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Joyous Body

By: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
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"Each one of us is a triumvirate being - at once the union of the body, soul, and all that lies within." For any that exprience disharmony amongst these three vital aspects, Dr. Clarissa Estes reveals a path back to wholeness. Join her with the Joyous Body for the third volume of her masterwork on the Wise Woman archetype. This empowering six-session program shares original and old family stories, poems and psychological commentary on the challenges, remedies and ancient knowings of the female body, "that which is not a dumb servant but a divine human traveler and consort."

©2011 Clarissa Pinkola Estes (P)2011 Sounds True

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Deep, Wise, Healing!

This is my favorite of the "Myths and Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype" series. Clarissa Pinkola Estes disassembles the negative cultural messages we receive about our bodies and provides a series of healing stories, images, and ideas which hold the body as sacred, unique, infinitely precious and idiosyncratic. She threads vivid and unique multicultural metaphors and tales throughout the sessions.

Her voice, pacing, and accents enrich the experience. Hers is a vibrant presence. She brings stories and ideas from many cultures and her language and accents vary by culture.

This is book I will listen to again and again. I could not fully integrate the wealth of knowledge, wisdom and healing in one "reading." Don't miss this unique experience.

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Excellent

The author is so wonderful to listen to. She has made me feel much better and taught me how to embrace my body and the aging process as well as dealing with illnesses that have come along. I recommend it highly

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Wonderful content and recording

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This recording is wonderful to listen to or fall asleep to

What does Clarissa Pinkola Estes bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Clarissa Pinkola Estes has an absolutely beautiful voice, and is a superb storyteller

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This book is chock full of wisdom about the body, and is told in such a way as to invite the listener into their own inner wisdom about the body

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Pure magic

I just can't get enough of her. This book is healing as well as captivating.

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Wonderfully inspirational

The author's voice is so soothing and comforting she makes you forget whatever ails you. This book is a must read for anyone male or female who doubts their worth. Beautifully written and presented. My only criticism would be the repetitive sections at the beginning of each chapter.

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Amazing

Absolutely wonderful uplifting and inspiring told with such passion. A book I will definitely listen to over and over again.

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Profound, inspiring, deeply and delightfully Healing

Dr. Pinkola Estes is always great company. I and my family have such gratitude for the sharing of her unique and Jungian perspectives with compassion , passion ,humor depth, joy and wholeness.
She weaves science with personal and mythological story telling and unfolds the paths of wisdom and healing that they contain.
This book is beautiful ,inviting us to enter into a relationship with our bodies our consort , sacred other , sister , ally and friend.

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Joyous Body

In a society of airbrushed perfection, Estes brings a much needed view of the beautiful body, as is. She helps you make the connection of body with the mind and soul.

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Unprecedented! Delightful! Profound! Healing🧡

Dr. Estes has compiled many soul’s lifetimes of stories and wisdoms into a remarkable journey of coming home to one’s self, in a wholly un-mystical, raw, and completely unique and authentic fashion. I am profoundly grateful for her devotion to exposing the raw insides of the feminine- human understandings and for offering them to us with such care. Bless your beautiful soul Ms. Estes.

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Wit, Cackle ,& Insight

Pinkola Estés weaves you light on your toes, fluttering heart, low belly laugh, sticks & ribbons in your hair, and dirt beneath your fingernails. The grit, the beauty, the rawness of Woman all wind into her tales and storytelling sorcery. She is a master & it’s a pleasure to hear her voice so fiercely. Prepare to breathe empowered.

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