
Welcome to Myth Matters, a thought-provoking exploration of myth in contemporary life and the intersection of myth, creativity, and consciousness. Host Catherine Svehla PhD. shares her knowledge of mythology and depth psychology to find insight and explore possibilities. Member of the Joseph Campbell Foundation MythMaker℠ Podcast Network.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 138 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophySpiritualityReligion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | |||

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The existence and importance of other worlds populated by other beings, non-human beings, is consistent across mythological traditions. Today, the dominant culture has a difficult time accepting these stories and yet we... more
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"We are all taking everything that we've learned from the past, and we're reformulating what we want to do with that and how we want to live. And so, one of the ideas that's embedded in that, for me, is that when you're... more
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"Leaving home" is an interesting metaphor for the call to significant change. This episode is a reflection on intention, uncertainty, and how myths can help us listen to the soul and find clarity around the risks and pu... more
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In this episode, we take a look at the fairy tale "The Valiant Tailor" or the "The Brave Tailor," collected by the Brothers Grimm. Honestly, I almost dismissed this story as a bit too silly and I didn't like the tailor ... more
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I have to say, I am in love with all the different ways myths, fairytales, and folk tales are being approached these days. Catherine is amazing, and very succinctly, yet expansively, dives into her subjects and brings them to us, the listener. Each episode is a gem, and helps me to understand so much about this world we live in, what a gorgeous Podcast!
I also work with myth and tell stories. This podcast is my go-to resource for quality information, background, and insight. Always psyched when there’s an episode on a story that I want to work with.
I consistently get SO much from Myth Matters. Dr. Svehla is a master storyteller and really knows her stuff. Not only does she draw you into the story and ask insightful questions, but I truly value her reminders to just notice what comes up for you in the story. She doesn’t tell you what’s important - she invites you to discover that for yourself, focusing on myth as archetypes and road maps for our own lives and inner work, as well as the global community. It’s like a tarot reading, a fairytal... more
Fantastic podcast. Found Catherine through the Howl in the Wilderness podcast and now my two favourite listens. Brilliant to listen to stories while I paint. Thank you
Love your podcast, but please change the intro music, it is so jarring!
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This series focuses on the relevance of mythology in modern life, blending insights from traditional stories with contemporary psychological themes. The host engages with various cultural narratives, particularly fairy tales and myths, highlighting their transformative powers and connections to personal growth, identity, and self-discovery. Unique storytelling approaches are employed, inviting listeners to reflect and draw personal meanings from the tales discussed. The series appeals to individuals interested in spirituality, creativity, and the psychological dimensions of human experience, making it a rich resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of mythology's role in contemporary society.
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