<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Goddess Behavior]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Goddess Behavior is a mythology podcast that serves ancient legends with modern sass! From Olympian scandals to Norse chaos, we unpack the drama glow ups, romance, rivalries, downright unhinged moments from the worlds, most iconic gods, goddesses, heroes and mortals -no dusty lectures, just entertaining, storytelling and hot takes!</p>]]></description><link>https://linkin.bio/goddessbehavior</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:16:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/oXpRxbcH.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Goddess Behavior]]></author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:25 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Goddess Behavior]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Society & Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[History]]></category><itunes:author>Goddess Behavior</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Goddess Behavior is a mythology podcast that serves ancient legends with modern sass! From Olympian scandals to Norse chaos, we unpack the drama glow ups, romance, rivalries, downright unhinged moments from the worlds, most iconic gods, goddesses, heroes and mortals -no dusty lectures, just entertaining, storytelling and hot takes!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Goddess Behavior</itunes:name><itunes:email>goddessbehaviorpod@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c5606847-787d-4091-96d8-7fc97418e094/logos/654eae30-672e-4ebb-8dea-912a6c92383e.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Monstrous or Misunderstood?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>They’re called monsters—feared, hunted, blamed, and remembered only for their worst moments. But what if the myths got it wrong? What if “monster” was just another word for powerful, different, or inconvenient?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we turn the spotlight on some of mythology and folklore’s most infamous figures and ask the uncomfortable question: were they truly monstrous… or deeply misunderstood? From curses and exile to rage with a reason, we’re reexamining who gets labeled a villain—and who benefits from that story.</p><p></p><p><b>In This Episode</b></p><p>• What makes a “monster” in mythology—and who gets to decide</p><p>• How gods and heroes create monsters through punishment, fear, and control</p><p>• The difference between destruction and retaliation</p><ul><li>Medusa, Fenrir, Melusine, and Sedna</li></ul><p>• Why transformation, exile, and rage are common punishments for the powerful and the different</p><p>• How mythology rewards heroes while silencing the so-called villains</p><p></p><p><b>The Goddess Behavior Take</b></p><p></p><p>Monsters don’t usually get to tell their stories. But when you look closer, many of them aren’t villains—they’re consequences. In this episode, we challenge the myths that brand power as danger and difference as evil, and we ask what happens when the monster finally gets to speak.</p><p></p><p><b>Why This Myth Still Matters</b></p><p></p><p>The word <i>monster</i> is still used to justify fear, exclusion, and control. When we label someone dangerous, difficult, or too much, we stop listening—and history shows that silence is where injustice thrives. These myths matter because they reveal how power decides who is protected and who is punished, whose anger is justified and whose is condemned.</p><p></p><p>Revisiting these stories isn’t about excusing harm—it’s about understanding where it comes from, and questioning the narratives that have always favored the victors.</p><p></p><p><b>Listen If You Love:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Mythology that “side eye” the “heroes”</li><li>Stories where anger isn’t evil, its earned</li><li>Questioning who gets labeled dangerous and why</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Join The Inner Circle!</b></p><p></p><p>✨ Follow <b>Goddess Behavior</b> for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning!</p><p>⭐️ Rate &amp; review to help other legendary mortals find us!</p><p>📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram &amp; Youtube <b>@goddessbehaviorpod</b></p><p></p><p>Hosted by Steph &amp; Laura </p><p>New Episodes Every Wednesday!</p><p></p><p>Stay bold. Stay Curious. </p><p>✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨</p><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Goddess Behavior Podcast</p><p>00:38 Monsters or Misunderstood? Exploring the Concept of Monsters</p><p>03:10 Medusa: The Victim Turned Villain</p><p>12:38 Fenrir: The Wolf of Prophecy and Consequence</p><p>23:24 The Enigmatic Melusine</p><p>29:59 Sedna: The Vengeful Sea Goddess</p><p>36:23 Monsters or Misunderstood? Common Themes in Mythology</p><p>43:27 Next Week On Goddess Behavior...</p><p>43:47 Like, Follow, Leave A Review!</p><p>44:03 Thanks For Watching!</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7c152086-7bc0-47da-a20f-c55477596daa</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Goddess Behavior]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2e8c0f9c49de65fb7ff9bee56885c1fe4ac803f75fd324314b4ad1d9b2a15e48/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YzE1MjA4Ni03YmMwLTQ3ZGEtYTIwZi1jNTU0Nzc1OTZkYWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjNTYwNjg0Ny03ODdkLTQwOTEtOTZkOC03ZmM5NzQxOGUwOTQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTczYmM0OGEwNmVkZjUwM2JmYzBlMjciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkYzYyOWVkZGNkZDBiZTliZDVmYzJiL2dvZGRlc3MtYmVoYXZpb3JzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMTNfXzUtMjctMjYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="63591801" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c5606847-787d-4091-96d8-7fc97418e094/episodes/7c152086-7bc0-47da-a20f-c55477596daa/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;They’re called monsters—feared, hunted, blamed, and remembered only for their worst moments. But what if the myths got it wrong? What if “monster” was just another word for powerful, different, or inconvenient?