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DivinationsLive Tarot Readings for MembersWorking with the images, symbols and meanings of the tarot is rarely simple. Each card brings a layer of nuance, a range of potentials that must be drawn out and woven into the inquiry. Today, I gave live tarot readings for members of The Artemisian, using two cards to showcase how to bridge multiple themes into coherent guidance.I’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback or reflections on the readings. Join me in the comments to discuss.Need insight on a life situation or inner work dynamic?If you’re seeking guidance whil...
2025-07-271h 13
DivinationsAlchemy for Inner Work [Mini Lesson]Hey everyone :)This week I did a live mini lesson on utilizing alchemy for inner work. There were some technical issues during the stream, so I’ve re-recorded it. Hope you enjoy!Mimicking the style of my workshops, the mini lesson explores the foundational principles of alchemy from a Jungian and Archetypal psychology perspective, the deeper meaning of alchemical symbolism and ways to utilize alchemy in personal practice. I also did a brief introduction of Alchemical Inner Work, the technique I designed that re-imagines inner dynamics through the metaphorical language and concrete practices of the al...
2025-06-0646 min
DivinationsRider Waite Smith vs Thoth: The Moon with Chris GabrielBack in 2021, Chris Gabriel and I joined together (along with Arran Rogerson & Matthew K Johnson) in the Dialectical Tarot series, an exploration of the tarot from the perspectives of Rider Waite Smith, Thoth and Marseilles. Today we went live in a similar spirit, exploring The Moon card, its relationship to the unconscious, and its esoteric mysteries. Some themes we explored:* The classic symbolism of The Moon card in both Rider Waite Smith and Thoth traditions, including its links to illusion, the night realm, and psychic passage* The Moon as an indicator of the...
2025-05-2142 min
DivinationsThe Moon & the UnconsciousWelcome to The Psychology of Tarot, a series that offers a Jungian reimagining of the cards as pathways into the psyche. Each episode draws on a key psychological concept and archetypal themes to offer insights that deepen both inner work and your tarot practice.Today I’m exploring the relationship between The Moon and the unconscious. Often associated with the chthonic underworld, dream-like states, illusion, distortion, and the imaginal realm, The Moon evokes the hidden and mysterious dimensions of the psyche.Drawing this card hints to us that powerful forces of the unconscious are at wo...
2025-05-1446 min
DivinationsA Jungian & Archetypal Perspective on AlchemyAlchemy’s metaphorical language and concrete practices offer a way to re-imagine inner life and the process of psychological growth. Its arcane symbols, various stages and operations, and mysterious hermetic philosophies invite us to stand between the worlds of spirit and matter, to bridge conscious and unconscious.In this episode, I introduce the Jungian and Archetypal psychology foundations that inform the Alchemical Inner Work technique, a framework I’ve developed and will be guiding members through in our upcoming workshop series. I reflect on how Jung and Hillman each approach alchemy, sharing select readings from Psyc...
2025-04-3037 min
DivinationsVII of Cups & ProjectionWelcome to The Psychology of Tarot, a series that offers a Jungian reimagining of the cards as pathways into the psyche. Each episode draws on a key psychological concept and archetypal themes to offer insights that deepen both inner work and your tarot practice.Today, I’m exploring the relationship between the VII of Cups and projection. This card, rich with images of fantasy, desire, fear, and overwhelming choices, is often read as a call to get grounded, to see things as they truly are.But what if, instead, we viewed this moment as an en...
2025-04-1640 min
DivinationsThe Perils of Leaving the UnderworldIn mythology, the descent to the underworld is often seen as the most harrowing part of the journey, an ordeal that strips away old identities, attachments, and ways of seeing the world. Psychologically, this mirrors periods of crisis, overwhelm and encounters with the unconscious. However, the ascent is often the greater challenge.To rise again, one must integrate what was revealed in the depths. True transformation demands synthesis, a genuine release of what no longer serves, to be profoundly changed. Only then can we return to the world above, not as who we were, but as something...
