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.•••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

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.•••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

You’ve heard of projection and repression. In our continuing series of the great minds of psychology, we explore the defense mechanisms developed by Anna Freud, first introduced by her father, Sigmund Freud. We discuss:Why defenses are important for the ego and a sign of a healthy mindHow Anna Freud expanded defense mechanisms by working with children of World War II in LondonSome of the defense mechanisms and their purposeHow to work with the defenses for a more conscious lifeThis 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.•••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

Explore the great minds of psychology and science in our new series. In this episode, we start with the big picture and the history of humans working with the mind and the 4 major models in modern psychology and science. We discuss:The difference in PsychoDynamic, Behaviorism, Cognitive-Behavioral and Bio-Medical/Neuroscience models.The hard problem of consciousnessThe role of the spirit in personal development•••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

Completing our series on the Psychology of Transformation, we look at how the East saw the psychology of the mind and how the state of no-mind is where our True Self resides. We discuss:The different layers of the mindHow the East looked at conditioningThe ego and the discriminating intellectThe concepts of Maya and Atman to view a complete picture of consciousness•••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

After shadow work, you have the ability to access deeper aspects of your true nature or, as Carl Jung called it, the “Collective Unconscious.” The collective unconscious is a powerful source of creativity, innovation and intuition. In this episode, we explore what the collective unconscious is, how to access it and what is possible in partnership with your deeper self.  We discuss: The Collective Unconscious as Ancestral Memory Why you need to do shadow work first before you enter the collective unconsciousUnderstanding the Anima (Mother) and Animus (Father) and how they appear as the world and spirit How symbols are used for transformation Ways to access the unconscious through meditation, introspection, dreams and active imaginationIn order to change the world, we need to change our relationship with ourselves first•••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

In order to have true free will in your life, you must confront your shadow. The “Shadow” is a term coined by the Swiss psychologist, Carl G. Jung, and he describes it as a container of all the repressed and rejected parts of ourselves that were not adaptable in social life. We discuss the Individuation process, similar to what Maslow called, “Self-Actualization.” Confronting our shadow is the first step on this journey to becoming our true Self. We explore:What is the Shadow?How to avoid confusing Shadow aspects as something we already know such as our insecurities or negative beliefs or thoughtsHow the shadow is portrayed in the popular TV Series, Ted LassoHow to overcome the ego’s defenses in order to access shadow materialHow to create with free will and not from past conditioning•••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

Do you feel like you are an imposter when trying to change your life circumstances? Do you get a promotion or reach a level of success only to fear you are fooling yourself and others? In this episode, we explore the psychology of the “Persona,” or the mask we wear to fit in socially, and how this function of our ego helps us survive but also limits us. We explore:Why we need a personaHow projection works and how it is a false sense of realityHow to recognize the conditioned limitations of the persona and transcend the ego for transformation•••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

In our new series, we break down the elements of the psyche to help you understand the mechanisms that help you transform your life. In this episode, we explore the ego, the good and the bad and answer the question, is the ego running your life? We explore:What is the ego and how you cannot see it directlyHow the ego operates for physical and social survivalHow survival mode limits your lifeHow the ego creates a tribal mentality and can create division in societyWhy the ego is a hindrance to enlightenment•••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

In the last installment of our series on spiritual psychology, we explore meditation and how it affects the brain and your mind, and how it facilitates your spiritual growth. We discuss:What happens in the brain when you meditateHow meditation can help you think like a younger personHow to cultivate self-directed neuroplasticity to direct your mind and brain to function at optimal levelsHow meditation can reduce anxiety and improve sleepMeditation and self-realization•••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