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This Jungian Life Podcast
Join us—Lisa, Deb, and Joseph—for sometimes irreverent but potentially life-changing conversations. Every Thursday, we explore culture, relationships, and depth psychology through the lens of Carl Jung. We devote a segment of each episode to analyzing a listener’s dream.
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This Jungian Life PodcastPARENTAL COMPLEXES: How They Shape Your Child’s Future
Our parent's complexes influence their behavior toward us, causing unintended consequences. It's as if we were raised by their unresolved emotional…
This Jungian Life PodcastSHADOWLAND: Relentless Pain - the story of Jean Campbell
JEAN CAMPBELL is a supermodel who from the outside looks to be living a fairy tale life. Stunningly beautiful, she has modeled on the international stage for…
This Jungian Life PodcastDemure Social Media Trend: Elegant or Oppressive?
Does the Demure social media trend offer a path to true elegance or reinforce restrictive norms in an extroverted world?The Demure social media trend has…
This Jungian Life PodcastLoyalty to Self and the Death of Illusion
Loyalty is deeply tied to our identity and evolves unconsciously, shaping our relationships and expectations.This evolution is influenced by attachment styles…
This Jungian Life PodcastVOLCANO: ARCHETYPE OF CREATION AND DESTRUCTION
Volcanoes appear in our myths, movies, and dreams. Their awesome destructive power fascinates us and serves as a reminder that we are not in control of…
This Jungian Life PodcastThe Secret Life of a Woman's Soul
What is unique about the evolution of consciousness in the female psyche?Hilary Morgan, filmmaker and granddaughter of Christiana Morgan, created the…
This Jungian Life PodcastUNLOCK THE POWER OF SYMBOLS
Author, teacher, and Jungian analyst Murray Stein helps us unlock the power of symbols. Symbols, as the keys to unlocking psychological forces, have the…
This Jungian Life PodcastLUXURY BELIEFS: Has social class shaped your mind?
What unconscious beliefs alienate us from those who are less privileged and what can we do about it?Rob Henderson, author of the best-selling book "Troubled: A…
This Jungian Life PodcastIs it Love or Abuse of Power? Shadow and Archetype in TELL THEM YOU LOVE ME
Can we protect ourselves and others from powerful projections that confuse reality and make us vulnerable in ways we cannot imagine?In honest and open…
This Jungian Life PodcastARE YOU TRACKING TWISTERS? The reckless charm of creating tornados in our lives.
How can understanding the symbolic power of twisters help us navigate and transform the chaotic forces in our lives with resilience and wisdom?Twisters…
This Jungian Life PodcastPERSONAL SHADOW WORK: Where is your dark twin hiding?
Where are our lost talents and disowned powers hiding?PERSONAL SHADOW WORK: Where is your dark twin hiding? Helps us identify parts of ourselves pushed into…
This Jungian Life PodcastDid Jung and Tolkien visit the same psychic realms???
How can the shared imaginal realms of Jung and Tolkien empower us to navigate our personal journeys and transform our understanding of self and community?In…
This Jungian Life PodcastCan Art Heal Us? The role of imagery in Jungian Analysis.
Can spontaneous art-making harness the power of imagery and symbols to promote emotional healing and self-discovery?Mark Dean, Jungian analyst, professional…
This Jungian Life PodcastSELF-SABOTAGE: Why we do it and how to stop it.
Can understanding self-sabotage empower you to overcome hidden barriers and transform your life?Understanding Self-Sabotage is crucial for unlocking our true…
This Jungian Life PodcastDoes AI Dream Interpretation Really Work?
Can the synergy between AI technology and human expertise revolutionize dream interpretation, promote personal growth, and ensure ethical considerations in the…
This Jungian Life PodcastCan mythology really save our kids?