2025-03-2625 min
DivinationsTarot for Creativity with Chelsey Pippin MizziToday I am excited to welcome back Chelsey Pippin Mizzi for a discussion of her book, Tarot for Creativity, which approaches the classic 78 cards of the Tarot as a powerful tool to tap into your imagination, overcome blocks, and deepen your relationship with your art. In the conversation, we explore:* What inspired Chelsey’s approach to the cards* How we can tap into the creative energy of life* Viewing the Major and Minor Arcana through this creative approach* A live tarot reading and interpretation* The meaning of th...
2025-02-1238 min
DivinationsThe Value of a Dreamwork PracticeIn celebration of the upcoming Dreamwork Foundations program, I am sharing a pivotal dream that I had in the midst of creative burnout two years ago. I had been contemplating abandoning my work, unsure if I could continue, but a seemingly simple dream arrived that changed my point of view.Listen in for the full dream, my interpretation and experience of it through a Jungian and Archetypal psychology approach, details on the program, and more.Register for Dreamwork FoundationsJoin The Artemisian’s membership community for an immersive two-month program to help you de...
2025-01-2922 min
DivinationsMythology & TarotIn this divination I utilize the Odyssean Tarot, a deck based on the stories and figures of Greek Mythology, to explore inquiries submitted from members of the Artemisian. Through out the readings, I draw upon mythic symbolism and narratives to amplify the traditional tarot meanings for insight and guidance.Reading #1* Question: I’m in a life transition between working as a self-employed person and retiring. I’ve been scaling back my work slowly; full retirement would mean selling my business. I’d like to be free to travel more , but don’t have enough in savings...
2024-10-1645 min
DivinationsNavigating the Labyrinth with Cristina FarellaToday I am joined in conversation with astrologer Cristina Farella who runs Eighth House Astrology and is co-host of the Soror Mystica podcast.Cristina and I have been weaving a discussion on the symbolic themes of the labyrinth myth since she first posted about it on her Substack. In today’s episode, we journey deeper into the archetypal threads, exploring Cristina’s recurring series of airport dreams, the psychological dynamics present in the ancient Greek myth, how the figures of the Minotaur, Ariadne, Poseidon, and Theseus are represented in astrological work and more.Cristina offers a va...
2024-07-0149 min
Golden Shadow PodcastEp.70 - Alchemical Inner WorkAlchemical Inner Work is a technique created by Alyssa to support the process of re-imagining our psychological dynamics within the metaphorical language and concrete practices of the alchemical art.
Celebrating the launch of the co-authored Alchemical Inner Work Guidebook, Alyssa and Arran explore the core ideas behind the technique and show what it looks like in practice.
Alchemical Inner Work Guidebook: https://alyssapolizzi.gumroad.com/l/aiw-guidebook
Alchemy bundle: https://alyssapolizzi.gumroad.com/l/alchemy-bundle
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2024-06-0549 min
DivinationsAlchemy In Practice with Arran RogersonArran Rogerson (who writes The Torch here on Substack) joins me in conversation to celebrate the launch of our co-authored Alchemical Inner Work Guidebook.Arran and I have been creative partners for years, most notably in our podcast, the Golden Shadow. Although it has been on hiatus for sometime, our partnership continues behind the scenes. As the logos to my mythos, Arran’s perspective, structure and approach has always grounded and helped shape my intuitive inclinations and archetypal approaches.In our discussion, we offer insight into the ideas behind the technique, then demonstrate what it lo...
2024-06-0550 min
DivinationsTarot & AlchemyIn this divination I utilize the tarot deck Terra Volatile to explore inquires submitted from readers. I draw each card from a fifth suit unique to this deck, the Vessels, an alchemical inspired set of cards that focus on the elemental quintessence. In the readings, I reference alchemical symbolism from the manuscript Splendor Solis alongside traditional tarot interpretations for insight and guidance. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theartemisian.com/subscribe
2024-03-2737 min
DivinationsTending the HarvestIn this divination I demonstrate the technique of Alchemical Inner Work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theartemisian.com/subscribe
2024-02-0923 min
DivinationsShadow and Creativity with Chelsey Pippin MizziToday I am joined in conversation with Chelsey Pippin Mizzi, writer of The Shuffle, a Substack that explores the intersection of spirituality and creativity. She’s also the author of two books: The Tarot Spreads Yearbook and the forthcoming Tarot for Creativity.Last month, Chelsey wrote a thought-provoking article on the shadow artist, a concept from Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. While appreciating the book's exploration of lost creative impulses, Chelsey critiques its narrow perspective. The article questions the hierarchy Cameron establishes in creative pursuits and challenges the notion of a "pure" artistic dream. It highligh...
