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Divine Femininity

Season 5, Ep. 345

Divine Femininity with Mara Branscombe


Are you curious about the divine feminine and its influence on our lives? Today we’re speaking with Mara Branscombe, a mother, writer, yogi, artist, teacher, mindfulness leader, author, ceremonialist, and spiritual coach. Mara is passionate about weaving the art of mindfulness, self-care, creativity, mind–body practices, and earth-based rituals into her life and work, and she has been leading community ceremony since 2000. 


Listen in to hear Mara illuminate the power of the divine feminine, guide you through sacred female archetypes, and share methods to enhance your mindfulness and soul care practices.



Topics We Discuss:


  • 5:46 Difference between self-care and soul care


  • 7:24 Overview of the seven archetypes and their shadows


  • 16:16 Working with different archetypes based on personal healing needs


  • 30:04 Systems and beliefs affecting how women perceive their capabilities


  • 32:01 Embracing feminine intuition and trusting oneself


  • 36:47 Daily reflective mindful practice as the remedy to our times



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Find and connect with Mara on her website or on Instagram and Facebook.


Find her books, Ritual As Remedy: Embodied Practices For Soul Care” and Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen: Access Your Power and Creativity through Sacred Female Archetypes.”




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