Mean Girls

Eternity

Eternity: Joan's Journey through the Yonic Model of the Self On today’s episode, I will be applying my Yonic Model of the Self to the character Joan from the 2025 movie Eternity, directed by David Freyne. The central plot of the movie centers on a love triangle between Joan (played by Elizabeth Olsen) and her decision of which of her two husbands she would like to spend eternity with. Choice A is Joan’s first husband, Luke (played by Callum Turner), who was her first love and died in the Korean War shortly after they were married, representing her ultimate Prince Charming archetype and therefore Joan’s Ego function. Choice B is Larry, played by Miles Teller, Joan’s second husband of 65 years, who, compared to the charms and good looks of Luke, seems like the obvious second choice. But Larry represents Joan’s dark, masculine or Daemon function, the part of her that helps her embrace her flaws and her own dark feminine aspects (Aura function). Represented by her neighbor Karen, played by Olga Merediz. So who will Joan ultimately choose in the end? Will it be Luke who reinforces her Veil function and idealized version of herself, or will she choose to spend eternity with Larry, who sees all parts of herself, the good, the bad, and who she really is? Listen to the pod now to find out! OX Your Dark Fairy Godmother To learn more about my Yonic Theory approach, purchase the Yonic Theory: The Foundation course through my website [https://www.authenticlivingcc.com/] or explore my Yonic Journal [https://yonictheory.org/], which serves as my sort of living “grimoire” for my research. Reference: Brooks, A. (Director). (1991). Defending your life [Film]. Geffen Pictures; Warner Bros. Freyne, D. (Director). (2025). Eternity [Film]. A24; Star Thrower Entertainment. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darkfairygodmother.substack.com/subscribe [https://darkfairygodmother.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Mean Girls

Mean Girls: Cady Heron's Journey through the Yonic Model of the Self In this "fetching" FREE episode, we dive into Cady ("Katie") Heron's journey of self-actualization in the classic 2004 film Mean Girls. I'll discuss the challenges of "girl world" that Cady must navigate, which reflect women's difficulty navigating their own journeys of self-actualization in our modern world. I'll also discuss how the characters Regina and Janis represent Cady's inner light and dark feminine aspects and how she must learn to reconcile what I refer to as the goddess-witch spectrum. Get in, loser, we're learning how to embrace the power of the feminine and our authentic selves! Resources: Maureen Murdock's Heroine's Journey [https://maureenmurdock.com/articles/articles-the-heroines-journey/] Yonic Journal Website [https://yonictheory.org/] (How to access the article on the Yonic Model of the Self) Podcast Episode on Yonic Model of the Self [https://darkfairygodmother.substack.com/p/the-yonic-model-of-the-self-part-836?r=2qghm5] Dark Fairy Godmother Substack [https://substack.com/@darkfairygodmother] Goddess-Witch Spectrum Course [https://app.podia.com/products/the-goddess-witch-spectrum-course] Buy me a Coffee - KoKi Account [https://ko-fi.com/darkfairygodmother] Reference: Waters, M. (Director). (2004). Mean girls [Film]. Paramount Pictures. Wiseman, R. (2002). Queen bees and wannabes: Helping your daughter survive cliques, gossip, boyfriends, and the new realities of girl world. Crown Publishers. Bradley, Marion Zimmer. (1984). The mists of Avalon. New York :Ballantine Books This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darkfairygodmother.substack.com/subscribe [https://darkfairygodmother.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day: Phil Connors Journey of Self-Actualization In this podcast episode, we will discuss the overlap between the symbolism of the pagan tradition of Imbolc and the Americanized version of this sacred holiday - known as Groundhog Day. We will also dive into the symbolism of the character of Phil Connors in the 1993 movie Groundhog Day and what he can teach us about resilience, hope, and self-actualization through the Yonic Model of the Self. So pour yourself a sweet vermouth with a twist, and let’s get into it! Resources: Yonic Journal Website [https://yonictheory.org/] for articles mentioned. Podcast Episode on Yonic Model of the Self [https://darkfairygodmother.substack.com/p/the-yonic-model-of-the-self-part-836?r=2qghm5] Dark Fairy Godmother Substack [https://substack.com/@darkfairygodmother] Buy me a Coffee - KoKi Account [https://ko-fi.com/darkfairygodmother] Yonic Tarot - Ten of Swords [https://darkfairygodmother.substack.com/p/the-ten-of-swords?r=2qghm5] Noah Kahan Website [https://noahkahan.com/] If you are in crisis text or call 988 Reference Ramis, H. (Director). (1993). Groundhog Day [Film]. Columbia Pictures. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darkfairygodmother.substack.com/subscribe [https://darkfairygodmother.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Wicked Part 1: The goddess-witch spectrum