2023-12-1150 min
DivinationsDreams After Days of IntensityIn this divination I explore the significance of dreams that follow intense days, when emotions are running high. Whether it is a fight with a loved one or the rush of excitement of a first date, these heightened states tend to excite unconscious material, resulting in dreams that resonate with greater depth and potential insight.In the recording, I reflect on my own dream following a heavy analysis session, tracking important images like driving in my car (a symbol of will, movement, and autonomy) and how helping figures can represent resources we are yet unaware of. Also...
2023-10-1826 min
DivinationsRestoring Balance in Body and PsycheIn this divination I weave the themes and symbolism of the 2 of Pentacles with a technique called pendulation from Somatic Experiencing therapy. This is inspired by a recent period where I felt ungrounded, prompting me to seek insight in a tarot reading. I drew the 2 of Pentacles which, for me, emphasized the need for balance, movement, and adaptability in the material realm. Following this thread, I began working with pendulation and found it helped restore a sense of equilibrium. Listen in for musings, reflections and practical ways to work with these ideas.For further listening, check out...
2023-09-2532 min
DivinationsNew Online ClassNote: The live class has ended and a replay is now available for purchase. You’ll receive a PDF of the slides and a video recording. Click here for more info.Join me next month for a new online class, Archetypal Encounters: Persephone, a gathering to explore the images, symbols and patterns of the psyche. The recording included here shares my thought process behind the class and insights for what to expect from the session.Further details:In the upcoming event, we will unravel the mythological threads surrounding Persephone, the Queen of the Un...
2023-08-3007 min
DivinationsMoon as the Illuminated ShadowIn this divination I recount a profound experience I had while backpacking through Yosemite National Park. Half-asleep, I found myself in the midst of a near full moon that illuminated my surroundings with a haunting beauty and intensity. Inspired by this memory, I trace the archetypal landscape of lunar consciousness from the Moon tarot card to the alchemical stage of the albedo.Here are the 3 quotes I reference in the recording:* “...The situation is now gradually illuminated as is a dark night by the rising moon. The illumination comes to a certain extent from the un...
2023-08-1830 min
DivinationsThe Shadow in DreamsToday I am joined in conversation with Maria Nazdravan to discuss our upcoming event, The Shadow in Dreams. Maria runs a community for dreamwork where each month, participants attend thematic workshops, practice circles, and more.I’ll be guiding the class through a lecture and discussion on the nature of the shadow and how it typically manifests in dreams. We’ll learn how to identify and work with shadow figures as well as how to remain grounded and safe while doing shadow work. The class will be held online on Sunday August 20th @ 11am PST.Sinc...
2023-08-0132 min
DivinationsUsing the Le Minchiate TarotIn this divination I do 3 readings with the 16th century Le Minchiate tarot deck, demonstrating how the cards can be used for guidance with an archetypal approach.Reading #1* Question: What will move me towards my life purpose?* Card drawn: Le Trombe (The Trumpets/Judgement)Reading #2* Question: How can I connect in a deeper way to the other?* Card drawn: La Prudenza (Prudence)Reading #3* Question: What should I do to overcome stagnation?* Card drawn: Scorpione (Scorpio)Share your thoughts and...
2023-07-0826 min
DivinationsThree Mini Tarot ReadingsIn this divination I do 3 tarot readings, demonstrating how the cards can be used for guidance with an archetypal approach.Here is the quote I read from von Franz’s book:“Very accurate thinkers get irritated with oracle techniques because they are so indefinite. Naturally anything can be read into them, and because it is all so vague, foolish superstitious people always see a connection and after the event say that it was in the oracle. One might say it is all so vague that practically anything could happen, but that is just not true...
