Welcome to Bow Down! a podcast by The Cohere Collective that discusses esoteric and empowered feminism every week.

This week, Reese and Dennis discuss The Madonna, The Virgin Mary, the idea(l) of the "perfect" woman, and the ripple effects of this mythology.

CW: Non-consensual physical intimacy is discussed briefly at 16:15. Jump to 17:45 to skip this portion of conversation.

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Smack,

Reese

Welcome to Bow Down! a podcast by The Cohere Collective that discusses esoteric and empowered feminism every week.

This week, Reese and Dennis discuss the root of self-love, and the fear that it can inspire. How do we truly own our sovereignty without devolving into conceit? This is explored through a guided meditation from Creator Edward Art Supply Hands, linked below, and extended conversation!

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References and Resources:

• “Road‑to‑Damascus experience.” — Reference to Paul’s sudden conversion on the Damascus road (Acts 9 : 1‑19).
• “Shadow work.” — Concept introduced by Carl Jung for integrating unconscious aspects of the psyche; now a staple of depth psychology and spirituality. Plus by APN
• “Edward Art Supply Hands” meditation. — YouTube creator Edward Art; known for Neville‑Goddard‑inspired meditations such as I Am the Creator. YouTube
• “The man who has no enemies has never stood for anything.” — Frequently mis‑attributed to Winston Churchill; nearest traceable form appears in Ed Greenwood’s Forgotten Realms epigraph (1993) and earlier 19th‑century variants. Quote Investigator
• “Lovecraftian… cryptid monster.” — “Lovecraftian” references the cosmic‑horror fiction of H. P. Lovecraft (1890‑1937), noted for creatures beyond human comprehension. Wikipedia
• “Technological futurism / Heidegger’s enframing.” — Alludes to Martin Heidegger’s essay The Question Concerning Technology (1954) and the concept of Gestell (“enframing”)—a worldview that turns beings into resources. Wikipedia
• “If you stumble, make it part of the dance.” — Popular internet affirmation (Pinterest, greeting‑card culture); no authoritative source—classified as a “popular maxim; no definitive origin.” Pinterest

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Dennis and Reese

Welcome to Bow Down! a podcast by The Cohere Collective that discusses esoteric and empowered feminism every week.

This week, Dennis and Reese discuss love, past relationships, tradwives, and more!

Note: For the discussion around Tradwives, we failed to explicitly clarify the difference between women who enjoy aspects of femininity considered “traditional” from the ideology of “Tradwives.” Staying at home, enjoying baking, making certain clothing choices, etc. are not exclusive to Tradwife ideology, and are not discordant with feminism.

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Below are quotes, links, and resources for further understanding and research on a variety of mentioned topics.

Transgender Education and Advocacy:

The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Resources from The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/category/gender-identity/#:~:text=The%20Trevor%20Project%20offers%20several,and%20non%2Dbinary%20young%20people

Healthy Relationships:

The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/

The PACT Institute: https://www.thepactinstitute.com/

Tradwife Discourse:

Original Ballerina Farm Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannal.ballerinafarm/video/7388115073476168990?lang=en&q=ballerina farm egg apron&t=1744918746225

Shanspeare’s Video on Tradwives and Feminism (a must-watch for feminists who want to be supportive of all women while critiquing those working against the feminist movement): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iouC24jhn2E&t=950s

Lilith Myth and Biblical References:

Dan McClellan: https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan

Esoterica: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEsotericaChannel

Smack,

Reese

Founder, The Cohere Collective

Welcome to Bow Down! a podcast by The Cohere Collective that discusses esoteric and empowered feminism every week.

This week, Reese and Dennis continue their conversation about Severance and the lessons we can learn from the patriarchal and capitalistic themes.

Be a part of the Collective and tune in to Bow Down! every week.

To work with Reese: https://www.thecoherecollective.com/life-coaching

To work with Dennis, you can email him at dennis@theheartstoybox.com

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Watch Severance: https://tv.apple.com/us/episode/good-news-about-hell/umc.cmc.s80mx1ic96pu6ewupz8pfasf?showId=umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx

Smack, Reese

Founder, The Cohere Collective

Welcome to Bow Down! a podcast by The Cohere Collective that discusses esoteric and empowered feminism every week.

