Mythic

Boston Blake

A mythological lens can reveal layers of meaning that usually remain obscured or hidden. In the Mythic podcast, host Boston Blake explores archetypal themes in ancient legends and modern media, myth and folklore superheroes sci-fi pop culture history current events your personal issues Nothing is off-limits! The Mythic perspective may forever change the way you think about your favorite stories--and yourself. Caution: Listening to this podcast may contribute to increased synchronicity. read less
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Dr. Jody Bower: Barbie, Post-Heroic Activism, and the Heroine's Journey
Jan 14 2024
Dr. Jody Bower: Barbie, Post-Heroic Activism, and the Heroine's Journey
Cultural mythologist Dr. Jody Bower offers her wisdom and keen insight into the evolution of the Heroine's Journey and how it is distinct from that of the hero. Dr. Bower is the author of two books:Jane Eyre's Sisters: How Women Live and Write the Heroine's Story andThe Princess Powers Up: Watching the Sleeping Beauties Become Warrior GoddessesIn this episode of the Mythic podcast, we touch on a range of topics such as• the changing role of love in the hero myth, including Marvel superheroes• Barbie• The Color Purple• Hero-dad Pedro Pascal in The Mandalorian• the problem with the hero archetype in activism and politics• the unique process through which non-binary people individuateToward the end of the interview, Jody shares about her near-death experience and other mysteries of life.Enjoy!Key Moments02:08 - Jody's origin story07:53 - Love, heroes, and villains in Marvel movies. From I to we.14:24 - Barbie's individuation19:00 - Heroic thinking and social activism. Myths of The Fall and Progress.30:18 - The Heroine's Journey38:57 - Non-binary individuation41:46 - 5 QuestionsRelevant LinksThe Virgin's Promise | Book by Kim HudsonMaureen Murdock | Author of The Heroine's Journey: Woman's Quest for WholenessChristine Downing - WikipediaJody Bower's WebsiteAmazon.com: Jody Gentian Bower: books, biography, latest updateMusic composed by Kevin MacLeodHow You Can Support the ShowShare it with friends and on social mediaLeave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Become a patron by making a one-time contribution or sustaining subscriberSupport Mythic
David Berger - Reimagining Myths for Redemption
Jul 7 2023
David Berger - Reimagining Myths for Redemption
Author David Berger discusses Task Force Gaea and his mythic influences. Ovid's Metamorphoses, Clash of the Titans, Wonder Woman, and more!About David BergerDavid Berger was the boy under the blanket reading books by flashlight when he should have been sleeping, and he hasn’t stopped reading since. His creative fires started by reading Greek mythology, the stories of Olympian gods and heroes sparking a conflagration of learning that took him through novels—sci-fi, fantasy, or whatever he could find—and that, coupled with his love of comic books, especially Wonder Woman, brought him to writing. The act of putting pen to paper gave him an outlet he had never had, and the inspiration of the Muses pushed him forward.His love of fantasy prompted writing a Greek myth fantasy series, Task Force: Gaea, a Celtic fantasy trilogy beginning with The Quest of Wyndracer and Fyrehunter, as well as an anthology of his own short fiction and poetry, Hippocrene’s Promise. When he’s not teaching or writing, he’s living his best fantasy life playing Dungeons & Dragons.www.davidbergerbooks.comTwitter: CaptW0nd3rKey Moments04:49 - David Berger's origin story09:44 - Task Force Gaea17:19 - Reversing Ovid's Metamorphoses: Artemis and Actaeon, Perseus and Medusa20:38 - Year of Redemption: reflections on teaching high school during the 2020 Covid shutdown26:35 - Clash of the Titans, Perseus is a dick.34:46 - Odysseus, the rise of humanism, and the twilight of the godsRelevant LinksThe Great Greek Myths (Les Grands Mythes) - TV Series - IMDBDavid Berger's official websiteJLA: League of One by Christopher Moeller DC ComicsClash of the Titans (1981) - IMDbMetamorphoses - WikipediaD'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths by Ingri d'Aulaire | GoodreadsHow a Medusa Sculpture From a Decade Ago Became #MeToo Art - The New York TimesMusic composed by Kevin MacLeodHow You Can Support the ShowShare it with friends and on social mediaLeave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Become a patron by making a one-time contribution or sustaining subscriberSupport Mythic