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we turn the spotlight on some of mythology and folklore’s most infamous figures and ask the uncomfortable question: were they truly monstrous… or deeply misunderstood? From curses and exile to rage with a reason, we’re reexamining who gets labeled a villain—and who benefits from that story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In This Episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• What makes a “monster” in mythology—and who gets to decide&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• How gods and heroes create monsters through punishment, fear, and control&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• The difference between destruction and retaliation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Medusa, Fenrir, Melusine, and Sedna&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Why transformation, exile, and rage are common punishments for the powerful and the different&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• How mythology rewards heroes while silencing the so-called villains&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Goddess Behavior Take&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Monsters don’t usually get to tell their stories. But when you look closer, many of them aren’t villains—they’re consequences. In this episode, we challenge the myths that brand power as danger and difference as evil, and we ask what happens when the monster finally gets to speak.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why This Myth Still Matters&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The word &lt;i&gt;monster&lt;/i&gt; is still used to justify fear, exclusion, and control. When we label someone dangerous, difficult, or too much, we stop listening—and history shows that silence is where injustice thrives. These myths matter because they reveal how power decides who is protected and who is punished, whose anger is justified and whose is condemned.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Revisiting these stories isn’t about excusing harm—it’s about understanding where it comes from, and questioning the narratives that have always favored the victors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Listen If You Love:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mythology that “side eye” the “heroes”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stories where anger isn’t evil, its earned&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Questioning who gets labeled dangerous and why&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Join The Inner Circle!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ Follow &lt;b&gt;Goddess Behavior&lt;/b&gt; for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⭐️ Rate &amp;amp; review to help other legendary mortals find us!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram &amp;amp; Youtube &lt;b&gt;@goddessbehaviorpod&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Steph &amp;amp; Laura &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New Episodes Every Wednesday!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stay bold. Stay Curious. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to Goddess Behavior Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:38 Monsters or Misunderstood? Exploring the Concept of Monsters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:10 Medusa: The Victim Turned Villain&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:38 Fenrir: The Wolf of Prophecy and Consequence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:24 The Enigmatic Melusine&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:59 Sedna: The Vengeful Sea Goddess&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:23 Monsters or Misunderstood? Common Themes in Mythology&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:27 Next Week On Goddess Behavior...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:47 Like, Follow, Leave A Review!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;44:03 Thanks For Watching!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:44:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c5606847-787d-4091-96d8-7fc97418e094/logos/654eae30-672e-4ebb-8dea-912a6c92383e.png"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Monstrous or Misunderstood?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeus Vs Odin: Battle For Best King Of The Gods]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Power looks different depending on who’s holding it. In this episode of <b>Goddess Behavior</b>, we put Zeus and Odin head to head to debate what actually makes a great leader- authority, wisdom, sacrifice, or results. Lightning bolts meet long-game strategy. Considered this a divine leadership audit.</p><p></p><p><b>In this Episode: </b></p><ul><li>What leadership looks like in Greek versus Norse mythology</li><li>Zeus as King of Olympus and ruler through authority, power and control</li><li>Odin as Allfather of Asgard and leader through foresight, sacrifice and strategy</li><li>How each God treats, loyalty, rebellion, and responsibility</li><li>Why stability and preparedness don’t always mean the same thing</li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Goddess Behavior Take:</b></p><p></p><p>Zeus ruled to maintain order. Odin lead knowing everything would eventually fall apart. One demanded obedience to keep the throne. The other accepted sacrifice to prepare his people for what was coming. Leadership, it turns out, isn’t just about power, it’s about what you’re willing to carry.