
Story Medicine: Ancient Tales and Their Medicine for Modern Life
Ancient fairy tales, myths, and legends contain profound wisdom for modern life.
Psychotherapist Joe Summerfield explores traditional stories from cultures worldwide - Greek myths, Grimm's fairy tales, Norse legends, Indigenous tales, African folklore, and more - revealing the medicine encoded within them.
Each episode offers thr... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityEducationSelf-Improvement | |||

In this episode of Story Medicine, we explore The Four Dragons from Chinese folk tradition: a story rooted in a relationship between dragons and the rivers of China stretching back at least three thousand years, and carrying medicine about what happe... more
In this episode of Story Medicine, we explore the story of Chiron from ancient Greek mythology. This is a story about what can be made from the most difficult of beginnings, and what it means to be carried through life by purpose.
Born into violence... more
In this episode of Story Medicine, we explore the Hawaiian epic of Pele and Hi'iaka. This is a story about two sisters who embody two of the most powerful forces in human experience: fire and devotion.
Pele, the volcano goddess, falls in love in a ... more
In this episode of Story Medicine, we explore the Epic of Gilgamesh. This is one of the oldest stories ever written, pressed into clay tablets over four thousand years ago, and it still carries medicine that feels just as relevant today.
Gilgamesh i... more
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These stories are just the best! I get a cosy bedtime story and deep personal insights in one go. Definitely a part of my self care rituals. I recommend!
Joe has a great voice and brings the stories alive. I love being read to and these are really unusual and interesting stories Thoroughly absorbing
Story Medicine is a great podcast that mixes modern storytelling with deep insight. What I enjoy most is how Joe brings in mythological stories from all kinds of cultures, creating layers of meaning that still feel incredibly relevant today. If you’re interested in personal growth or curious about how stories can help you heal, Story Medicine is an amazing resource. Plus, Joe’s storytelling voice makes it all even more engaging.
Who knew I needed to hear stories being told as an adult!? This podcast takes me back to be a child and having stories read to me. A sheer delight. Joe creates the landscape and all the characters just by reading aloud. Liek a great storyteller. The meaning making half of each episode is rich with opportunities for reflection. A must listen
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