This Jungian Life Podcast

Explore Jung's fascination with the paranormal and his scientific attitude towards strange phenomena. Discover the influence of parapsychology and the spiritualist movement on his worldview. Hear about Jung's career development and how paranormal experiences influenced his choices. Dive into his beliefs in ghosts, psychic phenomena, and UFOs. Learn about the importance of approaching the unknown with curiosity and the analysis of a dream involving a family gathering and primal dogs.

Join Lisa, Deb, and Joe as they delve into the concept of low energy and the challenges of modern life. They discuss the relationship between the unconscious and the ego, explore ways to unblock our energy channels through dreams and talents, and emphasize the importance of self-reflection and taking action. Discover how finding satisfaction in simple activities and the power of dreams can enhance our energy and drive for action.

Deb and Joe, both Jungian Analysts, discuss the value of attending reunions and reconnecting with our younger selves. They explore the emotions and significance of school reunions, reflecting on their own experiences and unrealistic expectations. They highlight the mixed emotions that arise during reunions and emphasize the importance of reconnecting with classmates and reminiscing about the past. The hosts also analyze a dream involving a college reunion, discussing its symbolism and connections to personal growth.

Don Kalsched, an expert on trauma, discusses the parallels between a balanced mind and healthy society, how democratic philosophy is transformative, the relationship between trauma and power-seeking, and the impact of being possessed by the interfascist on relationships.

Explore the concept of defense mechanisms and how they protect us. Discuss the role of ego and pushing people away. Examine the intersection between Jung's complex and classic defense ideas. Explore the role of shame and getting lost. Reflect on the healing process of dropping self-defense. Discuss a dream about children near dead bodies and the symbolism of war. Explore the challenges of motherhood and the need for self-forgiveness.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the symbolism of the Selkie as a representation of the unconscious and delve into the consequences of stealing a Selkie's seal skin. They explore the psychological process within women, the concept of theft in Selkie folklore, and the importance of recognizing and differentiating the psyche for a healthy relationship. Additionally, they analyze dreams and discuss the worship of larger forces, elemental beings, and the need for enchantment.

This podcast explores the concept of Initiation and its transformative potential. It delves into Dream School and life stage initiations, discussing the psychological manifestations of these transitions. The podcast also explores the transformative power of dreams as initiatory experiences and the importance of rituals in facilitating inner transformation. It discusses obstacles faced in activating the archetype, the profound impact of certain experiences on personal growth, and the role of suffering in sparking transformation. The hosts also delve into the significance of dreams in therapy and explore the shift in relationships and loss of idealization through a listener's dream after their wedding.

[Spoiler Alert.] In the opening scene of the Barbie movie, listless little girls dressed as drab Dust Bowl mothers play at ironing as they tend plastic babies until a gigantic cosmic Barbie appears on the landscape in a vogue pose. Her presence inspires the girls to smash their dolls and cast off their pretend chores in a whirl of rageful frustration. While this scene spoofs 2001: A Space Odyssey, it unknowingly dramatizes an archetypal event in the collective American psyche. In 1959, the Barbie doll hit the market and created a stir. American mothers objected to her sensuous form, so Mattel marketed it directly to children, a tactic never used before, and it worked. The maternal archetype of Hera, sentinel of the social order, goddess of childbirth, and protectress of the home, was supplanted. Aphrodite, the captivating goddess exuding an aura of beauty, desirability, and persuasive allure, had arrived. Dolls don't command a culture, but when a new primary archetype rises in the collective unconscious, it will potentiate available images that reflect its qualities—Barbie was the perfect representative. The new goddess encouraged a generation to flirt with fashion, aesthetics, autonomy, and self-expression. With her ever-changing wardrobe and perpetual grace, she became the diminutive totem dominating current social media. Her representatives help maintain an era where beauty is a currency, a tool, a language all its own, and men are revisioned as her companion-child, Eros or Cupid.  In this perfect pink world, Barbie-Aphrodite lived with millions of girls, imagining endless possibilities as they donned the costumes of various roles and professions. The creators of the Barbie Movie want to change all that, but their retelling of Pinnacho, the puppet who becomes a real boy, struggles to carry the power and depth of an archetypal event.  Burdened by a giddy blend of social commentary, kitsch, archetypal imagery, a touch of nostalgia, mythical narratives, child-like fantasy, Freudian psychosexual theory, the allure of capitalism, a bow to classical fairytales, a dash of glamor, a sprinkle of kiddy-kamp, drenched in a layer of surreal satire sauce—it’s power to call forth a transformative process is diluted. The ending of The Barbie leaves the collective psyche unchanged; the pink world is restored to its original state after a few ideological tremors. One doll escapes, perhaps a representative of every-woman, who now resides in the real world, with responsibilities and vulnerabilities. Her final scene, with broad smiles and flat feet, might leave us all humming a new tune: What if Barb was one of us? Just a slob like one of us Just a stranger on the bus Tryin’ to make her way home. It also leaves us with a lingering question: Does this movie herald a change in the collective psyche, or is it a spoof to laugh at ourselves for taking the current cultural tensions too seriously? REFERENCES: What If God Was One of Us by Kate Colston & Robin MorrisLOOK & GROW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join THIS JUNGIAN LIFE DREAM SCHOOL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you have a topic you want us to cover?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WE NEED YOUR HELP! Become a patron to keep TJL running.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa’s leading a retreat in ITALY!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We've got totally NEW MERCH!⁠⁠⁠⁠If you’ve been struggling in the dark trying to find the keys to unlock your dreams, help has arrived. Order your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dream Wise: Unlocking the Meaning of Your Dreams⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the hosts of This Jungian Life podcast and open the secret door.

The podcast delves into the concept of 'Loss of Soul' from a shamanic and Jungian perspective, exploring its manifestation in ancient cultures and its effects on individuals' psychic experiences. The speakers discuss the concept of soul loss and retrieval, the experience of profound depression, and the healing power of rituals and visualization. They also explore the significance of affectivity and share a transformative experience. Additionally, they delve into the symbolism of a complex dream and the positive growth resulting from it.

Sharon Blackie, advocate for the power of aging, talks about rejecting cultural pressures as she ages. She explores the ancient archetype of the Hag, embracing creativity, and self-expression in the second half of life. The podcast delves into the significance of ancestral cosmologies, the power of stories, and the qualities of old women. It also discusses the connection with the land, the existence of archetypes, and the need for older women to embrace their worth and create change.