The Download Podcast, with Jill Marshall
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 prophetic force, and a pathway to self-development.
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The Download Podcast, with Jill Marshall
Letting Go of the Log: Releasing Survival Modes and Embracing Your True Self
How outdated survival patterns like the Invisible Child archetype can hold you back, and how to release them into flow.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 turn into barriers to growth.
Inspired by the work of Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado, Jill shares the image of a man in a river, clinging to a log to survive — but realising that to reach the shore, he must let go. She connects this to her own experiences with the Invisible Child archetype, revealing how outdated safety mechanisms can keep us small and unseen. Through story, metaphor and Jungian insight, this episode invites you to notice the “logs” you’re still holding on to — and to step into your authentic, creative flow by releasing them.
Key Takeaways
- Why survival strategies can turn into life-limiting patterns.
- The Invisible Child archetype and how it shows up in adult life.
- How to recognise when safety mechanisms are keeping you stuck.
- What it means to let go — and embrace your true flow.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to The Download
00:37 Today’s Metaphor: Letting Go of the Log
02:07 Types of Survival Logs
03:14 A Personal Log: the Invisible Child Archetype
05:25 The Invisible Child as an Adult
06:30 When Our Safety Mechanisms Backfire
08:28 Recognising and Releasing Life-Limiting Logs
09:24 How to Let Go
11:27 Embracing Your True Flow
12:00 The Hero’s Journey Still to Face
14:40 The Wisdom of Bridget Jones’ Dad
15:08 Conclusion: Let Go and Live Fully
About Jill Marshall
Jill Marshall is a bestselling novelist and storyworld creator, and host of The Download. Through her books and voice-led platforms, she explores the patterns, archetypes, and intuitive currents that shape our lives, inviting listeners to see creativity as both a mirror and a pathway to transformation.
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