The Explorer Poet Podcast

My guest today is Dr. Paul Robichaud, an author and professor, who writes on cultural history, myth, and modern poetry. Paul teaches English at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut. His first book, Pan: the Great God's Modern Return, explores the Greek god Pan through classical myth, modern literature, film, and music. Paul is also the creator of the Substack, Thresholds, in which he explores myth, folklore, and literature. His next book, Stories of the Stones: Imagining Prehistory in Britain, Ireland, and Brittany is expected to be available next year. Paul is well versed in myth, stories, and the ways in which they resonate with real lifeI. I truly enjoyed my conversation with Paul and I hope you do as well.

In our conversation we discussed Greek myth, North myth, Celtic myth, culture, David Jones, Carl Jung, archetypes, Joseph Campbell, resonance, the collective unconscious, numinous experiences, archaeology, religious fundamentalism, literalism, social punishment, Catholicism, abuse, denial, the Shadow, western society, the myth of progress, technology, social media, mental health, self-reliance, Substack, Pan, God of the Wild, ancient Greece, shephards, Arcadia, God of the Hunt, Roman myth, witches, the wilderness, country bumpkins, death, paganism, resurrection, worship, Christianity, sex, animals, repression, Nietzsche, the sacred, alchemy, Egyptian myth, Indian myth, tricksters, Hermes (Mercury), Peter Pan, spirits, innocence, compassion, Percy Jackson, prehistoric sites, stories, T.H. Lawrence, and the Wind in the Willows.

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Guest Name: Paul Robichaud

WebsiteSubstack: https://paulrobichaud.substack.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulJRobichaud

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My guest today is Thea Euryphaessa, who is a writer, interested in personal growth, depth psychology, reconnecting with the body, Alchemy, and the hero's Journey. Thea is the author of Running into Myself and Growing into MySelf. In these books she explores her own personal journey as a woman in the modern world, seeking her soul's depths and cultivating a joyful, sensual, loving relationship with her body. She’s an inspiring thinker and doer, who has been through her own dark nights and traveled her own hero's journey, and come back with a boon from which we all can benefit. I truly enjoyed my conversation with Thea and I hope you do as well.

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In our conversation we discussed naivety, writing, Joseph Campbell, western culture, transformational cycles, myth, calls to adventure, threshold guardians, denial, running, marathons, the unconscious, the conscious, doubt, Sex and the City, Michael Meade, Nightmares, internal voices, insecurities, fears, dreams, suicidal ideation, shame, depression, prayers, mantras, being of service to something greater than oneself, metaphors, death, resurrection, separation, initiation, returns, The Lindworm Prince, Robert Blye, the psyche as our life’s editor, Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert, permission, foreshadowing, James Hillman, The Soul’s Code, magic, culture, stories, the I Ching, Tantra, mystery schools, ritual, symbols, and the perpetual student.

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Guest Name: The Euryphaessa

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My guest today is Maria Souza, who is a mythologist, author, educator, mentor, and creator of the Women in Mythology podcast. Maria received her postgraduate degrees in Ecology and Spirituality from Schumacher College and an Advanced Training Certificate in Applied Mythology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is the author of Wild Daughters, a mythopoetic work that offers inspiration for girls and women who are searching for their own unique power. Maria has a passion and deep understanding for myth and symbols, particularly in how they relate to modern women. I found her insights enlightening and her energy contagious. I truly enjoyed my conversation with Maria and I hope you do as well.

In our conversation we discussed myth, Maria’s upbringing in Brazil, cultural expectations, stories of the dead, history, Martin Shaw, Adam and Eve, consciousness, curiosity, symbols, individuation, trees, the feminine, cycles, the snake, the dragon, punishment, suffering, archetypal forces, the masculine, the ouroboros, integration, creativity, the East and West, transformative pain, the work, The Ugly Duckling, Hans Christian Andersen, Clarissa Pinkola Estés, and the victim, survivor, and thriver archetypes.

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Guest Name: Maria Souza

Website: https://www.womenandmythology.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaeduardamsouza/

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My guest today is Rosa Lewis, who is a writer, guide, podcaster, and participant in Imaginal Journeyings, a project exploring how the imaginal realm can be unlocked on a global scale. Rosa has lived a fascinating life, in which she’s gone to her own depths, what she calls the hell realms, as well as  the realms of the Gods, and come out the other side with much to share. In her practice she combines Buddhist emptiness, Jungian shadow work, tantric embodiment, the archetypal realm, mysticism and a radically new way of relating to the heart. I found Rosa to be open, deep, and insightful. I truly enjoyed our conversation and I hope you do as well.

In our conversation we discussed the cosmos, an underlying divine intelligence, growing in dogmatic environments, religion and spirituality, psychedelics, introversion, extroversion, personalities, imaginal journeying, social imaginaries, Buddha nature, universal soup, atheism, mystical experiences, Carl Jung, synchronicities, hell realms, suffering, time dilation, death, light spirituality, gods, divine intelligence, Alan Watts, Stories, Dharma, how things are, style, clothing as an expression of who we are, and the collective.

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Guest Name: Rosa Lewis

Website: https://rosalewis.co.uk/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosaclewis

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My guest today is Rick Belden, an artist, poet, and coach who works with men to solve difficult emotional, personal, and relational challenges. If you're a man who's feeling stuck in a life that's inauthentic, unfulfilling, or stagnant, Rick can help you get things moving again. His primary focus is on repatterning the relationships men have with themselves, as that relationship is the fundamental driver that determines the quality and outcomes of our decisions, behaviors, and lives. Rick has been through a lot in his own life and has come out the other side, with hope and a message of healing. I truly enjoyed my conversation with Rick and I hope you do as well.

