Best The Art of Personal Mythmaking Podcasts (2025)

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EP 41: C.J. Macias & Tyler Lapkin 1:08:50

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C.J. Macias is a big wave surfer, healer, and teacher whose life feels as mythic as it is deeply human. Featured in HBO’s Emmy Award–winning series 100 Foot Wave, C.J.’s journey stretches from the beaches of Florida, where he first surfed with his dad, to Nazaré, Portugal, home of the largest waves on earth. Along the way he has faced devastating w…

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EP 40: Robbie Blasser & Michael Lambert 58:10

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In this episode, we explore how Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey finds fresh relevance in the lives of today’s high school seniors. Our guest, Robbie Blasser, has developed a powerful way to bring Campbell’s work directly into the classroom - helping students navigate the challenges of growth, change, and becoming. Robbie is an English and Religiou…

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EP 39: Stephen Larsen & John Bucher 1:04:17

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In this episode of The Podcast with a Thousand Faces, we’re joined by Dr. Stephen Larsen, psychologist, mythologist, author, and longtime student and friend of Joseph Campbell. Together with his wife Robin, Stephen co-authored Joseph Campbell: A Fire in the Mind, the definitive biography of Campbell. As close personal friends of Campbell for over t…

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EP 38: Mark Epstein & Tyler Lapkin 1:04:00

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In this episode we are joined by Dr. Mark Epstein - psychiatrist, author, and pioneer in integrating Buddhist psychology with Western psychotherapy. With decades of experience, Mark has transformed how we understand the mind, self, and emotional healing. His books, including Thoughts Without a Thinker, Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart, Open to…

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EP 37: Maureen Murdock & John Bucher 50:59

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In this episode of The Podcast With a Thousand Faces, we’re joined by Maureen Murdock - author, psychotherapist, educator, and a groundbreaking voice in the world of myth and memoir. Maureen is best known for her influential book The Heroine’s Journey: Woman’s Quest for Wholeness, written in response to Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Fa…

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EP 36: Max Klau & Tyler Lapkin 1:00:21

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Max Klau to explore the intersection of leadership, service, and inner transformation. Max’s work centers on the transformational path of servant leadership: helping individuals integrate their inner life with outer impact. A Harvard-trained scholar in human development and leadership, Max has spent decades des…

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EP 35: Maria Souza & Joanna Gardner 53:19

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In this episode, we welcome Maria Souza - Comparative Mythologist, poet, educator, and host of the Women and Mythology podcast on the Joseph Campbell Foundation’s MythMaker Podcast Network. Maria’s work bridges myth, ecology, and the sacred. With advanced degrees in Comparative Mythology and Ecology & Spirituality—and years working in the Brazilian…

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EP 34: Francis Weller & Tyler Lapkin 1:00:45

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Francis Weller has spent his life restoring the sacred work of grief and deepening our connection to the soul. A psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist, Francis weaves together psychology, mythology, alchemy, and indigenous wisdom to show us how grief is not just personal but profoundly communal. His bestselling book, The Wild Edge of Sorrow, h…

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EP 33: Enuma Okoro & Tyler Lapkin 1:01:19

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Enuma Okoro, is a Nigerian-American author, essayist, curator and lecturer. She is a weekend columnist for The Financial Times where she writes the column, “The Art of Life,” about art, culture and how we live. And is the curator of the 2024 group exhibition, “The Flesh of the Earth,” at Hauser & Wirth gallery in Chelsea, New York. Her broader rese…

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EP 32: Crispin Freeman & John Bucher 1:06:00

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Today we welcome Crispin Freeman to the podcast. Crispin is a renowned voice actor, director, and storyteller whose career has left a mark on the worlds of anime, video games, and animation. Beginning his journey as a theater actor in New York City, Freeman transitioned to voice acting in 1997 and quickly became a prominent figure in English-langua…

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EP 31: Robert Maldonado & Scott Neumeister 1:06:45

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Today, we’re excited to bring you a conversation with Dr. Robert Maldonado, a pioneering voice in the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and mythology. With advanced degrees in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Dr. Rob has dedicated his career to helping others overcome limitations and embrace spiritual transformation. As the President, Co…

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EP 30: Phil Cousineau & John Bucher 1:02:50