Andrea Slominski, PhD - Regency, Rise of the Feminine Midlife Archetype
Jun 28 2023
Andrea Slominski, PhD - Regency, Rise of the Feminine Midlife Archetype
Welcome to Mythic, where we explore meaningful living through the power of myth, including topics that span ancient lore, modern popular culture, and depth psychology. I'm your host, Boston Blake. Andrea Slominski, PhD - Regency, Rise of the Feminine Midlife Archetype About Dr. Andrea SlominskiAndrea M. Slominski, Ph.D., is a women's midlife coach, speaker, and author. Dr. A’s coaching addresses the deep work of Meaning, Purpose, and Belonging, which can shift during midlife. In her Ph.D. research and study, she explored the new life stage for women that emerged over the past 120 years. Dr. A. names this new life stage from ages 45-70—Regency—and identifies it as women's new power years. Dr. A. created a proprietary coaching method for women 40+ to guide them through the often-tumultuous transformations of peri, midlife, and menopause. She has shared her passion for mentoring midlife women at conferences, workshops, summits, and corporate events. She is a published author and has given papers and addresses at international academic and cultural conferences.Since starting her practice in 2015, Dr. A. has supported over three-thousand women through her coaching, mentorship, online gatherings, journals, and Covid-19 support programs.Upcoming Offerings1. Reclaiming Your Inner Wild Woman   An 8-week group classLove "Women Who Run With The Wolves?"Join Dr. A. in an 8-Week curated, deep-dive into the classic book on women’s mythology. We’ll explore the Wild Woman Archetype, and the mythology, folk, and fairy tales in Dr C.P. Estés groundbreaking book. Learn how to reclaim your Wild Woman energy, revitalize, and recreate yourself, for yourself. Learn skills that you will use for the rest of your life.Pack Runs July 5th. Eastern and Pacific sessions are available. Register and find out more info here https://www.drandreaslominski.com/reclaiming-your-inner-wild-womanListener Coupon Codes:WILDWOMANEAST WILDWOMANWEST2. All Women Over 40 Face Seven Realms of Change   An 8-week group classJoin Dr. A. in this transformative eight-week group class that explores the profound changes that women go through during perimenopause, midlife, and menopause.The physical, psychological, and spiritual shifts of midlife are pre-programmed into women’s bodies, minds, and souls. Because they all happen at the same time, it makes our lives hard to manage!To conquer these midlife changes and live their most authentic and fulfilled lives women must navigate Seven Realms of Change.The Seven Realms of Change are a woman’s changing:  Body — Self-Image — Feelings — Needs — Roles — Priorities — GoalsIt’s Destiny. It’s an Unavoidable Voyage.Yet—It is possible to Influence, Direct, and Participate in all these changes!It is possible to understand what is happening to you and take control of the process.It is possible to design a map, chart a course, pilot the journey, and choose your destination.This transformative eight-week group class unlocks how to address the changes of midlife and successfully navigate the Seven Realms of Change.                                 The Voyage begins July 6th. Eastern and Pacific sessions are available. Register and find out more info here
Nicola Scott - Celebrating Wonder Woman and Making Historia
Jun 17 2023
Nicola Scott - Celebrating Wonder Woman and Making Historia
