As we explore the voices of our inner critics, we encounter patterns that reflect universal experiences and emotions. These patterns, known as archetypes, are powerful symbols that offer insights into the human psyche. By identifying the archetypes that resonate with us, we can gain deeper insights into our strengths, struggles, and the stories that hold us back.

The idea of archetypes was first explored by psychologist Carl Jung, who saw these as the building blocks of our emotional and psychological worlds. Archetypes give us a shared language for understanding complex internal experiences, and many, like Maureen Murdock, Marion Woodman, and Clarissa Pinkola Estés, have expanded Jung’s ideas to explore women’s journeys in particular. By recognising our own archetypal patterns, we can transform limiting beliefs, deepen our self-awareness, and ultimately reconnect with our truest selves.

In Women Rising, we delve into the world of inner critic archetypes—13 distinct yet interconnected voices that shape how we see ourselves and limit our potential. Each archetype represents a unique facet of the inner critic, bringing with it specific narratives, challenges, and strengths that echo our experiences as women. From the perfectionist to the empath, these archetypes reveal how internalised expectations, societal pressures, and personal fears often hold us back.

By exploring each of these archetypes, we gain........

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