The Explorer Poet Podcast

In this conversation with Safron Rossi we explore the significance of myths and archetypes in understanding the human psyche, personal journeys into mythology, the role of the Kore Goddess archetype in modern society, how myths serve various functions in our lives, from providing meaning and connection to guiding individual and collective growth, the importance of retrieving feminine archetypes, and how they can empower individuals in their quest for self-discovery and individuation.

mythology, archetypes, Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, individuation, Kore Goddess, depth psychology, personal growth, storytelling, collective unconscious

Key Takeaways

• Safron Rossi is a professor of mythology and archetypal studies.
• Myths have deep significance beyond historical facts.
• The quest for the grail symbolizes personal journeys.
• Myths help us understand our relationship to divinity.
• The Kore Goddess represents a self-figure for women.
• Myths give language to our deep longings.
• The animus connects us to our core self.
• We need images to guide our inner development.
• The Kore Goddess is significant for psychological health.
• We are in this together and must work it out.

Guest Details

Safron is Core Faculty in the Jungian and Archetypal Studies MA/PhD program, teaching courses on mythology, symbolism, archetypal cosmology & astrology, and scholarly praxis. For many years she was Curator of the Joseph Campbell, James Hillman, and Marija Gimbutas manuscript collections at Opus Archives. Her writing and scholarly studies focus on Greek mythology, archetypal psychology, archetypal astrology, and goddess traditions. Safron is the author of The Kore Goddess: A Mythology & Psychology (2021), co-editor of Jung on Astrology (2017), and editor of Joseph Campbell’s Goddesses: Mysteries of the Feminine Divine (2013). Safron has published articles in Jungian, Archetypal, and astrological journals and lectures across the US and internationally in Europe, South America, and Australia.

Website: https://www.thearchetypaleye.com/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/archetypaleye

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/safronrossi

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Kore-Goddess-Mythology-Psychology/dp/1736205706/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the%20kore%20goddess%20a%20mythology%20%26%20psychology&qid=1672275992&sprefix=the%20kore%20go%2Caps%2C391&sr=8-1

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In this conversation with Nick Taber, we explore the complexities of personal development, the impact of institutional environments, the nuances of emotional validation, the importance of questioning authority, the role of meditation in self-discovery, the challenges of navigating the mental health system, and the hero's journey of healing in the lifelong process of self-development.

mental health, personal development, emotions, institutions, healing, self-discovery, therapy, emotional validation, meditation, truth-seeking

Key Takeaways

• Nick Tabor discusses the impact of institutional environments on personal development.

• The conversation explores the spectrum of perspectives on institutions, from pro to anti.

• Understanding emotions is crucial for navigating personal truths and societal dynamics.

• The role of environment in shaping individual behavior and mental health is emphasized.

• Emotional validation is nuanced; it's important to understand emotions without acting impulsively.

• Meditation is highlighted as a tool for self-discovery and healing.

• Healing involves being present with one's body and emotions, rather than just intellectualizing them.

• The hero's journey metaphor is used to describe the process of personal growth and healing.

• Institutional dynamics can create challenges in personal development and mental health.

• Finding the right help in mental health can be a difficult journey, requiring self-empowerment.

Guest Details

Nick Taber is a blogger and youtuber who writes about and discusses authoritarianism in school systems, the mental health industry, and the troubled-teen industry. He’s a proponent of true self-awareness and growth, and a believer in developing human potential.

Website: https://imaginal-cell.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/677145320084405

X: https://twitter.com/NickTaber

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicktaber2969/featured

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In this conversation with Katerina Sarafidou, we delve into Carl Jung's 'Red Book', exploring its significance in the field of psychology, its unique language, and its impact on modern consciousness. We discussed the importance of individuation, the role of myths, and the tension of opposites in personal growth, as well as the relevance of Jung's work today and the necessity of integrating both scientific and spiritual perspectives in understanding the human psyche.

Carl Jung, Red Book, analytical psychology, individuation, depth psychology, myths, consciousness, personal growth, spirituality, psychological insights

Key Takeaways

• The Red Book is a groundbreaking primary text in psychology.

• It has revitalized interest in analytical psychology.

• The language used in the Red Book is emotional and complex.

• Understanding the Red Book requires grappling with its challenging content.

• Individuation involves finding and living your own myth.