Can myth-based storytelling transform urban youth?Kwame Scruggs joins us to discuss how mythology can save our kids. He discovered urban youth development…
This Jungian Life PodcastPsychodermatology: How Skin Communicates Unconscious Conflicts
How do skin conditions give voice to silent suffering in our souls?Our skin serves as a canvas for our emotional and psychological states, manifesting internal…
This Jungian Life PodcastIDENTITY CRISIS: When Our Story Falls Apart
How can understanding and reshaping our personal narratives help us navigate and overcome identity crises during major life transitions?A Narrative Identity…
This Jungian Life PodcastCan We Transform Fear into Joy? - learn the secret in the Six Swans fairytale
How can we harness inner strength and resilience to transform personal fears and adversities into growth and joy?In our "Six Swans Jungian Analysis," we…
This Jungian Life PodcastEncounters with Light: Jung's near-death experiences
How can near-death experiences challenge and expand our understanding of consciousness and its connection to the transcendent?Carl Jung's near-death experience…
This Jungian Life PodcastMARTYR COMPLEX: Selfish or Selfless?
How can understanding different aspects of martyrdom help us navigate personal sacrifices and societal expectations in our search for a meaningful life?…
This Jungian Life PodcastECLIPSE: archetype of awe, wonder, and triumph
Encountering a total eclipse can evoke a primal connection to nature and the infinite, constellating a deep sense of belonging to the universe and each…
This Jungian Life PodcastWhat if we could force people to dream about us?
How do dreams intrude upon our Psyche, our roles in others' lives, and our societal identities?Actress Kate Berlant gives us an inside view on the filming of…
This Jungian Life PodcastWhy We Make Others Feel Bad: understanding projective identification
How do we invisibly transfer our emotions to others, and what magic lies in revealing this unseen dance?Projective identification is like unconsciously tossing…
This Jungian Life PodcastEveryday Animism: Did Jung speak to his pots and pans?
How do our interactions with the seemingly mundane objects around us reflect and influence our deeper psychological processes and connections with the broader…
This Jungian Life PodcastVULGARITY: What's Its True Power?
How does the interplay between vulgarity and societal norms reflect and shape the human experience of freedom, creativity, and psychological depth? Our…
This Jungian Life PodcastWAS JUNG ANTISEMETIC?
How do we interpret and evaluate C.G. Jung's complex legacy in light of his interactions with Jewish individuals and the allegations of antisemitism…
This Jungian Life PodcastIS IT BETTER TO BE or FLEE THE BIG BAD WOLF?
Can we grow by facing and integrating our ferocious instincts?The Three Little Pigs isn't just a children's tale; it's a sharp commentary on resilience…
This Jungian Life PodcastTHE PSYCHOLOGY OF STRIFE: What Lies Beneath Our Conflicts?
How does resolving inner conflicts enhance external relations?Conflict, both inner and outer, is a fundamental part of the human experience. We engage in…
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Did Jung understand gay identity?
Can Jungian psychology shed light on the archetypal forces shaping gay identity?" Our guest, Robert Hopcke, examines how Jung and Jungians have regarded…
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THE VITAL SPARK: Reclaim Your Outlaw Energies and Find Your Feminine Fire.
Deep in each of us, a Vital Spark fights to free us and set us back on the path. Lisa, Joe, and Deb were joined by more than 300 audience members for their…
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UNREQUITED LOVE: Can Eros be revived?
When we offer our heart and it is refused, even the gods become angry. One day long, long ago, Aphrodite was a new mother. Her son, Eros, was the living symbol…
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THE LAST AWAKENING: Death Anxiety and Its Role in Psychological Transformation
How do the varied human experiences, beliefs, and practices related to death and dying illuminate our understanding of life's meaning and help us face the end…
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SPEAKING TRUTH: Is it Venom or a Cure?
How do we navigate the complex interplay between personal truths, societal norms, and psychological well-being to foster individual growth and societal…
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Promethean Inflation: Will our creations destroy us?
Are we inadvertently summoning forces beyond our control in our relentless pursuit of innovation and progress? Can we harness the power of our creations…
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ARE DREAMS THE TRUE SOURCE OF SPIRITUALITY?
How do dreams influence and reflect our spiritual beliefs and experiences across different cultures and historical periods, and what does scientific research…
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DIVORCE: How can heartbreak lead to transformation?
How does the experience of divorce lead to personal transformation and self-discovery?The journey of divorce is emblematic of a profound personal…
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Three Jungians on Psychedelics: Is Tripping a Valid Path of Self-Discovery?
How can combining psychedelics and Jungian psychology enhance our understanding of psyche?Psychedelics may help us access deep layers of the unconscious…
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CAN DREAMS CONNECT US TO THE ANCESTORS?
