Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Clarissa Pinkola Estés is an American poet, psychoanalyst, and author known for her work in women's psychology and mythology. Her most famous book, "Women Who Run With the Wolves," explores the feminine psyche through folklore and storytelling, emphasizing the importance of intuition, creativity, and the wild woman archetype. Estés combines psychology and mythology to encourage women to reconnect with their instinctual nature, promoting empowerment and self-awareness. Her writing blends literary analysis with therapeutic insights, making her a prominent figure in feminist psychology and cultural studies.