Ep. 3 — Embracing the Underworld: A Deep Dive into the Power of Storytelling and Ritual with Asher Packman

In this revealing episode of the iSōma podcast, we welcome our first guest, Asher Packman, to delve into the profound impact of storytelling and ritual in navigating life's most challenging moments. Reflecting on personal experiences including deep loss, encounters with death, and the transformative power of grief, Asher discusses how stories serve as ancient medicine, helping us connect to our souls and ancestral wisdom. The conversation spans a variety of topics from the evolution of human storytelling, the role of rituals in community healing, the difference between sorrow and grief, and the necessity of conscious participation in our own soul’s journey. With insights drawn from depth psychology, mythology, and personal experience, this episode offers a deeply reflective exploration of how we can integrate these practices into our lives for personal and communal transformation.

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