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Eavesdrop on three Jungian analysts as they engage in lively, sometimes irreverent conversations about a wide range of topics as they share what it’s like to see the world through the depth psychological lens provided by Carl Jung. Half of each episode is spent discussing a dream submitted by a listener.

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Eavesdrop on three Jungian analysts as they engage in lively, sometimes irreverent conversations about a wide range of topics as they share what it’s like to see the world through the depth psychological lens provided by Carl Jung. Half of each episode is spent discussing a dream submitted by a listener.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
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    Psychodermatology: How Skin Communicates Unconscious Conflicts

    Psychodermatology: How Skin Communicates Unconscious Conflicts

    How do skin conditions give voice to silent suffering in our souls?
    Our skin serves as a canvas for our emotional and psychological states, manifesting internal conflicts through visible conditions. The symbolic meaning behind skin conditions can reveal deep-seated emotional issues.  Self-inflicted lesions highlight an individual's internal turmoil, serving as a cry for help. We all understand how blushing and sweating provide outer clues about our psychological landscape. Skin, a boundary between ego and the external world, exists as a threshold organ where experiences enter us and responses are displayed. Applying Jung’s symbolic attitude to our body can lead us to hidden meanings in our skin that may release us from suffering.
    Prepare to discover what your skin can reveal about your unconscious conflicts; how a symbolic interpretation of specific symptoms can lead to a meaningful dialogue with the unconscious; which therapeutic approaches can effectively decipher the language of skin symptoms; whether addressing emotional well-being can improve chronic skin issues; why some of us are more vulnerable to somatic symptoms like skin reactions…and so much more.
    FIND THE DREAM WE ANALYZE HERE: https://thisjungianlife.com/skin_communicates_unconscious_conflicts/
    LOOK & GROW HERE
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    JUNG LOVE: This Week's Bonus Dream Interpretation

    JUNG LOVE: This Week's Bonus Dream Interpretation

    Hey Supporters,

    This week, we're discussing a dream submitted by a $25-a-month supporter:

    "I'm working for a company. I'm second in command. The boss and I are going to meet with Bill Gates. I'm excited about this. I put on a more revealing outfit to impress Bill because he's single now. Something happens as we meet with him, and I plunge a nail or a stapler into his hand. I apologize profusely, but somehow we are connected over this. Things start to go well. He's very good looking. We plan to meet outside of work, and I look forward to doing so."

    Thank you for supporting This Jungian Life!

    JUNG LOVE: This Week's Bonus Dream Interpretation

    JUNG LOVE: This Week's Bonus Dream Interpretation

    Hey Supporters,

    This week, we're discussing a dream submitted by a $10-a-month supporter:

    "My partner and I are concerned about our dog's behavior. He is acting off. At one point, he holds a kitten's head in his mouth while we watch in horror, although he doesn't hurt the kitten.

    I have to sleep in a bunk bed above his cage until we can take him to the vet. Everything is dark and I am outside or in a large room where I can't see the walls. While up there, I watch a disturbing movie that sometimes seems to be on my laptop and sometimes seems to be happening around me. In the movie, an elderly woman is keeping her son in a cage. I think he committed a crime.

    Several times he calls out to her and she unlocks the cage, for example, to let him use the bathroom. When the son is locked up, he seems scary and potentially violent. When she lets him out, I'm worried that he will attack her, but he is always thankful and nice to her. Sometimes I think the woman is my mother-in-law.

    Finally, I see the woman go into the cage with her son. She now has short hair and cartoonish drag makeup. She kind of looks like the Chad from the Virgin Chad meme. A narrator implies they will have sex, but I don't remember exactly what is said. I am disgusted and close my laptop without watching. I feel afraid that the dog will attack me or die."

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    IDENTITY CRISIS: When Our Story Falls Apart

    IDENTITY CRISIS: When Our Story Falls Apart

    How can understanding and reshaping our personal narratives help us navigate and overcome identity crises during major life transitions?
    A Narrative Identity Crisis occurs when the evolving story we create to make sense of our lives—integrating past experiences, present realities, and future aspirations—becomes disrupted, leading to profound disorientation and psychological distress. This crisis can be triggered by significant life changes, traumatic events, or conflicting social and cultural pressures, causing our coherent self-narrative to fragment. Memory, meaning-making, and emotional regulation are all impacted as we struggle to reconcile our self-concept with new experiences. Addressing a Narrative Identity Crisis involves reflection, support, and often therapeutic intervention to rebuild a stable, adaptive narrative that restores our sense of meaning, direction, and psychological well-being.
    Prepare to discover what a personal life story is and how it integrates past experiences, present realities, and future aspirations into a coherent sense of self; how individual narratives shape our psychological well-being, influence our emotions, and guide our understanding of life events; which cognitive and emotional processes contribute to constructing and maintaining a coherent self-narrative; whether disruptions in our self-concept can lead to identity crises and the potential for growth and transformation through these crises; why engaging with and reconstructing personal narratives is crucial for emotional regulation, resilience, and overall psychological health...and so much more.
    THE DREAM WE ANALYZE IS HERE: https://thisjungianlife.com/identity-crisis/ 
    LOOK & GROW HERE
    Unlock The Power of Your Dreams: https://thisjungianlife.com/join-dream-school/  
    Support Dreams and Depth: Join Our Patreon Community Today: https://www.patreon.com/ThisJungianLife
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     STAY INSPIRED EVERY DAY!
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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Bonus - Listener Question

    Bonus - Listener Question

    "How would you view the denial of Peter through a Jungian lens?"

    Six Swans Jungian Analysis: Transforming Fear into Joy

    Six Swans Jungian Analysis: Transforming Fear into Joy

    How can we harness inner strength and resilience to transform personal fears and adversities into growth and joy?
    In our "Six Swans Jungian Analysis," we explore how a fairytale reveals profound insights into transformation, resilience, and the complexities of human emotions. Through a sister's silent endurance, a king's protective instincts, and the ultimate triumph of truth, we can also discover our own inner strength, sacrifice, and personal growth. The fairytale "The Six Swans" teaches us about the enduring human spirit, the transformative power of love, and the journey toward individuation and wholeness, offering valuable psychological insights into fear, joy, and resilience.
    Prepare to discover what inner strength and resilience genuinely mean in the face of adversity; how to navigate and transform personal fears into opportunities for growth; which psychological and emotional strategies can foster enduring change; whether embracing silent perseverance can lead to personal empowerment; why understanding the balance between good and evil within ourselves is crucial for achieving wholeness…and so much more.
    FIND THE DREAM WE ANALYZE HERE: https://thisjungianlife.com/six-swans-jungian-analysis/
    FIND THE GRIMMS TALE HERE: https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm049.html 
    LOOK & GROW HERE
    Unlock The Power of Your Dreams: https://thisjungianlife.com/join-dream-school/  
    Support Dreams and Depth: Join Our Patreon Community Today: https://www.patreon.com/ThisJungianLife
    Don't Miss Out - Submit Your Dream Now for a Chance to Be Featured on Our Podcast! https://thisjungianlife.com/share-your-dream/
    Help Shape Our Show! Share Your Ideas for Our Next Podcast: https://thisjungianlife.com/podcast-form-topics/   
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     STAY INSPIRED EVERY DAY!
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    • 1 hr 39 min

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