• Consciousness is a journey that includes discomfort and paradox.

• The interplay of opposites is essential for personal growth.

• Myths serve as frameworks for understanding our experiences.

• The Red Book encourages readers to engage with their inner worlds.

• Jung's work remains relevant in today's quest for meaning.

Guest Details

Katerina Sarafidou is the Head of Research and former Jungian Director of the MSc Psychodynamics of Human Development run by Birkbeck College and the British Psychotherapy Foundation. She is an honorary member of the British Jungian Analytic Association and is carrying out academic research at the Warburg Institute on Jungian theory and German aesthetics. She is one of the three founders of The Circle of Analytical Psychology, which offers a 2-year course of study on Jung’s Liber Novus. She is also leading a Reading Group for the British Psychotherapy Foundation focusing on the systematic study of Jung's primary texts.

Website: https://www.igap.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hermes_in_the_wild/

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In this conversation with Robert Tyminski, we explore the intersection of Jungian psychology and immigration, the psychological effects of migration, the fluidity of identity, and the importance of community building for immigrants. Tyminski shares personal anecdotes and historical context, emphasizing the resilience of immigrants and the challenges they face in adapting to new environments. The discussion also touches on the complexities of cultural assimilation and the impact of trauma on the immigrant experience.

Jungian psychology, immigration, identity, cultural assimilation, psychological impact, community building, trauma, resilience, migration, personal experiences

Key Takeaways

• Jungian psychology provides a unique lens to understand the human psyche.

• Immigration is often driven by the search for better opportunities.

• Identity is not fixed; it is fluid and can change over time.

• Assimilation can lead to a loss of cultural identity.

• Building a community is crucial for immigrants to thrive.

• Trauma can occur at various stages of migration.

• Resilience is a key trait among immigrants.

• Cultural nostalgia can hinder integration into a new society.

• The process of acculturation involves both loss and adaptation.

• Understanding one's identity is a continuous journey. 

Guest Details

Robert Tyminski is a certified Jungian psychoanalyst, teacher, and author. He is the author of The Psychology of Theft and Loss: Stolen and Fleeced and The Psychological Effects of Immigrating.

Website: https://www.roberttyminski.com/

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In this conversation with Glen Slater delve we into the intersection of technology, psychology, and humanity, how advancements in technology, particularly artificial intelligence, are reshaping our understanding of the human psyche, the historical context of industrialization and its impact on human instinct and connection to nature, the dangers of optimization and perfectionism in modern society, the hidden spirituality of technology, the importance of finding the deeply human aspects of ourselves in a post-human age, and the need for a more holistic approach to technology and a reconnection with our inner selves.

technology, humanity, artificial intelligence, Jungian psychology, industrialization, optimization, spirituality, human psyche, depth psychology, counterculture

Key Takeaways

• Technology is reshaping our understanding of humanity.

• Industrialization caused a significant shift in the human psyche.

• The loss of instinct is a psychological problem.

• Optimization leads to a culture of perfectionism.

• AI lacks emotional intelligence and human instincts.

• Dissociation is a result of our adaptation to technology.

• We need to reclaim our human side and spirituality.

• The online world erodes our capacity for real relationships.

• Slowing down is essential in a fast-paced world.

• The psyche is an ecology of mind that needs nurturing.

Guest Details

Glen Slater, Ph.D. was born and grew up on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. After studying psychology and comparative religion at the University of Sydney, he moved to the United States for doctoral studies in clinical psychology. For the past 25 years he has taught in the areas of depth psychology and mythological studies at Pacifica Graduate Institute, near Santa Barbara, California, most recently chairing Pacifica’s Jungian and Archetypal Psychology Program. 

Glen is the author of Jung vs Borg: Finding the Deeply Human in a Posthuman Age (2024), editor of the third volume of James Hillman’s Uniform Edition, Senex and Puer (2005), and co-editor of the essay collection, Varieties of Mythic Experience (2007). He has written a number of articles and book chapters for Jungian publications. His research and writing interests concern Jung and film, the psychology of religion, and depth psychology and technology.

