Why do stories matter? Why have human beings always told stories—and what if the oldest stories still have something vital to teach us? In this episode, Elizabeth Oldfield sits down with psychologist, mythologist and bestselling author Dr Sharon Blackie to explore why myths and fairy tales aren’t just relics of the past, but tools for making sense of life today.
From a childhood marked by hardship to decades studying narrative psychology, Sharon shares how stories help us navigate change and uncertainty by showing us how people find courage, resilience and meaning in the face of life’s hardest moments.
Content note: This episode includes discussion of rape, sexual violence and domestic abuse. Listen with care.
