The Curse Was Never the Beast — It Was the Belief

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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, shared through the lens of archetype, story, and lived experience.

This episode includes commentary on Beauty and the Beast, including references to public domain and Disney versions. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. All characters and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners and are used here for educational and transformative purposes under fair use.

This episode explores themes of emotional trauma, codependency, identity loss, addiction, and the cost of loving others more than yourself. While unpacked through myth and metaphor, listener discretion is advised — especially if you’re navigating tender relationship dynamics or untangling deep-seated beliefs. Please listen in a supportive space and pause as needed.

🔍 Episode Synopsis

Episode Title: The Curse Was Never the Beast — It Was the Belief

Season 2, Episode 3 | Hosts: Spring Sage + Rich Orndoff

Once upon a time, the curse wasn’t cast by a witch.

It was cast by a belief — one that told you to shrink, fix, and earn love by disappearing.

In this episode, Spring and Rich unravel the subconscious spell at the heart of Beauty and the Beast — not the one with roses or enchantments, but the one that lives inside us. The belief that if you just give enough… you’ll finally be enough.

Through metaphor, relationship psychology, and soul-level insight, they explore:

• Why Belle’s boundaries weren’t rebellion — they were sovereignty
• How the Beast’s mirror reveals the power of identity and self-perception
• What happens when we confuse potential with partnership
• The danger of loving people for who they could be, instead of who they actually are
• And how we begin reclaiming the parts of ourselves we traded away to feel wanted

Because the real spell doesn’t break when someone else loves you back.

It breaks the moment you decide to stop abandoning yourself.

🗝️ Remember: You are the guide of your experience, and your pace is sacred.

📖 Fairytale Source:

This episode draws inspiration from the 1740 and 1756 versions of Beauty and the Beast — written by Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve and later abridged by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont. Both versions are in the public domain.

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