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Rendering Unconscious episode 344.

Rendering Unconscious welcomes Susan E. Schwartz back to the podcast! She’s here to talk about her new book A Jungian Exploration of the Puella Archetype (Routledge, 2024): https://amzn.to/438dhMI

RU344: SUSAN SCHWARTZ ON A JUNGIAN EXPLORATION OF THE PUELLA ARCHETYPE: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru344-susan-schwartz-on-a-jungian

Susan Schwartz discusses the Puella archetype, emphasizing its energy, creativity, and youthfulness often denigrated in society. She explains the archetype's association with the new moon and the concept of unfolding one's true self. Schwartz highlights the archetype's cultural variations and the need to update it for modern times. She critiques the patriarchal and Eurocentric aspects of the Puella and discusses its challenges, such as non-commitment and superficiality. Schwartz also explores the archetype's connection to social media, body image, and the importance of depth and authenticity in personal growth.

Susan E. Schwartz, Ph.D was trained as a Jungian analyst in Zurich, Switzerland. As a member of the International Association of Analytical Psychology she has taught and presented at conferences and workshops in the United States and worldwide. She has several articles and book chapters on various aspects of Jungian psychology. https://susanschwartzphd.com

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Check out our previous discussions:

RU177: JUNGIAN ANALYST SUSAN SCHWARTZ ON THE ABSENT FATHER EFFECT ON DAUGHTERS

RU278: SUSAN SCHWARTZ ON IMPOSTER SYNDROME AND THE ‘AS-IF’ PERSONALITY IN ANALYTICAL PSYCHOLOGY

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