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Have you ever noticed that the "Hero's Journey," the default narrative that seems to shape most of the world's famous stories, doesn't really fit for women and their lived experiences? In this video, we tackle how Maureen Murdock rewrote the myth of the hero for women, and what the "Heroine's Journey" reveals about our culture. So, buckle up. We're going off the map! 00:00 — Intro to the Heroine's Journey 01:39 — Disclaimers for Application 03:57 — Who is Maureen Murdock? 05:40 — The Journey Begins 06:31 — The Shift from Feminine to Masculine 07:47 — Identification with the Masculine 09:51 — The Road of Trials 12:12 — Experiencing the Illusory Boon of Success 13:32 — The Crisis 15:41 — The Initiation and Descent to the Goddess 17:12 — Urgent Yearning to Reconnect With the Feminine 18:32 — Healing the Mother Daughter Split 21:03 — Reconciliation with the Masculine 22:08 — The Union 22:42 — Why the Inner Work Matters Sources & Additional Reading: The Heroine's Journey: Woman's Quest For Wholeness by Maureen Murdock The Creation of Patriarchy by Gerda Lerner Read my 2016 essay: Dear Mormon Man, Tell Me What You Would Do. dearmormonman.com How did patriarchy begin? We made a video about that. — check it out: https://youtu.be/LAqVPlS1Q-s?si=lvfvxh6OGhokvh59 About: Amy McPhie Allebest is a scholar, historian, writer, and independent podcast host. Allebest began the Breaking Down Patriarchy project during her master’s degree at Stanford University in 2020. Her studies there served as the catalyst for the project and podcast. In addition to the project, Allebest is best known for her viral 2016 Medium article titled “Dear Mormon Man, Tell Me What You Would Do.” The Breaking Down Patriarchy project uses essential historical texts to better understand the origins of patriarchy and to deconstruct its unjust effects on our minds, relationships, and communities. The project envisions a world in which all human beings can flourish and reach their unique potential. We strive to include as many voices as possible, and our work is intersectional and inclusive. We are also firmly committed to the well-being of boys and men, and we enthusiastically and gratefully enlist the help of our non-female allies in creating an egalitarian world where everyone can thrive. - Where To Find Us - Listen to our podcast!! Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-down-patriarchy/id1546812743 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NkBn4sa02rVDr42xGvrON?si=b0d8d6ccb9f7488f YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/@BreakingDownPatriarchyPodcast?si=jv3v1XVaOf5UQWMl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdownpatriarchy/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingdownpatriarchy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BreakingDownPatriarchy Website: https://breakingdownpatriarchy.com/ Starring Amy McPhie Allebest Written by Amy McPhie Allebest Videographer and Editor: Ralph Blair