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The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. Marshall

Lisa Marchiano: Finding Your Fire: What's Holding You Back?

Feb 12, 2024
Lisa Marchiano, a Jungian analyst and author, discusses her book 'The Vital Spark' which explores how women can reclaim their inner fire. She identifies eight qualities and explains how ancient fairy tales can help women access them. Topics include assertiveness, embracing fiery qualities, societal expectations for women, the story of Fitch's Bird, and rebuilding trust after infidelity.
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  • Reconnecting with our inner desires and embracing our authenticity can lead to deeper meaning and staying connected to who we truly are.
  • By embracing transgressive qualities that challenge societal expectations, women can tap into their authentic selves and fuel their journey of personal growth.

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The Power of Authenticity and Reconnecting with Inner Desires

In this podcast episode, the guest, Lisa Marciano, discusses the importance of reconnecting with our inner desires and embracing our authenticity. She shares her own experience of feeling frustrated as a young woman, realizing that her anger was an expression of something inside her that needed to come out. Marciano emphasizes the need to be conscious and choiceful in navigating our desires, understanding that pursuing what we need may sometimes disappoint or hurt others. By embracing our authentic selves and transgressing social norms, we can find deeper meaning and stay connected to who we truly are.

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