2023-04-1432 min
DivinationsRecurring Dream Images & Archetypal PerspectivesIn this divination I walk through various reader submitted dream images, providing archetypal insights and tips for working with the images of the unconscious.Included:* The significance of recurring themes and images in dreams.* How to approach analysis and interpretation.* Questions to facilitate deeper engagement with dreams and their meaning.* Insights on dream symbols:* The ocean, sacred gardens/the temenos, celebrities, credit cards, descending downhill, the great mother archetype, family members This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...
2022-12-2136 min
Divinations"Where do I find my strength?"In this divination I do a tarot reading for one of my patrons. The reading, including prompts and cards drawn:* Where do I find my strength? King of Cups (reversed)* What is in shadow? The Magician* Practical steps to move forward: 4 of PentaclesThanks for reading The Artemisian! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theartemisian.com/subscribe
2022-12-0232 min
The Hidden WorldThe Hidden World of Mythology w/ Alyssa PolizziWhitney speaks with Alyssa Polizzi about the psychological implications of myth and story. Show notes: Alyssa's website: https://www.alyssapolizzi.com References: Edward Edinger, James Hollis, Carl Jung
2022-08-241h 04
Golden Shadow PodcastEp.69 - Internal Family SystemsWhat is "parts work"? How might we engage with the psyche by dividing it into subpersonalities? Who are the "exiles," "managers," and "firefighters" within us and how do they relate to one another?
2022-05-081h 07Golden Shadow PodcastEp.68 - Nightmares and Stress DreamsWhy do we have dreams that are stressful, painful, or terrifying? How might tension in dreams reflect shadow integration? How can we work with bad dreams towards greater awareness and wholeness?
2022-04-291h 04Golden Shadow PodcastEp.67 - Somatic ExperiencingWhat role do somatics play in the therapeutic process? In what way is trauma locked into the body? How can we incorporate a body-first mentality into our self-work practices?
2022-04-081h 00Golden Shadow PodcastEp.66 - The Creative ProcessWhat is the creative process? Why are experimentation and failure such an important part of it? In what way is the project of Golden Shadow an ever-evolving creative process?
2022-01-2150 min
The Hidden WorldThe Hidden World of the Hermit w/ Alyssa PolizziWhitney talks to tarot teacher, Alyssa Polizzi, about the archetype of the Hermit through the lens of the tarot.
Alyssa’s website: www.alyssapolizzi.com
References: The Red Book by CG Jung, The Black Books by CG Jung.
2022-01-1211 minThe Hidden WorldThe Hidden World of The Tarot with Alyssa PolizziWhitney speaks with Alyssa Polizzi, Tarot teacher, about how to use this symbol system as an "access point" to the personal and collective unconscious.
Show Notes:
Alyssa's website: www.alyssapolizzi.com
References: "Psychological Types", CG Jung, The Collected Works, Volume 6; Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers.
Tarot deck utilized in this discussion: Rider Waite.
2021-08-111h 10Golden Shadow PodcastEp.65 – Archetype of the BandWhat does the archetypal rock n' roll band look like? How did the Beatles serve as a mythological container for collective projections of the culture? In what way is the pop music landscape a kind of "pantheon"?
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2021-08-0858 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.64 – Hermes: Herald, Psychopomp, TricksterWho is Hermes? What role does he play in Greek mythology? What is the "Hermes archetype" and how does it relate to liminality, trickery, and revelation?
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2021-08-011h 01Golden Shadow PodcastEp.63 – Plato's CaveWhat is the allegory of "Plato's Cave"? How does it explore the archetypal pattern of becoming conscious? What are the social repercussions of speaking truth, shining light, and forcing others to see their own shadow?
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2021-07-2550 minGolden Shadow PodcastPlato's CaveWhat is the allegory of "Plato's Cave"? How does it explore the archetypal pattern of becoming conscious? What are the social repercussions of speaking truth, shining light, and forcing others to see their own shadow?
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2021-07-2550 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.62 – AlchemyWas alchemy a scientific process, a spiritual practice, or both? What does "As Above, So Below" refer to? How might we utilize the concepts of alchemy for self-inquiry and personal growth?
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2021-07-1856 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.61 – Murray Stein: The Jungian Revolution | EventMurray Stein, Ph.D, is a Jungian Analyst, author and lecturer. Dr. Stein joins the Golden Shadow to speak on the evolution of Jungian Psychology, the resistance to Jungian theory from the scientific and academic communities, and the current resurgence in popularity.
