Jung On Purpose Podcast by CreativeMind

Latest Episodes:

How to Connect with Your Divine Self Feb 07, 2023

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Continuing our series on spiritual psychology, we explore the concept of the Avatar of Krishna from the Bhagavad Gita (the Divine Song) to help us understand how to connect with our divine self. This episode is an exploration of the psychology of the mind when it comes to relating to spiritual aspects. We discuss:

Who is Krishna in the Gita and what did he represent?
The main teaching of the Gita that helps us in our everyday life.
Understand how the idea of an Avatar of the Universal Self helps us relate on a psychological level to deeper aspects of our own true nature.
How Jungian Psychology complements these teachings to transcend our ego and become our true self.

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Can You Pursue Pleasure as a Spiritual Practice? Jan 31, 2023

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Exploring the wisdom of the Upanishads, this episode explains the pursuit of pleasure as a part of your spiritual practice. We discuss:

What is pleasure?
How can pleasure lead to enlightenment or Moksha?
What happens when we deny our senses of pleasure?

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Can You Be Wealthy and Spiritual? Jan 24, 2023

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Continuing our series on the Purusharthas (4 human pursuits), we dive deep into the concept of Artha (or material wealth). Can you be wealthy and spiritual? We explore:

Why the pursuit of material wealth is important for your spiritual purpose
Explore the Gunas (three qualities of action - Tamas, Rajas, Sattva) as you pursue material wealth
Understand how money should always serve your Dharma

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How to Live Your Dharma Jan 17, 2023

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This series explores the four human pursuits or the Purusharthas in Eastern philosophy. Understand how each desire we have on a human level can lead us to liberation of mind and enlightenment. We discuss

What are the Purusharthas?
Difference between Kama, Artha, Moksha and Dharma
What does it mean to live your Dharma?
How to know what your sacred duty is.

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4 Types of Spiritual Seekers Jan 10, 2023

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In this episode, we kick off our new series on spiritual psychology and explore the wisdom of the Bhavagad Gita, Chapter 7, Verse 16, the 4 types of spiritual seekers. What triggers a person to enter the spiritual life? Once on the spiritual path, what drives them to continue? We discuss:

The four types of spiritual seekers
Discover what stage you are in and how you are approaching your spiritual growth
The highest form of spiritual growth and the stages to get there

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Soul Sessions Spotlight: How to Tap into Your Soul’s Potential Jan 04, 2023

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You may have heard that you have unlimited potential and that you can reach your dreams, but what does that really mean? The book, “Like a Spark From Fire: Break Free from the Past, Find Your Brilliance and Become Your True Self,” by Debra Berndt Maldonado begins with the story of a woman asking the guru, “Who is my true self?” In this episode we explore:

The difference between the soul and the universal self;
Does the soul need healing?
How the ego veils and covers you true nature;
What is non-dual philosophy?
How can you discover and live your true potential in life?

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Soul Sessions Spotlight: How to Overcome Shame Dec 27, 2022

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This week we spotlight one of our favorite episodes, "How to Overcome Shame."
Shame is a soul-eating emotion, according to Carl Jung, but we actually believe shame is a necessary part of being human. We explore the root of shame as we continue our series on emotions. In this episode, we discuss:

What is Shame?
What is the difference between guilt and shame?
How shame is useful and morally required for our social life;
How to use shame to understand ourselves and free the mind from the self-worth trap.

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What is the Future of Mental Health? Dec 20, 2022

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In this last episode of our series on mental health we have a candid discussion of what the future of mental health is. With more and more companies offering mental wellness programs and addressing the psychological needs of their employees as a critical part of company culture. How therapy has its place but is no longer the forefront of human development and potential. We discuss:

Do you need a therapist or a coach?
How to look at your past without pathologizing or identifying with a disorder
The importance of mental health when dealing with chronic illness and disease
The good news about the future and evolution of humanity

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.

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Helping Men Get Mental Help Dec 13, 2022

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Women are more likely to seek mental health treatment than men because of the stigma that it reflects a weak character. Depression and suicide are ranked as leading causes of death in men. In this episode, we explore:

Why men avoid seeking help and how we can create a culture of acceptance so that we aren’t stigmatizing personal growth
How men typically cope with emotional conflicts rather than get support
How you can help the men in your life face their inner life so they can have better relationships and quality of life

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Empowering Women in Mental Health Dec 06, 2022

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Women and men have similar mental health challenges however, there are many ways that the stigma of mental health affects diagnosis and treatment. We look at how we can support women in our community to reclaim their power and see themselves as not broken. We explore:

Risk factors for women
Barriers to accessing the right care
Gender differences and bias in approaching mental health
What are alternatives to therapy that are highly effective and empowering to women

This podcast represents the opinions of Debra Berndt Maldonado and Robert Maldonado, Ph.D. 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.

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