This episode is for anyone who has ever carried the weight of feeling like the “problem child”—for those who grew up believing they were somehow broken, undeserving of love, and plagued by a hollow emptiness they couldn’t shake. I’m sharing the profound insights that have fueled real change in my own recovery, going beyond traditional mental health treatment to explore concepts that often remain untouched: “individuation,” “the Ego,” and the “Higher Self.”

To truly understand the roots of our deepest struggles, we must see ourselves through a different lens—one inspired by “The Hero’s Journey,” the transformative path described by mythologist Joseph Campbell. In this episode, I’ll take you on this journey, unpacking how these ideas offer a new way to understand and embrace the parts of ourselves we’ve long been taught to ignore or suppress.

Topics we’ll explore together:

• What is “The Hero’s Journey,” and how can it illuminate a path forward for those navigating symptoms often labeled as BPD and other mental health challenges?
• What is the “Higher Self,” and how can connecting with it redefine our sense of purpose and self-worth?

This episode invites you to step into your own hero’s journey, seeing your struggles not as signs of brokenness but as rites of passage on the path to wholeness. Join me as we dive into the powerful, life-affirming insights that can transform how we view ourselves—and how we heal.

Recommended resources:

The Hero’s Journey - article by Jessica Davidson

Explanation of the different between ego, self, and Self - article by Jessica Davidson

Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to Self-Awareness (New Edition) book by Rachael Pollack

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The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional.

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