21. The mythical body as a place to come home to with Jen Murphy
We can learn so much about ourselves through exploring the myths and stories of our ancestors. Even more than that, when we can connect to the archetypal wisdom and power in these stories by engaging with them through a whole body experience, a whole new world of possibilities can open to us.
Today on the SensuAlchemy School podcast, I’m beyond thrilled to Welcome Jen Murphy to chat about her incredible work at the Celtic School of Embodiment. Jen takes us on a compelling journey into how she’s personally informed by her experiences of grief and supported by pleasure, and how she helps others gain access to their wholeness through the mythical body.
Today, Kate and Jen go deep on:
+ The grief of disconnection from our lineage - what Jen calls the ghost of loss around not knowing who we truly are
+ Understanding the body as “a place” holding ancestral memory and how Jen invites stories of her ancestors into her embodied practice as a way to come home to herself
+ Jen’s personal family story of loss and how it has influenced her leadership
+ The Irish myth of the Banshee as symbolic of how terrified we are of our own wild grief
+ The captivating story of Mis, that reveals the powerful transformations available to us when we can welcome pleasure as an antidote to grief (you don’t want to miss this story!)
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Resources mentioned in this podcast:
- Learn more about Jen Murphy and the Celtic School of Embodiment here
- Check out Jen’s instagram here
- THE HOLY ACHE - Women’s Embodied Aliveness Retreat
- SensuAlchemy School of Embodied Grief & Pleasure (The school)
- Leave a podcast review on iTunes here
- Thought or reflection to share? Leave a comment on Instagram here
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Find Kate on the following platforms:
Website: http://kateleiper.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate.leiper
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekateleiper
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