Welcome to Mythic, where we explore meaningful living through the power of myth, including topics that span ancient lore, modern popular culture, and depth psychology. I'm your host, Boston Blake. Nicola Scott - Celebrating Wonder Woman and Making Historia https://bostonblake.com/mythic-podcast/making-historia-with-wonder-woman-artist-nicola-scottAbout Nicola ScottNicola Scott is an Australian comic book artist working primarily in the American industry.With a history in theatre and in costume design Nicola started pursuing a comics career in 2001 and by 2004 was the first Australian to become a staple of the U.S. mainstream. She quickly became a fan-favourite working exclusively for DC Comics on iconic characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman and team titles “Birds Of Prey”, “Secret Six”, “Teen Titans” and New York Times Bestseller “Earth 2”.2016 saw the launch of her critically acclaimed creator-owned Image Comics maxi-series ‘Black Magick’ and DC’s ‘Wonder Woman: Year One’ to celebrate the characters 75th anniversary, both in collaboration with writer Greg Rucka.Also in 2016 Nicola partnered with DC Comics and The United Nations to create the key art for Wonder Woman’s Honorary Ambassadorship For Women and Girls. In 2022 she worked with Kelly Sue DeConnick on Vol.3 of the Eisner Awarding winning series Wonder Woman HISTORIA.Currently she’s working with Tom Taylor on TITANS.She’s appeared in W Magazine, Vogue Australia, Frankie Magazine, The New York Times art section, written for The Guardian, and guest judged on both Australian and U.S. reality shows. She’s given talks at Graphic Festival, ACAF, Araza Women Presents and gave a keynote at the 2018 Adobe Max Creative Conference.She lives in the Blue Mountains with her husband and their cat.Meaningful Moments02:40 - The Origin of Nicola Scott16:31 - Discovering the mythology-steeped George Perez era22:36 - Wonder Woman and the waves of feminism29:03 - Wonder Woman's stint as Honorary Ambassador to the United Nations for Women and Girls (Yeah, we're still mad, too.)34:26 - Teaming up with Greg Rucka for Rebirth and Year One for new take on the Origin of Wonder Woman43:16 - Love, Sex, and Steve Trevor57:12 - Wonder Woman: Historia with Kelly Sue DeConnick01:17:12 - Transgender Amazons and Dionysus, the nonbinary theatre god01:23:05 - Recommended reading for mythology lovers: Madeline Miller's Circe and The Song of Achilles, and Colin McCullum's The Song of Troy01:29:58 - On ManifestingHelpful LinksGeorge Perez - Wonder Woman Omnibus vo1. 1 | DCColleen McCullough -The Song of TroyMadeline Miller - The Song of AchillesMadeline Miller - CirceBlack Magick | Image ComicsNicola Scott's websiteWonder Woman Historia: The AmazonsMusic composed by Kevin MacLeod3 Ways Support the ShowShare it with friends and on social media.Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Click below to become a sustaining member or make a one-time contribution.Support Mythic Thank you
Monica Mody, PhD - Decolonizing Mythology
May 13 2023
Monica Mody, PhD - Decolonizing Mythology
Welcome to Mythic, where we explore meaningful living through the power of myth, including topics that span ancient lore, modern popular culture, and depth psychology. I'm your host, Boston Blake. Monica Mody, PhD - Decolonizing Mythology About Monica Mody Dr. Monica Mody is a transdisciplinary poet, educator and theorist working at the intersections of embodied regenerative consciousness, earth-based wisdom, and decolonial frameworks of wholeness. She is the author of KALA PANI and a forthcoming poetry collection BRIGHT PARALLEL. She holds a Ph.D. in East-West Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Notre Dame, and a B.A. LL.B. from the National Law School of India University. Her doctoral dissertation was awarded the Kore Award for Best Dissertation in Women and Mythology. Dr. Mody currently serves as Adjunct faculty in the Women's Spirituality Program at CIIS as well as in the Mythological Studies Program at the Pacifica Graduate Institute, and as core faculty in the Doctoral Program in Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership at Southwestern College Santa Fe. She was born in Ranchi, India, and lives in San Francisco (Ramaytush Ohlone territory). Key Moments05:03 A very brief history of the Partition of India11:46 Musings on kintsugi14:05 Marija Gimbutas and goddesses of matriarchal societies15:14 Athena’s role in the myth of Medusa19:02 Saraswati and her wild river origins27:43 Sita Sings the BluesLinks for further explorationTusheeta/Tushita, or, Joyous Motherlines - Dr. Monica ModyA Note on Writing “Sarasvati” - Dr. Monica ModySarasvati—a poem by Monica Mody - YouTubeWebsite of Dr. Monica Mody
