What if the most reliable compass for your next decision lives beneath your thoughts? We sit down with Dr. Carl Greer—Jungian analyst, retired clinical psychologist, author, and shamanic practitioner—to explore how the unseen layers of the psyche and spirit can reshape your life in practical, measurable ways. From a crisp explanation of the collective unconscious and archetypes to vivid stories of shamanic journeys into what he calls “the Quiet,” this conversation maps how symbols, dreams, and rituals help you act with clarity instead of habit.
We dig into the how. You’ll learn simple methods to spot when an archetype is moving through your day, how to journal dreams for insight without relying on one-size-fits-all meanings, and why active imagination, tarot, and shamanic tools like journeys or throwing stones can externalize your inner dialogue so you can finally hear it. Dr. Greer shares why nature is a powerful clinic—barefoot in the mud, lying under a tree, listening to running water—and how these small practices calm your system, clear your energy, and open perception. We also talk about neuroscience, altered states, and the conditions that make mystical experiences more likely, connecting ancient practices to modern understanding.
If you’ve ever felt chased by a recurring symbol or dream, you’ll find a new stance: turn toward it, set boundaries, and ask what it wants. Monsters become messengers when we listen. We challenge the Western habit of ignoring dream work and show what gets lost—creativity, integration, and a direct line to tailored guidance. Whether you’re stepping into a new chapter, seeking healing from old wounds, or simply wanting better daily decisions, these tools help you loosen the past, align with a future worth choosing, and act from a steadier center.
Listen, share with a friend who’s curious about Jungian psychology or shamanic healing, and leave a review with the symbol or archetype that’s most alive for you right now. Subscribe for more conversations that bring depth into everyday life.
May your dreams speak clearly, your archetypes guide gently, and may your cups overflow. ☕🌙
⭐ Credits
Hosted by: Sheree Dawn Jolley Cheshinski
Guest: Dr. Carl Greer, Jungian Analyst, Clinical Psychologist, Author, Shamanic Practitioner
Podcast: Cuppa Terrific — Dreamwork, Symbolism & Self-Discovery
Production & Editing: Sheree Dawn Jolley Cheshinski
Podcast Script and Organization: ChatGPT 5.1
📚 References Mentioned or Influential to This Episode
Books by Dr. Carl Greer
Change Your Story, Change Your Life (2014)
Change the Story of Your Health (2017)
The Necktie and the Jaguar (2021)
The Many Facets of Grief (2023)
More at: https://carlgreer.com/
Works by C.G. Jung (for archetypes, dreams, and the unconscious)
Man and His Symbols
The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious
Dreams
The Red Book (Active Imagination foundational text)
On Shamanic Practice & Indigenous Traditions
Michael Harner — The Way of the Shaman
Sandra Ingerman — Soul Retrieval
Alberto Villoldo — Shaman, Healer, Sage
On Dreamwork & Symbolic Interpretation
James Hillman — The Dream and the Underworld
Clarissa Pinkola Estés — Women Who Run with the Wolves
Robert Moss — Conscious Dreaming
Scientific / Psychological References
Sleep research on REM cycles, memory integration, and emotional processing
Jungian concepts of complexes, shadow, anima/animus, and symbolic language
Shamanic cosmology, journeying, and energetic models of healing
Until next time, may all your cups overflow.
