Jung at Harp | Episode 182: Self-Healing Through Self-Expression
In this episode of Jung at Harp, harpist-composer Deborah Henson-Conant and Jungian psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley explore how self-expression can open the door to self-healing. They look at the harp not just as a musical instrument, but as a pathway to embodiment, authenticity, and wholeness—where heart, hands, and spirit connect.
Through stories, reflections, and even live musical examples, Deborah and Kathleen talk about how creativity and healing intertwine. They share how letting go of perfection, comparison, and productivity pressures can transform music-making into a safe space for discovery, play, and integration.
You'll hear conversations and examples that invite you to:
Approach your instrument—or any creative act—as a tool for self-healing, not performance.
Recognize the connection between heart, body, and hands in authentic expression.
Release comparison and judgment to rediscover joy in creativity.
Use simple musical "snippets" as safe structures for exploration and improvisation.
Embrace discovery as a healing process, not just a technical one.
Create safe spaces—personally and in community—for authentic self-expression.
Why listen?
If you've ever felt blocked by "not being good enough," or if practicing feels more like pressure than play, this episode offers a fresh perspective. It reminds us that self-healing comes not from pushing harder, but from allowing creativity to flow freely—from the heart, through the hands, into wholeness.