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In this episode, we’re pleased to welcome Phil Cousineau—a modern mythologist, storyteller, and inspirational speaker whose life and work are deeply rooted in the world of myth and the wisdom of Joseph Campbell. Cousineau’s journey through mythology is woven into every aspect of his career, from his prolific writing and filmmaking to his role as a …

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EP 29: Mollie Adler & John Bucher 1:08:12

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In this episode, we are joined by Mollie Adler—a podcaster, writer, and existential thinker whose work deeply explores the complexities of human experience. As the creator of the podcast Back from the Borderline, Mollie challenges us to move beyond surface-level conversations and engage with our innermost selves. Influenced by mythology and the tra…

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EP 28: John Densmore & Tyler Lapkin 51:09

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In this episode, we’re joined by the legendary John Densmore, the rhythmic force behind one of the most iconic bands in rock history, The Doors. From his early days as a young musician in Southern California, John has always been captivated by the primal call of the drum—a heartbeat that transcends time and culture. John's journey with The Doors, f…

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EP 27: Chungliang Al Huang & Tyler Lapkin 1:18:48

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In this episode we speak with Master Chungliang Al Huang—a tai chi master, writer, philosopher, dancer, and generational teacher. Originally from Shanghai, China, Master Huang moved to the United States to study architecture and cultural anthropology, and later Dance In the 1960s, Master Huang forged a significant collaboration with philosopher Ala…

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EP 26: Shelly Tygielski & Tyler Lapkin 1:03:39

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In this episode of The Podcast with a Thousand Faces, we welcome the incredible Shelly Tygielski. Shelly is a mindfulness teacher, community organizer, producer, philanthropist, author, activist, public speaker, and former corporate executive. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shelly founded Pandemic of Love, a grassroots mutual aid movement t…

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EP 25: Dr. Brad Reedy & John Bucher 1:04:09

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Today on the Podcast, we welcome Dr. Brad Reedy. Dr. Reedy has a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. Brad has broadcast over 1,300 webinars on parenting since 2007, and hosts the podcast “Finding You” He is also the author of two books on parenting and self-discovery: The Journey of the Heroic Parent and The Audacity to Be You. Brad has developed…

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EP 24: Ben Rogers & John Bucher 56:33

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Ben Rogers. Dr. Rogers is an Assistant Professor of Management & Organization at Boston College. He the author of a groundbreaking research paper published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, which reveals how framing our own lives a Hero’s Journey is associated with psychological benefits such as en…

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EP 23: Chris Vogler & John Bucher 1:05:27

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In this episode we welcome Chris Vogler. Chris is a Hollywood development executive, screenwriter, author and educator. He is best known for working with Disney and for his screenwriting guide, The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure For Writers. Chris was inspired by the writings of Joseph Campbell, particularly The Hero with a Thousand Faces. He u…

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EP 22: Ben Katt & Tyler Lapkin 59:15

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In this episode we welcome Ben Katt. Ben has been helping people experience deep transformation and access lives of greater joy, compassion, and purpose for the past twenty years. His first book, The Way Home: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Wholeness at Midlife, is a guidebook and memoir about the inner journey we all must embark on in order to …

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EP 21: Trudy Goodman & Tyler Lapkin 1:07:09

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In this episode, Trudy Goodman speaks with Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. One of the earliest teachers of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Trudy taught with its creator, Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the MBSR clinic at University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1983. In 1995 she co-founded, and is still the Guiding Teacher at …

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EP 20: Anthony Byrne & John Bucher 59:13

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In this episode we are joined by Anthony Byrne, an accomplished Irish writer, director, and producer renowned for his work on large-scale international dramas like Peaky Blinders, Lioness, and In Darkness. He has also directed music videos for Hozier, Liam Gallagher, The Smile. And as he says, more importantly he is a new Dad. In this engaging conv…

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144: MEMOIRIST: Celia McBride on her un-becoming journey 1:15:28

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It's episode #144 and I'm chatting with Celia McBride, a Canadian multi-disciplinary artist originally from the Yukon, now living in Port Hope. As a playwright, Celia's work was developed by numerous theatre companies in Canada (infinitheatre, Nightwood, Factory), and produced internationally by Red Kettle Theatre (Ireland) and Looking Glass Theatr…

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EP 19: Roshi Joan Halifax & Bradley Olson 1:03:34

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In this episode Roshi Joan Halifax sits down with Bradley Olson of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. Roshi Joan Halifax speaks to Buddhists and non-followers alike on such universal topics as compassion, suffering, and what it is to be human. Influenced by early experiences as an anthropologist-world traveler, passionate end-of-life pioneer, and her …

