EP 39: Stephen Larsen & John Bucher

About this episode

Dr. Stephen Larsen discusses his friendship with Joseph Campbell and the writing of his biography.

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Stephen Larsen—psychologist, author, mythologist, and longtime student and friend of Joseph Campbell. Stephen and his wife Robin were close companions of Campbell for over two decades and co-authored Joseph Campbell: A Fire in the Mind, the definitive biography of his life and legacy. With deep access to Campbell’s journals, personal reflections, and inner circle, their book offers an unparalleled portrait of the man behind the myth. In this conversation with JCF’s John Bucher, Stephen reflects on their friendship with Campbell, the process of writing A Fire in the Mind, and the enduring relevance of mythology in today’s world.

People in this episode

Host: John Bucher

Guest: Dr. Stephen Larsen

Topics covered

• mythology
• friendship
• biography
• psychology
• Joseph Campbell

Keywords

• mythology
• Joseph Campbell
• Stephen Larsen
• biography
• psychology
• A Fire in the Mind

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Joseph Campbell: A Fire in the Mind

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