Jung's concept of the collective unconscious emphasized the universal psychological substrate common to all humans. While he acknowledged the effects of the…
This Jungian Life PodcastSOLSTICE: Why is the longest night so magickal?
Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, calls us to brood and turn within. Retreating to the unconscious is a psychic wintering, calling our life force…
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Yascha Mounk: Why Society Crumbles When We Obsess Over Identity
Yascha Mounk is a political scientist and author focused on the challenges facing liberal democracies and the rise of populism. As a Johns Hopkins University…
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SURVIVING MASS TRAUMA: How did Jung process catastrophic events?
The great catastrophe of Jung's generation was the rise of Nazi Germany and WWII. His insights into the collective psyche of nations remain relevant today as…
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NIGHTMARES: How do I stop awful dreams?
"The monsters that chase you in dreams are not trying to hurt you. They just want to reunite with their creator………...… that's you, dummy." (Quoted from an…
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DO WE INHERIT OUR PARENT’S FEARS?
What wisdom do fairy tales hold about childrearing in our modern world? Briar Rose is the foundation for the familiar fairytale Sleeping Beauty. It addresses…
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DUMBO'S FEATHER: Are there hidden messages in Disney cartoons?
What hidden messages make Disney cartoons so impactful and enduring?Disney cartoons were groundbreaking. They introduced synchronized soundtracks in 1928, and…
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Aaron Balick – Why does social media weaponize our reactions?
Aaron Balick is a psychotherapist, speaker, consultant, educator, and author of The Psychodynamics of Social Networking.Social media invites snap emotional…
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FAME: Why Do We Create Icons Then Destroy Them?
Today's technology allows us to be seduced by the possibility of fame and celebrity tempting the ego to claim what does not belong to it. In earlier times…
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JUNG'S PARANORMAL ENCOUNTERS: Why did strange events follow him?
If we lean into strange experiences with gentle curiosity, we may discover a level of psyche that acts directly on objects.Many of us have uncanny coincidences…
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LOW ENERGY: Where can we source the drive to take action?
Lisa, Deb, and Joe, Jungian analysts and co-creators of This Jungian Life podcast, have introduced thousands of clients to an inner world with unexpected…
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REUNIONS: Is there value in remembering our younger selves?
Deb and Joe are Jungian Analysts, authors, training analysts, and co-creators of This Jungian Life Podcast. [Lisa was away lecturing this week.]Most of us feel…
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Donald Kalsched – Can running our minds like a democracy save us?
Don Kalsched is a Jungian Analyst, an expert on treating trauma, author of two books, The Inner World of Trauma and Trauma and the Soul.Jung discovered our…
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Why Do We Push People Away? Understanding our Defenses
Defense mechanisms function as unconscious psychological strategies we deploy to navigate reality and sustain a consistent self-image. They act as a shield…
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SELKIE FOLKLORE: Should we force soul to serve us?
The Selkie swims ashore at night, sheds her seal skin, hides it, and delights in her human form. In Celtic lore, she is the wild feminine soul, a creature of…
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INITIATIONS: universal processes that spark transformation
The archetype of Initiation is primordial, and its force guides our transformative transitions. For Jung, this change reshapes spiritual, emotional…
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The Barbie Movie: Can it Dismantle an American Myth?
[Spoiler Alert.] In the opening scene of the Barbie movie, listless little girls dressed as drab Dust Bowl mothers play at ironing as they tend plastic babies…
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From SHAMANISM to JUNG: Understanding 'Loss of Soul'
As Jung’s anthropological studies expanded and his international travel exposed him to new cultures and ideas, he was taken by the concept of ‘loss of soul.’ A…
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HAGITUDE: Sharon Blackie on the power of aging
Sharon Blackie calls us to the ancient archetype of the Hag as a figure of unapologetic emergence from cultural pressures that lock us into outworn roles and…
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THREE VOICES, ONE SONG: Lessons in Friendship
The essence of friendship is visible in its linguistic root: ‘to love.’ Cicero wrote, “Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our…
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You're Not A Fraud: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome constellates the gut-wrenching fear of being exposed as a fraud no matter how much we have learned or the successes we have demonstrated. In…
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FRIEND or FOE: The AI Debate with Michael L. Littman, PhD
The uses and abuses of ChatGPT artificial intelligence language model have taken the collective imagination by storm. Apocalyptic predictions of the…