Kwame Scruggs

Kwame Scruggs discusses transforming urban youth through mythological storytelling, fostering emotional healing, personal growth, and community. His myth-based programs guide youth to see themselves as heroes, offering hope and resilience. The podcast explores integrating myths, analytical psychology, and cultural elements in educational programs for meaningful change and empowerment.

Kwame Scruggs, founder of Alchemy, uses mythology to empower young men. He shares how African initiatory rites fueled his journey in embracing myth to foster personal growth. The discussion explores storytelling's role in mental health and community engagement, emphasizing vulnerability in men's groups. Kwame highlights the transformative power of myths in midlife, encouraging self-reinvention. He also dives into dreaming, revealing how dreamscapes reflect emotional journeys and personal insights, reinforcing the importance of connection and shared stories.

Satya Doyle Byock and Carol Ferris delve into the depths of healing through literature and mythology, discussing topics like psychic-reality, political bypass, and forgiveness in the works of Hannah Arendt. The podcast explores the interplay between fantasy and reality, inner journeys, and the transformative power of acknowledging invisible wounds for personal growth and healing.