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EP 18: George Mumford & Tyler Lapkin 1:04:39

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In this episode George Mumford sits down with Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. George Mumford's deeply moving personal story is unforgettable. An aspiring basketball player at the University of Massachusetts (where he roomed with Dr. J, Julius Erving), injuries forced Mumford out of the game he loved. The medications that relieved th…

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EP 17: Heather Hamilton & John Bucher 53:22

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In this episode, John Bucher, Executive Director of the Joseph Campbell Foundation sits down with Heather Hamilton. Heather has traversed a remarkable path of spiritual discovery—one that defies convention and challenges the boundaries of tradition. After having a mystical experience that upended her traditional evangelical beliefs, Heather found h…

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EP 16: Nancy Allison & Tyler Lapkin 1:00:31

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In this episode, Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation sits down with Nancy Allison. Nancy Allison was a member of Jean Erdman’s Theater of The Open Eye from 1976 – 1985 where among other roles she danced a principle role in Op Odyssey, awarded the prize for Best Company at the 15th International Festival d’Automne in Paris. At The Open Ey…

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EP 15: Michael Meade & Tyler Lapkin 1:04:23

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In this episode, Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation sits down with Michael Meade. Michael is a renowned storyteller, author, and scholar of mythology, anthropology, and psychology. He combines hypnotic storytelling, street-savvy perceptiveness, and spellbinding interpretations of ancient myths with a deep knowledge of cross-cultural rit…

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EP 14: Andrew McCarthy & Tyler Lapkin 1:00:43

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In this episode, Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation sits down with Andrew McCarthy. Andrew McCarthy is an actor, director, and award winning travel writer. He has walked the Camino De Santiago in Spain, not once but twice, and he chronicles his second Camino with his son, in his most recent book, Walking With Sam. He has appeared in doz…

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EP 13: Cory Sandhagen & Tyler Lapkin 55:46

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In this episode, Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation sits down with Cory Sandhagen. Cory is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). With a background in psychology and a deep appreciation for the insights of visionaries like Carl Jung ,…

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EP 12: Ken Liu and Marie-Claire Gould 1:14:11

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In this episode we have a conversation between Marie-Claire Gould and Ken Liu. Ken Liu is an American author of speculative fiction. A winner of the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy awards, he wrote the Dandelion Dynasty, a Silkpunk epic fantasy series as well as short story collections The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories and The Hidden Girl and O…

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EP 11: Thomas Moore and Bradley Olson 1:07:38

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In this episode JCF's Bradley Olson talks with Thomas Moore. Thomas Moore is the author of the number one New York Times bestseller Care of the Soul. He has written twenty-four other books about bringing soul to personal life and culture, deepening spirituality, humanizing medicine, finding meaningful work, imagining sexuality with soul and doing r…

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EP 10: Elise Loehnen and John Bucher 1:01:28

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In this episode JCF's John Bucher speaks with Elise Loehnen. Elise is a writer, editor, and podcast host who lives in Los Angeles. She is the host of Pulling the Thread, a podcast focused on pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are—and then putting those threads back together. Ultimately Elise is a seeker and synthesizer, pulling together…

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EP 9: Dr. Jami Gill and Bradley Olson 55:50

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For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. To subscribe to our weekly MythBlasts go to jcf.org/subscribe The Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive producer, John Bucher. All music exclusive…

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EP 8: Satya Doyle Byock and John Bucher 45:49

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For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. The Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by John Bucher and Tyler Lapkin. All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com) For more information on the MythMaker P…

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143: HEALING: Victoria Albina on somatics, nerditry and healing 1:05:44

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It's episode #143 and I'm chatting with Victoria Albina, Nurse Practitioner with a Master's Degree in Public Health. This was such a great conversation! Victoria is intelligent, deep, knowledgeable and wise. We talked about how to identify when you're defaulting to perfectionism and people-pleasing, what the term 'somatics' means to her, what tippi…

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142: WRITING PROMPT: sourcing from your nipples 12:45

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It's episode #142 and I'm offering you a body-based writing prompt that sources from your nipples. We all have them! Take in the exploration, then set a timer and flow write for somewhere between 5 and 20 minutes. See what arises. Enjoy! And, for more offerings like this, including my transformational, body-centric memoir-writing course, The Art of…

