The Walled Garden

The Walled Garden
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The Walled Garden

The Walled Garden is the foundational podcast within the Walled Garden Philosophical Society, exploring a wide range of themes including philosophy, theology, mysticism, poetry, music, and creativity. The show is hosted by Simon J. E. Drew, an Australian poet, musician, philosopher, and CEO. Episodes vary between interviews with world-changing thought leaders and solo episodes exploring paths to a flourishing life. To join these conversations live, and to find out more about The Walled Garden Philosophical Society, go to thewalledgarden.com.

  1. 07/11/2024

    David Alexander | Why Study Norse Mythology?

    David is co-host of Between Two Raven’s Podcast. He is a psychotherapist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. He writes and podcasts about the importance of understanding archetypes and mythology in the journey to make meaning of life, practice wisdom, and develop a personal philosophy of life. David runs events in The Walled Garden through his grove, The Ravens Nest; a place to gather to discuss Wisdom Poetry, Norse Mythology, and Archetypes. David will explore Old Norse poems with other Walled Garden Contributors and members are invited to attend to discuss and explore how Wisdom and Meaning can be found through exploring mythological poetry. Hugin and Munin were the names of Odin’s two ravens, their names mean Thought and Memory or Soul. In the Raven’s Nest, we will explore the psychological significance of metaphors and archetypes found in the Old Norse myths. Register today for David's next event: https://thewalledgarden.com/events/

    16 min

  2. 22/08/2024

    Rocco Jarman | Breaking Through the Noise

    Rocco Jarman is a philosopher-poet, embracing the essence of humanity’s narrative while guiding others through the journey of self-discovery and collective evolution. As a bridge between past and future, he explores the depths of intentional existence, weaving through symbolism, mythos, and psychology to illuminate the path forward. His roles span from teacher to advocate, from dreamer to leader, each facet reflecting a commitment to unlocking the potential of tomorrow through the power of personal and shared myth. Eyes Wide Open Life: https://eyeswideopenlife.org/ 7-DAY SOUL REBOOT: https://thewalledgarden.com/7daysoulreboot/ THE SILVER BRANCH: https://thewalledgarden.com/thesilverbranch/ MENTORSHIP WITH ROCCO: https://thewalledgarden.com/teacher/rocco-jarman/

    1h 57m

  3. 04/08/2024

    David Alexander | When Old Gods Die

    David Alexander is an American psychotherapist and philosopher. On his podcast, Between Two Ravens, David explores the heights and depths of Norse mythology. David is interested particularly in Jungian psychology, classical Stoicism, and mythology, and he now brings these interests to The Walled Garden Philosophical Society as an official contributor in our community. In this episode, we discuss the apocalyptic narative in Norse Mythology and discuss it's paralells and meanings for our lives and cultures.  Between Two Ravens Podcast: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/

    1h 14m

  4. 19/07/2024

    Rocco Jarman | Apocalypse

    Rocco Jarman is a philosopher-poet, embracing the essence of humanity’s narrative while guiding others through the journey of self-discovery and collective evolution. As a bridge between past and future, he explores the depths of intentional existence, weaving through symbolism, mythos, and psychology to illuminate the path forward. His roles span from teacher to advocate, from dreamer to leader, each facet reflecting a commitment to unlocking the potential of tomorrow through the power of personal and shared myth. Eyes Wide Open Life: https://eyeswideopenlife.org/ 7-DAY SOUL REBOOT: https://thewalledgarden.com/7daysoulreboot/ THE SILVER BRANCH: https://thewalledgarden.com/thesilverbranch/ THE HEARTH & THE WELL: https://www.amazon.com/Hearth-Well-Tending-Sacred-Return/dp/B0D1K8KLRG

    1h 11m

  5. 10/07/2024

    Massimo Pigliucci | The Quest for Character

    Prof. Massimo Pigliucci holds PhDs in Evolutionary Biology and Philosophy and is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at City College of New York. His research covers the philosophy of science, pseudoscience, Stoicism, and New Skepticism.He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his work on genotype-environment interactions and defense of evolutionary biology.Prof. Pigliucci has published in major outlets like the New York Times and the Washington Post, and he writes on Medium. He has authored or edited 16 books, including the bestseller "How to Be A Stoic." Website: https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com/ Soul Speaking: https://thewalledgarden.com/allevents/soul-speaking-june-2024-418-391/

