Rewild Your Soul: The Ancient Feminine Wisdom We Forgot
Release Date: 05/20/2025
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In this profoundly evocative episode of Higher Density Living, Jason Rigby welcomes Mary Reynolds Thompson, transformational coach and author of The Way of the Wild Soul Woman. Together, they traverse the barren landscapes and lush forests of the feminine psyche—inviting listeners into a mythic journey through the five sacred archetypes: Desert Woman, Forest Woman, Ocean/River Woman, Mountain Woman, and Grassland Woman.
Mary masterfully unpacks how patriarchal systems fractured women’s ancient bond with the Earth—and how reconnecting with nature’s rhythms heals not only personal trauma but our planet itself. From honoring the barren stillness of solitude to embracing the spiraling growth of forest paths, this episode is a luminous guide for women and men alike to reclaim lost wisdom and embodied wholeness.
Whether you feel disoriented in a hyper-masculine world or curious about the power of archetypes, this is a compass pointing home to your primal, untamed self.
Timestamps
- 00:00 – Invitation to the Wild: Jason introduces Mary and the core premise of rewilding soul through Earth-based archetypes.
- 01:18 – What is the Wild Soul Story?: Mary defines a soul narrative rooted in Earth’s psyche, inspired by Thomas Berry.
- 03:02 – Women & Earth: Shared Wounds: Discussion on patriarchal suppression of feminine and environmental wisdom.
- 08:15 – Desert Woman: The first archetype of solitude, silence, and shedding cultural roles.
- 13:12 – Forest Woman: Entering the spiral path of mystery, gestation, and inner transformation.
- 19:30 – Ocean & River Woman: Surrendering to emotion and trusting the current of longing.
- 26:06 – Mountain Woman: Manifesting bold purpose from inner knowing, unafraid of being seen.
- 29:47 – Grassland Woman: Re-entering the world with gifts and medicine, navigating return and reintegration.
Quotes
- “We are not separate from nature—we are nature.” – Mary Reynolds Thompson
- “Stillness is rebellion in a culture of overdoing.” – Mary Reynolds Thompson
- “Your soul's longing is sacred—it’s the compass back to your wild truth.” – Jason Rigby
Resources
Internal
- Higher Density Living Website
- HDL Meditation Archives
- Previous HDL Episode: “Earth Is Our Ancestor”
External
- Mary Reynolds Thompson’s Website
- Book: The Way of the Wild Soul Woman
- Book: Reclaiming the Wild Soul
- Thomas Berry’s The Dream of the Earth
Call to Action
Feeling disconnected from your essence? It’s time to rewild your soul. Subscribe to HDL, share this episode with someone craving reconnection, and explore Mary’s meditations and writings. The Earth remembers who you are—return to her.