Mythic - David Berger - Reimagining Myths for Redemption

About David Berger

David 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.

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04:49 - David Berger's origin story

09:44 - Task Force Gaea

17:19 - Reversing Ovid's Metamorphoses: Artemis and Actaeon, Perseus and Medusa

20:38 - Year of Redemption: reflections on teaching high school during the 2020 Covid shutdown

26:35 - Clash of the Titans, Perseus is a dick.

34:46 - Odysseus, the rise of humanism, and the twilight of the gods

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 Slominski Andrea 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 Offerings 1. Reclaiming Your Inner Wild Woman An 8-week group class Love "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-woman Listener Coupon Codes: WILDWOMANEAST WILDWOMANWEST 2. All Women Over 40 Face Seven Realms of Change An 8-week group class Join 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 — Goals It’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

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