Exploring patterns, archetypes, and stories that reveal who we are — and who we can become. Bestselling novelist and storyworld creator Jill Marshall hosts The Download, a podcast where fiction, intuition and philosophy meet. Drawing on her books and cross-media storyworlds, Jill explores the archetypes, synchronicities, and hidden currents that shape both our personal lives and our collective stories. Each episode invites you to see creativity not just as art, but as a mirror of truth, a pr ...
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The Intuitive Bluff: When My Teacher Archetype Emerged
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Jill Marshall reveals how her Teacher archetype arrived fully formed in her first training job, showing how intuitive bluff and future selves guide us into our true paths. What if your future self could lend you her courage? What if your archetype arrived before you were ready? In this episode of The Download, Jill Marshall shares the surprising st…
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The Quickening: Waiting, Transformation and the Threshold of Change
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Why life speeds up before transformation: Jill Marshall explores the quickening through stories, Jungian psychology and lived experience. Why does life feel as though nothing happens for ages and then suddenly everything arrives at once? In this episode of The Download, Jill Marshall explores the archetypal rhythm of the quickening, that moment whe…
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Imprint, Wound, Archetype: The Three Layers We Carry & Can Heal
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We all carry invisible threads from our ancestry - imprints, wounds, and archetypes that shape our lives. In this episode, Jill maps these three layers and shows how recognising them leads to personal healing. We all carry more than personal experience —-we carry ancestral imprints, family wounds, and archetypal roles that shape who we become. In t…
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The President's Prophecy I Didn’t Mean to Write
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How a novel foreshadowed a presidential reckoning, narcissist archetypes, and the prophetic power of fiction. Can a novel written years ago hold a prophecy for our times? In this episode of The Download, Jill Marshall explores the uncanny intersections between fiction and reality — and how stories can mirror the hidden truths of collective destiny.…
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The Power of Mental Liquidity and the Art of Pivoting (feat. Stephen Bartlett’s Insight)
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What Stephen Bartlett’s advice about killing ideas teaches us about adaptability, creativity, and the pivoting power of mental liquidity. What if your “best idea” is actually holding you back? In this episode of The Download, Jill Marshall unpacks Stephen Bartlett’s provocative advice about killing ideas — and explores the deeper archetype behind i…
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Letting Go of the Log: Releasing Survival Modes and Embracing Your True Self
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How outdated survival patterns like the Invisible Child archetype can hold you back, and how to release them into flow. What if the very thing that once kept you safe is now the thing that holds you back? In this episode of The Download, Jill Marshall dives into the powerful metaphor of “letting go of the log” to uncover how survival strategies can…
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The Helen Clark Frequency: Resonance, Intuition, and a Prime Minister’s Song
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In this episode of The Download, bestselling novelist Jill Marshall explores how resonance connects us in unexpected ways. Drawing on her experiences with two New Zealand Prime Ministers — Jacinda Ardern and Helen Clark — Jill shares how their leadership left lasting impressions, including a strange synchronicity involving a song about Helen Clark.…
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Intuition vs Ego: How to Tell True Guidance from False Flags
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Not every gut feeling is true intuition — sometimes it’s ego, conditioning, or the trickster in disguise. What if your inner voice wasn’t guiding you forward, but leading you astray? In this milestone 30th episode of The Download, bestselling novelist and storyworld creator Jill Marshall unpacks the difference between real intuition and its clever …
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The Pattern Behind the Pattern: Following Intuitive Threads into Real-World Impact
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The Power of Patterns: Understanding the Spiral of Intuitive Downloads In Episode 29 of 'The Download' from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, host Jill Marshall delves into the significance of patterns formed from the intuition in our lives. This episode explores how seemingly random events like gut feelings, dreams and synchronicities may form part of a l…
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The Artist and the Algorithm: Turning Fear of AI into Creative Partnership
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Creativity in the Age of AI: A Personal Journey with Jill Marshall In this episode of 'Wise Woman and Wordsmith,' host Jill Marshall delves into the intersection of creativity and AI. Addressing the fears and complexities surrounding artificial intelligence in creative fields, Jill explores issues of copyright, intellectual property and the integri…
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Everyday Angels - Subtle Support That's Seen, Unseen, and Everywhere Between
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Unseen Angels: Embracing Everyday Acts of Kindness In this episode of The Download from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, host Jill Marshall explores the concept of everyday angels - ordinary people who show up in moments of need to provide extraordinary help. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Jill discusses the impact of subtle acts of kindness …
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Life Beyond the Clock: Embracing the Art of Time-Slipping
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Exploring the Mystery of Time and Creativity: An Insightful Journey Join Jill Marshall on a journey through the timeless realm of creativity and flow, where time bends and magic unfolds. Discover the science and stories behind time slips, synchronicities, and the art of living in the moment. Jill delves into the fascinating topic of time and its un…
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Saying Yes to the Unknown: A Podcaster's Tale from Seed to 25 Episodes
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Embracing Creativity: Celebrating 25 Episodes of The Download In this milestone 25th episode of The Download from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, host Jill Marshall reflects on the journey of creating the podcast, which began as an experimental project with no following or advanced tech set-up. Despite modest metrics, the show has garnered around 500 lis…
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From Insight to Action: Dodging Self-Sabotage and Taking the Big Leap
