

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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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

Jun 20, 2023 • 51min
The Evolution of Neuroscience
One of the biggest breakthroughs in our continuing series on great minds of psychology is the birth of neuroscience. We talked about how it all began with Broca in the 1800s and how each part of the brain has different functions. In this episode, we explore: How Paul Broca, Wernicke & Oliver Sacks contributed to the development of neuroscienceHow Oliver Sacks inspired the movie “Awakenings” starring Robert DeNiro and Robin WilliamsThe structure of the brain and how each area affects our livesEmotions, from evolutionary research with Darwin to modern neuroscienceExplore an emotional model that doesn’t necessarily judge emotions as good or bad but as a necessary part of our human experience that brings meaningShare 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 12, 2023 • 50min
Why Humans Follow Authority Figures
Building upon our series on the great minds of psychology, we introduce interesting social psychology experiments, including the work of Bandura, Festinger, Tajfel, Weiner and Milgram. Join us for an insightful discussion on how our behavior is influenced by role models, authority figures and group dynamics. We explore:Social Learning and how role models shape behavior using the “Bobo doll”Cognitive Dissonance - how we get uncomfortable when performing tasks that are not in alignment with our valuesSocial Identity Theory - the us v. them mentality and judgments we make on the “out” groupAttribution Theory - where we see the locus of control, either internal or externalFollowing authority, Milgram’s Shock Experiment and how ordinary people can do harm to others if authority directs them to do so“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret MeadSocial Psychology Resources:Milgram Experiment: https://youtu.be/8bbVFeTIIg8Cognitive Dissonance: https://youtu.be/korGK0yGIDoBandura Social Learning Theory: https://youtu.be/NjTxQy_U3acShare 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 6, 2023 • 58min
Exploring Person-Centered Models
Humanistic Psychology emerged as the third aspect of psychology in the 1950’s emerging in response to Psychoanalysis in Europe and Behaviorism in the West. We discuss the great minds of Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers and others with their contribution to psychology. In this episode, we discuss these major concepts:Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsA person-centered therapyExploring how to embrace unconditional positive regard for patients and clientsPeak experiences Resources on Humanistic Psychology:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0neRQzudzw&t=33shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FEwsKcPsKshttps://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Person-Therapists-View-Psychotherapy/dp/1845290577/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1685148621&refinements=p_27%3ACarl+Rogers&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Carl+Rogershttps://www.amazon.com/Theory-Human-Motivation-Abraham-Maslow/dp/1684113180/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1685148708&refinements=p_27%3AA.H.+Maslow&s=books&sr=1-3&text=A.H.+MaslowShare 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

May 30, 2023 • 57min
Breaking Free of Your Habits
Have you ever tried to change a behavior but fall back into old habits? In this episode, we explore the work of B.F. Skinner who believed behavior was affected by one of three operants. In his book, Beyond Freedom & Dignity (1971), he implied that humans had no free will or individual consciousness. Join us for an interesting discussion on the power of habit and the ability to change, including:The difference between Classical and Operant ConditioningHow our society uses conditioning to control the masses or manipulate behaviorHow social media, dating, work habits and dieting are all influenced by conditioning behaviorWhy we disagree with Skinner and that human beings are able to changeWhat this means for coaching and helping clients change their behaviorTo learn more about Skinner's work, check out these videos:Pigeon Turn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtfQlkGwE2USkinner Box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtoH5tlr-bIShare 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

May 23, 2023 • 41min
Why Some People Never Grow Up
We continue our series on the Great Minds of Psychology with the work of Marie-Louise Von Franz, who began studying with Carl Jung in high school. Her expansive career and work on dreams, alchemy, Individuation, the Feminine Principle and the Puer Aeternus and Puella Eterna (eternal boy and girl). We explore:Why it is never too early to learn about the psycheVon Franz’s contributions to psychology, including Dreams and Alchemy, as well as her work with Fairy Tales and archetypesPuer Aeternus (Peter Pan Syndrome) and Puella Eterna (eternal girl) and how remaining as a child can stall your lifeHow the balance between structure and playfulness is necessary for full self-expressionThis podcast represents the opinions of Debra Berndt Maldonado and Robert Maldonado, PhD. The content here should not be taken as medical/mental health advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your mental healthcare professional for your mental health questions.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

May 16, 2023 • 29min
Cultivating Love and Intimacy with Others
As we continue our series on the great minds of psychology, we take on the second part of Erik Erickson’s Stages of Development. Understand the development of the psyche through early, middle and late adulthood. We discuss:How to cultivate intimacy in relationships Why some people unconsciously choose isolation and rejecting loveHow we need to give back in order for us to feel balanced in middle adulthoodThe stage of wisdom and entering your later years feeling that you had a life well-livedThis podcast represents the opinions of Debra Berndt Maldonado and Robert Maldonado, PhD. The content here should not be taken as medical/mental health advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your mental healthcare professional for your mental health questions.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

May 9, 2023 • 49min
The Reason You Don’t Trust Others
In this episode, we explore the stages of development by Erik Erickson, who was analyzed by Anna Freud and went on to develop his own theory on child development. This is part one of this topic which will span two episodes. Join us as we discuss: How we develop trust or mistrust;Where shame and doubt come from;Why some are better than others at taking initiative;The identity crisis and what age it begins.This podcast represents the opinions of Debra Berndt Maldonado and Robert Maldonado, PhD. The content here should not be taken as medical/mental health advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your mental healthcare professional for your mental health questions.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


