Show Notes:
Dr. Jordan discusses the book, Cassandra Speaks: when women are the storytellers, the human story changes, with author Elizabeth lesser
Using her book, Cassandra Speaks, author Elizabeth Lesser describes how our human stories and our views of women would change if women were the storytellers.
How women’s voices have been mistrusted & devalued
Elizabeth Lesser describes the mythological story of Cassandra where the god Zeus punished her with the gift of clairvoyance but the curse of no one listening to her or believing her thoughts. This story depicts how our culture still mistrusts and devalues girls and women’s intuition and perspectives.
Eve’s story from a female perspective
Dr. Jordan and the author discuss what story Eve would have told about picking the apple and about her journey after leaving the garden and what lessons humanity have learned from her story.
The need to redefine courage, power, and leadership
This podcast discusses the need to redefine courage, power, and leadership vs. make women and girls change to fit the old, masculine model.
How the imposter syndrome holds women back
Elizabeth Lesser describes the imposter syndrome and how it relates to how women doubt and devalue themselves.
The value of honoring “first, first responders”
Learn about what the author means by the need to start valuing and affirming “first, first responders”.
The cost of girls repressing their anger
Learn also how repressing girl’s anger resurfaces as relationship aggressions and mean girl drama.
Link to Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes
Read Dr. Jordan’s book, She Leads: A Practical Guide for Raising Girls Who Advocate, Influence, and Lead for more information on empowering our girls.
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