Jung at Harp | Episode 189: Living and Playing from the Heart

In this heartfelt episode of Jung at Harp, Jungian psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and harpist-composer Deborah Henson-Conant explore what it truly means to live and play from the heart in life, creativity, and music. ✨ Why listen? If you've ever felt held back by perfectionism, self-doubt, or the pressure to "get it right," this episode is your invitation to return to what's real your heart. Living and Playing from the Heart reminds you that freedom doesn't mean doing more it means listening deeply, embracing your humanness, and finding joy in the simple act of creation.

Together, they dive into how freedom and fluency in music (and in life) come not from endless options, but from embracing structure, limitation, and presence. Deborah shares her discovery that true musical freedom blossoms when we simplify focusing on one choice at a time while Kathleen reflects on how self-worth, practice, and compassion free us from shame and perfectionism.

Through personal stories, playful metaphors, and deep psychological insight, this episode invites you to:

🎵 Shift from perfection to play letting go of "getting it right" and rediscovering joy through experimentation. 💖 Transform shame into creativity recognizing that self-worth isn't about comparison or competition. 🧩 See structure as freedom finding musical and emotional liberation through small, repeatable practices. 🌿 Honor what you already have realizing that your current skills and heart's expression are enough. ✨ Create from the heart, not from fear embracing authenticity in music, art, and life.

Whether you're a musician, a creative, or simply someone yearning to live more fully, this conversation will inspire you to trust your inner rhythm and see your heart as both your compass and your home.