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This week’s show is a special one in which Be Mythical Soul Guide Sara J. Sanderson interviewed Lian about all things ‘doing the work’ - inspired by Lian’s recent post on the topic.
Lian and Sara explored the concept of 'doing the work', a term often used in personal development and spirituality circles, often without an understanding of what it really means. They delve into the differences between truly doing the work and other forms of self-improvement, emphasising the importance of consciously choosing the Great Work of individuation and union. Some of the questions explored and answered were:
1. How can we differentiate between 'the work' and other forms of self-improvement or self-care practices?
2. Could you provide examples of how 'the work' relates to individuation, and union?
3. In what ways can we identify whether we're truly engaging in 'the work' versus engaging in activities that may seem similar but ultimately bypass the deeper aspects of ourselves?
4. Can you share more about the role of fear and resistance in undertaking 'the work', and how one can overcome or navigate through these challenges?
5. Could you provide ways those who are feeling called to embark on 'the work' are supported? And if you are a healer, guide or coach how do you ensure you are supporting in the best way?
The conversation highlights the role of fear and resistance in preventing us from doing the work and the challenges of recognising and navigating our projections and co-dependency. They also touch upon the potential pain and challenge of doing the work, as well as the importance of community and support in the process - which is why we created UNIO, The Academy of Sacred Union.
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What you’ll learn from this episode: The Great Work involves consciously looking at the hidden aspects of ourselves and bringing them into the light, whilst seeing and navigating all of the illusions, blockages, fear, and resistance that will show up along the way.
The work can take various forms, such as shadow work, inner child work, or working with teacher plants but no matter the form, it requires a conscious devotion to the Great Work for it to be so.
Recognising and becoming accountable for our projections and codependency is an essential part of doing the work.
Doing the work can be challenging and painful, but is for those is it right for - a choiceless choice and one of the most rewarding ones we can make - having a supportive community and seeking guidance from those who understand the Great Work is crucial in sustaining the journey.
Resources and stuff they spoke about:
The post that inspired this conversation.
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All The Everything is Lian’s monthly solo show where she often shares what she’s been creating, consuming, and celebrating before diving deep into a topic inspired or chosen by members of the Be Mythical fb group.
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In this show, Lian shared her own version of the folktale ‘Fox Woman’ and the powerful symbols of Fox Woman, her Pelt and the Hunter that it invokes.
She shares her personal experience with the story of Fox Woman and the synchronicities that led her to explore this folktale. After Lian tells the story, she invites listeners to engage with what it activates within them, offering questions for reflection.
The story follows a lonely hunter who discovers mysterious acts of kindness in his cottage, leading him to encounter a woman who is part woman, part fox, and part spirit. The tale of Fox Woman and the Hunter explores the relationship between the mythical feminine and masculine, and invites us to be in conscious relationship with each of these within our own pysche.
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What you’ll learn from this episode: The banishment of the Mythical Feminine is a common theme in society, both internally and externally - the story of Fox Woman invites us to reflect on how we banish and reject these aspects of ourselves.
Fox Woman represents the accepted, nurturing face of the Feminine, while her pelt symbolizes her wildness, power, and enchantment. The Hunter represents the part of us that banishes these aspects of the Feminine to feel safe and accepted.
This story highlights the suffering that occurs when we separate parts of the Feminine and reject the fullness of her expression - it invites us to recognise and embrace all aspects of the feminine within ourselves and in the world.
Resources and stuff spoken about: Share in the group what showed up for you listening to this show, including any questions: Be Mythical fb group
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Are you ready to uncover the old story that may be keeping you from living fully?
Having quit her life long profession as a dental hygienist due to chronic back and shoulder pain, and navigating all the additional challenges that arose with that, guest Kate Motley began on a long journey of self discovery to reconnect her back to her sense of self and what she was here for.
The endless fears Kate has faced along the way, and her own personal resistance to the work that is required, has given rise to a deeply embodied upstanding of what it is like to transform overwhelming feelings of shame, into loving ourselves back to life.
Kate’s experience has ignited a passion in her to support women who may also have experienced a disconnection to themselves. Through her offering of women’s sharing circles, Kate creates the opportunity for women to share their hearts in the presence of others.
In this show, Kate and Lian explored Kate’s journey from living her old story of people-pleasing and keeping herself small to embracing her new story of living from her brave heart.
Kate reflects on her upbringing, and how she didn’t even realise the effects of it until she began the work making it conscious and understanding its impact on her life.
They explored Kate’s journey of liberation and the challenges she faced along the way in her own healing, right up until the present day, when she’s stepping into the role of being medicine for others.
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What you’ll learn from this episode:
Understanding and uncovering our old story is crucial for personal growth and healing, especially when we are here to be medicine for others. Resistance and fear often arise when we are called to step into our new story, but with support and bringing love to our inner child, we can move through it to take the aligned steps. As Kate’s story shows, for many old souls, it’s essential that once ready, we serve our medicine to others - in doing so, we bring the deepest healing to ourselves. Resources and stuff spoken about:
Find out more about Kate Motley and her in person Circles on her website: katemotley.podia.com/
Join Kate's Upcoming Online Circle: Braveheart Women's Circles Online
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Have you considered how alchemy can affect your personal growth and healing?