This week, Reese and Dennis explore the world of Severance and how womanhood impacts the narrative of storytelling within the show. This conversation explores the ideas of selfhood, identity, and the intersection of capitalism and patriarchy. Be a part of the Collective and tune in to Bow Down! every week.

To work with Reese: https://www.thecoherecollective.com/life-coaching

To work with Dennis, you can email him at dennis@theheartstoybox.com

Follow The Cohere Collective: https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090066823729 https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cohere-collective?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-company

For more information, head to www.thecoherecollective.com

Below are quotes, links, and resources for further understanding and research on a variety of mentioned topics.

Watch Severance: https://tv.apple.com/us/episode/good-news-about-hell/umc.cmc.s80mx1ic96pu6ewupz8pfasf?showId=umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx

Darren Mooney's Blog: https://them0vieblog.com/

Smack, Reese

Founder, The Cohere Collective

Welcome to Bow Down! a podcast by The Cohere Collective that discusses esoteric and empowered feminism every week.

This week, Dennis leads Reese through a guides affirmation meditation that focuses on Lilithian energy and feminine empowerment. Join us to go through the experience yourself, and listen to our reflections.

Be a part of the Collective and tune in to Bow Down! every week.

To work with Reese: https://www.thecoherecollective.com/life-coaching

To work with Dennis, you can email him at dennis@theheartstoybox.com

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For more information, head to www.thecoherecollective.com

Smack,

Reese

Welcome to Bow Down! a podcast by The Cohere Collective that discusses esoteric and empowered feminism every week.

This week, Reese and Dennis chat about the nuanced world of mental health and de-stigmatizing medicine, owning your power as your ultimate authority, the difference between acceptance and tolerance, and some of the most powerful societal examples of sexism.

Be a part of the Collective and tune in to Bow Down! every week.

To work with Reese: https://www.thecoherecollective.com/life-coaching

To work with Dennis, you can email him at dennis@theheartstoybox.com

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For more information, head to www.thecoherecollective.com

Below are quotes, links, and resources for further understanding and research on a variety of mentioned topics.

The Purpose Paradigm: https://youtu.be/xzLb7Okgdsc

Psychology of Your 20s with Jemma Sbeg: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/

Mice and Electric Shocks, Dias and Ressler, 2013:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24292232/

https://www.nature.com/articles/nn.3594

Bic for Her Marketing Campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjg-1qbaBN8&t=1s

Men Enlighten, Women Return and Claim from No Nonsense Spirituality: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFVssj0R_gs/?igsh=YzFrZTVtajJxbnI0

Smack, Reese

Founder, The Cohere Collective

Welcome to Bow Down! a podcast by The Cohere Collective that discusses esoteric and empowered feminism every week.

Join Therapist, Coach, and TTRPG Enthusiast, Dennis Carlson, and Writer, Coach, and Witch, Reese Brown, every Friday for conversations ranging from personal narratives to philosophical manifestos all about the same topic: The Terrifyingly Beautiful Divine Woman.

This week, Reese and Dennis open up the podcast with their hopes for Bow Down!, some personal stories, and their passion for empowering women.

Be a part of the Collective and tune in to Bow Down! every week.

To work with Reese: https://www.thecoherecollective.com/life-coaching

To work with Dennis, you can email him at dennis@theheartstoybox.com

Follow The Cohere Collective: https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090066823729 https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cohere-collective?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-company

For more information, head to www.thecoherecollective.com

Below are links for further research on a variety of mentioned topics.

Certified Life Coaching Institute where Reese and Dennis met and were certified: https://www.certifiedlifecoachinstitute.com/

Lilith Myth and History: https://youtu.be/n1EKccz4fS0?si=y9dL-w4vUopRKjK6

Akashic Records Reading that Reese Mentioned: https://youtu.be/I0eVSzxQxPs?si=PxEUbMwkODjPclxw

Hartt and Soul Acting with Catherine Hartt, Reese’s Mentor: https://harttandsoul.com/

Author, Speaker, and Activist Ursula K. LeGuin: https://www.ursulakleguin.com/ I

nternal Family Systems: https://ifs-institute.com

Smack, Reese