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In this episode, Jill Marshall weaves together Jungian theory and insights from her podcast series, "The Download," with Gay Hendricks' transformative book "The Big Leap" to create a cohesive action plan. Learn how to harness these combined lessons to overcome self-imposed barriers of self-sabotage and step confidently into your genius. Discover ho…
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Creative Mischief: The Power of Play in Grown-Up Work
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Embrace Creative Mischief: Rediscovering Play as a Path to Innovation In this episode of The Download from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, host Jill Marshall encourages listeners to embrace 'creative mischief' as a tool for innovation and problem-solving. From rebellious LinkedIn posts to the whimsical worlds of Roald Dahl and the innovative techniques o…
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The Shadow Knows: When Downloads Reveal What We’ve Hidden
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Exploring the Shadow: Embracing Hidden Truths and Unconscious Wisdom Join host Jill Marshall on 'The Download' as she delves into the profound concept of the shadow. Inspired by Carl Jung’s teachings, this episode explores how hidden parts of ourselves, often regarded as negative, can actually be sources of deep wisdom and transformation. Discover …
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Not 'Let Them' but 'Let's See': Enjoying the Magic of Flow
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Join host Jill Marshall in this episode of 'The Download' as she delves into the concept of flow - a state where effort vanishes and magic happens. Learn how releasing control and staying present can lead to extraordinary results in both mundane and significant endeavours. Through personal anecdotes and timeless wisdom, discover practical steps to …
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Divine Timing or Coincidence? Where Synchronicity Meets Serendipity
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Divine Timing: Embracing the Miraculous Moments in Life Welcome to the Download from Wise Woman and Wordsmith! In this episode, Jill Marshall explores the concept of divine timing and how it aligns with our creative and personal journeys. From spontaneous Uber conversations to unexpected concerts, she illustrates how staying open and taking spontan…
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Is the Download Coming to You or Through You? Don't Dream It's Over!
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Join host Jill Marshall on 'The Download' as she delves into the concept of creative and intuitive downloads, using examples from Neil Finn's musical inspirations to how figures like Einstein, Dmitri Mendeleev and Monty Python impacted the world. Jill explores the idea that these sudden bursts of inspiration may not just be for you, but could also …
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Full Circle Downloads - Riding Life's Spin Cycle to the Future
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The Power of Full Circle Moments: Transformative Journeys in Life and Creativity Welcome to The Download, where intuition meets insight. In this episode, we explore the concept of 'coming full circle' - a profound journey in which we return to a familiar place or situation transformed. We'll delve into examples from films and TV (The White Lotus, a…
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Releasing Your Inner Elf: Stories of Cars, Community and Connection
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Finding Connection Through Shared Passions and Interests – The Magic of the Riley Elf In this episode of Wise Woman and Wordsmith, host Jill Marshall explores the power of shared passions and interests to connect people in a divided world. Through anecdotes involving boats, buses, and especially her love for small classic cars like the Riley Elf, J…
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Inspiration or implementation - the Download v Theo's Theory
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Reimagining Creativity and Refining Ideas Join host Jill Marshall as she explores the balance between originality and refinement in creative pursuits. Inspired by a recent post from entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, Marshall delves into the concept that success doesn't always require a groundbreaking idea but can be achieved through improving existing on…
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Through the Doors of Destiny - How Doors Unlock Intuition
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The Power of Doors: Intuition, Insight, and Symbolism Welcome to Wise Woman and Wordsmith's 'The Download,' where host Jill Marshall explores the symbolic and intuitive meanings of doorways in our lives. Drawing from personal anecdotes and cultural references, Jill discusses how doors as thresholds mark transitions, decisions, and opportunities. Sh…
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New Places, Same Faces: The Magic of Returning People and Archetypes
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Enigmatic Reappearances: Understanding Recurring People in Our Lives Welcome back to 'The Download from Wise Woman and Wordsmith' with Jill Marshall. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating phenomenon of recurring people in our lives. Whether they are old friends, mentors, nemeses, or archetypal figures, these individuals seem to reappear to…
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The Bridget Jones Blueprint: Creative Vision in Collaboration and Adaptation
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Striking the Balance: Creative Recognition in Collaboration and Adaptation In this episode of The Download from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, host Jill Marshall delves into the importance of creative recognition and maintaining influence over one's work while adapting it for new mediums. Using Helen Fielding's involvement with the latest Bridget Jones …
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Witches to Warriors: Fighting the Silencing of Women and Girls (for IWD 8 March)
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The Historical and Ongoing Silencing of Women and Girls In this episode of 'The Download' by Wisewoman and Wordsmith, author and host Jill Marshall focuses on the historical and contemporary silencing of women. Jill discusses various forms of suppression, from witch trials to modern-day gender inequalities. She shares her personal experiences of sp…
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Creative Prophecy: How Books and Other Downloads Can Predict the Future
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Prophetic Downloads: Unravelling the Mystery of Creative Foresight In this episode of 'The Download' from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, host Jill Marshall delves into the fascinating phenomenon of creative downloads and their potential to predict the future. Through historical and contemporary examples, including her own personal experiences, Jill expl…
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Flourish & Fund – Balancing Creative Thriving with Financial Well-being.
