What does it take to truly step into your power? For today’s guest, Monica Rodgers, it took her entire world falling apart. After achieving outward success as an entrepreneur but feeling deeply disconnected, Monica hit a wall that led to a nine-month "dark night of the soul." From that breakdown came a powerful breakthrough.

In this deeply resonant conversation, Monica shares her journey of "unbecoming", shedding the societal programming that taught her to be pleasing, pretty, polite, and performative. We dive into how to break what she calls the "trance of unworthiness," heal our inner misogyny, and embark on the heroine’s journey inward.

We also explore the transformative power of Intentional Creativity as a tool for revelation, how to work with anger as a clarifying energy, and why the archetype of the "wounded maiden" keeps so many women stuck in cycles of comparison and competition. If you’re ready to stop proving your worth and start living it, this episode is your guide.

Key Takeaways:

[02:30] Monica’s story: From building a “parenting goods empire on quicksand” to a dark night of the soul.
[08:15] The 4 P’s: How the programming to be Pleasing, Pretty, Polite, and Performative keeps women from their authenticity.
[12:40] The heroine’s journey vs. the hero’s journey: Why our path to power is an inward one.
[18:20] Healing our inner misogyny and breaking the cycle of competition between women.
[23:50] The powerful role of anger as a clarifying and purifying energy for women.
[28:10] Archetypes & Initiation: Understanding the "Wounded Maiden" and how to step into the "Wise Woman."
[35:00] How Intentional Creativity helps us hear our inner voice and embrace the "messy middle."
[42:15] Monica’s creative journey: Going back to “art school” at 53 and meeting herself on the canvas.
[48:00] Practical advice: How to start integrating creativity into your daily life for joy and self-discovery.

Mentioned in the Episode:

Monica’s Podcast: The Revelation Project
Recommended Podcast: Breaking Down Patriarchy

Connect with Monica Rodgers:

Website: http://jointherevelation.com

Podcast: http://podcast.jointherevelation.com

Facebook: @revelationwoman

Instagram: @revelationwoman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifeisarevelation/

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