My guest today is Professor Danielle Layne, whose areas of expertise and publishing are within the domain of Ancient Philosophy, particularly Plato and the later Platonic tradition. Her interests in this area are diverse and wide-ranging with publications in Socratic studies, Platonic hermeneutics, late ancient theories of prayer and feminist

Mike Berger is the founder of Psychedelic STL. Mike stands at the intersection of consciousness exploration, community building, and advocacy. Having dedicated his life to the study of the mind, Mike has established himself as a key figure in the psychedelic community of St. Louis. He began his career with

J.L.M. Morton is a writer, poet, editor, celebrant and teacher based near Stroud in Gloucestershire, England. Her work explores contemporary rural experience and belonging, ancestry, place and practices of care, repair and solidarity across human and more-than-human worlds. Her first full poetry collection, Red Handed, explores England’s rural textile heritage

Dr. Paul Turke is the world’s first Darwinian pediatrician. He is board-certified and has been practicing pediatrics for 25 years. In addition to his formal medical education, Dr. Turke has done fieldwork in anthropology and demography on the Micronesian islands of Ifaluk and Yap, with a focus on childcare kinship

Jacob Nordby is the co-founder of A Writing Room Collective, Heal + Create, The Institute for Creative Living Foundation 501(c)3, and the author of several books, including Blessed Are the Weird – A Manifesto for Creatives and The Creative Cure. He previously worked as the marketing director for a traditional

John Bucher is a renowned mythologist and story expert who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, the LA Times, The Hollywood Reporter and on numerous other international outlets . He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a writer, podcaster, storyteller, and speaker.

Teddy Hamstra is a writer and seeker in Los Angeles. He is the recipient of a PhD from the University of Southern California, where he completed and successfully defended a dissertation entitled ‘Enchantment as a Form of Care: Joseph Campbell and the Power of Mysticism.’ Recently, Teddy has been working

My guest today is Dr. Monica Martinez, an author, professor, podcaster, and Jungian psychotherapist who works in São Paulo and Granja Viana, Brazil. The aim of Monica’s practice is to encourage self-knowledge through tools and processes that encourage a fuller and healthier physical, emotional and intellectual life.

My guest today is Aaron Balick, a psychotherapist, academic, and a leading voice in the psychology of technology. As the author of the groundbreaking book The Psychodynamics of Social Networking, he pioneered the exploration of the psychological dimensions of technology, with a particular focus on the impact of social media,

My guest today is John Bonaduce, a writer, lecturer, and theorist in “Mythobiogenesis”. John earned a doctorate in mythological studies with an emphasis in depth psychology. His specific expertise lies in his work on Mythobiogenesis, a term and theory he coined during his doctoral studies. John is currently a regular

My guest today is Randolph Nesse, a founder of evolutionary medicine whose work with George Williams inspired many to expand explanations of disease from descriptions of why and how mechanisms fail in some individuals, to evolutionary explanations for traits that leave all individuals in a species vulnerable to a disease.

My guest today is Drew Norton, a dynamic coach and co-host of The Everyday Leader Podcast and The Climb. With a background spanning sales, hiring, recruiting, leadership, and training across diverse industries, he’s a seasoned expert in cultivating individual and organizational success. His career journey encompasses a proven track record

My guest today is Cynthia Poorbaugh, a certified Jungian Analyst, faculty member and supervisor for the Jungian Psychoanalytic Association, and member of the Board of Directors for the C.G. Jung Foundation of NY. As an artist, Cynthia exhibited in institutions and galleries in New York from 1987–2003. Cynthia also has

My guest today is Dean Abbott, a writer, podcaster, coach and spiritual director, who helps people live more soulfully in their relationships with self and others.

My guest today is Diana McKendree, a Jungian psychotherapist, educator, international keynote speaker, leader of women’s pilgrimages, and Iconographer. She is a senior faculty member with the Haden Institute, teaching Spiritual Direction and Dreamwork. Ordained an Interfaith Minister, Diana continues to search for the common threads that weave humanity and

My guest today is Scott Neumeister, Ph.D., a literary scholar, TEDx speaker, and mythic pathfinder from Tampa, Florida, where he earned his doctorate in English from the University of South Florida in 2018.

My guest today is Polly Young-Eisendrath, Ph.D. a psychologist, writer, speaker, and Jungian analyst who is the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Real Dialogue

My guest today is Roy Wang, a men’s coach and believer in the renewing powers of the Sacred Wild Man archetype.