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Balancing Creativity and Financial Stability: Insights for Visionaries In this episode of The Download from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, host Jill Marshall delves into the challenging balance between pursuing creative passions and maintaining financial stability. Marshall discusses the importance of viewing day jobs as patrons rather than prisons, int…
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For Jane: Music, Memories and Miracles - and where stories really come from
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In this episode of The Download from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, author Jill Marshall explores the origins of stories, emphasising how our memories and emotions shape unique creations. Jill shares a heartfelt tribute to her late friend Jane, whose life and untimely death revealed to her the true inspiration behind her book 'Fanmail.' Through personal…
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The Name Game - Dos and Don'ts in Naming Your Creations
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Unlocking the Magic of Naming: A Guide for Creativity and Success In this episode of 'The Download,' fiction author and creative coach Jill Marshall explores the significance of naming creative projects. She delves into how names and titles can influence the success of your work, whether they emerge from flashes of inspiration or require careful cr…
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Following Dream Downloads ... to Follow Your Dreams
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Unlocking the Power of Dreams Join novelist and creativity coach Jill Marshall on The Download from Wise Woman and Wordsmith as she dives deep into the world of dreams. Explore the various types of dreams, including processing dreams, Jungian dreams, and lucid dreaming. Learn about the cultural significance of dreams in Indigenous and shamanic trad…
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Cold Feet Creations - comparing and competing in creative arts
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In this episode of The Download from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, hosted by Jill Marshall, the focus is on the challenging topic of comparison and competition in the creative arts. Jill shares her personal experience inspired by Mike Bullen's novel 'Trust' and contrasts it with David Nicholls' works to emphasise the inherent difficulties in comparing …
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Synchronicities - the 1, 2, 3 steps of Little Downloads
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Embracing Synchronicity: Three Little Steps to Unlock the Magic of Intuition In this episode of The Download from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, host Jill Marshall guides listeners through the intriguing realm of synchronicities and intuition. She shares anecdotes illustrating the power of meaningful coincidences and explores how tuning into these signs…
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How Downloads Find You and Help You Find Yourself
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Exploring the Origins and Power of Creative Downloads In this episode of 'The Download' from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, host Jill Marshall delves into the mysterious origins of creative and spiritual downloads, examining three primary theories: divine connection, subconscious brain processing, and tapping into the collective consciousness/unconsciou…
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The Power of Downloads: the Universe Answers Your Creative Questions
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Unlocking Creativity: The Power of Downloads In this episode of The Download from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, host Jill Marshall explores the concept of the 'download response'—receiving creative ideas or solutions seemingly out of nowhere in response to unconscious questions. Jill shares personal anecdotes, from her book series 'Matilda Peppercorn' …
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Uploading the Download Back into Space - the Launch Reality
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Launching with Purpose: Insights and Ideas In this episode of The Download Podcast from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, host Jill Marshall introduces the concept of 'launches' and explores their true purpose and often misunderstood nature. Drawing from her own experience, Jill discusses the differences between real-world launches and their glamorised por…
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Harnessing the Power of Downloads in Your Creative Journey
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Harnessing the Power of Downloads in Your Creative Journey In this episode of 'The Download' from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, host Jill Marshall introduces the concept of 'downloads' - moments of sudden, profound inspiration - and how they can transform creative and business endeavors. Jill shares her personal experiences with downloads that reshaped…
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