Discussions of listening for symbolic meaning when crafting a vocational journey. Concepts covered include the Ego, unconscious, differences in Freudian and Jungian ideas of consciousness, Jungian thought outside of the therapy context.

Dana Kabaila (host) is a Jungian coach and narrative therapist. Kane Parsons (guest) is a counsellor, naturopathic medicine practitioner, philosopher and Jungian analysis Diploma candidate at the CG Jung Institute in Switzerland.

In this episode of the Jungian Coaching Room, Kane describes his early in life interest in the imaginal realm and eagerness to search for enlightenment. He embarked on a three year residential program on Jñāna yoga (path of knowledge) in India as a young man. His path changed direction again when he left to study psychology rather than become a monk.

In this episode, we play with free associations to freshly generated symbols and land on some images of intense beauty and a multitude of meaning potential.

Please find the discussed resources in the accompanying blog post at www.jungiancoaches.com.

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This podcast was recorded on unceded Wurundjeri Country. Always was always will be Aboriginal Land.

For more information about the IAJCC, please visit our website (www.jungiancoaches.com/) or connect with us on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/jungiancoaches/)

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Discussing the intersection of group relations work and the mytho-poetic movement. Concepts explored include group behaviours without set tasks and the risks of a performative and un-initiated masculine.

Dana Kabaila (host) is a Jungian coach and narrative therapist. Brant Elwood (guest) is the co-author of 'God's, Heroes and Groups'.

In this episode of the Jungian Coaching Room, shares his childhood fascination with myth, to academic literature and thought leaders who informed his debut book. Brant drew on 4 years of wilderness therapy with groups of adolescents (8 days in the woods every fortnight) in the 2010s. During this time, he was able to engage in creative freedom and intuitive practice where he saw the light return to young people’s eyes.

Please find the discussed resources in the accompanying blog post at www.jungiancoaches.com. 

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This podcast was recorded on unceded Wurundjeri Country. Always was always will be Aboriginal Land.

For more information about the IAJCC, please visit our website (www.jungiancoaches.com/) or connect with us on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/jungiancoaches/)

We would greatly appreciate you sharing this podcast with others who may be interested, and rating/leaving your review.

You are welcome to email our host with any questions or reflections at [email protected].

Discussions around death and dying the span the practical and sacred dimensions. Concepts covered include endings, vigil, continuity, passage, cycles, hubris, surrender and the unknown. 

Dana Kabaila (host) is a Jungian coach and narrative therapist. Linda Ruff (guest) is a counselor, death doula and women's rites of passage facilitator.

In this episode of the Jungian Coaching Room, Linda brings a wealth of knowledge for compassionately thinking and talking about end of life with curiosity. She highlights Jung's idea of Death as a fulfillment Indigenous wisdom of human experience existing within greater cycles - the breath in and out, seasons and tides.

Death symbolism is expanded beyond the masculine grim reaper figure to the role of a guide and known companion or an encounter with mystery and adventure. Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés offering of the image of a life-death-life mother or Lady Death eases pain and gives comfort to the dying. Linda grounds all knowing in community and belonging.

Please find the discussed resources in the accompanying blog post at www.jungiancoaches.com.

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This podcast was recorded on unceded Wurundjeri Country. Always was always will be Aboriginal Land.

For more information about the IAJCC, please visit our website (www.jungiancoaches.com/) or connect with us on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/jungiancoaches/)

We would greatly appreciate you sharing this podcast with others who may be interested, and rating/leaving your review.

You are welcome to email our host with any questions or reflections at [email protected].

Symbolic exploration of the fairytale ‘Stone Soup’ retold as 'The Miraculous Broth'. Concepts covered include imagination, duality, paradox, and soulful community.

Dana Kabaila (host) is a Jungian coach and narrative therapist. Rachael Wildman (guest) is a tarot reader and workshop facilitator of sacred community gatherings.

In this episode of the Jungian Coaching Room,  Rachael delights listeners with her story retelling, full of character and wisdom. This is followed with discussions exploring mythology, ancestry, tarot, alchemy, dramatic arts, and synchronicities.

We explore the archetypes of the fool wanderer, warm-hearted trickster, the cynic, the intuitive child, and the instinctual animal. This episode provides a welcome space to resist the infantilisation of storytelling in the metropole and return to childhood wonder, ancient wisdom, and story medicine.

Please find the discussed resources in the accompanying blog post at: https://www.jungiancoaches.com/jungian-coaching-room-podcast-ep2/

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This podcast was recorded on unceded Wurundjeri Country. Always was always will be Aboriginal Land.

For more information about the IAJCC, please visit our website (www.jungiancoaches.com/) or connect with us on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/jungiancoaches/)

We would greatly appreciate you sharing this podcast with others who may be interested, and rating/leaving your review.

You are welcome to email our host with any questions or reflections at [email protected].

Discussions about next of kin (grown children) of people experiencing mental illness or substance addiction. Concepts like the wounded healer/wounded high achiever and parentified child are explored. 

Dana Kabaila (host) is a Jungian coach and narrative therapist. Anita Aniksdal (guest) is a therapist with over 30 years of experience.

In this episode of the Jungian Coaching Room, Anita shares clinical cases, the power of lived experience groups, and professional collaboration. We discuss balancing the tensions of opposites, including the symbolic and the practical, and celebrating survival while invoking other potential.

Resources Mentioned (translation required):

• Norwegian Health Authority www.helsedirektoratet.no/veiledere/parorendeveileder/arbeidsprosess-og-kunnskapsgrunnlag/forskning-om-barn-som-parorende
• Young Relatives - www.lpp.no/unge-parorende/

Connection:

• Our guest, Anita, has kindly shared her email ([email protected]) for listeners to reach out with any specific questions
• We invite you to contact Dana by email ([email protected]) with any questions or insights you wish to share.

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This podcast was recorded on unceded Wurundjeri Country. Always was always will be Aboriginal Land.

For more information about the IAJCC, please visit our website (www.jungiancoaches.com/) or connect with us on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/jungiancoaches/)

We would greatly appreciate you sharing this podcast with others who may be interested, and rating/leaving your review.

You are welcome to email our host with any questions or reflections at [email protected].