The Rich Roll Podcast Psychotherapist John W. Price Unpacks Ancient Wisdom For Modern Healing
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Sep 29, 2025 Dr. John W. Price, a depth psychotherapist and co-founder of The Center for Healing Arts & Sciences, dives deep into modern masculinity and the crisis of male loneliness. He discusses how suffering can serve as a vital initiation rather than a sign of pathology. Price introduces the concept of "sacred refusal," addressing harmful adaptations that once protected us. They explore the need for rites of passage, the importance of community in healing, and how reshaping personal narratives can lead to transformation.
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Jungian Growth Beyond Determinism
- Jungian perspective adds a mysterious, growth-oriented vector to Freud's environment-driven model.
- This allows for initiation experiences and meaning beyond deterministic childhood causes.
Suffering As Necessary Carrying
- Suffering is inevitable and signals disruption between expectation and reality.
- Aligning with that carrying prepares you, otherwise pain will have other plans for you.
Prioritize Relationship First
- Build deep, trustworthy relationships; relationship is the primary change agent in therapy.
- Use witnessing and consistent presence to help people tolerate vulnerability and transform.
