Howl in the Wilderness

Brian James
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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h

Carl Jung & The Alchemy of Transformation | Murray Stein | HITW 195

Howling about Jung, alchemy, individuation and depth psychology with Jungian analyst Dr. Murray SteinSupport the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewildernessDepth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.caArchetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiationsFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/brianjames.soulworkHITW YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/@howlinthewildernessSend a donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/brianjamessoulDr. Murray Stein’s latest book JUNG AND ALCHEMY: A PATH TO INDIVIDUATION consists of a series of six lectures on C.G. Jung’s work with alchemy. It is introductory, and it is interpretive. Why did Jung regard the study of alchemy as an essential piece of his life’s work? What does alchemy add to his psychological understanding of the human being and the individuation process? These are questions addressed in this work for the purpose of opening for the general student of analytical psychology the treasures of Jung’s insights as developed in his alchemical writings.Dr. Stein is a graduate of Yale University (B.A. and M.Div.), the University of Chicago (Ph.D.), and the C.G. Jung Institut-Zurich (Diploma). He is a founding member of the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts and of the Chicago Society of Jungian Analysts. He has been the president of the International Association for Analytical Psychology (2001-4), and the President of The International School of Analytical Psychology-Zurich (2008-2012).He is a training analyst at the International School for Analytical Psychology in Zurich, Switzerland. His most recent publications include The Principle of Individuation, Jung’s Map of the Soul and Jungian Psychoanalysis (editor). He lectures internationally on topics related to Analytical Psychology and its applications in the contemporary world.https://www.murraystein.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 31min

Healing Through Trance States & Depth Hypnosis | Isa Gucciardi | HITW 194

Howling about depth hypnosis, trance states, shamanism & Buddhist psychology with Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D.Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewildernessDepth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.caArchetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiationsFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/brianjames.soulworkHITW YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/@howlinthewildernessSend a donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/brianjamessoulIsa Gucciardi, Ph.D., holds advanced degrees in cultural and linguistic anthropology, comparative religion, and transpersonal psychology. She has studied spiritual, therapeutic, and meditative techniques from around the world and was an early pioneer in integrating shamanic and Buddhist perspectives into clinical practice. Isa is the Founding Director of the Sacred Stream, where she developed the transformative therapeutic model Depth Hypnosis™ and the innovative conflict resolution process Coming to Peace™. A recognized expert, she is the author of three books and speaks six languages. Isa teaches and lectures both nationally and internationally, sharing her profound knowledge of spiritual and psychological healing. Her work has positively impacted thousands of individuals, guiding them toward greater self-awareness, healing, and personal transformation. Isa’s ongoing contributions continue to inspire and empower people on their journeys of growth and inner change. http://www.sacredstream.org  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 33min

Confronting the Dark Shadow of Whiteness | Mary Watkins | HITW 201

*Early release in honour of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (Canada)Howling about reparative genealogy, reckoning with ancestral debt, the origins of whiteness and recovering soul with depth psychologist, author, activist and teacher Mary WatkinsSupport the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewildernessDepth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.caArchetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiationsFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/brianjames.soulworkHITW YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/@howlinthewildernessSend a donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/brianjamessoulMary Watkins PhD is chair of the Depth Psychology Program, Co-Chair of the Community, Liberation, Indigenous, and Eco- Psychologies Specialization (CLIE), and Coordinator of Community and Ecological Fieldwork and Research in CLIE. She was trained as a clinical and developmental psychologist and was an early member of the archetypal/imaginal psychology movement. She has worked in a wide variety of clinical settings and with groups on issues of peace, diversity, social justice, reconciliation, immigration, and the envisioning of community and cultural transformation. Mary is the author of Waking Dreams, Invisible Guests: The Development of Imaginal Dialogues, Mutual Accompaniment and the Creation of the Commons, co-author of Toward Psychologies of Liberation, Talking with Young Children about Adoption, and Up Against the Wall: Re-Imagining the U.S.-Mexico Border, and co-editor of Psychology and the Promotion of Peace. Her new book is White Work and Reparative Geneology: Reckoning with Ancestral Debt as a Path to Racial Reparations.https://mary-watkins.netInterlude music by William Johnson, “While You Were Sleeping”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyAxfxA09yQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 52min

Psyche’s Knife: Archetypal Explorations of Love and Power | Elizabeth Éowyn Nelson | HITW 193

Elizabeth Éowyn Nelson, a faculty member at Pacifica Graduate Institute and author of Psyche's Knife, dives into the intriguing myth of Eros and Psyche. She illuminates the often-overlooked symbolism of the knife, linking it to themes of agency and intimate separations necessary for deep connection. The conversation explores Psyche's beauty as both a gift and a curse, the challenges she faces set by Aphrodite, and the profound transformations of love. Nelson also discusses how these archetypes resonate with our understanding of mature love today.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 15min

Reclaiming Our Indigenous Soul | Francis Weller | HITW 192

Howling about animism, soul, trauma, true adulthood and becoming an elder with psychotherapist and author Francis Weller.Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewildernessDepth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.caArchetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiationsFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/brianjames.soulworkHITW YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/@howlinthewildernessSend a donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/brianjamessoulFrancis Weller, MFT, is a psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist. A master of synthesizing diverse streams of thought from psychology, anthropology, mythology, alchemy, indigenous cultures, and poetic traditions, he has introduced the healing work of ritual to thousands of people. The core of his work is creating pathways to reclaiming our indigenous soul, what psychologist Carl Jung called the “unforgotten wisdom” that resides in the heart of the psyche. He is the author of the bestselling The Wild Edge of Sorrow (2015) and the upcoming In the Absence of the Ordinary (August 2025).https://www.francisweller.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 56min

