Ep 265 Interview Sessions with Maureen Murdock PhD | Self Discovery Through Myth and Memoir

MAUREEN MURDOCK, PhD, is a Jungian psychotherapist who has taught memoir writing since 1990 at UCLA, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and more. Maureen is the author of multiple books, including The Heroine’s Journey and Father’s Daughters.   Maureen’s latest book, Mythmaking: Self Discovery and the Timeless Art of Memoir, is a deep dive into the archetypal themes that underlie most memoirs. Using excerpts from beloved contemporary memoirs, practical advice about craft, and writing prompts, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the rich scope of the memoir genre and why it is so popular today.   In this episode you will hear:   00:00:00 Intro 00:02:50 Aging wisdom 00:04:14 the Peter Pan archetype 00:09:21 What is a memoir? 00:14:09 Memoir is healing and can be powerful than therapy 00:20:00 Where to start with your memoir 00:23:20 Which ancient myth or mythological create do you identify with? 00:26:08 Mother-Daughter myth 00:30:51 Myth Making - Explore your myth foundation and 5 archetypal themes 00:37:12 Spirituality in memoir 00:40:55 Maureen’s Heartprint   Those with ears, let them hear.   Always love Ryan     Connect with Maureen Website: https://maureenmurdock.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdockmaureen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maureenmurdockauthor    Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty     Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact     Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee.   Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency.   An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges!   Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty   Please email your questions and comments to [email protected]   #MaureenMurdock #MythMaking #Memoir #Archetypes #HeroinesJourney