Father Bill W. Depth Psychology: Going In Search of Our Soul
Aug 17, 2025
The podcast explores the challenges of addiction recovery and the profound sense of being lost. It highlights the transformative journey of hitting rock bottom as a catalyst for personal growth. Delving into depth psychology, it emphasizes understanding childhood traumas and emotional responses. The conversation reveals the significance of tuning into one’s inner self for healing and resilience. Techniques like journaling and dream work are also discussed as valuable tools for self-discovery and integration.
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Psychology Lost The Soul
- Depth psychology restores the soul's place by engaging mystery and myth neglected by materialist psychology.
- Hollis argues psychology narrowed itself to what can be measured, losing the mythopoetic world that gives meaning.
From Collective Maps To Inner Authority
- Authority shifted from collective myth and religion to the individual, creating a need for inner guidance.
- Hollis (via Jung) warns this transfer of power demands individuals brave inner exploration.
Psyche Means Meaning
- The Greek psyche means soul, and humans primarily crave meaning, not just pleasure or survival.
- Frankl's work shows people die without meaning, which recovery must restore.
