This Jungian Life Podcast
Eavesdrop on three Jungian analysts as they engage in lively, sometimes irreverent conversations about a wide range of topics as they share what it’s like to see the world through the depth psychological lens provided by Carl Jung. Half of each episode is spent discussing a dream submitted by a listener.
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How do dreams intrude upon our Psyche, our roles in others' lives, and our societal identities?
"Dream Scenario" is a thought-provoking new film that explores the uncanny power of the collective unconscious to shape culture and be shaped by it. In the movie, Nicholas Cage's character Paul mysteriously starts appearing ...
How do we invisibly transfer our emotions to others, and what magic lies in revealing this unseen dance?
Projective identification is like unconsciously tossing our feelings into someone else, a behavior first noticed in babies with their moms. It's an invisible way we influence others based on our buried issues, avoiding dealing with our tough emotions by making others express them for us....
How do our interactions with the seemingly mundane objects around us reflect and influence our deeper psychological processes and connections with the broader universe?
Jung held a fascinating belief in the soulful essence of inanimate objects. He engaged in daily greetings with his kitchenware at Bollingen Tower, expressing a u...
How does the interplay between vulgarity and societal norms reflect and shape the human experience of freedom, creativity, and psychological depth?
Our collective fascination with vulgarity, obscenity, and profanity lies in the thrill of transgression and the need to...
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, considering the nuanced historical context in which he lived and worked?"
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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, preparation, and the strategic mindset required to navigate life's challenges. This story strips back the layers of our ...
How does resolving inner conflicts enhance external relations?
Conflict, both inner and outer, is a fundamental part of the human experience. We engage in conflicts externally with others and internally within ourselves, reflecting the co...
Deep in each of us, a Vital Spark fights to free us and set us back on the path.
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 of her endless passion for his father, Aries. Despite her divine gifts, Eros failed to thrive. Desperate, she brou...
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 of life with peace and a spirit of adventure?
The death i...
How do we navigate the complex interplay between personal truths, societal norms, and psychological well-being to foster individual growth and societal progress?
We examine the multifaceted nature of Truth and its impact on individuals ...
Are we inadvertently summoning forces beyond our control in our relentless pursuit of innovation and progress? Can we harness the power of our creations without unleashing terrible consequences upon ourselves and our world?
How do dreams influence and reflect our spiritual beliefs and experiences across different cultures and historical periods, and what does scientific research reveal about this relationship?
Kelly Bulkeley, PhD, is a global expert on dreaming and the psychology of religion. ...
How does the experience of divorce lead to personal transformation and self-discovery?
The journey of divorce is emblematic of a profound personal transformation, ...
How can combining psychedelics and Jungian psychology enhance our understanding of psyche?
Psychedelics may help us access deep layers of the unconscious, revealing aspects of psyche that are often inaccessible through traditional psychoanalytic methods alone. Jungian analysis, with its focus on archetypes and the collective unconscious, provides a framework for interpreting and integrating...
Jung's concept of the collective unconscious emphasized the universal psychological substrate common to all humans. While he acknowledged the effects of the cultural unconscious, his work, at times, fell into the trap of perpetuating oversimplified and racially prejudiced stereotypes. Jung's writings that refer to Africanist peoples, in par...
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 down into our archaic patterns. It can trigger a sorrowing that helps us adjust to inevitable losses, just like the forest that silently drops its foliage without lament. At the nadir of darkness, l...
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 professor and senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, he critically examines identity politics in modern society. His influential works include "The People vs. Democracy"...
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