    1 hr

  6. 28/06/2024

    Mark Vernon | Rewilding Spirituality

    ABOUT MARK VERNON: Dr. Mark Vernon is a psychotherapist and writer, with an interest in ancient philosophy, and a focus on the skills and insights that illuminate our inner lives. His books cover subjects from friendship and belief, to wellbeing and love. His most recent books are Dante’s Divine Comedy: A Guide for the Spiritual Journey and A Secret History of Christianity, which is based upon the ideas of the Oxford Inkling, Owen Barfield. As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, he has a private practice in London, working with individuals who have a variety of concerns, as well as having worked at the Maudsley Hospital in south London in a personality disorder service. He contributes to and has presented a number of programmes on the radio, and writes as a journalist, with his work being published by the BBC, Aeon, Church Times, and elsewhere. He teaches at The Idler Academy and also leads workshops and gives talks. Website: https://www.markvernon.com/ Register for Soul Speaking: Imagination & Wisdom: https://thewalledgarden.com/allevents/soul-speaking-june-2024/ 7-Day Soul Reboot: https://thewalledgarden.com/7daysoulreboot/

    1h 3m

  7. 21/06/2024

    Robin Waterfield | A New Translation of Epictetus

    Robin Waterfield is a British classical scholar, translator, editor, and writer of children's fiction. He was born in 1952, and studied Classics at Manchester University, where he achieved a first class degree in 1974. He went on to research ancient Greek philosophy at King's College, Cambridge until 1978, after which he became a lecturer at Newcastle University and then St Andrews University. He later became a copy-editor and later a commissioning editor for Penguin Books. He is now a self-employed writer, living in southern Greece. Some of his notable works include: Plato of Athens: A Life in PhilosophyProphet: The Life and Times of Kahlil GibranThe Greek Myths: Stories of the Greek Gods and Heroes Vividly RetoldWhy Socrates Died: Dispelling the MythsEpictetus The Complete Works: Handbook, Discourses, and FragmentsTWG Seasonal Offerings 7-DAY SOUL REBOOT: https://thewalledgarden.com/7daysoulreboot/ SOUL SPEAKING EVENT: https://thewalledgarden.com/allevents/soul-speaking-the-craft-calling-of-the-bard/ THE SILVER BRANCH: https://thewalledgarden.com/thesilverbranch/ THE HEARTH & THE WELL: https://www.amazon.com/Hearth-Well-Tending-Sacred-Return/dp/B0D1K8KLRG

    1h 22m

  8. 14/06/2024

    Rocco Jarman | Mythos: The Widest path to Logos

    Rocco Jarman is a philosopher-poet, embracing the essence of humanity’s narrative while guiding others through the journey of self-discovery and collective evolution. As a bridge between past and future, he explores the depths of intentional existence, weaving through symbolism, mythos, and psychology to illuminate the path forward. His roles span from teacher to advocate, from dreamer to leader, each facet reflecting a commitment to unlocking the potential of tomorrow through the power of personal and shared myth. Eyes Wide Open Life: https://eyeswideopenlife.org/ 7-DAY SOUL REBOOT: https://thewalledgarden.com/7daysoulreboot/ SOUL SPEAKING EVENT: https://thewalledgarden.com/allevents/soul-speaking-the-craft-calling-of-the-bard/ THE SILVER BRANCH: https://thewalledgarden.com/thesilverbranch/ THE HEARTH & THE WELL: https://www.amazon.com/Hearth-Well-Tending-Sacred-Return/dp/B0D1K8KLRG

    1h 12m
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The Walled Garden is the foundational podcast within the Walled Garden Philosophical Society, exploring a wide range of themes including philosophy, theology, mysticism, poetry, music, and creativity. The show is hosted by Simon J. E. Drew, an Australian poet, musician, philosopher, and CEO. Episodes vary between interviews with world-changing thought leaders and solo episodes exploring paths to a flourishing life. To join these conversations live, and to find out more about The Walled Garden Philosophical Society, go to thewalledgarden.com.

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