Story Medicine: Healing the Story of Separation

What stories are living you? In this transformative three-day workshop at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, you'll discover how the narratives we unconsciously inhabit shape everything—our sense of self, our relationships, and our place in the world. Led by philosopher and author Charles Eisenstein, Story Medicine: Healing the Story of Separation invites you to examine the deep mythologies structuring your life, then begin to embody radically different ones rooted in belonging and interconnection.

This is not a lecture series. It's a full-body remembrance. Through guided meditation, contemplative dialogue, storytelling, ceremony, and creative exploration, you'll move beyond intellectual understanding into felt, embodied knowing—the recognition that separation is a story, and connection is your birthright. Whether you're seeking to heal personal narratives of unworthiness, isolation, or disconnection, or you sense a calling to participate in larger cultural transformation, this gathering offers both intimate inner work and collective healing.

You'll leave with new language for your life, renewed relationships with others, and a visceral sense of what becomes possible when we step out of the story of separation and into the story of interbeing.

What to Expect

Over three days, Charles Eisenstein guides you through a curated sequence of teachings, meditations, dialogues, and ceremonies designed to shift your relationship with the narratives you inhabit. The workshop creates a safe, introspective container where you can examine unconscious stories about yourself, others, and the world—then invite in alternative narratives rooted in interdependence and belonging.

The atmosphere is contemplative yet alive with possibility. You'll work with word and image, sit in silence, speak your truth in small circles, witness stories shared by fellow seekers, and participate in collective ritual. The goal is not to replace one "correct" story with another, but to wake up to the power of story itself—and to choose consciously which narratives you want to live.

About the Artist

Charles Eisenstein is a teacher, speaker, and author known for his explorations of consciousness, cultural mythology, and the relationship between self and world. His work examines the stories—particularly the Story of Separation—that structure modern consciousness, and invites participants into direct experience of interconnection and interbeing. Charles brings philosophical depth, poetic language, and a gift for making complex ideas visceral and accessible to audiences.

Venue & Logistics

The workshop takes place at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, New York, a retreat center renowned for hosting transformative spiritual programs. The event runs Friday, August 28, 2026 through Sunday (three days). Wear comfortable clothing suitable for sitting, walking, and gentle movement. Omega's campus is accessible and offers on-site lodging and meals; check their website for accommodation options and accessibility details.