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2021-07-1159 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.60 – John Beebe: The Eight-Function Model of Personality | EventJohn Beebe, Jungian Analyst and author, speaks with us about the shadows of personality types, the archetypes of typology and their influence on dreams.
(Recorded on February 24th, 2020 at thestoa.ca)
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2021-07-041h 01Golden Shadow PodcastEp.59 – Jason Smith: Religion and the Symbolic Life | EventJason Smith--Jungian analyst, author of Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life, and host of the Digital Jung Podcast--joins the Golden Shadow to discuss the religious sense as a natural and vital function of the human psyche, and the ways in which we can utilize symbolic forms of religion to infuse our lives with meaning and purpose.
Website: https://www.jungiantherapist.net
Digital Jung Podcast: http://digitaljung.buzzsprout.com
Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life: https://www.amazon.com/Religious-But-Not-Living-Symbolic/dp/1630519006
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2021-06-2759 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.58 – Bret Alderman: Symptom, Symbol, and the Other of Language | EventBret Alderman, PhD, life coach and author of Symptom, Symbol, and the Other of Language, joins the Golden Shadow to share a Jungian perspective on the implications of the deconstruction of language in our postmodern era.
Follow Bret's Work here: https://www.aldermancoaching.com https://twitter.com/DrBretAlderman
Bret's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0815359136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9NV39S83646QHN17GN9H
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2021-06-2159 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.57 – Michael Meade: Myth, Ritual and Rites of Passage | EventMichael Meade, mythologist, storyteller, and host of Living Myth Podcast, speaks with us about initiation, ritual, and how the shadow is represented in mythology.
Recorded at The Stoa on March 17th, 2021
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2021-06-1355 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.56 – Uberboyo: The Red Book | EventSteafan Fox (aka Uberboyo on YouTube) joins the Golden Shadow to discuss Jung, his confrontation with the shadow, and the writings that emerged from that struggle, known collectively as the Red Book.
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2021-06-0752 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.55 – Lisa Marchiano: Motherhood and Shadow | EventLisa Marchiano, Jungian analyst, author, and host of This Jungian Life podcast, speaks with us about the emotional and symbolic journey of motherhood and the aspects of shadow one must face through the process, drawn from her new book Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself.
This was originally recorded at The Stoa in March of 2021.
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2021-05-3054 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.54 – Cadell Last: Freud vs Jung | EventCadell Last, PhD, author of Global Brain Singularity and Sex, Masculinity, God joins the Golden Shadow to discuss the relationship between Freud and Jung, the nature of their conflict, and how their respective philosophies influenced our modern understanding of human psychology.
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2021-05-241h 07Golden Shadow PodcastEp.53 – Sam Hinds: Psychedelic Therapy | EventSam Hinds, MA, is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute and is training in ketamine-assisted therapy at Sage Institute in Berkeley, CA. Sam joins the Golden shadow to discuss psychedelic experiences through through the lenses of psychodynamic, post-colonial, Jungian and archetypal psychologies.
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2021-05-1658 minThe Hidden WorldThe Hidden World of Shadow w/ Alyssa PolizziWhitney interviews teacher and podcaster, Alyssa
Polizzi, about the psychological concept of the “shadow” and “golden
shadow”.
Show notes: Find Alyssa on her website: www.goldenshadow.org, or her
weekly podcast, “The Golden Shadow”.
References: Carl Jung, Marie-Louise Von Franz, Lisa Marchiano.
Fairytale: "Vasilisa The Wise".
2021-05-121h 09Golden Shadow PodcastEp.52 – Anderson Todd: Alchemy and the Philosopher's Stone | EventAnderson Todd is the Assistant Director of University of Toronto's Consciousness and Wisdom Studies Lab. He joins the Golden Shadow to discuss Jung's work on alchemy, its use as a symbol and tool of psychological transformation, and his research into lucid dreaming.
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2021-05-091h 00Golden Shadow PodcastEp.51 – Labors of HerculesWho was Hercules? How do his labors reflect a mythology of individuation? How might we use this mythology as a tool for self-inquiry?