Wicked Part 1: The goddess-witch spectrum contains spoilers In this episode, I'll discuss the concept of my goddess-witch spectrum and how it can be applied to the characters of Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked. I'll also dive into the feminist undertones of this movie and what it can teach women about reconciling their own inner goddess-witch spectrum! Resources: Yonic Journal Website [https://yonictheory.org/] Podcast Episode on Yonic Model of the Self [https://darkfairygodmother.substack.com/p/the-yonic-model-of-the-self-part-836?r=2qghm5] Dark Fairy Godmother Substack [https://substack.com/@darkfairygodmother] Goddess-Witch Spectrum Course [https://app.podia.com/products/the-goddess-witch-spectrum-course] Buy me a Coffee - KoKi Account [https://ko-fi.com/darkfairygodmother#] Official Wicked Movie Website - wickedmovie.com [http://wickedmovie.com]. References: References: Baum, L. F. (1900). The wonderful wizard of Oz. George M. Hill Company. Ehrenreich, B., & English, D. (2010). Witches, midwives, & nurses: A history of women healers (2nd ed.). Feminist Press. Gage, M. J. (1893). Woman, church, and state: A historical account of the status of woman through the Christian ages, with reminiscences of the matriarchate. C. H. Kerr. Loehnen, E. (2023). On our best behavior: The seven deadly sins and the price women pay to be good. The Dial Press. Maguire, G. (1995). Wicked: The life and times of the Wicked Witch of the West. ReganBooks. Murdock, M. (1990). The Heroine’s Journey: Woman’s Quest for Wholeness. Shambhala/Shambhala Publications. Qualls-Corbett, N. (1988). The Sacred Prostitute: Eternal Aspect of the Feminine (Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysts). Inner City Books. Robichaux, M. (2025). An introduction to yonic theory and the yonic model of the self. The Yonic Journal, 1(1), 1-87. Wicked (J. M. Chu, Dir.). (2024). Universal Pictures. Wicked: For Good (J. M. Chu, Dir.). (2025). Marc Platt Productions / Universal Pictures. Wolf, N. (1991). The beauty myth: How images of beauty are used against women. W. Morrow. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darkfairygodmother.substack.com/subscribe [https://darkfairygodmother.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Three Wise Men and a Baby

Three Wise Men and a Baby: Exploring the Light and Dark Masculine and Men's Self-Actualization Process Warning: this episode contains spoilers On this episode, to finish up our holiday-themed episodes, we end with a true Hallmark movie. Three Wise Men and a Baby. In this movie, I break down how two of the brothers (Stephan and Taylor) represent the main character Luke's light and dark masculine aspects, and how it is through learning to appreciate the value of the feminine that he is able to achieve what Carl Jung referred to as Individuation. Moreover, in this episode, I discuss how the story of baby Jesus itself can reflect the masculine process of self-actualization and the forgotten role of the feminine in this process. Resources: Yonic Journal Website [https://yonictheory.org/] Podcast Episode on Yonic Model of the Self [https://darkfairygodmother.substack.com/p/the-yonic-model-of-the-self-part-836?r=2qghm5] Dark Fairy Godmother Substack [https://substack.com/@darkfairygodmother] Goddess-Witch Spectrum Course [https://www.authenticlivingcc.com/the-goddess-witch-spectrum-course] Buy me a Coffee - KoKi Account [https://ko-fi.com/darkfairygodmother] The Campbell Foundation [https://www.jcf.org/] Murdock's Website [https://maureenmurdock.com/articles/articles-the-heroines-journey/] Reference: Ingram, T. (Director). (2022). Three wise men and a baby [Film]. Hallmark Channel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darkfairygodmother.substack.com/subscribe [https://darkfairygodmother.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]