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Episode Notes [01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer [05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program [06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns [08:01] Evaluating the Offer [08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct [08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns [12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision [13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign [14:56] Option Two: Resign [16:44] Insights from Conversations [21:30] Making The Decision [23:51] Final Thoughts and Gratitude Resources Mentioned Sebastian Junger The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson Donald Trump Elon Musk Steve Bannon Russell Vought Derek Sivers Sumner Crenshaw Brian Fretwell at Finding Good Chad Littlefield The Thought Leaders Practice by Matt Church Simon Cowell Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked Is it legitimate, and can it be trusted? How are you feeling? What questions come to your mind? Where does your mind go? Are you seeking safety? Would this have been an adrenaline rush as you raced to send the resignation response? What an "enhanced standard" regarding loyalty and trustworthiness was? What are these new "enhanced standards?" Are they beyond what my Constitutional oath requires? If I don't resign, how bright will the target on my back glow? My leadership has supported all my work, but would termination direction come from higher up the chain of command? What would you recommend if we talked over coffee? What questions would you ask? How would you use listening? How would you use silence? How is this scenario playing out in your mind and body? What is coming to the surface for you? How might that influence what you are about to say to me? What are the chances of my name popping on a list and getting fired? How about the chances of being part of an official Reduction in Force and early retirement? Would the administration make a better offer? What do I know about the pending job market? What did I expect the workplace to be like and did I want to be there as the contractions took place? Will the administration pay me through the end of September or will they renege? Can I sufficiently build the Curated Questions business to transition by 1 October? - Do I have the faith or confidence to step into this future as a sole practitioner and grow Curated Questions into all I envisioned? Was this purpose calling? What would I expect the job market to look like at the end of summer if I hadn't developed the income streams to maintain our lifestyle? What is your recommendation? Did it change from your initial recommendation? Where in your body are you feeling the uncertainty? Are you processing this scenario in parallel with your decision as if you had received the email? What additional questions should I have considered? Who else should I have consulted with? How would you have changed my risk rating? What is the correct length of the pregnant pause before making an important announcement? What processes would you use in my circumstance, and what would be different? What questions are at the top of your list to get to a decision? Who would be the members of your pantheon you would counsel with to gain clarity? Apart from the heady analysis, what other key practices would you include in your journey through a similar situation?…

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Guinevere: Part 2 - Power, Agency and Patriarchy 49:47

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TRIGGER WARNING - SEXUAL ASSAULT For centuries, Guinevere has been portrayed as a cautionary tale—the woman whose love affair with Lancelot shattered Camelot. But was she truly the villain of the story, or was she a victim of the patriarchal narratives that have shaped her legend? In this episode, we reclaim Guinevere’s agency, exploring her role as a powerful queen, a woman caught between duty and desire. Welcome to the second part of our exploration of Queen Guinevere, where we take a look at how portrayals of Guinevere changed through time from Thomas Mallory, through to the Victorian period and into the modern day. Cool Stuff Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/bios/guinever.html https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/guinevere-0017503 https://www.worldhistory.org/Guinevere/ A Woman of Legend: The Once and Future Queen Guinevere | by legendarywomen | Legendary Women | Medium https://matterofbritain.com/htmlpages/legendliterature3.html https://www.medievalists.net/2017/12/will-real-guinevere-please-stand/ https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/84552/1/RMS-2004-04_P._S._Noble%2C_Women_in_the_Vulgate_Cycle.pdf https://www.bdtd.uerj.br:8443/bitstream/1/18264/2/Dissertação - Mariana Feitosa de Campos Oliveira - 2022 - Completa.pdf https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/8367/1/Queen Guinevere.pdf https://www-jstor-org.libezproxy.open.ac.uk/stable/pdf/10.1163/j.ctv2gjwzx0.20.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3Aff80eb395a977d8ee47a694283a4ca18&ab_segments=&initiator=recommender&acceptTC=1 https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/French/DeTroyesLancelotPartIII.php#anchor_Toc534022913 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Fantastic-Imagination-Potter-Postmillennial/dp/1479806072/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1742329994&sr=8-1 Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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Guinevere: Part 1 - Passion, Betrayal and the End of Camelot 41:53

