The Mythology Behind 'The Sandman': Dreams, Myths, and Murdered Brothers

Inside My Blog Process

In this episode, I unpack my full research process - how I take messy notes and turn them into polished blog posts. Using my upcoming Shutter Island piece as an example, I’ll share how I find ideas, plan paragraphs, research online, and overcome writer’s block. I hope you enjoy!

The Mythology Behind 'The Sandman': Dreams, Myths, and Murdered Brothers

In this episode of Words, Women, Myths, I dive into the mythological and biblical roots that shape Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman. From the European folklore of the Sandman to the Greek god Morpheus and from Cain and Abel’s endless cycle of violence to the tragic story of Orpheus and Calliope, we’ll trace how ancient stories resurface in the Netflix adaptation. Along the way, we’ll meet the Corinthian and other eerie figures... Whether you’ve seen the series or not, you’ll come away with a deeper sense of how myth breathes through Gaiman’s world. Make sure to hit follow so you don’t miss future episodes, and let me know which myth you’d like me to explore next. Check out wordswomenmyths.co.uk to read the transcript and discover more!

What Is Terminal Lucidity? The Science Behind Dementia Patients Remembering Before Death

In this episode, I dive into the strange and moving phenomenon known as terminal lucidity - when dementia patients who have lost their memory suddenly regain clarity, often just a day before they die. I’ll look at the science behind it (from neurotransmitters to oxygen changes in the brain), the spiritual and philosophical questions it raises, and why thousands of families describe it as a final gift. check out wordswomenmyths.co.uk to read the transcript on my blog and find similar articles!