In this episode, I’m joined by the luminous Lisa Marie Rankin for a conversation that bridges fantasy and real-life reclamation. We explore her viral post, 5 Ways to Become a Romantasy Heroine IRL, and dive into the archetypes these fictional women embody — from the Warrior and Lover to the Sage, Dark Queen, and High Lady. Through the lens of Jungian psychology, sensuality, and sovereignty, Lisa invites us to see these characters not just as entertainment, but as invitations to become the heroine of our own stories.

But we don’t stop there. This episode also takes us deep into the untamed terrain of the Wild Woman archetype, inspired by Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés. We unpack why so many women feel a visceral pull toward this primal, intuitive energy — and how to begin embodying it in real, everyday ways. From learning to honor your desires to releasing the “good girl” conditioning that keeps us small, this part of the conversation is all about remembering the truth of who we are beneath the roles we’ve been taught to play.

Whether you're obsessed with ACOTAR, deep into your own healing, or simply craving a reminder that you are magic — this episode is a potent mix of myth, embodiment, and modern-day transformation. Grab your sword, your journal, and maybe a mug of something warm. This is the reclamation you didn’t know you were ready for.

In this episode, we explore:

• The five archetypal activations behind your favorite Romantasy heroines — and how to embody them in real life
• Why training like a warrior starts with tending to your physical body and nervous system
• How sensuality, desire, and pleasure are powerful tools for self-reclamation (not just steamy plotlines)
• The sacred importance of following your curiosity and studying like the sage — especially in a world obsessed with quick fixes
• How to confront your inner Dark Queen and reclaim the emotions and power you’ve been taught to suppress
• What it means to rule like a High Lady — and how to bring sovereignty into your home, schedule, and choices
• A deep dive into the Wild Woman archetype and why so many women feel an ancient, primal pull toward her
• Tangible practices to reconnect with your intuition, creativity, and embodied knowing
• How to stop outsourcing your power and start writing your own myth

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