vanya Leilani, PhD is a depth psychologist, writer, teacher and storyteller. She has completed a certificate training with Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estes and has served as adjunct professor at Pacifica Graduate Institute. Vanya was born and raised in southeastern Brazil and currently lives in the woods of the Pacific Northwest of the United States, where she tends to the land and many animals.
In this episode, Sarah & Vanya delve into the themes of creative transgression, the myth of salvation, and the archetypal figure of Eve.
They explore the implications of patriarchal narratives on women's lives, the importance of friendship with oneself, and the need to reclaim the mythic medicine of Eve.
The conversation also touches on the Great Reversal, highlighting the shift from Earth Mother to Sky Father and the impact of these narratives on our understanding of femininity and spirituality.
In this conversation, Vanya and Sarah explore the themes of the divine feminine, particularly through the lens of Eve and Asherah. They discuss the historical and mythological context of these figures, the implications of their exile, and the concept of creative transgression as a means of reclaiming sovereignty and desire.
00:00 Introduction to Sacred Remembering and Creative Transgression
03:02 The Myth of Salvation and Its Implications
06:01 Exploring the Archetypal Eve
09:00 The Impact of Patriarchal Narratives
11:57 The Great Reversal in Mythology
15:06 Friendship with Our Lives and the Descent
18:05 Eve's Transgression and Its Reclamation
32:26 The Battle of the Divine Feminine
35:12 The Great Reversal: Exile of the Feminine Sacred
38:14 Eve's Mythic Medicine: A New Perspective
46:28 Creative Transgression: Embracing Desire and Sovereignty
56:27 Transgression and the Journey of Reclamation
01:07:17 Navigating Grief and Loss
01:10:53 Embracing Defeat and Failure
01:12:12 The Journey of Creative Transgression
01:16:12 Listening to the Inner Voice
01:19:06 Economic Empowerment and Sovereignty
01:22:34 Dismantling Patriarchy and Embracing Messiness
01:27:11 Practicing Self-Belonging and Kindness
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