The Way Of The Spiritual Artist | Kim Krans | HITW 191

Howling about art, spiritual practice, depth psychology and music with multi-disciplinary artist Kim KransSupport the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness
Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.caArchetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiationsFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/brianjames.soulworkHITW YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/@howlinthewildernessSend a donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/brianjamessoulKim Krans is a visionary artist, author, and creator of The New York Times bestseller THE WILD UNKNOWN TAROT.Kim received her BFA in drawing at Cooper Union in NYC, MFA in mixed media at Hunter College, and an MA in Jungian depth psychology and creativity at Pacifica Graduate Institute in California. Her seeker's heart has brought her to study in-depth practices of Classical Hatha and classical shamanism in India, Africa, Europe, and the UK. Kim teaches events and workshops that activate the forces of creativity and radical transformation through art, meditation, mysticism, dreamwork, and movement. Though revered for her drawings and publications, Krans is also a multi-media artist, filmmaker, and musician.https://kimkrans.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 39min

Nazis, Cathars & The Quest For The Holy Grail | Richard Stanley | HITW 190

Howling about Otto Rahn, Cathars and the Grail Mysteries with filmmaker and rogue anthropologist Richard StanleySupport the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness
Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.caArchetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiationsFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/brianjames.soulworkHITW YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/@howlinthewildernessSend a donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/brianjamessoulRichard Stanley is a filmmaker and anthropologist whose films include Dust Devil, Hardware, and Color Out of Space. As a journalist and documentarian, he has covered events in Afghanistan, Rwanda, and Haiti. A frequent contributor to publications including Fortean Times and the Sauniére Society Journal, he lives in Occitanie, France.In his upcoming book Otto Rahn, Grail Hunter, Richard Stanley traces the journey of Otto Rahn, occultist and one-time SS member who sought the Holy Grail and scoured Europe until his mysterious death in 1939. The author shares his investigations into the location of the Grail, the Cathar sect, and Rahn’s legacy, taking readers on an uncanny journey through occult Europe.https://theofficialrichardstanley.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 22min

Re-Visioning Addiction Recovery | Corey Gamberg | HITW 188

Howling about James Hillman, addiction, archetypes, recovery and post-recovery with Licensed Addictions Counsellor Corey GambergSupport the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewildernessDepth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.caArchetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiationsFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/brianjames.soulworkHITW YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/@howlinthewildernessSend a donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/brianjamessoulCorey Gamberg is a certified Spiritual Director and is currently in a two-year training in Jungian Dreamwork. His work seeks to integrate Jungian psychology and contemplative practice into a holistic model of addiction treatment.Corey has been in recovery for over a decade and has worked in the treatment field for most of that time. As a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, he is concerned that his clients find a meaningful approach to recovery that is tailored towards the individual’s needs. Corey has helped found several organizations including the Addict In The Family Support Group, the Family Restored, and Silent Spark Counseling. He has owned and/or managed several sober living facilities as well.https://depthrecovery.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 9min

My Occult Journey On The Pagan Path | Christopher McIntosh | HITW 187

Howling about the occult boom of 1960s London, paganism and polytheism with writer and historian Christopher McIntoshSupport the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewildernessDepth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.caArchetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiationsFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/brianjames.soulworkHITW YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/@howlinthewildernessSend a donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/brianjamessoulChristopher McIntosh is a British-born writer and historian, specializing in the esoteric traditions of the West. He has a doctorate in history from Oxford University, a degree in German from London University, and a diploma in Russian from the United Nations Language School. The author of many books, most recently The Call of the Old Gods, he lives in Lower Saxony, North Germany.https://www.innertraditions.com/the-call-of-the-old-gods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 30min

How To Live a Soulful Life | Thomas Moore | HITW 186

Howling about James Hillman, polytheistic psychology, imagination, spirit and soul with Thomas MoorePrevious episodes with Tom:HITW 118 | What Makes a Depth Psychologist? https://www.patreon.com/posts/hitw118-thomas-86652154MPP 109 | A Refreshing Conversation on Silence & Emptiness https://www.patreon.com/posts/mpp109-on-with-81002834MPP 100 | Jesus and the Soul of the Gospels https://www.patreon.com/posts/mpp100-thomas-of-74957032MPP 75 | The Art of Caring Conversations https://www.patreon.com/posts/mpp75-thomas-art-52962656MPP S03 E03 Care of the Soul (Part One) https://www.patreon.com/posts/03-03-thomas-of-34039664MPP S03 E04 Care of the Soul (Part Two) https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-thomas-of-34039727Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewildernessDepth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.caArchetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiationsFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/brianjames.soulworkHITW YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/@howlinthewildernessSend a donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/brianjamessoulThomas Moore is the author of the number one New York Times bestseller Care of the Soul. He has written thirty other books about bringing soul to personal life and culture, deepening spirituality, humanizing medicine, finding meaningful work, imagining sexuality with soul and doing religion in a fresh way. In his youth he was a Catholic monk and studied music composition. He has a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Syracuse University and was a university professor for a number of years. He is also a psychotherapist influenced mainly by C. G. Jung and James Hillman. In his work he brings together spirituality, mythology, depth psychology and the arts, emphasizing the importance of images and imagination. He often travels and lectures, hoping to help create a more soulful society. His family members are also deeply involved in spiritual approaches to the arts: His wife, Joan Hanley, is an accomplished painter and teaches a course she has created on Yoga and Art; his daughter Ajeet (Siobhán) is a musician and recording artist and spiritual teacher; his stepson Abraham is an architect focusing on design related to the social aspects of building. Thomas also writes fiction, arranges music and plays golf in New Hampshire, where he has lived for thirty years.Thomas’ course on Imaginal Psychology: https://www.thomasmooresoul.com/courses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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