Hansel & Gretel: Into the Woods, Into the Shadows

⚠️ Disclaimer & Content Warning:

This episode is intended for educational and empowerment purposes only and does not substitute for therapy or medical care. The views expressed are those of the hosts and are offered through the lens of story, archetype, and metaphor.

This episode includes symbolic discussion of child abandonment, famine, survival trauma, and historical references to cannibalism. While explored through a mythic and subconscious lens, listener discretion is advised, especially for sensitive or vulnerable moments.

📖 Fairytale Source:

Today’s episode features a symbolic retelling of Hansel & Gretel, a public domain story. Our references are drawn from both the 1812 and 1857 versions published by the Brothers Grimm.

🗺️ Episode Title & Synopsis:

Into the Shadows: Surviving the Forest in Hansel & Gretel

Step into the forest with Spring and Elissa as they unpack the raw, unfiltered lessons of Hansel & Gretel. From questionable parenting decisions to breadcrumb trails that lead nowhere, this episode explores the balance of masculine and feminine energy, survival instincts, subconscious forests, and how real transformation often begins where safety ends. With metaphors, myth, and a sprinkle of hot tamales, this isn’t your childhood fairytale—it’s an initiation.

🧚‍♀️ A Note from the Realm:

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🎵 Musical Magic: “March of the Gnomes” by Jon Björk and “My Sleeping Giant” by DEX 1200, licensed through Epidemic Sound.

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