</p><p></p><p><b>Why the Myth Still Matters:</b></p><p></p><p>From CEOs to cultural icons, modern leadership still wrestles with the same intention these myths explore: control versus truth. Authority versus trust. Zeus and Odin show us two radically different models of power - and why the way someone leads matters most when things start to break. </p><p></p><p><b>Listen If You Love:</b></p><ul><li>Mythology with modern perspective</li><li>Power dynamics and leadership debates</li><li>Ancient gods with CEO energy</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Join the Inner Circle</b></p><p></p><p>✨ Follow <b>Goddess Behavior</b> for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning!</p><p>⭐️ Rate &amp; review to help other legendary mortals find us!</p><p>📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram &amp; Youtube <b>@goddessbehaviorpod</b></p><p></p><p></p><p>Hosted by Steph &amp; Laura </p><p>New Episodes Every Wednesday</p><p></p><p>Stay bold. Stay Curious. </p><p>✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨</p><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Goddess Behavior Podcast</p><p>00:38 Zeus: The King of Olympus</p><p>04:27 Odin: The All-Father of Asgard</p><p>08:49 Comparing Leadership Styles: Zeus vs. Odin</p><p>18:01 Cultural Reflections in Leadership</p><p>19:53 Choosing the Right Goddess for Leadership</p><p>21:16 Ruling Through Influence: Athena's Approach To Leaadership</p><p>24:10 Bridging Divides: Freya's Role in Leadership</p><p>29:33 Heads of State vs Generals</p><p>31:41 Who Deserves "Best King Of the Gods"?</p><p>31:57 Next Week On Goddess Behavior...</p><p>32:30 Follow and Leave a Review!</p><p>32:44 Thanks for Watching!</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1b896f91-a74a-4a06-8350-057149ae1325</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Goddess Behavior]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9ccda50b53e119799d0d0f902111fffa33e928757e9d1f3e796b2c163936bfc8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxYjg5NmY5MS1hNzRhLTRhMDYtODM1MC0wNTcxNDlhZTEzMjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjNTYwNjg0Ny03ODdkLTQwOTEtOTZkOC03ZmM5NzQxOGUwOTQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTczYmM0OGEwNmVkZjUwM2JmYzBlMjciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYjJjOTk5MjI3Yzg2MWY2MWUxODZlL2dvZGRlc3MtYmVoYXZpb3JzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtMzFfXzQtOC0yNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="47298290" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c5606847-787d-4091-96d8-7fc97418e094/episodes/1b896f91-a74a-4a06-8350-057149ae1325/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Power looks different depending on who’s holding it. In this episode of &lt;b&gt;Goddess Behavior&lt;/b&gt;, we put Zeus and Odin head to head to debate what actually makes a great leader- authority, wisdom, sacrifice, or results. Lightning bolts meet long-game strategy. Considered this a divine leadership audit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this Episode: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What leadership looks like in Greek versus Norse mythology&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Zeus as King of Olympus and ruler through authority, power and control&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Odin as Allfather of Asgard and leader through foresight, sacrifice and strategy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How each God treats, loyalty, rebellion, and responsibility&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why stability and preparedness don’t always mean the same thing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Goddess Behavior Take:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Zeus ruled to maintain order. Odin lead knowing everything would eventually fall apart. One demanded obedience to keep the throne. The other accepted sacrifice to prepare his people for what was coming. Leadership, it turns out, isn’t just about power, it’s about what you’re willing to carry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why the Myth Still Matters:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From CEOs to cultural icons, modern leadership still wrestles with the same intention these myths explore: control versus truth. Authority versus trust. Zeus and Odin show us two radically different models of power - and why the way someone leads matters most when things start to break. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Listen If You Love:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mythology with modern perspective&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Power dynamics and leadership debates&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ancient gods with CEO energy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Join the Inner Circle&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ Follow &lt;b&gt;Goddess Behavior&lt;/b&gt; for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⭐️ Rate &amp;amp; review to help other legendary mortals find us!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram &amp;amp; Youtube &lt;b&gt;@goddessbehaviorpod&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Steph &amp;amp; Laura &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New Episodes Every Wednesday&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stay bold. Stay Curious. