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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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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
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
How To Be An ArtistStep 37: Arran Rogerson -- The Golden ShadowArran Rogerson is an artist, musician and co-host of the Golden Shadow podcast along with Alyssa Polizzi. In this episode we discuss Arran's artistic background and the urge to create, what the shadow is and the various methods and practices Arran explores for coming in contact the shadow, the dangers of shadow work, the limits of the internet and why Sensemaking needs art.
https://linktr.ee/arranrogerson
https://www.goldenshadow.org/2021-12-011h 07Golden 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"?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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.
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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)
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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.
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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.
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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.
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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.
https://www.goldenshadow.org/2021-05-1658 minGolden 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.
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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)
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/2021-02-221h 08
The Daily Archetype#46. Of Time and Eternity (Synchronicity) Carl Jung’s map of the Soul: Chapter 9, With Rebeca Eigen & the golden shadow (Arran Rogerson and Alyssa Polizzi)The final chapter to Jung’s map of the soul: Of Time and Eternity (Synchronicity). We will get into the psychics of jungian theory and how the unconscious directs our path to individuation and wholeness. This time with jungian astrologer Rebeca Eigen and the host of the golden shadow podcast Alyssa and Arron.https://www.goldenshadow.org/shadowdance.comThere was an illustration we talked about with about 10 minutes remaining. I posted it on all the social media https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailyarchetype/permalink/898448907647017/The new website! https://www.dailyarchetype.com/2021-02-161h 29Golden 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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/2021-02-0754 min
DiscomfortableArran RogersonArran Rogerson
In Episode 88, I interview Arran Rogerson, a podcaster, facilitator, and coach whose work has quickly become synonymous with the concept of the shadow. Popularized by the work of Carl Jung, the shadow is a metaphor for the parts of ourselves that we hide from ourselves. The shadow is the realm of our unconscious mind that we can’t or won’t see.
Arran and I discuss his journey into the world of shadow work and then compare and contrast the fascinating connections between shame and shadow. There’s a surprising amount of overlap between his shadow t...2021-02-031h 05Golden 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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/2021-01-311h 02Golden 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.
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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.
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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?
https://www.goldenshadow.org/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 minThe Daily Archetypeep 11. Arran Rogerson on how to relate to the GOLDEN shadow🗣👹 and attain the treasure within! 💫The show notes will always have have info from the guest:https://twitter.com/arranhttps://linktr.ee/arranrogersonhttps://www.instagram.com/arranrogerson/https://www.instagram.com/goldenshadowpodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTwNBpoeRvLSUzsOzSaaiyAhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Ym8SqdvukWF5U4AOEAYEg"The Golden Shadow Podcast is an exploration of philosophy, spirituality, and self-help through an Evolutionary and Depth Psychology lens. Each episode Arran Rogerson and Alyssa Polizzi dive into the realms of art, archetype, the psyche and more, drawing on their diverse perspectives to offer a dynamic...2020-09-101h 19Golden 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.2020-04-2645 min