What if being the villain is exactly what your soul has been craving? When women deny their darker impulses—rage, desire, ruthlessness—they often lose access to their deepest power. This episode invites you to reclaim the “dark queen” archetype, shedding the mask of the pleasing princess and exploring myths, modern stories, and lived experience to illuminate what happens when we unlock the full spectrum of feminine power. Through guided reflection, storytelling, and sacred teachings, you'll discover why embracing the villain may be the most sacred act of self-love. Reclaiming your inner dark queen isn’t about destruction—it’s about discernment, sovereignty, and wholeness. Because to be the hero of your own mythic life, you may need to be the villain in someone else's. Topics discussed in this episode : Dark Queen Archetype Carl Jung Jungian Psychology Mythic Life Spiritual Awakening Divine Feminine Resources Mentioned: Dark Queen Active Imagination on Substack: https://lisamarierankin.substack.com/p/awaken-your-dark-queen Episode 8 - Embracing Outlaw Energies with Lisa Marchiano: https://www.lisamarierankin.com/podcast-1/episode/242f0d75/8-embracing-outlaw-energies-with-lisa-marchiano The Vital Spark by Lisa Marchiano: https://a.co/d/2ccQ9Dj The Reclaimed Woman by Dr. Kelly Brogan: https://a.co/d/d0WuMzR Connect with Lisa: Instagram: @lisamarierankin Website: lisamarierankin.com Book: The Goddess Solution Join Lisa's Divine Feminine Mystery School Read Women Who Run With the Wolves in Lisa's Guided Book Study Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts: If your inner feminine is connecting with the Goddess School podcast, I’d love to hear from you. Your feedback helps me support you on your sacred journey. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Be sure to let me know what you resonated with the most in this episode! And if you haven’t done so already, give the podcast a follow, so you’ll be notified when a new episode comes out.
