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This chapter delves into the transformative role of storytelling in promoting healing and well-being. Featuring a guest devoted to therapeutic storytelling, the discussion highlights the impact of personal narratives and ancient myths on our health.

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The stories we tell each other and ourselves have a very profound effect on our ability to sooth, heal and nurture ourselves.

Nancy Mellon, a pioneer in healing and therapeutic storytelling and author of the landmark book, Body Eloquence: The Power of Myth to Awaken the Body’s Energies, shares her life lessons, the moment she discovered Rudolf Steiner and how myth plays a critical role in our lives this week on Spirit Gym.

Find out more about Nancy and her work at her Healing Story website. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Nancy here.

Timestamps

2:12 Paul’s all-time, top-three book for health, healing and centering yourself.

10:09 Nancy experiences Rudolf Steiner for the first time.

21:14 How Nancy was inspired to write Body Eloquence.

26:00 An opening in Nancy’s heart one spring morning.

37:16 A case study symbolizing the power of story and art.

51:33 An old definition of inspiration: The breath of God.

1:09:31 Paul’s first encounter with Rudolf Steiner.

1:21:39 Imagination is in danger of being electrocuted.

1:36:09 Nancy’s favorite myths: Demeter and Persephone and Prometheus.

1:43:40 Einstein and fairy tales.