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For centuries, Guinevere has been portrayed as a cautionary tale—the woman whose love affair with Lancelot shattered Camelot. But was she truly the villain of the story, or was she a victim of the patriarchal narratives that have shaped her legend? In this episode, we reclaim Guinevere’s agency, exploring her role as a powerful queen, a woman caught between duty and desire. Join us in this first part of our exploration of Queen Guinevere as we examine the medieval sources and hear some stories of Guinevere and her Lancelot. Cool Stuff Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/bios/guinever.html https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/guinevere-0017503 https://www.worldhistory.org/Guinevere/ A Woman of Legend: The Once and Future Queen Guinevere | by legendarywomen | Legendary Women | Medium https://matterofbritain.com/htmlpages/legendliterature3.html https://www.medievalists.net/2017/12/will-real-guinevere-please-stand/ https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/84552/1/RMS-2004-04_P._S._Noble%2C_Women_in_the_Vulgate_Cycle.pdf https://www.bdtd.uerj.br:8443/bitstream/1/18264/2/Dissertação - Mariana Feitosa de Campos Oliveira - 2022 - Completa.pdf https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/8367/1/Queen Guinevere.pdf https://www-jstor-org.libezproxy.open.ac.uk/stable/pdf/10.1163/j.ctv2gjwzx0.20.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3Aff80eb395a977d8ee47a694283a4ca18&ab_segments=&initiator=recommender&acceptTC=1 https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/French/DeTroyesLancelotPartIII.php#anchor_Toc534022913 Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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Patreon Announcement! 8:17

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Here's a little announcement to let you all know what I've been cooking up. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ladiesoflore?_t=ZN-8uPUK8OLW7C&_r=1 Patreon will be live from 1st April at: patreon.com/LadiesofLore Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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Oshun: From Honey to Beyoncé’s Lemonade 36:24

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From the golden waters of Yoruba mythology to the iconic visuals of Lemonade , Oshun has long been a symbol of love, femininity, and resilience. But how does this powerful goddess connect to Beyoncé’s music, imagery, and artistic evolution? In this episode, we explore the origins and transformations of the Orisha, Oshun and unpack the deep spiritual and cultural ties between Oshun and Queen Bey. Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.blackhistoryheroes.com/2015/10/a-west-african-folktale-of-story-of.html https://africanpoems.net/gods-ancestors/oshun-the-river-goddess/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Philosophy-of-the-Yoruba-2006354 https://contra.com/p/7NOYqrN6-oshun-the-goddess-of-love-fertility-and-abundance https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/signs/session13/oshun https://www.vice.com/en/article/how-to-invoke-oshun-yoruba-goddess-orisha/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeonBmeFR8o https://www.vice.com/en/article/how-to-invoke-oshun-yoruba-goddess-orisha/ https://www.vox.com/culture/2020/7/31/21349403/beyonce-black-is-king-oshun-osun-yoruba-goddess Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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Tiana: The True Story Behind Disney’s First Black Princess 26:48

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Disney’s The Princess and the Frog introduced audiences to Tiana, a hardworking dreamer inspired by the real-life culinary legend Leah Chase. In this episode, we start with a brief look at the classic tale before diving into the remarkable story of Leah Chase—her journey from humble beginnings to becoming the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” her impact on New Orleans, and how her life helped shape Disney’s first Black princess. Join us as we explore the legacy of a woman who stirred up more than just great food—she helped inspire history. Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.pookpress.co.uk/the-frog-prince-story-a-tale-by-the-brothers-grimm/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/leah-chase-princess-tiana https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/leah-dookie-chase-40 Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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Ala: Mother of the Earth 28:24

