Conversations For The End

Conversations For The End
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A Jungian and Jungian Adjacent Podcast Exploring the mind, meaning and the Mystery

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep 24 - The Year In Review and Q & A.

    For the first time on Conversations for the End, I sit alone to answer questions sent in by listeners and viewers, and to take stock of what this project has been, what it’s becoming, and how it has changed me in the process. This episode moves between the personal and the psychological. I speak openly about my own background, how I first encountered Carl Jung, and why Jungian psychology continues to feel urgently relevant at a time when so many people experience alienation, disconnection, and a crisis of meaning.We explore the shadow side of modern men’s self-development spaces, where genuine longing for growth can quietly slip into domination, repression, or spiritual bypassing. I reflect on the idea of the “spiritually sick father” and what it might mean to redeem that image rather than simply reject it. I also answer questions about my own experiences of synchronicity, Jung’s concept of enantiodromia, and how psychological extremes inevitably turn into their opposites when they are lived unconsciously. Finally, I look back on what has shifted in me across 24 episodes. Not just intellectually, but emotionally and symbolically. What it means to speak publicly about meaning, suffering, and depth in a culture that often resists all three. This episode is less about offering answers and more about tracing a conversation in motion, one that continues to unfold between psyche, culture, and lived experience. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:07 About me 05:00 The Shadow self of Mens Self Development Space 12:40 Redeeming the Spiritually Sick Father 22:30 How I Became Interested in Carl Jung. 25:30 What are my own Syncroncity experiences? 31:00 Jung and people feeling disconnected from society 37:00 Enantiodromia 41:30 How Have I grown in 24 episodes The full episode is available now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Instagram/Tiktok/YouTube @ConversationsfortheEnd Title Music: Vines

    48 min

  2. 12/21/2025

    Ep 23 - Dylan Martinez Francisco - AI, Animism, and the Psychology of a Disenchanted World

    In this episode of Conversations for the End, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping not only culture and technology, but our symbolic relationship with the world itself. Rather than asking whether AI is good or bad, this conversation holds the deeper psychological tension it introduces. Between matter and meaning. Object and soul. Past myth and future imagination. We move through questions of de-spiritualisation, animism, indigenous worldviews, sex robots, and the way modern technology subtly reorganises how we perceive reality. AI appears here not just as a tool, but as a psychological and mythic object that reflects something unfinished in the modern psyche. This is not a technical discussion about machines.It is a conversation about meaning, perception, and the kinds of worlds we are unconsciously building. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:22 AI and Modern Culture 07:23 De-Spiritualisation, the Feminine as Matter, and Eve 10:00 Material World Locker Room Talk 11:30 AI and Animism 15:09 Holding the Tension of Past and Future 19:03 AI as the Magical Object 24:00 Prepositions and Perception 27:00 How Should We Talk About AI 32:00 Holding the Tension of Opposites in Thought 34:00 Questioning Our Worldviews 36:00 Indigenous Traditions, AI, and the Psychology of Land 41:00 Sex Robots and AI Romance 47:00 Technology and Perception If you’re interested in depth psychology, culture, and the symbolic consequences of modern technology, this episode is an invitation to slow down and think more carefully about what we’re actually relating to when we say “AI.” Instagram: @dylanmartinezfranciisco.phd Instagram/Tiktok:  ⁨@ConversationsForTheEnd⁩  Title Music: Vines

    1h 1m

  3. 12/08/2025

    Ep 22 - Stefano Carpani - Peace Is Not in Our Nature: War, Shadow, and Jungian Thought.