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to Goddess Behavior Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:38 Zeus: The King of Olympus&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:27 Odin: The All-Father of Asgard&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:49 Comparing Leadership Styles: Zeus vs. Odin&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:01 Cultural Reflections in Leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:53 Choosing the Right Goddess for Leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:16 Ruling Through Influence: Athena&apos;s Approach To Leaadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:10 Bridging Divides: Freya&apos;s Role in Leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:33 Heads of State vs Generals&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:41 Who Deserves &quot;Best King Of the Gods&quot;?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:57 Next Week On Goddess Behavior...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:30 Follow and Leave a Review!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:44 Thanks for Watching!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:32:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c5606847-787d-4091-96d8-7fc97418e094/logos/654eae30-672e-4ebb-8dea-912a6c92383e.png"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Zeus Vs Odin: Battle For Best King Of The Gods</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goddess Behavior: Nyx & Skadi]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <i>Goddess Behavior</i>. In our very first episode, we’re stepping into the dark and the cold with Nyx and Skadi—two goddesses who don’t seek attention, don’t explain themselves, and don’t need permission to be powerful. Consider this your initiation.</p><p></p><p><b>In This Episode</b></p><p>• What <i>Goddess Behavior</i> is—and what it definitely isn’t (no dusty lectures here)</p><p>• Nyx, the primordial goddess of night, and why even Zeus respected her boundaries</p><p>• Skadi, Norse goddess of winter and the hunt, and her unmatched independence</p><p>• Why the quietest figures in myth often carry the most authority</p><p></p><p><b>The Goddess Behavior Take</b></p><p></p><p>Nyx and Skadi set the tone for this podcast: power doesn’t have to be loud, likable, or chaotic to be real. Through shadow and snow, these goddesses show us what it means to stand alone, hold firm boundaries, and move through the world completely unbothered.</p><p></p><p><b>Why This Myth Still Matters</b></p><p></p><p>This episode isn’t just about ancient goddesses—it’s about redefining strength in a modern world that is obsessed with visibility and validation. Nyx and Skadi remind us that self-trust, restraint, and independence are timeless.</p><p></p><p><b>Listen If You Love:</b></p><p></p><p>• Mythology with modern perspective</p><p>• Icy, dark feminine energy</p><p>• Stories about power that isn’t performative</p><p></p><p><b>Join the Inner Circle!</b></p><p></p><p>✨ Follow <b>Goddess Behavior</b> for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning</p><p>⭐️ Rate &amp; review to help other legendary mortals find us!</p><p>📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! <b>@goddessbehaviorpod</b></p><p></p><p></p><p>Hosted by Steph &amp; Laura </p><p>New Episodes Every Wednesday!</p><p></p><p>Stay bold. Stay Curious. </p><p>✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨</p><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Goddess Behavior Podcast</p><p>00:49 Introduction to the Hosts and Their Backgrounds</p><p>03:12 The Concept of Goddess Behavior</p><p>06:14 Nyx: Goddess of Night</p><p>17:54 Skadi: Goddess of Winter</p><p>31:07 Modern Interpretations and Worship of Goddesses</p><p>33:10 Next Week on Goddess Behavior</p><p>33:36 Follow, Like, &amp; Leave a review!</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c70e589e-e51c-4aa7-8435-35a10701404d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Goddess Behavior]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/852e52608568457257e4d004bf06d8a43de3ce81162e9cac7c94ef5ddb86aa3c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNzBlNTg5ZS1lNTFjLTRhYTctODQzNS0zNWExMDcwMTQwNGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjNTYwNjg0Ny03ODdkLTQwOTEtOTZkOC03ZmM5NzQxOGUwOTQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTczYmM0OGEwNmVkZjUwM2JmYzBlMjciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYjFjYTYxMjhmMDEyODVhNzNhZDg2L2dvZGRlc3MtYmVoYXZpb3JzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtMzFfXzMtMC0yMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="48982874" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c5606847-787d-4091-96d8-7fc97418e094/episodes/c70e589e-e51c-4aa7-8435-35a10701404d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;i&gt;Goddess Behavior&lt;/i&gt;. In our very first episode, we’re stepping into the dark and the cold with Nyx and Skadi—two goddesses who don’t seek attention, don’t explain themselves, and don’t need permission to be powerful. Consider this your initiation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In This Episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• What &lt;i&gt;Goddess Behavior&lt;/i&gt; is—and what it definitely isn’t (no dusty lectures here)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Nyx, the primordial goddess of night, and why even Zeus respected her boundaries&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Skadi, Norse goddess of winter and the hunt, and her unmatched independence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Why the quietest figures in myth often carry the most authority&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Goddess Behavior Take&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nyx and Skadi set the tone for this podcast: power doesn’t have to be loud, likable, or chaotic to be real. Through shadow and snow, these goddesses show us what it means to stand alone, hold firm boundaries, and move through the world completely unbothered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why This Myth Still Matters&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode isn’t just about ancient goddesses—it’s about redefining strength in a modern world that is obsessed with visibility and validation. Nyx and Skadi remind us that self-trust, restraint, and independence are timeless.