172. Slaying Demons: How Buffy the Vampire Slayer Shaped My Main Character Era

In this episode, we’re heading to Sunnydale to uncover what Buffy the Vampire Slayer can teach us about confidence, identity, grief, friendship, and facing our demons – both literal and metaphorical. From late-90s girl power and the “high school is hell” metaphor to empowerment, loyalty, and questioning authority, this nostalgic deep dive explores how one cult TV show helped shape a generation of Main Characters.

If you’ve ever wondered how a teenage vampire slayer, a librarian with a secret, and a gang of misfits could inspire real-world courage, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Buffy the Vampire Slayer became a blueprint for confidence, courage, and self-belief
  
  
• Why “high school is hell” is more than a metaphor and what it can teach us about resilience
  
  
• How 90s girl power from Buffy and the Spice Girls helped redefine strength and femininity
  
  
• The lessons hidden in friendship, loyalty, and belonging within the Scooby Gang
  
  
• How grief, loss, and identity struggles in Buffy reflect real-life transformation
  
  
• What “slaying demons” really means when you apply it to your everyday challenges
  
  
• The importance of questioning authority and defining your own values
  
  
• How to find power in difference from embracing your inner nerd to leading your own story
  
  
• Why being the hero doesn’t always mean grand gestures and sometimes it’s about showing up every day
  
  
• How to use your favourite shows and characters to connect with your own Main Character Energy

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