Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen

Why Women Need Fairytales Now (Sharon Blackie, PhD)

June 4, 2026·57 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

“That’s the kind of story, that's the kind of image that I'm talking about—that really just sinks into you and won’t let go,” says psychologist Sharon Blackie. Today, Blackie returns to discuss her new book Ripening: Why Women Need Fairytales Now. Once again, her perspective is helping me make sense of who we are at different stages of our lives. For the show notes, head to my Substack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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