Episode Description: In this richly reflective episode, Louise is joined by Dr Lynn Genevieve, a writer, former midwife, and spiritual practitioner who weaves myth, memoir, and insights into the sacred feminine through her captivating Substack, She Rites.
Together, they explore Lynn's transformative life journey, from the intimate world of midwifery to the mythic realms of storytelling, rooted in sacred landscapes and feminine wisdom. Lynn shares deeply personal experiences about embracing change during perimenopause, finding authentic expression through spirituality, and her profound connection with the mythic Selkie story. Dive deep into themes of transformation, sisterhood, archetypal stories, and what it means to hold sacred space, for ourselves and our communities truly.
Key Topics Discussed:
Lynn's journey from midwifery to mythic storytelling
The transformative power of perimenopause and embracing authentic selfhood
Mythic resonance: the Selkie story as metaphor and lived experience
Holding sacred space: from birth rooms to writing rooms
Balancing masculine and feminine energies through spirituality and creative practice
The heroine's journey: redefining heroism through collective and communal approaches
Living a remote life in Ardnamurchan, Scotland, and connecting to the sacred landscape
Guest Bio: Dr Lynn Genevieve, also known as She Rites, is a former midwife, spiritual practitioner, and writer whose work explores life, birth, myth, fantasy, and feminine wisdom. She holds a doctorate from the University of Glasgow and resides on the beautiful Ardnamurchan Peninsula in Scotland, deeply informed by its sacred landscape.
Resources Mentioned:
I, Julian by Clare Gilbert (Book)
Connect with Lynn:
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