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2021-05-0256 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.50 – Kayleen Asbo: The Heroine's Path | EventKayleen Asbo--cultural historian, mythologist, and scholar--joins the Golden Shadow to discuss the Heroine's Path and the emerging mythic themes of the feminine in myth, fairytale and modern time. Follow Kayleen's work: https://www.kayleenasbo.com
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2021-04-261h 04Golden Shadow PodcastEp.49 – Dialectical Tarot: The Fool w/ MemeAnalysis + Spear of Fire Tarot | Live EventMemeAnalysis and Spear of Fire Tarot join the Golden Shadow for our first event in the Dialectical Tarot series, where we unpack the Tarot from different points of view and explore the different lineages, with the hope of arriving at greater understanding of the themes, symbolism, and history behind the cards. This month we discussed the Fool card.
Chris (MemeAnalysis):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4pvsyqNrmBIGJFQxEukUA
Matt (Spear of Fire Tarot):
https://www.instagram.com/spearoffiretarot
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2021-04-191h 07Golden Shadow PodcastEp.48 – Mythological CreaturesIn what way do animals function as mythological containers? How do legendary creatures reflect the same "raising-up" we do to humanoid deities? Why do we often feel a resonance with a certain "spirit animal?
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2021-04-1148 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.47 – James Hollis: The Wounded Healer | Live EventJames Hollis speaks with us about the archetype of the wounded healer, the nature of cultivating one’s personal myth, and his new book Prisms.
(Recorded on February 10th, 2021 at thestoa.ca)
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2021-04-0459 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.46 – ConfessionWhy is confession often the first step in a therapeutic relationship? In what ways do we keep secrets from ourselves and others? How is confession related to virtue, sin, and cosmic justice?
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2021-03-291h 15Golden Shadow PodcastEp.45 – Sacred ObjectsHow do magical items appear in mythology? How does that relate to the objects in our lives that take on a sacred significance? How might we distinguish between masculine and feminine sacred objects?
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2021-03-211h 11Golden Shadow PodcastEp.44 – The PantheonHow does the pantheon reflect a phenomenological mapping out of the world, reality, and human experience? What is the pantheon's relation to archetypes? How have pantheons evolved throughout history and what are their modern manifestations?
2021-03-1456 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.43 – The Archetype of the FatherHow does the archetype of the father appear in our lives? How is it manifested through myth, fairytale, and film? What role does it play in our journey towards consciousness, completeness, and personhood?
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2021-03-071h 06Golden Shadow PodcastEp.42 – The Archetype of the MotherHow does the archetype of the mother appear in our lives? How is it manifested through myth, fairytale, and film? What role does it play in our journey towards consciousness, completeness, and personhood?
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2021-02-2856 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.41 – Sensation vs IntuitionHow does the concrete immediacy of sensing compare to the theoretical depth of intuition? How do the functions interact with extraversion and introversion? What are the values of sensing and intuitive types and how do they behave in the world?
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2021-02-221h 08Golden Shadow PodcastEp.40 – Memes and the Digital ShadowHow do we make sense of the phenomenon of internet memes? How do they relate to the evolutionary concept of 'mind-virus' put forth by Richard Dawkins? How does the internet digitalize the Shadow?
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2021-02-1456 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.39 – The Wounded HealerWhy does being wounded often inspire a passion for healing? In what ways do healers need to balance empathy and boundary when engaging in a therapeutic relationship with others? How do the mythic figures Chiron and Asclepius personify the wounded healer archetype?
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2021-02-0754 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.38 – Peter Pan & Puer AeternusWhat is the significance of the Peter Pan myth? What does it mean to be "spoiled" and why might one become that way? How might we find a virtuous balance between the inner child, who is playful, curious, and open, and the inner adult, who is productive, responsible, and rigid?
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2021-01-311h 02
Turning Season: Conversations with Changemakers in Our Adventure Toward a Life-Sustaining SocietyWhen Dreams Turn Dark, Bears Appear, and Fire Purifies (with Alyssa Polizzi)When you meet a menacing dream character, do you shudder, and skip writing that dream in your journal? Or do you get excited and dive in, because there's such dreamwork juiciness there? Either way, have you ever looked closely at the moment right BEFORE the threatening figure appears?My guest Alyssa Polizzi loves that practice. It even brings out an "ah-ha moment" for her in our conversation. Listen in to hear my "ah-ha moment," too, when Alyssa reflects on the purifying force of fire in one of my dreams. She brings her tenderness, fascination, and depth of p...