Website: https://www.glenslater.com/

Book - Jung vs. Borg: https://www.amazon.com/Jung-Borg-Finding-Deeply-Posthuman/dp/1736205714/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

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In this engaging conversation, with YouTuber Bill, we explore Bill's journey into Jungian psychology, the impact of Jordan Peterson, the significance of myths and archetypes, the complexities of political discourse, the importance of confronting one's shadow, the emotional resonance of narratives, the challenges of ideological extremes, the need for introspection, the role of good faith in conversations, the dangers of preference falsification, and the motivations behind human behavior.

Jung, creativity, Jordan Peterson, myths, archetypes, narrative, politics, truth, ideology, emotional resonance

Key Takeaways

• Bill's background is diverse, transitioning from weightlifting to engineering and writing
• He aims to explore Jungian concepts through YouTube and writing
• The influence of Jordan Peterson's lectures on Bill's understanding of psychology and philosophy
• Myths and archetypes play a crucial role in shaping societal narratives
• Confronting one's shadow is essential for personal growth
• Emotional resonance in stories can lead to deeper understanding and healing
• Political discourse often lacks introspection and can lead to division
• The importance of good faith in conversations, especially in politically charged environments
• Preference falsification can hinder genuine dialogue and understanding
• Understanding the motivations behind ideologies can lead to more constructive discussions

Guest Details

Bill is the host of the YouTube channel Signals and Symbols, where he explores philosophy, psychology, and politics. Philosophy means the love of wisdom, but wisdom is only useful if you act on it. His videos should help with that. 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@signalsandsymbols

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In this conversation with Vladislav Šolc, we explore the intersection of Jungian psychology and religion, discussing personal journeys through faith, the concept of dark religion, the importance of self-knowledge, how unconscious beliefs shape our understanding of reality, the role of symbolism in religion, the psychological implications of conspiracies, the quest for consciousness, confronting our inner darkness to achieve personal growth.

Jungian psychology, dark religion, consciousness, personal journey, symbolism, psychological projections, self-knowledge, religion and psyche, conspiracies, spirituality

Key Takeaways

• Jung's perspective on religion emphasizes its primordial nature within the psyche
• Dark religion is characterized by unconscious beliefs and manipulative practices
• The journey towards consciousness involves facing painful truths about oneself
• Symbols in religion serve as a bridge between the inner and outer worlds
• Conspiracies can reflect inner psychological struggles and projections
• Self-knowledge is essential for minimizing harm in relationships and society
• The quest for consciousness is a noble and meaningful endeavor
• Understanding the duality of light and dark in religion is crucial for personal growth
• The unconscious mind continues to influence behavior, even when denied
• True spirituality involves discovering freedom and authenticity in relationships

Guest Details

Vladislav Šolc is a licensed professional psychotherapist who provides individual, group, couples and family therapy (counseling and psychotherapy). Vlado received his training in Europe and US: Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, Czech Association for Analytical Psychology, Brno, Czech Republic, University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago. Vlado specializes on the treatment of depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and interpersonal conflicts. His focus includes psycho-spiritual crisis and spirituality (loss of life’s meaning and direction), mind-body connection (psychosomatic issues), immigration and cultural issues (displacement from home country and grief), women empowerment and emancipation. His specialties also include treatment of addictions and marital psychotherapy with adult, and youth populations. Vlado is also involved in art and creative process and is author of several depth psychology-oriented books: Psyche, Matrix, Reality; Father’s Archetype; In the Name of God: Psychological Roots of Fanaticism, and most recently Dark Religion: Fundamentalism from the Perspective of Jungian Psychology.

Website: TherapyVlado.com

Blog Post: https://jungchicago.org/blog/product/individuation-in-a-divided-world-deception-lies-and-the-quest-for-wholeness/

Blog Post: https://jungchicago.org/blog/vlado-solc-from-illusion-to-conscious-suffering-a-jungian-view-of-politics-possession-and-redemption/

Contact: [email protected]

Book - Dark Religion: Fundamentalism from The Perspective of Jungian Psychology: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Religion-Fundamentalism-Perspective-Psychology/dp/1630513989/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&linkCode=sl1&tag=jungchicago-20&linkId=3b0b88791d7fc9f2ead1779035ceffda

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In this conversation with Roy Wang, we delved into the complexities of human emotions, particularly focusing on repetition compulsion, anger, shame, and the dynamics of masculine and feminine energies. We explored how childhood experiences shape emotional patterns and the importance of compassion and self-observation in understanding these patterns. Then we discussed the shadow feminine, covert abuse, and the need for balance in relationships, emphasizing that both men and women have roles to play in fostering healthy dynamics.

