The Analyst and the Songwriter

The Religious Function and The American South.

In episode 2 of The Analyst and the Songwriter, Tony Caldwell and Thomm Jutz discuss Jung's concept of the religious function, how it can lead towards adopting dogmatic beliefs or drive a person towards individuation, and a personal experience of the numinous.

As always, Tony and Thomm draw references from their respective sense of place as it relates to the American South and its musical expressions.

Hosts Tony Caldwell and Thomm Jutz introduce themselves, their respective backgrounds, and how they found their way to the world of C.G. Jung.

Tony discusses how his Mississippi roots have influenced his work as an analyst, writer and musician. He recounts encounters as a civil-rights activists in the Deep South that formed his perception of the world.

Thomm recounts his experiences as a budding guitar player in rural Germany, and how a synchronistic experience as an eleven-year-old paved the way to a successful career as a songwriter in Nashville.

To learn more about Tony Caldwell visit https://www.tonycaldwell.com/

To learn more about Thomm visit https://thommjutz.com/home or listen here.