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Living Myth

Living Myth

By: Michael Meade
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Mosaic presents Living Myth, a podcast with Michael Meade, renowned mythologist and storyteller. Meade presents mythic stories that offer uniquely insightful and wise ways of understanding the current dilemmas of the world we live in. Living Myth proposes that genuine solutions to the complex and intractable problems of our world require both transcendent imagination and cohering, transformative narratives. Philosophy Social Sciences
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  • Ep. 508 - A Liminal Time on Earth

    Ep. 508 - A Liminal Time on Earth
    Oct 7 2026
    On this episode, Michael Meade describes how "entering the modern world at this point is like entering a rite of passage that is already underway. In that sense, we are in a 'liminal phase' that requires a transition, not simply from one place to another, but from one way of seeing the world to another way of seeing and being in the world."
    Liminal refers to a betwixt and between period in which we become radically disoriented and repeatedly confused. Yet, in a liminal condition we can also find aspects of ourselves that are otherwise hidden. We can open our eyes and our hearts to the possibility of becoming not just a different person but a greater, more conscious, more creative person.
    Whether we call it the "bardo realm" that we fall into, or the liminal phase that we step into, at critical times in life we are called to encounter life's essential mysteries that wait to be found again, and need to be learned anew. If we frame the radical changes and deep uncertainties that we are all currently experiencing as a rite of passage, we may have a greater chance of finding and integrating a deeper sense of ourselves, as well as the greater values and true ideals of humanity.
    If we accept that we are in the liminal stage of a collective rite of passage, our fears and uncertainties can become doorways to meaningful callings and transcendent visions. We are being called to leave an old way of seeing the world behind in order to arrive at a new world view and a renewed sense of imagination that can realign human culture with great Nature and the living Earth.
    Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. Michael's new book The Heart of Transformation is now shipping and you can join him this fall for a series of online and in-person events that bring to life key themes from this book.

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    You can further support this podcast by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 750 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles.

    Learn more and join this community of listeners at patreon.com/livingmyth
    Along with these free weekly podcasts, you can now read free weekly essays and long form posts by Michael Meade on Substack. Learn more and subscribe at michaeljmeade.substack.com
    If you enjoy this podcast, we appreciate you leaving a review wherever you listen and sharing it with your friends. On behalf of Michael Meade and the whole Mosaic staff, we wish you well and thank you for your support of our work.
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    21 mins
  • Ep. 509 - Uncovering and Discovering

    Ep. 509 - Uncovering and Discovering
    Oct 14 2026

    We live in a time of the "lifting of the veil" that includes the uncovering of scandals as well as systematic abuses; but also the discovering of hidden truths that can reveal the way forward. On this episode of Living Myth, Michael Meade uses surprising elements of the uncovering of the famous Lascaux Caves to show how the dramas of history lead us to the haunts of mystery. Like the hidden treasures found in ancient caves, there are new forms of imagination and understanding waiting to be found in the depths of the human soul.

    Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. Michael's new book "The Heart of Transformation" is now shipping and you can join him this fall for a series of online and in-person events that bring to life key themes from this book. Learn more at: mosaicvoices.org

    You can further support this podcast by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 750 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles.

    Learn more and join this community of listeners at patreon.com/livingmyth

    Along with these free weekly podcasts, you can now read free weekly essays and long form posts by Michael Meade on Substack. Learn more and subscribe at michaeljmeade.substack.com

    If you enjoy this podcast, we appreciate you leaving a review wherever you listen and sharing it with your friends. On behalf of Michael Meade and the whole Mosaic staff, we wish you well and thank you for your support of our work.
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    23 mins
  • Ep. 510 - Myths of Loss and Renewal

    Ep. 510 - Myths of Loss and Renewal
    Oct 21 2026

    On this episode, Michael Meade answers the question, "Why do you turn to myth in times of loss or disorientation in life?" Meade begins by describing his search for answers when a community became broken apart because their at-risk young people were dying tragically. The search for answers leads to the ancient myth of Gilgamesh who desperately seeks for wisdom and renewal after a devastating loss. In response to the increasing sense of overwhelm and despair regarding the climate crisis and state of the world, Meade turns to myth again and the story of Vishnu finding wisdom and sacred knowledge from the depths of disorder in the world.

    Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. Michael's new book The Heart of Transformation is now shipping and you can order signed copies through the Mosaic website at: mosaicvoices.org

    You can hear Michael live by joining his free online event "Living Authentically in Times of Uncertainty" on Wednesday, November 11.

    Learn more at mosaicvoices.org/events

    You can further support this podcast by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 750 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles.

    Learn more and join this community of listeners at patreon.com/livingmyth

    Along with these free weekly podcasts, you can now read free weekly essays and long form posts by Michael Meade on Substack. Learn more and subscribe at michaeljmeade.substack.com

    If you enjoy this podcast, we appreciate you leaving a review wherever you listen and sharing it with your friends. On behalf of Michael Meade and the whole Mosaic staff, we wish you well and thank you for your support of our work.
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    27 mins
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Great story telling with meaning. Love the podcast very much. Micheal has such knowledge in old stories and myths.

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beautifully presented ideas and stories that stand in contrast to our current culture of nonsensical ' information'.

Original ideas, food for the Soul.

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