    Episode Description In this conversation, Neo Jungian sociologist and analyst Stefano Carpani explores why peace may never have been humanity’s natural state and what this means for a world moving toward new forms of conflict. We examine the democratisation of Jungian ideas, the psychological conditions of our time, and why understanding the wish for war is essential if we hope to avoid repeating the catastrophes of the past. Carpani reflects on modern desensitisation, how we have become subtly anaesthetised, and how these shifts shape our everyday reality settings. We look at the constellation of archetypes in contemporary culture, from Greta Thunberg to collective anxieties of the 21st century, and how psychosocial Jungian thinking can help us navigate the forces moving through society today. This episode asks a difficult but necessary question If peace is not in our nature, what must we understand about ourselves to prevent history from repeating itself Stefano closes with a reflective exercise and an invitation to deepen our psychological literacy in a rapidly changing world. 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Neo Jungians 07:20 Analytical psychology and the current times 12:00 Democratisation of Jungian ideas 18:30 War as rest 26:00 Jungian antidotes to war 32:15 Peace is not in our nature 37:15 Modern desensitised and anaesthetised 39:00 The transformation of desensitisation 42:00 Reality settings 48:00 Greta Thunberg and the constellation of an archetype 50:00 Psychosocial Jungian thinking 60:03 Where to find Stefano and an exercise in reflection Website: https://www.stefanocarpani.com Jungianeum: https://jungianeum.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanocarpani YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stefanocarpani YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsfortheend Instagram https://www.instagram.com/conversationsfortheendpodcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsfortheendpodcast Title Music: Vines

    1h 5m

  4. 11/24/2025

    Ep 21 - Jared Ray Gilmore - Personal Myth, Addiction and Active Imagination.

    In this episode of Conversations for the End, I sit down with Jared Ray Gilmore—coach, content creator, and musician—for a deep exploration of personal myth, shadow work, addiction, and the symbolic forces shaping our inner lives. Across this hour-long conversation, we unpack how emotion, initiation, and complexes reveal the hidden architecture of your psyche; how Jungian psychology, phenomenology, and archetypal patterns help explain the stories we unconsciously perform; and why confronting the Sol Niger, the Black Sun, and the darker turns in our personal myths can open the door to genuine transformation. Jared shares candid reflections on his own journey—through addiction, dreamwork, active imagination, mentorship, creativity, and rebuilding a foundation for growth—offering a grounded and authentic look at what real inner work feels like. If you're interested in Jung, mythology, self-development, or the lived reality of confronting the unconscious, this episode offers a rich and honest entry point. 00:00 Intro 02:30 Jared’s Personal Myth 08:26 Emotion, Initiation and Your Myth 10:56 Carl Jung and Phenomenology  11:53 Complex’s reveal the world 14:20 Your myth and unlocking your potential  17:35 Unconscious development. 19:55 Addiction and Archetypal Possession  27:27 Personal Myths and Tragic ends 31:20 Sol Niger and The Black Sun 36:12 Osiris myth and transformation  38:06 Helping others as antidote  44:06 The importance of mentorship  50:30 Active Imagination  51:00 Shadow work 54:30 Find a Foundation before exploring the depths 59:00 IFS, Jung and & Romanticism  60:00 Engaging with a dream (example)  Instagram/TikTok: Jaredraygilmore Instagram/Tiktok: ConversationsfortheEnd Title Music: Vines

    1h 13m

  5. 11/11/2025

    Ep 20 - The Kore Archetype and Finding Creativity in Destruction and Conflict.

    In this episode of Conversations for the End, I am joined by friend of the show Emma Smithwick to explore the rich terrain of the psyche, culture, and creativity through a Jungian lens. We discuss how engaging with suffering, paradox, and the parts of ourselves often left unexplored can help us cultivate deeper meaning in life.We dive into topics including Carl Jung, the Kore, intuition, the underworld, death and creativity, and why suffering can be both a privilege and a doorway to personal growth. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:00 Carl Jung and The Return to Greece 07:40 Understanding Parts of Ourselves 09:15 The Kore 15:30 The Underworld, Intuition, Culture 26:00 Destruction, Death and Creativity 36:00 Why Suffering Can Be Beautiful 42:00 The Need for Paradox 43:00 Suffering Is a Privilege 45:00 Life Is Not Either or 53:00 Cultivating Your Life Through Conflict Whether you are curious about Jungian psychology, personal growth, or simply how to navigate life’s complexities, this conversation offers insight, reflection, and practical ways to engage with your inner world.Listen, reflect, and explore with us. #Jung #EmmaSmithwick #ConversationsForTheEnd #Psychology #PersonalGrowth #Suffering #Creativity #Meaning #TheKore #Underworld #SelfDiscovery

    1h 12m

  6. 10/27/2025

    Ep 19 - Adam Letica - Healing the Fractured Self with Curiosity & Compassion.