repetition compulsion, anger, shame, desire, childhood experiences, relationships, shadow feminine, covert abuse, emotional mastery, masculine and feminine energy

Key Takeaways

• Repetition compulsion can manifest in various emotional patterns.
• Anger and shame are often intertwined in emotional experiences.
• Desire can lead to conflict when unmet or rejected.
• Childhood experiences significantly shape adult emotional responses.
• Compassion and self-observation are crucial in understanding emotional patterns.
• Covert abuse is often more difficult to identify than overt abuse.
• Women can experience and perpetuate covert abuse among themselves.
• Emotional manipulation can be a form of covert abuse.
• The interplay of chaos and order is essential in relationships.
• Healthy relationships require ongoing work and mutual understanding.

Guest Details

Roy Wang is a men's coach and believer in the renewing powers of the sacred wild man archetype.

Website: https://www.sacredwildman.com/

X / Twitter: https://x.com/sacredwildman

Book on Roy’s Calendly: https://calendly.com/sacredwildman/30min

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sacredwildman

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sacredwildman

Youtube: https://youtube.com/sacredwildman

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In this conversation with Susan Rowland, we explored arts-based research, the role of spontaneity in creativity, the intersection of art and psychology, the relationship between religion and imagination, subjective experiences, science versus religion, cultural myths, the role of mystery in storytelling, and writing fiction.

Jungian psychology, arts-based research, spontaneity, psyche, voice of the victim, creative process

Key Takeaways

A voice from the past can influence creative work.

Jungian psychology emphasizes the importance of spontaneity.

Arts-based research allows for deeper exploration of the psyche.

The creative process can be guided by unexpected voices.

Understanding the psyche is essential for artistic expression.

Personal experiences can shape artistic narratives.

The intersection of psychology and art can lead to profound insights.

Engaging with the unconscious can enhance creativity.

Jungian arts-based research fosters a unique creative environment.

Guest Details

Susan Rowlan is a scholar of Jung, literary critic, and teacher at Pacifica Graduate Institute in the MA Engaged Humanities and in the Doctoral program in Jung and Archetypal Studies. She is also a writer of mystery novels about undervalued women.

Website: https://www.susanrowland-books.com/

X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SusanRowland10

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susan.rowland.161

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-rowland-phd-59894823/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/21471703-susan-rowland

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In this conversation with Camille Fioranelli, we explore the themes of identity, the nature of consciousness, and the role of archetypes in human experience. Camille shares her journey of self-discovery through writing and the importance of confronting the darker aspects of the self. Our conversation further delves into the subjective nature of reality, the conflict between logic and emotion, and the significance of myths in shaping our understanding of existence. Ultimately, we discuss the beauty of embracing life's complexities and the journey towards integration and self-acceptance.

archetypes, psychology, consciousness, myths, self-reflection, emotional intelligence, personal growth, shadow work, mirrors, myths, ego, tragedy, and the long, messy road to wholeness

Sound bites

"Everyone is a mirror to you."

"Happiness is just an emotion."

"It's okay to not be okay."

Key Takeaways

Writing on SubStack under the pseudonym Elara Faust - a name that symbolizes the journey from darkness to light.

Archetypes play a crucial role in storytelling and human experience.

Internal dialogues, when not released, can come to feel like screams in our heads.

Psychedelic experiences can lead to ego confrontations, but beware of ego identification.

Everyone we encounter serves as a mirror reflecting our inner selves.

The Western world often prioritizes logic over emotional understanding.

Myths serve as a guide to understanding our consciousness.

Integration of the self is essential for personal growth.

Happiness is an emotion, not a constant state.

Guest Details

Camille Fioranelli is a clinician in training, but more truthfully, she’s a human being obsessed with the layers beneath the mask. Writing under the pen name Elara Faust, Camille is the author of “Contra Persona” on Substack, which invites you beneath the surface of modern life, into the hidden corridors of the psyche. Here, Jungian thought meets myth and cultural critique, unmasking the forces that shape us and confronting the truths we’d rather avoid.

Subsctack (Contra Persona): https://contrapersona.com/

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