The Mythic Masculine

My guest today is Red K Elders , a magical artist based on the Norfolk coast of England, who sketches powerful portraits of old gods and mythical beings. This bonus episode explores her recent work in bringing forth a depiction of Dionysus, the god of fertility, grapes and wine, of ritual madness and religious ecstasy.  Red was kind enough to send me a copy of this portrait, who currently hangs on...

Host Ian MacKenzie shares an update on the The Mythic Masculine Podcast, along with an announcement of our new series: The Pandemic Is A Prism.  The Pandemic Is A Prism http://agatheringofstories.com/pandemic Support the Podcast https://www.themythicmasculine.com/supporter Join the Mythic Men's Lodge https://www.themythicmasculine.com/network This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this...

My guest today is Sophie Strand , a writer who focuses on the intersection of spirituality, storytelling, and ecology. Though she admits, it would be more accurate to call her a neo-troubadour animist with a propensity to spin yarns that inevitably turn into love stories. I first encountered her work on social media, reading her surprising and beautiful essays from her forthcoming book : The Flowe...

In this bonus episode, I share about my experience in the Patterns to Presence program, co-facilitated by Sabrina and Zamir on how to transform attachment patters with science and compassion.  Learn more about their program here https://patternstopresence.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themythicmasculine.su...

My guest today is Justice Schanfarber, an artist, marriage counsellor and couples therapist. He is also the author of a two books, including “Conscious Kink for Couples: The beginner’s guide to using kinky sex and BDSM for pleasure, growth, intimacy, and healing.” Our conversation today, we cover some intimate terrority, including: an introduction into the erotic terrain of kink, the power and per...

This is an an excerpt from the full episode A Psychedelic Guide to Healing Trauma . My guest Deus Fortier delivers a powerful spoken word transmission that begs to be listened to multiple times over.  Enjoy!  Connect more with Deus http://deusfortier.com Support this podcast http://themythicmasculine.com/supporter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...

My guest today is Deus Fortier, a multi-faceted artist, men’s coach, and ceremonial facilitator. He is a fire-keeper and drummer for the Blackfoot sundance in southern Alberta, as well as an initiate of Kriya Yoga, a comprehensive spiritual science, founded by Paramahansa Yogananda of the ancient Swami order. Since 2007, Deus has been working intimately with entheogens and plant medicines, which i...

My guest today is Zhenevere Sophia Dao, founder of the philosophy of Post-Daoism and the MogaDao practice tradition. She has been a teacher and innovator of mythosomatic practices for nearly 30 years, and writes on wide variety of spiritual, philosophical, and cultural subjects. Zhenevere is also the founder of the organization, The Transgender Necessity, a platform to help educate individuals and...

Today I'm happy to speak with Karen Lee Downes , co-founder of FemmeQ, who are holding their next event in Costa Rica as well as online July 24-31st. We are producing the next A Gathering of Stories livestream event in collaboration with their conference. In our conversation, we discuss the journey to come.   Get tickets for FemmeQ http://femmeq.org Get tickets for A Gathering of Stories II http:/...

My guest today is Maya Luna , a poet and creator of the Deep Feminine Mystery School. She has also authored a book of poetry, OMEGA: Feral Secrets of the Deep Feminine and released a spoken word album, Holy Darkness: A Tantric Opus . In our conversation today, we discuss how to tune into the frequency of the Deep Feminine, through the gateways of the senses.  We speak of the historical consequence...

My guest today is Bill Plotkin , PhD, a depth psychologist, wilderness guide, and founder of western Colorado’s Animas Valley Institute. Bill has led thousands of women and men through nature-based initiatory passages, and is the author of number books, including Soulcraft, Nature and the Human Soul, and Wild Mind. In our conversation today, we discuss his recent book The Journey of Soul Initiatio...

My guest today is Allan B. Chinen , a psychiatrist in private practice in San Francisco and Clinical Professor Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. He has lectured extensively and presented numerous workshops on the role of myths, fairy tales and legends on our life stories. He the author numerous books, including In the Ever After: Fairy Tales and the Second Half of Life , a...