    In this episode, I sit down with Adam Letica — a coach who has worked with over 500 clients help transform where they have become stuck. Together we explore how to treat our fractured parts with curiosity and compassion (rather than shame or avoidance) and how shifting the narrative from “Why am I like this?” to “What is this part trying to do for me?” can open space for real transformation. Adam shows that growth isn’t just about fixing—you’re not broken and needing repair—but about integrating the characters inside you so you can show up more fully.Adam’s approach emphasises that true change happens when we work both our “inner world” (our feelings, stories, habits) and “outer world” (our energy, work, relationships) in harmony. 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Why People Stay Small 05:29 Psychological Safety explained 07:30 How Mythology Drives Personal Growth 14:20 What are Fractures in the Psyche 17:11 The Practical Pushback against Myth Making 18:30 How to Notice Your Psychological Fractures 20:40 Growing Inner Curiosity and Self Compassion 21:00 Archetypes vs Behavioural Patterns in Real Life 24:00 Common Shadow Work Mistakes 25:30 Overthinking Self Help and Life Advice 28:13 Living the Provisional Life explained 29:46 The Reward is in Becoming, not the Goal 30:33 How to Realign with Your Authentic Self 35:42 Using a Compass not a Map in Life 40:19 How to Navigate Self Doubt 42:30 Feelings are Friends not Enemies 42:40 Change “Why” to “What” for Better Growth 48:00 Why Laziness is a Myth 51:21 The Power of Language in Identity 54:29 Cultural Challenges to Personal Growth in 2025 59:00 Where to Find Adam Letica https://www.adamletica.com/ Instagram/Tiktok : Conversationsfortheend Title Music: Vines

    1h 2m

  7. 10/12/2025

    Ep 18 - Isabel Clarke - Between Madness and Mystery: Psychosis, Spirituality & the Transliminal Mind

    In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist and author Isabel Clarke to explore the deep waters where psychosis, mysticism, and spirituality meet. Drawing from her influential book Madness, Mystery and the Survival of God, Isabel invites us to reconsider what it means to be “mad” in a world that has lost touch with the numinous. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:20 Isabel’s journey into spirituality and psychosis 07:00 Mystical experiences and psychosis 08:20 The transliminal and schizotypy 11:00 Getting stuck in the transliminal 12:30 Barriers to integrating transliminal experience 15:00 Brain architecture and the numinous20:30 Understanding delusions in psychosis 22:00 Does psychosis have a reality function? 26:00 Pathology vs spirituality 33:00 Acknowledging delusional beliefs 40:00 The “Both–and” of spirituality and psychosis 42:00 Cultural neurosis and disenchantment 44:30 The Spiritual Crisis Network 49:00 Medicine and the mystical 56:00 Comprehend, Copy, and Connect 01:02 Where to find Isabel Clarke Where to find Isabel Clarkehttps://www.isabelclarke.org/ Instagram / Tik Tok : @ Conversationsfortheend

    1h 6m

  8. 09/30/2025

    Ep 17 – Alex Vesely-Frankl: Viktor Frankl, Logotherapy, and the Search for Meaning.

    In this powerful episode of Conversations for the End, I sit down with Alexander Vesely, filmmaker, psychotherapist, and grandson of Viktor Frankl, to explore the timeless insights of Man’s Search for Meaning and the practice of Logotherapy.Together, they trace Frankl’s legacy and its relevance today, diving into the Will to Meaning, how we can find personal purpose, and ways to reframe our past to live more fully. The discussion moves through the role of suffering and resilience, the surprising place of humour in Logotherapy, and how to respond to injustice without losing one’s humanity.This conversation is not just about theory, it’s about how Frankl’s insights continue to shape how we navigate despair, understand suffering, and find the deeper “why” that allows us to endure.Timestamps00:00 Intro03:08 Man’s Search For Meaning06:44 Viktor Frankl and Logotherapy12:52 Will to Meaning19:44 Finding personal meaning24:20 Reframing your past28:34 Suffering and Resilience34:23 Understanding suffering and meaning40:00 Humour in Logotherapy46:40 Responding to injustice and suffering51:54 The “Why” in meaning54:00 Logotherapy in modern times

    1h 4m
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A Jungian and Jungian Adjacent Podcast Exploring the mind, meaning and the Mystery

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  • Creator
    Conversations For The End
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
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