William Apple, a Psychological and Spiritual Mentor, as well as a Psychodynamic Coach, joins Lian as a returning guest to explore the concept of alchemy and its relevance in healing and individuation. They delve into the traditional definition of alchemy as the process of turning lead into gold, and how it’s used metaphorically - which is the psychological aspect of alchemy, as described by Carl Jung.
They highlight the appeal of alchemy and the tendency for people to project their fantasies and unmet needs onto the concept. They also discuss the shadow side of alchemy, including the dangers of misunderstanding and unintentionally bypassing the work, especially when we dive straight into collective shadow work, instead of beginning with the inner child.
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What you’ll learn from this episode: Alchemy is the process of turning lead into gold, both literally and metaphorically - psychological alchemy, as described by Carl Jung, involves the work of becoming conscious of our internal processes in service of individuation.
The appeal of alchemy lies in the recognition of a natural inclination towards wholeness and the desire to refine and transform ourselves, however there is a danger in projecting fantasies and unmet needs onto the concept of alchemy, as it can prevent us from engaging honestly in the real work.
It is important to understand the lineage and historical context of alchemical teachings to avoid appropriation and make-believe.
Begin with the inner child - recognising the oppressed child within - is essential in any true shadow alchemy. This is why we need to work with the personal shadow before we begin the work of the collective shadows that we all share.
Resources and stuff spoken about: Our last episodes about
How to create a relationship with the Child and learn the true extent of our conditioning
Phantasy vs. Fantasy... how to know which you're engaging in (and why it matters)
William’s Website - Aion Psychodynamic Coaching
 
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Have you ever felt a deep resonance with being an old soul?

Join Be Mythical co-founders, Lian Brook-Tyler and Jonathan Wilkinson as they delve into navigating the intricacies and challenges of being an old soul in this modern world. Together they explore the recognition and journey of old souls - someone who has chosen to come to this life with deep work to do and has likely journeyed through many lifetimes.
They discuss the challenges of knowing oneself as an old soul, including resistance, fear, and grandiosity, as well as the purpose of old souls, the wound of separation, and the common threads that unite them.
The conversation also touches on the call of the wild, the significance of neurodivergence, and the changing landscape for old souls in the modern world and the need for community, support and guidance.
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  What you’ll learn from this episode: Old souls are individuals who have chosen to come to this life with significant work to do and have likely journeyed through many lifetimes. They tend to possess a deep reverence for life and a sense of ancient wisdom.
Old souls often have a deep recognition of themselves as such, which goes beyond any challenges or doubts they may face. Although knowing oneself as an old soul can bring challenges such as resistance, fear, and grandiosity, embracing the term 'old souls' can be empowering and help individuals fully embody their gifts and purpose.
Old souls come to this world with a purpose and Material for Liberation to work through. The journey of an old soul involves healing the wound of separation and returning to the truth of who they are.
Finding guidance and soul family is essential for old souls on their journey… UNIO is a community and academy that provides the alchemy, kinship, and support for old souls to alchemise and fulfill their purpose.
  Resources and stuff spoken about: Join UNIO, the Academy of Sacred Union. This is for the old souls in this new world… Discover your kin & unite with your soul’s calling to truly live your myth.
 
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This week's show is with Dr. Daniel M. Ingram, MD MSPH, a retired emergency medicine physician who works to improve the global relationship of science, clinical practice, mental health and the public to the phenomena that might be referred to as spiritual, meditative, energetic, mystical, psychedelic, magical, and related phenomena.
To those ends, he is currently the founder, philanthropic supporter, and volunteer CEO and Board Chair of the Emergence Benefactors registered charity, and chief organizer and co-founder of the global Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium.
He is currently involved in neurophenomenological research of advanced meditative states with colleagues at Harvard and has been a participant in numerous fMRI and EEG studies of advanced meditators, including at Harvard, Yale, U Mass, and Vanderbilt. He has published scientific articles in Pediatrics, Child Abuse and Neglect, and the Journal of Medical Toxicology. He is the author of Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha, co-author of The Fire Kasina, and co-founder of the Dharma Overground. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Esquire, Vice, Wired, BBC Radio 4, Evolving Dharma, American Dharma: Buddhism Beyond Modernity, Dan Harris’ 10% Happier Podcast, Slate Star Codex Blog, Buddha at the Gas Pump, Meaning of Life TV, Deconstructing Yourself, Spiritual Explained website, Guru Viking, Buddhist Geeks, Cosmic Tortoise, Startup Geometry, Imperfect Buddha Podcast, and many others.
In this conversation, Daniel and Lian explored the intersection of magic, spirituality, science, and healthcare. Daniel shares his personal journey and the three aspects of himself that led him to explore this integration within and without via the work of the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium, which aims to bridge the gap between the clinical mainstream and the emergent world.
The conversation explores the importance of understanding phenomenology, establishing diagnostic categories, and conducting epidemiological studies.
As well as the topics of neurodivergence and shamanic sickness, highlighting the need for understanding and support in these areas, and the challenges of recognising and relating to unusual experiences, as well as the tension between regulation and accessibility in alternative healing practices. Finally, Daniel shares his vision for the future, where knowledge and capabilities in these areas are equitably distributed and supported by scientific research.
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What you’ll learn from this episode: The integration of magic, spirituality, science, and healthcare can lead to transformative experiences and intentional healing.
Understanding phenomenology and establishing diagnostic categories are crucial for bridging the gap between the clinical mainstream and the emergent world.
Epidemiological studies can provide insights into the impact of transformative experiences on mental wellbeing and society.
Special projects related to military, security, space, and big data require careful consideration and ethical approaches. Normalization and connection with others who have had similar experiences can be healing and provide support.
Understanding and support for neurodivergence and shamanic sickness are important in the context of spiritual and mystical experiences.
Recognizing and relating to unusual experiences can be challenging, but pattern recognition and training can help healthcare professionals provide better care.
There is a tension between regulation and accessibility in alternative healing practices, and it is important to find a balance that allows for both safety and inclusivity.
The vision for the future includes a global clinical mainstream that has a sophisticated understanding of alternative healing practices and the ability to provide equitable acces