My guest today is Bradley Olson, a writer, mythic explorer, and mythic life coach. Brad also works with the Joseph Campbell Foundation as the Publications Director, the MythBlast Series Editor, and the host of the foundation’s flagship podcast, Pathways With Joseph Campbell.

My guest today is Cherron Sue, an unschool mom of two, a peaceful parent, a thinker, and a writer.

My guest today is Bernhard Guenther, a truth seeker, writer, lecturer, podcaster, and drummer.

My guest today is Mina Stillwater, a writer, blogger, ceremonial magician, and avid researcher of the strange.

My guest today is Dylan Treadwell, a storyteller driven to discover and create transformative, empathetic, and cathartic experiences. You can read Dylan’s writings by subscribing to the Joseph Campbell Foundation’s MythBlast Newsletter.

My guest today is Todd Corsetti, the first elected Libertarian in Idaho, who ran for and won the office of Precinct Committeeman. Todd is a retired engineer and manager in the semiconductor industry, a student of Austrian Economics, and an active member of the Libertarian Party of Idaho, where he

My guest today is Matt Loesby, Secretary of the Libertarian Party of Idaho. By day, Matt is a full time software developer, who splits his time between volunteering for his church, developing a video game, hiking in the Rockies, and doing administrative work and activism for the Libertarian Party of

This episode will be a bit different. Rather than one guest, this is a group call, with a discussion facilitated by Rick Belden, who was first on the podcast back in Episode 51. He returns here for what was a virtual night of exploring personal stories, the processing of grief,

Ron Rivers is an entrepreneur, non-profit founder, author, and lecturer. Ron’s focus is on binding systems and spirit in alignment with the single truth and relational universe. His efforts coalesce at the intersection of Spirituality, Web3, AI, Political Economy, Philanthropy, and Systemic Reformation. He is the author of Self-Actualization in

Mollie Adler is a podcaster, writer and seeker, exploring emotional alchemy and the shadow side of the human psyche. She is the host of the Back From the Borderline podcast and the Night Night Bitches podcast. You can also find her writings at the Back From the Borderline substack. I’m

Dr. Adele Lafrance is a clinical psychologist, research scientist, author, and the co-developer of emotion-focused treatment modalities, including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, and she’s also a psychedelics researcher, with a focus on ayahuasca, MDMA, psilocybin and ketamine. She is the co-author of What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to

Nick Taber is a blogger and Youtuber who writes about and discusses authoritarianism in school systems, the mental health industry, and the troubled-teen industry. He’s a proponent of true self-awareness and growth, and a believer in developing human potential.

Robert Falconer is an author, researcher, therapist and advocate for Internal Family Systems (IFS). For more than a decade Bob has devoted himself full-time to IFS work and believes it to be one of the most effective modes of therapy available. Bob recently published a new book titled When You’re

Frederik Ribersson is an author, youtuber, wokshopper and facilitator. His main aim is to help people see through narcissists, manipulation and toxic ideas, and to negotiate and heal effectively. Using his own experiences, as well as research on toxic people and toxic dynamics, Frederik now teaches people to think using

Dr. Claire Honeycutt is a tenured professor with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, a homeschooling mother, and a popular homeschooling author of the substack Hippy Mom PhD. On her substack, Clarie writes about how to unlock your child’s unique, beautiful mind through multidisciplinary explorations of the best of art, architecture,

Geof Krum is an artist, producer, facilitator, and entrepreneur. His passion is in creating beautiful, no-bullshit human-centered systems that run themselves while slowly transforming the world. Geof is also the Producer and Dean of Authentic Revolution’s Facilitation Academy, an organization with a mission to create a more connected and empathic

Rob Wipond is an independent investigative journalist, who reports and comments on community issues. He’s also the author of Your Consent is not Required: The Rise in Psychiatric Detentions, Forced Treatment, and Abusive Guardianships, a work of investigative journalism that gives a comprehensive view into contemporary civil psychiatric incarceration and

Lisa Marchiano is an award-winning author, podcaster, and certified Jungian analyst. Her highly-acclaimed books draw upon the healing wisdom of fairy tales to help women connect more deeply with themselves. Her latest book, The Vital Spark: Reclaim Your Outlaw Energies and Find Your Feminine Fire, is an immersive journey to

Toko-pa Turner is a poet, dreamworker, and bestselling author of Belonging. Blending the mystical tradition of Sufism with a Jungian approach to dreamwork, Toko-pa founded the Dream School in 2001. Through the Dream School she teaches and supports a network of more than a hundred thousand dreamers worldwide. Her book

