Story Medicine

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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 three parts: a story told in full, an analysis uncovering symbolic meaning and contemporary relevance, and practical integration exercises to help you embody the medicine.  Whether you're drawn to mythology, Jungian psychology, personal development, or simply love a good story, Story Medicine bridges ancient wisdom and modern transformation. Drawing on Jungian psychology and depth psychology frameworks, Joe brings over 20 years of therapeutic experience and immersion in traditional wisdom practices to decode these timeless tales. From shadow work to individuation, from grief to wholeness, each story offers medicine for navigating the human experience. Perfect for adults seeking depth, young people exploring life's big questions, parents keen to welcome children to the wisdom of stories, therapists, educators, mythology enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the collective unconscious and archetypal patterns that shape our lives. Topics explored: Jungian psychology, fairy tale analysis, mythology, depth psychology, personal transformation, archetypal patterns, shadow work, individuation, grief and healing, traditional wisdom, storytelling, integration practices, therapeutic storytelling, symbolic interpretation, collective unconscious. New episodes weekly. Hosted by Joe Summerfield, psychotherapist and creator of Connected State Therapy.

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