Becca Tarnas, PhD - The Imaginal Realm: Astrology, Mythology, and Middle Earth
Nov 7 2022
Becca Tarnas, PhD - The Imaginal Realm: Astrology, Mythology, and Middle Earth
MomentsBecca’s Origin StoryConnecting mathematics, mythology, and astrologyA mythic interpretation of the December 2021 Venus-Pluto conjunction. Beauty, sexuality, and the arts meet the underworld extremes.Beauty and the Beast themes in the story of Pluto and VenusThe story of Eros and Psyche plays out in the skyNew tellings of myth from women’s perspective. Madeline Miller, Natalie Haynes. Retelling of myths from vilified women’s perspectives as shadow work and integration.The Queen’s GambitThe Lord of the Rings as an inner journey into shadow and addiction.On encountering Tolkien and making the journey to Middle Earth.How The Lord of the Rings can be applied to real-world experience. Idealism in the face of waning optimism.How astrology can support humanity in turbulent times. (Saturn-Pluto alignment as an augur of global conflict and strife.)A break in the storm Spring 2022-2023Jupiter-Uranus conjunction as a herald of positive change in 2024. Hidden births. The influence of Uranus — revolution, insight, technology, innovation What is the difference between imaginary and the imaginal?The term **genius** once referred to a spirit that seized a person, but now it is applied to the person. How can astrology apply?qMentionsStanislav GroffEsalen InstituteRichard TarnasCIISPacifica Graduate Institute[Enantiodromia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enantiodromia)The Queen’s GambitThe Bioneers ConferenceMatthew StelznerPrometheus James HillmanCarl JungHenri CorbanSamuel Taylor ColridgeMundus ImaginalisThe Biographia Literaria
Jennifer Whetzel -  Archetypes, Branding, and Self-Discovery
Sep 20 2021
Jennifer Whetzel - Archetypes, Branding, and Self-Discovery
Guest: Jennifer Whetzel, Ladyjane BrandingContact: jennifer@ladyjanebranding.comWebsite: https://ladyjanebranding.comAbout Jennifer:After more than 25 years in the marketing and advertising industry, and after finding significant symptom relief in medical cannabis and emotional support from community members, Jennifer Whetzel was inspired to use her professional expertise to help businesses in the cannabis industry.In 2018, she founded Ladyjane Branding using the power of Archetypes to help companies develop unique brands that lead to deep connections with consumers. Her background in compliance also led to development of an online course teaching FDA-compliant messaging for CBD and cannabis brands called Sell Joy!In 2019, Jennifer initiated “The Women in Cannabis Study,” an in-depth multimedia research project to understand the journey of women working in the cannabis industry. Results of the study will be forthcoming in a partnership with Hasty Storytelling and the basis of a book written by award-winning author of The Medicalization of Marijuana, Michelle Newhart.In 2020, she co-founded Independent Diamond Brokers, which focuses on B2B networking and events for local Maine growers & retailers.She is also on the Board of Directors for #thisisjaneproject, a non-profit focused on providing education and access to plant medicine for trauma survivors.A prolific reader and lover of nature, in her spare time Jennifer can be found either with her nose in a book or in the woods on her property in Maine.Things we mentioned in the episode: Book: The Hero and the Outlaw by Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen Book: Goddesses in Everywoman by Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen Book: Goddesses in Older Women by Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen Book: Circe by Madeline Miller Book: The Medicalization of Cannabis by Michelle Newhart Organization: Independent Diamond Brokers Organization: Women in Cannabis Book: