
Episode #67
67: Autumn Awakening - Goddess Persephone and the Wild Woman
We've been taught to fear ageing. But what if embracing nature's cycles is how we finally come into our power? What if your autumn years aren't something to resist, but a season of life to celebrate? Two unexpected encounters with the story of the Greek goddess Persephone led me down a path I hadn't anticipated. Her journey into the Underworld, her return with the seasons and her transformation into a queen got me thinking about our own relationship with autumn, ageing and the Wild Woman within us. We live in a world that celebrates youth, productivity and being constantly on the go. But nature doesn't bloom all year round. As the days grow shorter and the earth begins to retreat, perhaps there's something we can learn from allowing ourselves to do the same. In this episode, we explore what it means to embrace the autumn season of our lives, particularly as we navigate our forties, perimenopause and beyond. From changing needs and a renewed desire for creativity to deeper self-discovery, reflection and inner work, there's so much to discover when we begin honouring our natural rhythms. We'll also explore the feminine archetypes, our changing relationship with productivity and the freedom that comes from becoming more discerning about where we spend our time and energy. There's power in knowing when to bloom, when to retreat and when to turn your attention towards the woman you're becoming. Perhaps it's time we stopped treating autumn as the beginning of the end and started recognising the beauty and power of this season, both in nature and within ourselves. If you'd like some practical inspiration for living more intentionally this season, I've also linked last year's Autumn Equinox episode below, where I share some of my favourite seasonal practices. And I'd love to hear from you. Are you noticing your own Wild Woman emerging? What are you feeling called towards, or ready to leave behind, this autumn? Listen next: Episode 13 | Autumn Equinox: Rituals & Journal Prompts to Embrace the Seasonal Shift



