A thoughtful exploration of the power of myth in contemporary life and the intersection of myth, creativity, and consciousness.
The old stories have survived centuries of retelling because they contain valuable information about the world and human experience.
They contain answers that people have found to the mysterious questions of life.
They “speak to something inside us” as Joseph Campbell said, that is hungry for understanding, beauty, and meaning.
They are portals into the imaginal realms and medicine for what ails us and our communities.
The old myths and stories are the foundation of our world. They’re the source of our ideas, beliefs, values, and institutions.
Whether help or hindrance is up to us.
If we have a better understanding of our need for myth and all that our old stories offer, we can live more satisfying lives.
We can live a better story and create a more beautiful, just, and sustainable world.
Thanks for listening and keep the mystery in your life alive.
Keeping The Mystery Alive
Myth Matters is an incredible experience of a podcast. Part scholar and part storyteller, Dr. Svehla has the wonderful ability to draw you in when you listen. Every myth is timeless, and if you let the story take you where you need to go, you will connect to this podcast on a personal and spiritual level.
Christopher LG“Thank you Catherine! Myth Matters! The work you bring forth into the world is vital and potently necessary. It informs us of our humanness throughout time, and demonstrates how we can learn from the old stories to continue creating a positive paradigm shift for all humanity. Much respect for you sister.”
Tricia McGarrity, Bainbridge Island
I often spend a lot of time on the road and line up some podcasts to listen to out there. I was really fortunate to stumble on the Myth Matters Podcast. I was looking for something in the vein of Joseph Campbell, and this hit the nail on the head. Bringing myths and ancient wisdom directly into a contemporary conversation with what is important in our own lives today, right now. I highly recommend you check out this podcast. You will not be disappointed.
The episode on the Queen Bee fairytale, in particular. That just about blew my mind. When it was finished, I burst out into a spontaneous yet brief round of applause, somewhere on the highway between Cleveland and Toledo. So many great thoughts and insights!
James Houlahan, California
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Wonder is essential. Keep the mystery in life alive.
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