2021-01-2852 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.37 – Eros & Inner Child w/ Peter LimbergArran and Alyssa interview Peter Limberg about his journey to prominent creator of communal spaces, working with John Vervaeke, and having his dreams analyzed by Jordan Peterson.
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2021-01-241h 03Golden Shadow PodcastEp.36 – Art and Creation w/ Andrew TuazonOur very first guest, visual artist Andrew Tuazon, speaks to us about the creative process, the perplexity of judging good and bad art, and how to get out of our own way when it comes to being artistic.
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2021-01-171h 09Golden Shadow PodcastEp.35 – CommunityArran and Alyssa discuss expanding the Golden Shadow into a community and virtual event space. What are the challenges of building a community? What makes a community strong, resilient, and meaningful?
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2021-01-1045 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.34 – GodIn what way do humans naturally anthropomorphize the objects of reality? Why would deities evolve universally across cultures? How how might the One God differ from the gods of polytheism?
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2021-01-031h 05Golden Shadow PodcastEp.33 – ProjectionIn what way is reality a landscape of projections? Why do we turn other people into containers for our shadow? How might we develop strategies for bringing our projections into balance?
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2020-12-271h 06Golden Shadow PodcastEp.32 – Christmas: Light, Logos, & RebirthWhat is the relationship between Christmas and the Winter Solstice? In what way is Christ the son, the light, or the word? How might we take back personal ownership of the Christmas ritual?
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2020-12-201h 04Golden Shadow PodcastEp.31 – The Elephant & The RiderIn what way does our behavior resemble that of a logical thinker negotiating with a larger, stronger, illogical animal? Why are we so often unable to control our bad habits? How might we become more whole if the rider developed a better relationship with the elephant?
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2020-12-1354 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.30 – Leaving HomeWhy did we leave California? What does it mean when your home no longer feels like home? Is it better to move often or sink roots in one spot?
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2020-12-0637 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.29 – RitualIn what way are rituals embodied metaphors? How do rituals reinforce a behavior, remind us of an important concept, or revitalize a cultural ethos? How are rituals related to the sacred?
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2020-11-291h 11Golden Shadow PodcastEp.28 – Personifying the ShadowWhat are the advantages of using Zoom for self-work in a group setting? How might we anthropomorphize different aspects of our personality? Why do different individuals identify with different characters in popular fiction?
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2020-11-2255 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.27 – Active ImaginationWhat practices can we employ to allow the unconscious to express itself? How is active imagination related to journeying, dreams, and creativity? How can stories be more real than reality?
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2020-11-151h 03Golden Shadow PodcastEp.26 – The Flood: Chaos, Catastrophe, & RebirthHow does the Flood reflect a universal experience, both materially and metaphorically? How does the world inevitably creep towards decrepitude and disaster? How does the collapse of old structures give way to possibilities of growth and rebirth?
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2020-11-0857 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.25 – Wheel of Fortune: Fate and Free WillHow much control do we have over our lives? Can we really hold others responsible for their actions when they've been forced onto their path by external forces? Is it possible to increase our agency over time or is the notion of free will simply an illusion?
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2020-11-0158 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.24 – Halloween: Mischief, Monsters, and the ShadowHow might Halloween be a manifestation of banished energy? What are the different ways in which people express their naughty, evil, or dark side? How does Arran's embrace of the Trickster and Alyssa's embrace of the Priestess reflect their respective Shadows?
2020-10-2557 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.23 – Collective Shadow & The Psychology of ConflictThis episode was submitted to the 2020 Jungian Conference at the Institute For Conflict (hence the unusual format). How is conflict foundational to our growth as individuals? How do the same patterns of conflict between individuals play out at larger scales in society? Do we have personal responsibility for integrating society's shadow?
