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This Jungian Life Podcast

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May 30, 2024 • 1h 1min

Psychodermatology: How Skin Communicates Unconscious Conflicts

Explore how skin conditions can reflect deeper emotional conflicts, self-inflicted lesions as cries for help, and the symbolic role of skin in revealing our unconscious struggles. Delve into the significance of touch in human relationships, skin as a communicator of emotions, and the symbolism of skin care practices. Unravel the hidden meanings behind skin conditions, analyze vivid dream journeys, and interpret the Minotaur myth in dream analysis to uncover inner conflicts and dependency needs.
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May 23, 2024 • 1h 8min

IDENTITY CRISIS: When Our Story Falls Apart

Exploring the power of personal narratives in shaping identity during major life transitions. Discussing how memory, meaning-making, and emotional regulation are impacted by disruptions in self-concept. Delving into the interplay between thoughts, emotions, and narratives in forming identities. Highlighting the potential for personal transformation through creative expression. Exploring the influence of personal narratives on relationships and self-identity in the digital age. Analyzing dreams as a means to unravel past trauma and unresolved emotions.
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May 16, 2024 • 1h 39min

Can We Transform Fear into Joy? - learn the secret in the Six Swans fairytale

Delve into a fairy tale revealing transformation and resilience through silent endurance and love. Explore themes of inner strength, sacrifice, and personal growth. Analyze the enduring human spirit, transformative power of love, and journey toward wholeness. Gain insights on fear, joy, and resilience. Discover the balance between good and evil within ourselves for personal empowerment.
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May 2, 2024 • 1h 16min

Encounters with Light: Jung's near-death experiences

Exploring near-death experiences and their profound impact on individuals' lives, including Carl Jung's transformative encounter with mystical figures and a temple-like structure. Discussing the commonalities in NDEs, encounters with light, entities, and deceased relatives, challenging traditional views on consciousness and the afterlife. Delving into the necessity of language and frameworks from mystical traditions to make sense of transcendent encounters, and unlocking spiritual capacities through bodily transformation and ancient texts like the Egyptian and Tibetan books of the dead.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 30min

MARTYR COMPLEX: Selfish or Selfless?

Exploring the complexities of martyrdom, the podcast discusses the psychological motivations behind self-sacrifice, distinguishing between healthy sacrifices and harmful manipulation. It delves into the relationship between martyrdom and covert narcissism, highlighting the quest for validation through portraying suffering. The hosts also explore the transformative aspects of martyrdom and self-discovery, using dream symbolism to reflect on personal transitions and inner conflicts.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 28min

ECLIPSE: archetype of awe, wonder, and triumph

Exploring the mystical power of total solar eclipses to unite humanity and evoke awe. Reflecting on the transformative experience of witnessing natural wonders and embracing the mystery of the cosmos. Analyzing dreams of dark figures and violent altercations, delving into the shadow self and inner battles. Unraveling the hero's journey in dream symbolism and confronting darkness for spiritual growth.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 30min

What if we could force people to dream about us?

Actress and comedian Kate Berlant discusses the film 'Dream Scenario' which explores the power of the collective unconscious. Topics include instant celebrity through social media, archetypal roles, and personal connection to Jungian analysis. The podcast delves into dreams, societal perceptions, identity, and fame, blurring the lines between personal and public personas.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 20min

Why We Make Others Feel Bad: understanding projective identification

Uncover the mysterious world of projective identification, where we unconsciously transfer emotions to others. Explore Melanie Klein's insights and how blaming others reveals our hidden struggles. See how this concept affects relationships, therapy sessions, and dream analysis, offering a deeper understanding of human behavior and emotional communication.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 39min

Everyday Animism: Did Jung speak to his pots and pans?

Delve into Jung's belief in the soulful essence of inanimate objects, from his daily greetings to kitchenware to his unique relationship with beer steins. Learn how Jung's animism reflects his theories on the collective unconscious and synchronicity. Explore the mystical interaction with everyday items and how Jung's practices echo through figures like Marie Kondo.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 19min

VULGARITY: What's Its True Power?

Exploring the power of vulgarity in challenging societal norms, the podcast delves into the thrill of transgression and the connection to the shadow aspect of the psyche. It discusses how humor and vulgarity serve as coping mechanisms, group bonding tools, and symbols of strength. The analysis of disturbing dreams and complex symbolism adds a psychological depth to the discussion.

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