

Jung On Purpose Podcast by CreativeMind
Debra Maldonado and Robert Maldonado PhD Life Coach Training and Personal Transformation Experts
Explore Jungian Depth Coaching with JUNG ON PURPOSE by CreativeMind (formerly Soul Sessions). This is your guide to uncover your authentic self and live in true purpose, success and fulfillment. Join life coaching experts and Founders of CreativeMind, Debra Berndt Maldonado and Robert Maldonado, PhD, as they explore personal growth through Jungian Theory, Eastern Spirituality and Social Neuroscience in a deep, but practical way.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 30min
How to Balance Your Personality Type
To kick off our new series on Jungian Psychology, we begin exploring the personality types, with a deep look into introvert vs. extrovert, and how to balance your personality type with the process of Individuation. We discuss:Introverts and Extroverts throughout history Jung's inspiration for his personality theory The difference between feeling and sensing Jung's view on intuitionShare Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Aug 22, 2023 • 28min
Using Non-Violence to Change the World
Wrapping up our series on the Great Minds of Philosophy, we explore Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence and non-attachment and how we can exercise these principles to change the world. We discuss:The British Raj and how Gandhi got involvedHow Gandhi used non-violence and non-attachment in liberating India from British ruleHow we can use non-violence to change the worldShare Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Aug 15, 2023 • 33min
The Ultimate Goal of Meditation in Buddhism
What is the ultimate goal of meditation according to Buddhism? In this episode, we explore the transformative power of meditation and the benefits Buddha outlined. We explore:How to cultivate mindfulnessHow to gain insight through meditationThe ultimate goal of meditationThe wisdom mindShare Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Aug 8, 2023 • 33min
How to Experience True Reality
The Great Minds of Philosophy series continues with our discussion on Buddhism. Explore what liberates an individual from the false sense of self and how to experience true reality. In this episode, we dive deeper into some core concepts of Buddhism, including:The impermanence of the worldThe idea of “No-Self”The aggregates: form, feeling, perception, mental formation, and consciousnessIf there is no-self, what about karma?What is emptiness?Share Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Aug 1, 2023 • 36min
How to Relieve Suffering in Life
Have you wondered why there is so much suffering in the world? In this episode, we continue our series on the Great Minds of Philosophy with a discussion of Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as “The Buddha.” Explore the Four Noble Truths and how to relieve suffering in our lives based on Buddhist philosophy. We discuss:The Four Noble TruthsThe way out of sufferingThe Eightfold Path3 things the Buddha recommends to find peace within you and build communityResources for the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heUhARKl2bY&t=139shttps://www.amazon.com/Dhammapada-Easwarans-Classics-Indian-Spirituality/dp/1586380206/https://www.amazon.com/Way-Bodhisattva-Bodhicaryavatara-Shambhala-Classics/dp/1590303881/Share Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Jul 25, 2023 • 29min
Which Yoga is the Right Spiritual Path for You?
In this episode, we explore the work of Swami Vivekananda, who came to the US in the early 1900s and gave us the Four Paths of Yoga - Jnana, Karma, Raja and Bhakti. We discuss:Vivekananda’s influence on Western cultureThe Four Yogas - Jnana, Karma, Raja and BhaktiHow to find the spiritual path that leads you to enlightenmentResource:Complete Book of Yoga by Swami VivekanandaShare Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Jul 18, 2023 • 44min
Finding Balance in Life with Nature
In this episode, we explore the wisdom of Laozi and the Tao Te Ching and how this philosophy influenced Carl Jung. We discuss:Who was the Chinese Philosopher Laozi?Main concepts taught in Taoism and how it applies to modern societyHow being in nature is healing and balancingThe symbolism and meaning of the Ying Yang Teachings of Taoism and how it applied to Jungian PsychologyShare Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Jul 11, 2023 • 33min
Conquering the Ego with Love
In this episode, we explore the work of Rumi, 13th century Sufi mystic and poet. Rumi gives us insight into how to approach life through devotional love and creativity. We discuss:The meaning of the “Guest House” and how we can use that wisdom in our everyday lifeA discussion of Rumi’s most popular quotesHow Devotional Love or Bhakti Yoga is expressed through Rumi, and what can it teach us about overcoming struggles in lifeShare Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Jul 5, 2023 • 52min
The Philosophy of Non-Dualism
We begin a new series of episodes on the Great Minds of Philosophy. In this episode, we explore Non-Dualism and the wisdom of Adi Shankara from 8th Century India. We talk about the importance of philosophy vs. religion. We explore:Who was Adi Shankara?Why is it important to understand Advaita Vedanta - Non-DualismThe implications of understanding the higher knowledge of consciousnessHow to approach relationships, mind-body wellness, success and spiritual goals through a non-dual lens“He who knows this Brahman, hidden in the cave of the heart, cuts asunder even here the knot of ignorance.” -Mundaka UpanishadsShare Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Jun 27, 2023 • 51min
Jung’s Impact on the World
Completing our series on the great minds of psychology, we finally get to one of the biggest influences in psychology, culture and spirituality, Carl G. Jung. In this episode, we share Jung's vast impact on the world with psychology, comparative religion, mythology, eastern spirituality, mysticism, dream interpretation, the depth of the unconscious, personal and collective, personality types, alchemy and more. We explore:The journey of Carl Jung and his individuation processOur personal stories of how Jung’s work came into our life and the impact it has hadWhat the future holds if people would become more conscious, and how society would change from politics to social challenges to personal happinessShare Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com