In our conversation we discussed men’s work, the role of men in society, the mother-son relationship, the concept of “mother wounds” and how they can affect adult ties, narcissism, emotional manipulation, the importance of inner trust and the unmet needs of modern men.

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Guest Name: Rick Belden

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Article: Men and the Mother Wound

Poem: "motherspace"

Poem: "the grief I will not let myself feel"

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My guest today is Kristina Dryža, who is an author, TEDx speaker, ex-futurist, archetypal consultant, a member of the Joseph Campbell Foundation’s Editorial Advisory Group, and a steward for The Fifth Direction. Kristina is a fantastic speaker, who has a depth of learned knowledge and intuitive wisdom, who speaks with passion and energy. I truly enjoyed my conversation with Kristina and I hope you do as well.

In our conversation we discussed the subconscious, archetypes, the individual unconscious, the collective unconscious, imagination versus intellect, personal and universal patterns, the four functions the psyche operates through – thought, intuition, instincts and feelings – and how they relate to different levels of consciousness, stories, fairy tales, and childlike understanding.

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Guest Name: Kristina Dryža

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.kristinadryza.com/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinadryza/

TEDx: https://www.ted.com/talks/kristina_dryza_archetypes_and_mythology_why_they_matter_even_more_so_today

Grace and the Wind: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Wind-Kristina-Dryza/dp/099244733X

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My guest for this conversation is my good friend Jenn Morrill. Jenn is an editor, creator, mother, and true friend. She’s a person unafraid of exploring the depths of her psyche. Jenn and I have similar backgrounds from a faith perspective, having been born into and exited the same religion. We’ve spent countless hours discussing our personal and shared histories, religion, psychology, family, relationships, growth, and healing. Today we decided to record a conversation discussing a movie that we both love called Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I always enjoy my conversations with Jenn and, now, I hope you do as well.

In our conversation we discussed the movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, the psychology of the characters, the four (4) different ways of interpreting a story – literal, allegorical, metaphorical, and psychological – memories, dreams, internal and external romantic relationships, eternal child, movies, healing, growth, inner child, and the importance of accepting our past to heal childhood wounds.

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Guest Name: Jenn Morrill

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My guest today is Laura Lewis-Barr, a playwright, freelance director, theater professor, and award-winning stop motion film maker. Laura is the creator of Psyche Cinemas, where she publishes her stop motion films about fairy tales portrayed in modern and fanciful situations. Laura alternates between creating short updated fairy tales and original scripts exploring characters and cultures from a Jungian perspective. Laura is a huge fan of stories and myths, and has found a true passion exploring them through a unique and creative framework. She’s like a child at play and, in speaking with her, I felt her energy, passion, and enthusiasm throughout. I truly enjoyed my conversation with Laura and I hope you do as well.

In our conversation we discussed Catholicism, Mormonism, monotheistic and polytheistic religion, the ego, social behavior, the concept of the inner child, the hero’s journey, Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, symbolic language, fairy tales, play, creativity, growing up, and the subconscious mind.

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Guest Name: Laura Lewis-Barr

Website: https://psychescinema.com/

Free Short Films: https://psychescinema.com/free-short-films/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Psyche_Cinema

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MythicTalesForPsyche

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

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My guest today is international bestselling author Shelley Read. Shelley’s debut novel, Go as a River, is an amazing story that’s being translated into over thirty languages. Shelley taught writing and literature as a Senior Lecturer at Western Colorado University for nearly three decades, where she was also a founder of the interdisciplinary Environment & Sustainability major and the PRIME program for at-risk students. She’s a regular contributor to Crested Butte Magazine and Gunnison Valley Journal. Shelley is a fifth-generation Coloradoan who lives with her family in the Elk Mountains of the Western Slope. I found Shelley to be energetic, enthusiastic, and deeply insightful. I truly enjoyed my conversation with Shelley and I hope you do as well.

In our conversation we discussed the natural world as a powerful source of inspiration and learning, the creative process and the role our masculine and feminine sides play in it, vulnerability and humility as key values for transcending, persistence, and the importance of quieting the cultural noise to let the inner truth arise.

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Guest Name: Shelley Read

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My guest today is Luke McBain a man of many talents and experiences. Luke is a graduate of the German Film Academy, a writer, former actor and filmmaker, a Cambridge MBA graduate, a lecturer and a consultant. Luke is also the creator of a type of internal, imaginative experience called Liminosophy: a journey in search of the source of intuition, meaning, and happiness. According to Luke’s website, it does not matter if you are a high powered executive, a crafty entrepreneur, or someone who is on their own personal quest, Liminosophy is for you. I found Luke to be engaging, open, and deeply introspective. I truly enjoyed my conversation with Luke and I hope you do as well.

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In our conversation we discussed Liminosophy, liminal spaces, the physical world, abstract realities, art, meaning, creativity, healing, intuition, consciousness, abstraction, the collective unconscious, metaphors, psychic frequencies and how to tune in, the difference between a strong and a weak ego, Joseph Campbell, and Carl Jung.

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Guest Name: Luke McBain

Website: https://lukemcbain.wixsite.com/lukemcbain/en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LukeMcBain_

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-mcbain-7620014/

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