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Listen If You Love:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Mythology with modern perspective&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Icy, dark feminine energy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Stories about power that isn’t performative&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Join the Inner Circle!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ Follow &lt;b&gt;Goddess Behavior&lt;/b&gt; for weekly mythology, drama, and meaning&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⭐️ Rate &amp;amp; review to help other legendary mortals find us!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! &lt;b&gt;@goddessbehaviorpod&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Steph &amp;amp; Laura &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New Episodes Every Wednesday!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stay bold. Stay Curious. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨That’s Goddess Behavior✨&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to Goddess Behavior Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:49 Introduction to the Hosts and Their Backgrounds&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:12 The Concept of Goddess Behavior&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:14 Nyx: Goddess of Night&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:54 Skadi: Goddess of Winter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:07 Modern Interpretations and Worship of Goddesses&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:10 Next Week on Goddess Behavior&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:36 Follow, Like, &amp;amp; Leave a review!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c5606847-787d-4091-96d8-7fc97418e094/logos/654eae30-672e-4ebb-8dea-912a6c92383e.png"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Goddess Behavior: Nyx &amp; Skadi</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Goddess Behavior!✨]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The trailer has entered the chat 🎙️</p><p>Gods, monsters, myths, folktales, and all the things they didn't warn you about. </p><p>Press play if you're ready! </p><p></p><p>Welcome to Goddess Behavior ✨</p><p></p><p><b>#goddessbehavior</b> <b>#goddessbehaviorpodcast</b> <b>#newpodcast</b> <b>#podcasttrailer</b> <b>#mythologypodcast</b> <b>#mythology #folklore</b> <b>#mythtok</b> <b>#creativepodcast</b> <b>#womenwhopodcast</b> <b>#popculture</b> <b>#spotifypodcast</b> <b>#applepodcast</b> <b>#podcastrecs</b> <b>#brandlaunch</b> <b>#digitalstorytelling</b> <b>#mythologylovers</b></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">007d0b77-2a35-440d-bb67-d8f67489d5b6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Goddess Behavior]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:52:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0bd1a55357f697a462f14720daafc85961e28b7691777c287676f9cd934e1f11/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMDdkMGI3Ny0yYTM1LTQ0MGQtYmI2Ny1kOGY2NzQ4OWQ1YjYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjNTYwNjg0Ny03ODdkLTQwOTEtOTZkOC03ZmM5NzQxOGUwOTQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTczYmM0OGEwNmVkZjUwM2JmYzBlMjciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljNWQ3MTVmZjRjNjMzYjMzM2NkYjYxL2dvZGRlc3MtYmVoYXZpb3JzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtMjdfXzItMi0xMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="1073467" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c5606847-787d-4091-96d8-7fc97418e094/episodes/007d0b77-2a35-440d-bb67-d8f67489d5b6/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The trailer has entered the chat 🎙️&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gods, monsters, myths, folktales, and all the things they didn&apos;t warn you about. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Press play if you&apos;re ready! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Goddess Behavior ✨&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;#goddessbehavior&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#goddessbehaviorpodcast&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#newpodcast&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#podcasttrailer&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#mythologypodcast&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#mythology #folklore&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#mythtok&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#creativepodcast&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#womenwhopodcast&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#popculture&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#spotifypodcast&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#applepodcast&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#podcastrecs&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#brandlaunch&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#digitalstorytelling&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;#mythologylovers&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c5606847-787d-4091-96d8-7fc97418e094/logos/654eae30-672e-4ebb-8dea-912a6c92383e.png"/><itunes:title>Welcome to Goddess Behavior!✨</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>