Roula-Maria Dib is an award-winning literary scholar, author, poet, and editor whose research interests include literature, creative writing, and Jungian psychology. She is the winner of the 2021-2022 British Council’s Alumni Awards for culture and creativity and a recipient of the AUD Provost’s Award for Outstanding Literary Achievement. Her book,

Theo is a practitioner of guided Somatic Imaginal Explorations, a form of “parts work” that he’s crafted by combining Internal Family Systems with other healing modalities. Theo began his personal journey after finding the corporate world of finance and marketing to be unfulfilling, while the inner worlds of imagination, connection,

Andrew G. Marshall is a therapist practicing in London and Berlin, with a focus on relationships, marriage, intimacy, and infidelity. He’s the author of more than twenty books, including the very popular, I Love You But I’m Not in Love with You: Seven Steps to Saving Your Relationship. Andrew is

My guest today is Dr. Paul Robichaud, an author and professor, who writes on cultural history, myth, and modern poetry. Paul teaches English at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut. His first book, Pan: the Great God’s Modern Return, explores the Greek god Pan through classical myth, modern literature,

Thea Euryphaessa is a writer, interested in personal growth, depth psychology, reconnecting with the body, Alchemy, and the hero’s Journey. Thea is the author of Running into Myself and Growing into MySelf. In these books she explores her own personal journey as a woman in the modern world, seeking her

My guest today is Maria Souza, who is a mythologist, author, educator, mentor, and creator of the Women in Mythology podcast. Maria received her postgraduate degrees in Ecology and Spirituality from Schumacher College and an Advanced Training Certificate in Applied Mythology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is the author of

My guest today is Rosa Lewis, who is a writer, guide, podcaster, and participant in Imaginal Journeyings, a project exploring how the imaginal realm can be unlocked on a global scale. Rosa has lived a fascinating life, in which she’s gone to her own depths, what she calls the hell

My guest today is Rick Belden, an artist, poet, and coach who works with men to solve difficult emotional, personal, and relational challenges. If you’re a man who’s feeling stuck in a life that’s inauthentic, unfulfilling, or stagnant, Rick can help you get things moving again. His primary focus is

My guest today is Kristina Dryža, who is an author, TEDx speaker, ex-futurist, archetypal consultant, a member of the Joseph Campbell Foundation’s Editorial Advisory Group, and a steward for The Fifth Direction. Kristina is a fantastic speaker, who has a depth of learned knowledge and intuitive wisdom, who speaks with

My guest for this conversation is my good friend Jenn Morrill. Jenn is an editor, creator, mother, and true friend. She’s a person unafraid of exploring the depths of her psyche. Jenn and I have similar backgrounds from a faith perspective, having been born into and exited the same religion.

My guest today is Laura Lewis-Barr, a playwright, freelance director, theater professor, and award-winning stop motion film maker. Laura is the creator of Psyche Cinemas, where she publishes her stop motion films about fairy tales portrayed in modern and fanciful situations. Laura alternates between creating short updated fairy tales and

My guest today is international bestselling author Shelley Read. Shelley’s debut novel, Go as a River, is an amazing story that’s being translated into over thirty languages. Shelley taught writing and literature as a Senior Lecturer at Western Colorado University for nearly three decades, where she was also a founder

My guest today is Luke McBain a man of many talents and experiences. Luke is a graduate of the German Film Academy, a writer, former actor and filmmaker, a Cambridge MBA graduate, a lecturer and a consultant. Luke is also the creator of a type of internal, imaginative experience called

My guest today is Nicholas Jim, an African oil painter and conservationist. His realism art, and I mean realism, portrays the landscapes and wildlife of Africa in stunning detail. In his own words, Nicholas paints “nature”. He also spends a good amount of time in nature and donates a portion

My guest today is Jason Smith, a Jungian analyst, author, and podcastor. Jason is a graduate of the C.G. Jung Institute–New England and holds a Master’s degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute. He is the past president of the C.G. Jung Institute-Boston and has over 20 years of clinical experience. Jason

My guest today is Jonny Miller, a curious Somanaut, writer, podcaster, and nervous system specialist. Jonny is the host of the Curious Humans podcast and author of the Curious Human’s newsletter. He also leads a five-week bootcamp on nervous system mastery. I truly enjoyed my conversation with Jonny and hope

My guest today is Jay Redelsperger, a singer, songwriter, and fellow Jungian enthusiast. Jay received his BA in psychology from the University of Oklahoma and an MA in Depth Psychology from Sonoma State University. His music is available on YouTube and on all major music platforms. Jay also co-hosts the

