What if optimism isn’t enough? In this episode, we dive deep into myth, meaning, and existential resilience—arguing that the Hero’s Journey offers a more grounded path to human flourishing than any positivity mantra. If you’ve ever felt that mainstream self-help skips over life’s darkness, this one’s for you.

🎵 **Music Credits** 
Original music licensed through Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com).  
Featured track: “Ship”, by Hara Noda

 🎙️ **Voice Credits** 
Narration generated using AI voice technology from ElevenLabs (https://www.elevenlabs.io)

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