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2020-10-1853 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.22 – Complexes & NeurosisHow do archetypes and complexes reflect nature and nurture, respectively? How does a complex fall into shadow? In what way are neuroses the product of an antagonism between the ego and the unconscious?
2020-10-1153 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.21 – Higher Self and the Structure of BecomingWhat does it mean when someone doesn't know who they are? How do complexes form the building blocks of self? What structures guide the process of becoming the people we are meant to be?
2020-10-0454 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.20 – Arran Dream SeriesWhy do we have bad dreams? How does each individual's dreamscape reflect their personal experience, perception, and worldview? What is the archetypal significance of Panda Express?
2020-09-2758 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.19 – Alyssa Dream SeriesWhat does the imagery of dreams represent? How does examining multiple dreams reveal an evolving landscape of the unconscious? Why does Alyssa hate chihuahuas?
2020-09-2051 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.18 – Masculine & FeminineHow does the feminine/masculine duality map onto the notions of yin and yang, chaos and order, disintegration and integration? How are feminine and masculine principles linked to biological sex, and how might they become uncoupled from it? What makes Frodo feminine and Aragorn masculine?
2020-09-0758 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.17 – SynchronicityAre meaningful coincidences an act of fate, a push from the unseen hand of the unconscious, confirmation bias, or some combination? How might we be over- or under-reading implicit patterns in the world? How can we play with the synchronistic experience to gain insights?
2020-08-3058 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.16 – Religious InstinctHow do our daily behaviors reflect a religious orientation towards the world? Why do we seek out a shared myth? Should we adapt major religions over time or maintain traditions?
2020-08-2451 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.15 – Extraversion vs IntroversionHow do we regulate our energy boundaries? How does our internal world mingle with the external? How might we bring into awareness the underdeveloped extraverted or introverted aspects of our personality?
2020-08-1850 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.14 – Personal MythHow is our psychology defined by narrative? How do we derive meaning from a personal story? What happens when that story is destroyed? How can we explore this story through active imagination?
2020-08-1051 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.13 – LoveWhat is romantic love? How do our self-preservation instincts prevent us from loving? How does a relationship develop its own Shadow? How do relationships bring us into personhood?
2020-08-0351 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.12 – MusicWhat is music? How did our musical minds evolve? What does one's musical preference say about their experience, personality, and relationship with reality? How does Alyssa feel about death metal? Find out in episode 12 of the Golden Shadow Podcast!
2020-07-2649 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.11 – TarotArran and Alyssa discuss the tarot: a powerful tool for self-reflection and a gateway into the unconscious.
2020-07-1946 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.10 – Virtue and ViceAlyssa and Arran explore the concepts of virtue and vice, the golden mean, and the light/shadow attributes of archetypes.
2020-07-1349 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.9 – Big Five TraitsArran and Alyssa explore the Big Five Personality Traits, a system by which we can better understand ourselves and how we relate to others and the world.
2020-07-0647 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.8 – IndividuationArran and Alyssa discuss individuation, the journey of becoming a person, and why we shy away from who we're meant to be.
2020-06-1450 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.7 – TraumaArran and Alyssa explore the nature of trauma, how it relates to the shadow, and how we can approach working with it.
2020-06-0851 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.6 – DreamsArran and Alyssa discuss the nature of dreams and their significance as a gateway into the realm of the unconscious.
2020-05-3147 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.5 – Conscious vs UnconsciousArran and Alyssa explore the conscious and unconscious aspects of the psyche.
2020-05-2550 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.4 – ArchetypesArran and Alyssa discuss archetypes. Archetypes are organizing principles of experience, which are distilled down into the characters, stories, and motifs we find in mythology.
2020-05-1750 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.3 – Thinking vs FeelingAre you a thinker or a feeler? Arran and Alyssa discuss the thinking/feeling aspect of personality typology.
2020-05-1046 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.2 – The Fool's JourneyIn this episode, Arran and Alyssa explore the character of the Fool as it appears in the Tarot, how it relates to the Hero’s Journey, and how the archetype manifests in our daily lives.
2020-05-0346 minGolden Shadow PodcastEp.1 – IntroductionWelcome to the Golden Shadow Podcast. In this episode we discuss the concept of the shadow and the untapped potential that lies within.
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