"Fairy tales can be medicine. They don’t force you to see a silver lining in an impossible situation; they rather provide a canvas for something to be experienced differently. Not all of them end well, but there’s something there, even if it doesn’t have the happily ever after at the end of it." - Melissa Kim Corter

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In this episode, host Marie-Eve Bédard and guest Melissa Kim Corter dive into the profound themes of shadow work and depth psychology.

They explore the significance of fairy tales as tools for self-discovery and understanding the hidden aspects of the psyche.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of befriending the 'monsters' within us, recognizing them as messengers rather than threats, and the transformative power of curiosity and disorientation in personal growth.

They explore the complexities of human emotions, the nature of monsters, and the importance of understanding our fears and anxieties.

They discuss how fairy tales can serve as a framework for healing and self-discovery, emphasizing the need to trust our inner voice and navigate the shadows within ourselves.

The dialogue highlights the significance of curiosity, forgiveness, and the layers of human experience, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace their journey of self-exploration and connection.

Dare, Always

ME

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This episode was recorded with guest Melissa Kim Corter.

Melissa's bio:

As a highly empathic, intuitive child, Melissa Kim Corter was fascinated with other people’s basements. Dark, unexplored spaces enthralled her, and her insatiable curiosity toward the hidden dimensions of the mind led to decades of exploring the shadow dynamics within the human psyche.

She is a Depth Psychologist (ABD) and international bestselling author published in numerous books and articles, her expertise revolves around the shadow side of the personality. Her unique writing style blends psychology with symbolic forms found in film, fairy tales, and forensics. She is trained in traditional Jungian Shadow Work—the root of shadow studies.

Her decades of experience include working closely with the dark night of the soul, psychopathy, and encounters with darkness, these themes deeply imbue her writing. Her work often makes people uncomfortable as it draws on and celebrates the macabre, dark, and misunderstood dimensions of personality.

She has a master’s degree in Depth Psychology and Jungian Archetypal studies and is pursuing a Ph.D. at Pacifica Graduate Institute.

Melissa's links:

✩ Website: https://www.melissacorter.com

✩ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelissaKimCorter

✩ Substack: https://melissakimcorter.substack.com/

✩ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H6JlXV2Ga9xnUumsvyX1t?si=qKuTjklZQ4iiP_B7Pp07WQ

✩ Bluesky: @melissakimcorter.bsky.social

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Welcome to my podcast! I'm Marie-Eve, a French-Canadian living with her husband and two dogs in the middle of the German Black Forest. I'm a trained Biologist (Masters Degree) and Naturopath, certified Essentrics Instructor L4 and Master NLP Practitioner as well as an Expat Mentor and Change Catalyst. I'm also currently training (among other things) to become a certified Death Midwife. Here, we go together on journeys that transcends the ordinary, at the crossroads of scientific discoveries, heart wisdom, and soul revelations. Tune in for actual and metaphorical walks, where each step uncovers deeper truths, stories of courage and boundless possibilities.

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