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Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the psychology of Penelope from Homer’s The Odyssey, examining her intelligence and resilience.

Ask The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast a Question. Text the TLT Pod today. In this episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the psychology of Penelope from Homer’s The Odyssey. Often remembered as the faithful wife who waited for Odysseus, Penelope is far more than a symbol of patience. Together, we examine her intelligence, resilience, emotional regulation, and strategic thinking, revealing how she maintained agency during years of uncertainty. What can Pe...

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Host: Dr. Allison Sucamele

Topics covered

• psychology
• Penelope
• The Odyssey
• emotional regulation
• resilience
• strategic thinking

Keywords

• Penelope
• The Odyssey
• psychology
• emotional regulation
• resilience
• strategic thinking
• agency

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Books & works: The Odyssey

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