Welcome to Mythic Mojo.
I'm Dr. Catherine Svehla, an storytelling scholar and consultant in the field of mythology, an artist and outdoorswoman, creativity coach, lover of the Mysteries and mentor in the mythic life.
I work with artists and other creative individuals realize their visions for their projects and their life.
My clients are often individuals who hear the call to a new or larger purpose. People in need of re-invention or renewal, guided by a deeper relationship to self.
People who want to kick start their creativity or work with mythic themes. People who need to reframe their questions or their story, and understand the connection between being true to oneself and spiritual growth.
There's a source deep in the core of your consciousness that's waiting for you to rediscover it.
We often try to change our situation before we truly understand our place in it. We seek advice about the nuts and bolts before we grasp the desires or needs that drive us. Evaluation and goalsetting are important and yet getting to your truth, the essence of your dreams and challenges, requires a deep dive into your source. Your imagining self.
This is usually easier to accomplish with a guide and witness.
When do you feel alive? What is the quality of your inner life?
The imaginal, mythic dimension is the source of your aliveness. Your inner compass. Your sense of purpose and wisdom. Your intuition. Your belonging. Your faith in life and the mystery.
I began my personal and professional explorations over thirty years ago and they have taken me in a variety of directions. Jungian, archetypal, ecological and transpersonal psychology. Storytelling and the healing arts of craft, dreamwork, ritual, somatics, entheogens, and journaling. The wisdom traditions of Vipassana meditation, breath work, and solitude in nature.
I encourage curiosity and support experimentation, attitudes essential to every form of creativity.
Every consult or mentorship has its own spirit, whether we meet for an hour or collaborate over weeks or months. Click on the images below for more information about my current services and offerings. Or bring your questions straight to me and schedule a free 30 minute exploratory phone call.
Email me if you're looking for a speaker or storyteller, and feel free to contact me with your comments or questions about mythology.
I'm honored to be part of your mythic journey.
Keep the mystery in your life alive.
"Catherine has a gift for tickling out mythological and nuances; she won’t tell you what a myth means, but provides the tools, encouragement, and inspiration that allow people to discover the transformative power of Story in their own lives. I know a number of wonderful mythologists and storytellers who do amazing work but Catherine’s approach is the one that speaks best to me."
---- Stephen Gerringer, editor of Joseph Campbell's Myth and Meaning, author of Myth and Modern Living, community coordinator for the Joseph Campbell Foundation
"Catherine is a true alchemist of myth & metaphor, re-imagining meaning & transforming lives." -- Jennifer Bradpiece, poet, Los Angeles
"I'm beyond grateful for Catherine and her prolific body of work - if you find the opportunity to work with her in any capacity, I highly recommend it!" --- Rohini Walker, Writer, Teacher, Mentor, Joshua Tree CA
