Love Letters To The Future

Explore the depths of the heroine's journey with Gail Carriger, uncovering its roots in mythology, its application in storytelling, and its relevance in modern culture and media. Discover how this narrative framework challenges traditional hero stories and offers a richer, more inclusive perspective on problem-solving and growth. Find Gail here: https://gailcarriger.com/ Find The Heroine’s Jou...

This episode features Wynette Richardson, a transformational speaker and award-winning educator known as the Teacher’s Champion. Wynette shares her visionary ideas on the future of education, overcoming limitations in learning, modernizing the field of education, bonding with students and supporting teachers and educational communities. We also discuss teacher burn-out and filling your own cup. Fi...

Join us as we explore the transformative power of writing communities with Jos Linder, author of eight books and founder of Prose Playground. Discover how these communities foster support, creativity, and resilience among writers of all levels, especially in the face of modern challenges like AI and social isolation. Find our more about Prose Playground here: https://www.proseplayground.com/ Sign...

For our fifteenth episode, we thought we’d go back to the beginning and share our maiden voyage, our introduction just in case you missed it and want to learn more about PJ Manney and Laura Faye Tenenbaum and what this show is all about. In this first conversation, we explore the cyclical nature of human conflict and societal upheaval, drawing parallels between historical events and current challe...

In this episode, Emily Strasser discusses her journey of uncovering family secrets related to nuclear history, the impact of secrecy on society and the environment, and the importance of honest storytelling for a better future. She shares insights from her award-winning memoir 'Half-Life of a Secret' and explores how confronting difficult truths can lead to healing and positive change. Fin...

In this intimate and far-reaching conversation, Love Letters to the Future welcomes acclaimed actor, director, and teacher Karen Austin, whose decades-long career and influence have shaped generations of artists. Joined by hosts PJ Manney and Laura Faye Tenenbaum, Karen dismantles myths about acting and creativity—especially the belief that great art should look easy—while exploring the courage it...

In this conversation, Laura Faye Tenenbaum and PJ Manney explore the concept of metamodernism with guest Greg Dember, delving into its emergence from modernism and postmodernism. They discuss how contemporary culture oscillates between irony and earnestness, using examples from art, music, and film, particularly focusing on the film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' as a case study. The...

In this insightful conversation, Sarah DeWitt explores the limitations of old systems rooted in outdated myths about human superiority and disconnection from nature. She discusses the shift towards regenerative living, the importance of embracing our interconnectedness, and practical ways to design a life aligned with natural cycles. This conversation explores the concept of regeneration, human fl...

In this conversation, PJ Manney and Laura Faye Tenenbaum engage with Ian "Harv" Harvey, exploring the themes of leadership, collective intelligence, and the importance of emotional intelligence in creating effective organizations. They discuss the power of not being an expert, the necessity of creating safe spaces for honest conversations, and the role of intuition in decision-making. Th...

In this episode of Love Letters to the Future, hosts PJ Manney and Laura Faye Tenenbaum engage with author Susan Kaye Quinn to explore the concept of New Mythos, a narrative framework that seeks to replace outdated myths with stories that promote hope, community, and sustainability. They discuss the intersection of science and storytelling, the importance of narrative structure, and the empowering...

In this episode of Love Letters to the Future, hosts PJ Manney and Laura Faye Tenenbaum engage with author Henry Lien to explore the nuances of storytelling, particularly focusing on Eastern storytelling structures like Kishotenketsu. They discuss the importance of stories in culture, the role of community, and how different narrative structures can evoke empathy and understanding. The conversatio...

In this episode of Love Letters to the Future, host Laura Faye Tenenbaum engages with Sheila Moravati, an environmentalist and author of 'Imperfect Environmentalist.' They discuss the importance of changing societal narratives around waste, focusing on practical solutions like the Crayon Collection initiative and the Cut Out Cutlery campaign. Sheila shares her journey from personal experie...

In this episode of Love Letters to the Future, hosts PJ Manney and Laura Faye Tenenbaum welcome Nisi Shawl, an award-winning speculative fiction writer. The conversation explores the importance of diverse storytelling, the concept of 'Writing the Other', and how speculative fiction can heal historical wounds. They discuss the differences between the Hero's Journey and the Heroine's...

In this enlightening conversation, PJ Manney and Laura Faye Tenenbaum engage with Brian Swimme and Monica DeRaspe-Bolles to explore the concept of the Noosphere, a collective consciousness that represents humanity's evolving relationship with the cosmos. They discuss the historical context of the Noosphere, the role of technology and AI, and the importance of embracing change and new mythologi...

In this episode of Love Letters to the Future, hosts PJ Manney and Laura Faye Tenenbaum explore the importance of storytelling in science, the challenges of communication within the scientific community, and the need for vulnerability and authenticity in sharing scientific knowledge. Laura shares her personal journey from academia to NASA, discussing the stereotypes and myths surrounding scientist...

In this episode of Love Letters to the Future, PJ Manney and Laura Faye Tenenbaum explore the profound impact of storytelling on society. They delve into PJ's origin story, the importance of cooperation and community, and the cautionary tales that shape our understanding of the world. The conversation also addresses the role of technology in storytelling, the dual nature of empathy, and the co...

In this episode of Love Letters to the Future, PJ Manney and Laura Faye Tenenbaum engage with futurist Jamais Cascio to explore the evolving concept of the future through the frameworks of VUCA and BANI. They discuss the implications of living in a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) and how it has transitioned to a new framework of brittle, anxious, no...

In this conversation, PJ Manney and Laura Faye Tenenbaum explore the cyclical nature of human conflict and societal upheaval, drawing parallels between historical events and current challenges. They discuss the impact of technological advancements on society, the importance of storytelling in shaping collective consciousness, and the opportunities for growth that arise from chaos. The dialogue emp...

Love Letters to the Future is an interdisciplinary podcast where hosts PJ Manney and Laura Faye Tenenbaum talk with guests about the old worn out myths that have been perpetuated in all fields and throughout all cultures. Then we talk about the better stories we need to tell now so that we can replace them. We use the the term "New Mythos" to describe the common themes behind these new s...