Jung On Purpose Podcast by CreativeMind

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How to Use Adversity to Create a Meaningful Life with Linda Davies Nov 14, 2023

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Certified Jungian Life Coach and Bestselling Author Linda Davies joins Debra on Soul Sessions to explore how to use adversity to create a meaningful life and discuss her latest book, "What Every Woman Needs to Know to Create Financial Abundance." Linda shares her personal stories and insights into:

• What to do when wealth isn't enough anymore

• Leaving your job to follow your dreams

• How to use your adversity to create a meaningful and awakened life

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How to Awaken the Divine Child Within Nov 07, 2023

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Throughout history and in myths, we find the divine child archetype. But this archetype is not just a mythological figure; it also resides within each of us. In this episode, we explore the prophecies, adversity and ultimate triumphs surrounding historical “chosen ones” and the potential to awaken the divine child within us. We discuss:

The symbolic nature of the divine child archetype
Examples of the “divine child” from world mythology
The adversity and lessons for the divine child archetype

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Our Relationship with the Divine Through the Father Archetype Oct 31, 2023

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We explore the Father (God) archetype and our relationship with the Divine. Referencing the Book of Job from the Old Testament and Carl Jung’s “Answer to Job,” the concept of the Father archetype and its connection to the Self is examined. In this episode, we discuss:

The Father archetype in the Book of Job
Our relationship with the Divine through the Father archetype
Jung’s “Answer to Job” and the purpose of suffering

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Why You Need the Trickster for Creativity Oct 24, 2023

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If you’re looking for that creative spark, you need to welcome in the trickster archetype. Although the trickster brings chaos and unpredictability, there are many benefits to its presence in our lives. In this episode, we discuss:

The trickster archetype in the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita
Why the trickster isn’t all bad
How to work with the trickster for creativity
How nonattachment can help the creative process

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James Hollis, PhD on the Individuation Process Oct 17, 2023

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Speaker, professor, Jungian analyst and bestselling author Dr. James Hollis joins us on Soul Sessions to discuss Carl Jung’s Individuation process and topics found in his new book, “A Life of Meaning.” Our culture tells us to seek wealth, power, prestige, or even enrollment in someone else’s idea of a worthy cause—yet where do we turn when these paths fail to fulfill our need for purpose? In this episode, we explore:

If Individuation is meant for everyone
What happens when we experience the Self
Why people stay stuck in life

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How to Work with the Mother Archetype Oct 10, 2023

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Explore the Mother Archetype in the personal experience and the collective unconscious. We dive deep into the realms of the Mother Archetype, uncovering its impact on our relationships, our sense of self, and our understanding of the world. In this episode, we discuss:

The personal mother experience
How to access the unconscious mind
The light and dark aspects of the mother archetype
Where to begin with the mother archetype work

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Why the Dark Night of the Soul is Important Oct 03, 2023

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The dark night of the soul is a transformative experience that occurs when we face a loss of meaning and are forced to confront our own shadow. In this episode, we explore why the dark night of the soul is important and Jung’s experience with this phenomenon. We discuss:

Jung’s dark night of the soul experience
What to do when you have a dark night of the soul
The difference between depression and a dark night of the soul
How the dark night of the soul is a psychological purification

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Jung and Religious Symbolism Sep 26, 2023

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We explore religious and spiritual symbolism and how they influenced Carl Jung. Jung used symbolism in his work and bridged the symbolic and material world in his psychology. In this episode, we discuss:

Types of symbolism and patterns in religion, specifically Catholicism
Jung’s contribution to religious and spiritual symbolism
The tension between science and spirituality
How to make Jung’s contribution practical for us

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The Relationship Between Yoga and Jung Sep 19, 2023

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Carl Jung and his work were deeply influenced by Eastern Philosophy. He bridged the spirituality of the East with the science and psychology of the West. In this episode, we explore the relationship between Yoga and Jung and discuss:

How yoga philosophy and dream work influenced Jungian psychology
The ultimate aim of yoga
Why Jungian psychology is so powerful

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How to Use Dream Work for Personal Growth Sep 12, 2023

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Our series on Jungian Psychology continues with a discussion on dream work. Learning dream interpretation is like learning a new symbolic language, and there is so much to gain from doing so. We explore: