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Since its release in 1949, The Hero with a Thousand Faces has influenced millions of readers by combining the insights of modern psychology with Joseph Campbell's revolutionary understanding of comparative mythology. In this book, Campbell outlines the Hero's Journey, a universal motif of adventure and transformation that runs through virtually all of the world's mythic traditions. He also explores the Cosmogonic Cycle, the mythic pattern of world creation and destruction.

This guide, both a companion to Dr. Robert Glover's No More Mr. Nice Guy and a stand-alone manual, takes the listener on a step-by-step journey of masculine self-discovery. It provides a practical and emotional understanding of the problems that many nice guys face, and it lays out a series of easy-to-follow exercises for overcoming those issues.  

Read by the author. New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller shares the plan that led him to turn his life around. There are four characters in every story: The victim, the villain, the hero, and the guide. These four characters live inside us. If we play the victim, we’re doomed to...

The Classic Guide, Updated for Our Contemporary World A modern classic of Jungian psychology, The Hero Within has helped hundreds of thousands of people enrich their lives by revealing how to tap the power of the archetypes that exist within. Drawing from literature, anthropology, and psychology...

From the Stone Age to the Greek Tragedies, from Shakespeare to Robin Hood, we have always had our heroes. The hero is at the centre of formative myths in every culture and persists to this day in world-conquering books, films and TV shows. But why do these characters continue to inspire us, and why are they so central to storytelling? Scalpel-sharp on the roots of storytelling and enlightening on the history and science of myth, The Hero is essential listening for anyone trying to write or understand fiction. 

In this inventive and profound exploration of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, an old-timer of the program reveals the recovery journey for what it truly is: a modern retelling of the classic hero's journey of transformation that frees spiritual energy trapped by addiction, pouring it...

Are you doing everything right—avoiding triggers, taking meds—yet still waking up with migraines that steal your days? You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. The Migraine Heroes Podcast is your lifeline to real, lasting relief beyond pills, guesswork, and frustration. Hosted by Diane Ducarme, who helped over 500 women finally reclaim their lives, this podcast dives into the real reasons behind your migraine symptoms—blending brain-based science with the natural healing wisdom of Eastern medicine. It's designed for chronic migraine sufferers like you, in quest for real answers. You ...

Hydro Heroes Unite is a podcast for parents and caregivers of children with hydrocephalus. Hosted by Taisha Cameron, Season One shares stories from families navigating pediatric hydrocephalus and insights from medical professionals. New episodes every other Wednesday. Created in partnership with the Hydrocephalus Association.

Beginning in 2026, a new podcast titled “Breaking the Silence Together: The Aftermath of Suicide" will premiere. This platform will confront the raw realities of suicide loss, the immediate crisis families face, traumatic grief, and the role Post-Traumatic Stress plays throughout the healing process. Our focus is on transforming pain into resilience and purpose while amplifying the voices of families who are too often unheard. Weekly co-hosts to appear as we engage in these difficult but necessary conversations to drive measurable impact within our communities. To learn more, please visit ...

Possessing no supernatural powers, Batman is the most realistic of all the superheroes. His feats are achieved through rigorous training and mental discipline, and with the aid of fantastic gadgets. Drawing on his training as a neuroscientist, kinesiologist, and martial artist, E. Paul Zehr explores the question: Could a mortal ever become Batman? Zehr discusses the physical training necessary to maintain bad-guy-fighting readiness while relating the science underlying this process, from strength conditioning to the cognitive changes a person would endure in undertaking such a regimen.

Few disasters have touched Australia as profoundly as the sinking of the hospital ship Centaur – one of the deadliest wartime attacks ever on Australia – killing 268 souls on a mission of mercy. Ellen Savage, a fearless nurse from country New South Wales, was the only woman to survive. For more than 34 hours, she and other heroes fought off sharks and helped the injured until rescuers arrived. She was awarded the George Medal for her bravery.

Dans la tête des super-héros ! Superman, Wonder Woman, les X-Men, Spider-Man, la Femme invisible… Tous ces personnages aux super-pouvoirs qui nous font fantasmer s'allongent enfin sur le fameux divan du docteur Freud pour explorer leurs failles et leurs complexes (et les nôtres au passage !). Quelle est la névrose de l'Incroyable Hulk ? Que révèle l'inconscient de Batman ? Daredevil a-t-il des angoisses ? Comment se construisent les identités masquées de nos justiciers favoris ?

Golden Threads: Stories of Disability & Resilience is a podcast by Kintsugi Heroes that shares honest, lived-experience conversations with people navigating disability, identity, and resilience. Hosted by Daniel Dougherty, this series creates space for stories that are often overlooked — stories of adaptation, strength, and what it really means to live in a world still learning what inclusion looks like. Each episode explores the human experience behind disability — not as something to define a person, but as one part of a broader story shaped by courage, relationships, and everyday ...

From the award-winning author of American Sirens and A Thousand Naked Strangers comes a real-life thriller about the most daring rescue in air-medical history. JULY 2014. Two American medical volunteers who joined the fight against the deadliest Ebola outbreak in world history have gotten...

Where dentists learn how to cut clinical days while increasing profits - without sacrificing patient care, cutting corners, or cranking volume. We teach you how to grow a scalable practice through communication, leadership, and effective management. Hosted by Dr. Paul Etchison, author of two books on dental practice management, dental coach, and owner of a $6M collections group practice in the south suburbs of Chicago, we provide actionable advice for practice owners who want to intentionally create more time to enjoy their families, wealth, and deep personal fulfillment. If you want to ...

If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic event, you know the devastating impact it can have on your life and your spirit. Life-threatening accidents, illnesses, assaults, abusive relationships-or a tragedy like 9/11-all can leave deep emotional wounds that persist long after physical...

In Heroes Are Human: Lessons in Resilience, Courage and Wisdom from the COVID Front Lines, we hear gripping firsthand accounts by those thrust into the depths of the crisis. This book is a must-listen for health care workers who have been besieged by the ongoing pandemic, for those who love them, and for any listener wanting to gain a deeper understanding of their immense sacrifices and struggles. Heroes Are Human also offers invaluable self-care insights in the face of trauma. 

Join us as we share remarkable stories of individuals who've overcome incredible challenges. From darkness to light, our guests reveal their struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned, inspiring hope, healing, and resilience in all who listen. Explore the human spirit's capacity for growth, courage, and redemption.

Chris Watts was a family man. Everybody, including his family, believed that. Yet, on August 13, 2018, he murdered Shanann, his pregnant wife, and two young daughters. As terrible as his story is, it is also a warning because to this day, living behind bars, Watts is still acting out the character traits that made him kill in the first place. 

In demanding professions, the weight of the job doesn't come off with the uniform. The Sharp Performance team understands that better than anyone. Hear real stories from former operators, first responders, and the coaches who work alongside them. This is The Hero's Journey.Learn more about Sharp Performance: https://www.sharpperformance.com