5 weeks ago28:24

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In this episode, we explore Ala, the powerful Earth Goddess of Igbo mythology. As the guardian of fertility, morality, and the afterlife, Ala plays a central role in Igbo spirituality. Join us as we uncover her significance, sacred shrines, and lasting influence on Igbo traditions. Cool stuff mentioned in this episode: https://phjhds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/21-Morality-in-Igbo-Cosmology-The-Role-of-Ani-the-Earth-Goddess..pdf https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anayochukwu-Ugwu/publication/368307207_A_DISCOURSE_ON_THE_MEANING_AND_CULTURAL_IMPLICATIONS_OF_ALA_TO_THE_IGBO/links/63e1fd55dd5ea060ac23c29c/A-DISCOURSE-ON-THE-MEANING-AND-CULTURAL-IMPLICATIONS-OF-ALA-TO-THE-IGBO.pdf https://journals.ezenwaohaetorc.org/index.php/IJAH/article/viewFile/673/637 https://phjhds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/21-Morality-in-Igbo-Cosmology-The-Role-of-Ani-the-Earth-Goddess..pdf https://phjhds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/21-Morality-in-Igbo-Cosmology-The-Role-of-Ani-the-Earth-Goddess..pdf https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chika-Okpalike/publication/307214447_AMOSU_AS_LIFE_FORCE_IN_IGBO_AFRICAN_MYTHOLOGY/links/57c4aed808ae5e5a8191bdc5/AMOSU-AS-LIFE-FORCE-IN-IGBO-AFRICAN-MYTHOLOGY.pdf https://womrel.sitehost.iu.edu/REL 300 Spirit/REL 300_Spirit/Igbo Culture and History.pdf Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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Mami Wata: Between Waves and Worlds 42:56

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I am so sorry for the microphone quality not being amazing this episode! Your girl was riding the struggle bus with it this week. Thank you for listening nonetheless! I'm really excited to be highlighting Black mythology all throughout February, this week we're kicking it off by diving into the water and learning all about Mami Wata, the African water deity known for her beauty, generosity and potential for destruction. Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: https://africa.si.edu/exhibits/mamiwata/intro.html https://www.nms.ac.uk/discover-catalogue/the-african-spiritual-tradition-of-mami-wata https://farafinabooks.wordpress.com/2012/11/15/wet-hair-by-eghosa-imasuen/ https://kevin-garwood.medium.com/cultural-confluences-the-evolution-of-mami-wata-from-water-spirit-to-global-icon-a50098f205a0 https://republic.com.ng/nigeria/mami-wata-cj-obasi/ https://youtu.be/BRmj7lyvRlk?si=AbrrEpsG2qu1Wx2t https://www.moma.org/artists/28097-wangechi-mutu http://duval-carrie.com/ Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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Aswang: Unmasking the Night Terror 45:18

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Take a step into the spooky unknown and learn all about the creatures that strike fear into the Philippines, The Aswang. We'll discover some of the many forms of the Aswang, where they came from and how these creatures have endured throughout the ages, adapting to the changing social and political landscape of their homeland. Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.aswangproject.com/etymology-aswang/ https://www.redditonwiki.com/blog/the-dark-side-of-the-philippines-a-look-at-the-legend-of-the-aswang/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/aswang https://www.nationalgallery.sg/sg/en/learn-about-art/magazine/out-of-isolation-maria-labo-aswang-as-female-rage-transfigured.html https://mythlok.com/aswang/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Iloilo/comments/15dsm8x/aswang_stories_and_paranormal_experiences/ https://owlcation.com/humanities/What-Really-Is-an-Aswang Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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Belle: More Than a Provincial Life 39:21

