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On this episode, we have talked about archetypes, myths, and depth psychology. We have also explored the pivotal roles of  Ecopsychology & Terrapsychology on our wellbeing. 

One way to find our archetypes is through reading myths and stories. The myths of all cultures are a precious source of wisdom and inspiration.

Through reading myths, one can come across stories and patterns similar to ones’ own life.

This discovery can lead us to understand and if we choose to; transform our stories.  

This is an episode that gets us excited to discover our personal myth and if needed, rewrite it in our own way.

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About the Guest: 

Dr. Craig Chalquist is a professor, author, deep educator, a
loreologist, a storyteller and consultant who writes and teaches at the intersection of psyche, story, and imagination, with one foot in the academy and the other in the world. 

Throughout his career as a former university professor, he has designed and launched more than forty psychology, philosophy, mythology, and ecotherapy courses for graduate and undergraduate students. 

 

He has a Ph.D. in depth psychology and has also practiced as a "Marriage and Family Therapist" for nine years.



He is the founder of the world’s first ecotherapy certificate
program, and has written many books about different topics including, Ecotherapy, myths, alchemy, depth psychology, spirituality and Terrapsychology. 

 

 

Depression is often talked about from a biological, psychological and pathological perspective. However, there are deeper levels or more subtle layers of depression that usually remain undiscovered. Depth psychology helps us to dig deeper into the underlying, deeper causes of depression. This framework doesn’t just provide us with temporary reliefs or symptom palliation, but it will lead us to uncover the meaning and the purpose of our dark nights of the soul. 
On this episode, we have explored depression from a soul-oriented perspective. Could depression be a gateway into the greater passages that our soul intends us to go through? Or as our guest- Thomas Moore- suggests in his New York times best seller book ‘care of the soul’: could depression be a gift? 

About the Guest:
 Thomas Moore is the author of the number one New York Times bestseller ‘Care of the Soul’.
Thomas Moore has written thirty other books about bringing soul to different aspects of our lives; including our relationships and culture, deepening spirituality, humanizing medicine, finding meaningful work, and doing religion in a fresh way. He has been a psychotherapist for over forty years .In his work, Thomas Moore brings together spirituality, mythology, depth psychology and the arts.
In his youth, he was a Catholic monk and studied music composition. He has a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Syracuse University and has been a university professor for a number of years. 
His work has helped many people around the world to live more meaningful and soulful lives.
You can find more information about Thomas Moore’s works on his website: https://www.thomasmooresoul.com/

On this episode Leila talks to Mahita El Bacha Urieta a therapist and
a coach about “Psychosynthesis”. Psychosynthesis is known as psychology of hope
and a psychology with a soul. Psychosynthesis is a unique and progressive
approach to psychology. And is perhaps one of the deepest and most resourceful
approaches in psychology. 

 

In psychosynthesis individuals with psychological challenges are
not viewed as flawed or broken and are not referred to as “patients” but are
rather considered as individuals who are filled with infinite potentials and
opportunities for transformation.

 

About the Guest:

 Mahita El Bacha Urieta is a therapist and a coach, a registered
member of the British Association for Counsellers and Psychotherapists. Mahita’s
approach is based on psychosynthesis psychology which includes elements from Psychodynamics,
CBT, Somatic experiencing, and mindfulness among many others.

 

Mahita has a wide and extensive range of expertise and works
with individuals with a variety of challenges. Having lived in many different
countries around the world she is also familiar with and accustomed to various
cultures and traditions, and speaks several languages including English,
Arabic, French and Spanish.

 

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This episode helps us gain a deeper understanding of Narcissism, and its roots.

Narcissist people are often heavily shamed and bashed in the mainstream media, however this conversation invites us to develop a slightly different outlook on narcissism. Narcissism is often the result of certain kinds of challenges rooted in childhood and like all the other psychological issues, it requires understanding, healing and empathy more than shame.

We will be looking at this concept on an individual level, as a personality trait and a personality disorder,  how it can manifest in relationships, what personality types are more attracted to narcissists and who we become within a relationship with narcissistic people.

We will also be looking at how narcissism as a personality trait, can manifest in society and its impacts on the collective level.

About the Guest:

Katarina K Valentini is a licensed, qualified integrative-relational psychotherapist, psychotherapist trainer, a life coach, and a yoga and meditation teacher. She specializes in narcissistic and borderline disorders but is also qualified to work with clients experiencing other psychological problems. She is the author of a book on narcissism called: "My Narcissist and I. How to Find Happiness."

She works in a private practice where she provides therapies and counseling to individuals, couples and groups, and organizes personal development workshops and training as well.

In her work, she integrates traditional psychotherapy techniques with other techniques and methods such as Brainspotting, EMDR, and Mindfulness. As an integrative-relational therapist she focuses on the therapeutic alliance between the therapist and the client, and tailors the therapeutic approach to each individual.

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This is an episode that encourages us to look further beyond physicality and matter. And explore the different ways that this universe is trying to not just communicate but guide us.

We have all experienced some form of synchronicity or meaningful coincidences. What do they mean? and what is their significance in our lives?

Our guest Dr. Cynthia Cavalli is a dream and synchronicity coach and transformation consultant based in California. Dr. Cynthia Cavalli was an aerospace engineer for over 25 years. Deeply passionate about inner development, Dr. Cynthia has developed a unique approach which integrates Jungian psychology, complexity science, shamanism, and mythology. 

Interestingly she comes from a solid background in science and  she somehow ended up discovering a path which science has not been able to fully explain yet. She has published papers and book chapters on organizational and personal transformation and has conducted workshops and presentations at conferences internationally.

She also participates as a board member for several non-profit agencies serving underrepresented communities.

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Since ancient times, humanity has always been puzzled by the mystery of dreams, and their meanings. If one learns how to interpret their dreams, they can be valuable sources of guidance and inspiration.  Not only are dreams a portal to our psychological state, but they can also be a tool that we can utilize towards our spiritual growth.

Listen to this episode to find out how Carl Jung- the famous psychiatrist and psychoanalyst- viewed dreams. And learn more about the possibilities and ways to find the meaning behind your dreams.

An episode that calls for the exploration of various ways that the higher Self uses to contact and guide us.

About the Guest:

Marcus West is a Jungian analyst and a psychotherapist who has been working in the field of mental wellbeing for over 35 years. He has recently completed his term of office as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Analytical Psychology, which is one of the foremost international Jungian Journals.

Marcus has taught and lectured widely, focusing particularly on topics such as alchemy, spiritual experience, dreams, narcissism and early relational trauma. He has published a number of papers, and three books – on identity, narcissism, and dreams. His most recent book, entitled Into the ‘Darkest Places’, is on early relational trauma. He currently works in private practice in the south coast of UK and online.

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