12. Strength: Embracing Self-Love & Inner Resilience w/ Madeleine Gunhart

Your Creative & Magical Life

Can the path to healing and self-love be found within the cards of the Tarot? Join me as we explore the profound lessons of the Strength card in the Major Arcana and its themes of self-love, tenderness, and resilience. Through personal reflections and stories, we unravel how this card invites us to embrace and nurture all aspects of ourselves, even those parts we find difficult to love.
For this episode, I'm joined by Madeleine Gunhart, a cherished member of the Typewriter Tarot community, who shares her journey of navigating and overcoming emotional abuse, finding solace in the Tarot, and the transformative power of self-acceptance.
In this conversation with Madeleine, you’ll discover how an unexpected spiritual journey, sparked by a fascination with witchcraft and nudged along by a perceptive therapist, can open doors to personal growth and inner peace. We also confront common misconceptions about spirituality and the societal judgments that often accompany it. Through vivid discussions about the recurring infinity symbol in the Strength card and its connection to renewable spiritual energy, we illustrate the ongoing journey of self-acceptance and love. Madeleine’s insights into the Swords suit add depth to our conversation, highlighting the importance of confronting and nurturing our inner thoughts and beliefs.
We also get into topics like: our deep love for animals, Rachel Pollack's 78 Degrees of Wisdom, the therapeutic power of writing, and setting boundaries.
You can learn more about Madeleine and connect with her on Instagram or via her website. And read Madeleine's essay, "Plucking Out and Picking Up the Swords," on our blog.

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Chapters

1. Exploring Tarot and Strength Card (00:00:10)

2. Exploring Strength and Spirituality (00:08:32)

3. Symbolism and Self-Acceptance in Tarot (00:17:38)

4. Exploring Self-Love Through Tarot and Animals (00:23:39)

5. Exploring Inner Strength and Self-Acceptance (00:37:55)

6. Navigating Healing From Emotional Abuse (00:50:03)

7. Journey of Self-Love and Healing (00:55:09)

8. Navigating Strength in Writing and Publishing (01:02:46)

9. Setting Boundaries for Creative Wellness (01:16:16)