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In this episode, we dive into the evolution of Belle, the beloved heroine from Beauty and the Beast. From Roman influence, her origins in 18th-century fairy tales to her portrayal in Disney’s iconic animation and live-action adaptations, we explore how Belle has remained a symbol of curiosity, courage, and compassion. Discover how her character has adapted to reflect changing cultural values, inspiring generations with her love of knowledge and her ability to see beyond appearances. Let us uncover the timeless magic of Belle across the ages. Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.artstorywalks.com/en/blog-uk/story-of-a-myth-love-and-psyche https://carterhaughschool.com/tale-as-old-as-time-the-legacy-of-beauty-and-the-beast/ https://darkfairytales.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/real-beast-and-her-beauty-petrus-and-catherine-gonsalvus/ https://writinginmargins.weebly.com/home/were-beauty-and-the-beast-real-people-petrus-and-catherine-gonsalvus https://historycollection.com/the-real-beauty-and-the-beast-didnt-live-happily-ever-after/ https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/beauty-and-the-beast-tile-panel-edward-burne-jones/iAGbxQ3ew0YlGA?hl=en https://ew.com/movies/beauty-and-the-beast-evolution/ https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/beauty.html RPG Major! RPG Major | RPG Major Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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Jezebel: Power, Politics and Prophecy 52:39

9 weeks ago52:39

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We're back with another bad girl of the Bible this week, Jezbel! Is she misunderstood or was she just a bit power hungry and immoral? Come and find out! Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9660/9660-h/9660-h.htm https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jezebel-queen-of-Israel https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/jezebel-bible https://lithub.com/who-exactly-was-the-original-jezebel/ https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/how-bad-was-jezebel/ Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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Amaterasu: Radiant Goddess of the Sun 37:22

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Come and learn all about Amaterasu, the fascinating Japanese Shinto Goddess of the sun. Learn about where she came from and hear tales of her quite dramatic sibling rivalries. Cool stuff mentioned in this episode: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Amaterasu https://mythopedia.com/topics/amaterasu https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g00748/amaterasu-the-japanese-sun-goddess.html https://www.worldhistory.org/Amaterasu/ https://withaterriblefate.com/2018/02/08/how-okami-transformed-the-meaning-of-characters-like-amaterasu/ Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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Meet the Ladies of Christmas Folklore 30:17

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Come and find out all about the amazing women of yuletide mythology and folklore in this special festive episode! Cool stuff mentioned in this episode: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/does-mrs-claus-have-a-life-of-her-own https://daily.jstor.org/santa-and-mrs-claus-and-the-christmas-war-of-the-sexes/ http://museumsonthegreen.org/wp-content/uploads/Goody-Edited.pdf https://www.italiarail.com/culture/legend-la-befana https://www.romaexperience.com/post/italian-traditions-holidays-befana https://www.britannica.com/topic/St-Lucias-Day https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-st-lucias-day https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/the-icelandic-yule-lads-and-gryla https://www.exploringiceland.is/blog/gryla-and-her-13-yule-lads Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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The Little Mermaid: Dreams Drowned in Reality 31:15

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If you thought you knew The Little Mermaid, think again. In this episode, we'll uncover the true story behind Ariel, we will do a deep dive in to the mind of Hans Christian Andersen, the creator of the original tale, discuss the Disneyfication of The Little Mermaid and examine where she can still be found in modern pop culture. Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: https://rictornorton.co.uk/andersen.htm https://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/arts_culture/2022/06/many-little-mermaids-hans-christian-andersens-classic-fairy-tale.html https://eastrockawaygull.com/3818/creative-writing/the-dark-truth-behind-the-little-mermaid/ Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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Mulan: The Legacy of China’s Brave Daughter 26:54

17 weeks ago26:54

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Dive into the captivating history of one of the world’s most beloved fairy tales. In this episode, we'll uncover the true story behind Mulan, we will read the original Chinese ballad, discuss the Disneyfication of Mulan and examine where she can still be found in modern pop culture. Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: https://classicalpoets.org/2018/09/23/the-ballad-of-mulan-a-rhyming-translation/ https://mulanbook.com/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hua-Mulan Support the show Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore…

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Sleeping Beauty: Twisted Roots of an Iconic Tale 28:57

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