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EP 7: Joseph Campbell, Star Wars, and The Mandalorian: A Panel Discussion 1:06:22

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For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. The Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by John Bucher, Ilya Smirnoff, and Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, Robert Walter. All music exclusively provided by APM Music (ap…

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141: STORY: The brewery of eggshells 19:25

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It's episode #141 and I'm telling you an Irish fairy tale, The Brewery of Eggshells. If this story resonates with you, I really encourage you to read and listen to a few different versions, and make the story your own. Then stick around after the story for some guidance on working with tales like this, and your personal stories, and then, to start …

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140: WRITING: Nicole Breit on writing grief (and joy, and delight and...) 1:08:21

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It's episode #140 and I'm chatting with Nicole Breit, a writer and the founder of Spark Your Story, an online writing school. I met Nicole online when she reached out to connect over our shared love of writing, teaching writing, and the challenges and delights of marketing and teaching writing courses online, from Canada. So, here's some more about…

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EP 6: Lonny Jarrett and Tyler Lapkin 1:01:15

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In this episode, Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and Lonny Jarrett discuss Lonny's career as an acupuncturist, herbalist and teacher. Lonny is recognized worldwide as a leading practitioner, author, and scholar of East Asian medicine. This conversation takes an in-depth look at the Inner Tradition of Chinese Medicine, the role of a p…

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139: WRITING PROMPT: sourcing from your hands 11:51

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It's episode #139 and I'm offering you a body-based writing prompt that sources from your hands. Take in the exploration, then set a timer and flow write for somewhere between 5 and 20 minutes. See what arises. Enjoy! And, for more offerings like this, including my transformational, body-centric memoir-writing course, The Art of Personal Mythmaking…

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138: STORY: The Juniper Tree 39:40

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It's episode #138 and I'm telling you the fairy tale of The Juniper Tree, from the Grimm's Brother's collection. Sit back and enjoy having a story told to you. Let your body and your soul soak up the essence of the story magic and medicine. Stick around after the story for some guidance on working with tales like this, and your personal stories, an…

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EP: 5 Levison Wood and Tyler Lapkin 58:41

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For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. The Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by John Bucher, Ilya Smirnoff, and Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, Robert Walter. All music exclusively provided by APM Music (ap…

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137: ACADEMIC WRITING: Michelle Boyd on ... 1:33:09

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Michelle Boyd, PhD, is the founder of InkWell Academic Writing Retreats, a transformative, retreat-based training program that teaches scholars to overcome their writing fears. I met Michelle through a personal introduction via Tara McMullin's small business What Works Network. Someone there thought I'd like Michelle and her work, and they were com…

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136: WRITING PROMPT: sourcing from your eyes 10:56

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It's episode #136 and I'm offering you a body-based writing prompt that sources from your eyes. There are so many directions I could take the prompt of eyes in. I can't do all of them in one prompt, so there may be another eye writing prompt at some point. Fun fun! Take in the exploration, then set a timer and flow write for somewhere between 5 and…

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135: STORY: Beauty and the Beast 1:06:24

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It's episode #135 and I'm telling you another fairy tale that my Personal Mythmaking students often choose to work with. It's the tale of Beauty and the Beast, which has a long and complicated folkloric history. And although there are tales of brides and animal grooms from all over the world, the first written version of Beauty and the Beast came f…

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EP 4: Duncan Trussell and John Bucher 1:01:58

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For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. The Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by John Bucher, Ilya Smirnoff, and Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, Robert Walter. All music exclusively provided by APM Music (ap…

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134: FOLKLORISTS: Sara & Brittany of Carterhaugh School on The Six Swans, being delighted, friendship and forging your own path 1:09:14

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Dr. Sara Cleto, from Atlanta, Georgia, and Dr. Brittany Warman, from Warrenton, Virginia, are award-winning folklorists, teachers, and writers. As if that's not enough, they founded The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic in 2016, where they teach creative souls how to re-enchant their lives through folklore and fairy tales. Click, cli…

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133: WRITING PROMPT: sourcing from your brain teeth 16:02

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In this brief episode, I offer you a body-based writing prompt that sources from your brain teeth. You know, that part of you that 'chews on words'. Take in the exploration, then set and timer and flow write for somewhere between 5 and 20 minutes. See what arises. Enjoy! And then, for more guidance on somatic body writing, personal transformation a…

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