My guest today is Matthew Stillman , a dear friend who has been obsessed with how modern humans fit into an ancient world since, forever. He has a wildly eclectic background, from highlighting the connection between food and culture as a programming executive on the Food Network. He co-produced an acclaimed documentary on The End of Poverty.  He even created a traditional skincare company, called...

Happy Beltane! In this bonus episode, Ian MacKenzie and Zamir Dhanji reflect on the inaugural 'A Gathering of Stories' held during Imbolc 2012. This magical weekend brought together a global feast of storytellers, musicians and poets to explore The Soul of Masculinity .  The entire journey is has just been released as a self-directed course on The Mythic Masculine Network, available to all members...

My guest today is Ramon Parish, an assistant professor in Naropa University’s department of Interdisciplinary Studies. Ramon has been synthesizing mindfulness, embodiment, social justice, the environment, and ritual & ceremony for over a decade, and has helped usher hundreds of young people through contemporary threshold experiences. In our conversation today, we explore a dazzling array of th...

This is a very special episode, recorded only a few days ago, from the front lines of the Fairy Creek Blockade - a peaceful 8 month occupation to prevent the logging of some of the last remaining old growth forest on Vancouver Island, Canada. I have been allied with effort these last few months, including releasing a short film ARISE in collaboration with The Mama’s Movement, which weaves voices o...

The internet is abuzz with reactions to Lil Nas X's new video 'Montero', which abounds with a dazzling array of mythological symbolism and queer reclamation. I felt inspired to offer my take in this short bonus episode.  Support this podcast http://patreon.com/ianmack Join the Network http://themythicmasculine.com/network This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribe...

My guest today is Eivind Skjellum , an expert in the field of archetypes and masculine psychology. In our conversation today, Eivind shares about his earlier challenges with chronic fatigue syndrome, and how that forged his creativity to craft the Inner Throne framework. We discuss our childhood experiences with video games and their impact on our mythological worldview, as well as the dangers of...

My guest today is Meghan Kurts , a writer and entrepreneur dedicated to self-care and planet care. She is the solo mother of a young son, and co-founder of Evohe (ev-oh-AY), an ethical skincare company based in Australia, as well as the author of “A Man’s Guide: Navigating the Menstrual Mood Swing.” In our conversation today, Meghan shares the impetus behind writing her book, and the challenge mak...

My guest today is Taiaiake Alfred , an Indigenous scholar and activist. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including best column writing for the Native American Journalists Association, as well as a National Aboriginal Achievement Award. Taiaiake is an author, governance consultant and former university professor known for his keen focus and commentary on Indigenous resurgence and decolonizat...

My guest today is Rune Hjarnø , a doctor of History of Religions, educated from the Universities of Uppsala and Copenhagen. He has lived and worked in a number of countries - with a particular focus on Afro-Atlantic and Nordic religions.  He is the creator of Nordic Animism, a popular Youtube channel that explores the themes of Nordic religion, culture, and history in short accessible videos. As w...

My guest today is Gary Dillon, a mentor of many years and man I consider deeply grateful to know. I first met Gary through the Orphan Wisdom school, and have discovered that Gary’s rich and varied life has taken him through many pathways and modalities: including learning the traditional Hawaiian art of Lomilomi bodywork, transformational movement therapy, and the arts of sacred intimacy. In our c...

My guest today is Jan Blake , one of Europe’s leading storytellers who has been performing for 35 years.  Jan specializes in myths and folktales from Africa, the Caribbean and Arabia - and has mesmerized audiences at every major storytelling festival worldwide. She has been the Storyteller-in-Residence for the Hay Literary Festival, the curator for Shakespeare’s Stories at the World Shakespeare Fe...

My guest today is Alan Cooke , a filmmaker, poet, and speaker from the wilds of Ireland. Alan’s poetic and literary work is based on the narrative of the medicine of nature, forged from the sorrow of undergoing numerous personal and cultural losses in his days.  Back in 2009, Alan won an Emmy for writing a film about his time in New York City, titled Home.   After returning to Ireland, he spent 13...

My guest today is Dr. Riane Eisler , a social systems scientist, cultural historian, and author whose research, writing, and speaking has made an enormous impact on the cultural landscape. I first encountered her work through the book The Chalice and the Blade, where she first articulated her cultural transformation theory of history, which includes the lens of dominator versus partnership society...