My guest today is Jonathan Hyland. Jonathan is a depth psychologist with a degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Jonathan began a journey into his own depths in an effort to understand an anxiety that was imposing on his life. Instead of medicating, Jonathan chose to allow the anxiety to guide

My guest today is Feldsott, an artist and healer with a long and fascinating story. At a young age, Feldsott became an artist on the rise, but he was disillusioned with the business side of art and stopped exhibiting or selling his work. Instead, Feldsott disappeared to South America where

My guest today is Jason (J.M.) DeBord, best-selling author of the Dream Interpretation Dictionary, Creator of DREAMS 1-2-3, and host of The Dreams That Shape Us podcast. Jason is well known in the dream work space, and also as RadOwl, the moderator of Reddit’s most popular subReddit on dreams –

My guest today is Jessica (Jess) Watson Miller, the founder of PsychCrisis.org – a nonprofit working to reform the psychiatric crisis system. Jess has a deeply personal connection to the crisis system and its flaws, and so works passionately to educate others about psychiatric crises and how to manage them,

My guest today is Bud Harris, an author, psychologist, and Jungian analyst. Early in life, Bud pursued a career in business but his life lacked meaning. Following a period of dissatisfaction and searching, he returned to school and eventually became a diplomate Jungian analyst. Bud has written dozens of books,

My guest today is Catherine Raven, an author, biologist, and overall inspiring human being. Catherine is a former national park ranger, she earned a PhD in biology from Montana State University, and holds degrees in zoology and botany from the University of Montana. Her first published book of non-fiction –

My guest today is Jared Janes, a coach, podcaster, community builder, and meditator. From an early age, Jared has had a deep interest in human development, and has been willing to endure quite a lot to learn about and experience that development for himself. Jared spent six years exploring a

My guest today is Béa Gonzalez, an author, podcaster, lecturer, educator, and one of my favorite social media follows. I’m a fan of Béa because of her passion for teaching people about the importance of a metaphorical approach to life. As an author, Béa’s novels have been published in seven

My guest today is Bernie Taylor, a naturalist, author and archaeoastronomer whose research explores the origins of mankind’s creativity and awareness of the natural world. He’s authored several books, including Biological Time and Before Orion: Finding the Face of the Hero, which explores mankind’s creative capacity by looking at Paleolithic

My guest today is Dr. Alicia Colson, an archaeologist and ethnohistorian, who’s conducted fieldwork in Canada, the UK, the US and Antigua, all in an effort to understand our human past. In her work, Alicia collaborates with indigenous communities in an effort to understand differing viewpoints, while also using AI

My guest today is Charles Pezeshki, a professor of engineering at Washington State University, and self-described world traveler, husband, and father of two. Charles has published in the field of design theory and high performance work teams. He runs a large Design Clinic and has worked on large-scale projects in

My guest today is Dr. Angela Puca who’s research focuses on magic, witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, shamanism, and related currents. Angela holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Philosophy and has lectured at Leeds Trinity University for several years. In 2021, The University of Leeds awarded her a PhD in

In our conversation, we dive deep into meditation and mindfulness, the impact these practices can have on chronic illnesses, how some people often misuse meditation as a form of escapism, the Alexander Technique, Western and Eastern approaches to overall wellbeing, and the importance of human connection.

My guest today is a fantastic human being, artist, and teacher named Shea Stanfield. Shea is author and publisher of the Starlight Scribe series, in which she highlights artists and their work, in an attempt to explore their sources of inspiration. Writing the stories of artists and their creative expressions

My guest today is a fascinating person and a true explorer, named Patricia Morgan. A conceptual artist based in Tucson, Arizona, she begins each piece with the concept, then searches for a medium through which to share it. Using sculpture, photography, and materials relevant to the concept itself, such as

In this solo episode, I break down the story of Raya and the Last Kingdom, in which I discuss a story of healing, how any level of human interaction is comparable with any other, species kingdom family individual, Bubbles that kept me trapped, being raised in physical and social isolation,

In this solo episode, I break down the story of Po, a lovable panda, who’s journey takes him to the pinnacle of Kung Fu, where he becomes the Dragon Warrior, defeats Tai Lung, and saves the Peaceful Valley in Dreamworks animated movie Kung Fu Panda. I discuss dreams, the philosophy

Something that’s fascinating to me is the presence of two trees in the story of the Garden of Eden: (1) the Tree of Life and (2) the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. What’s fascinating is that both trees appear in the Garden of Eden, a Judaic allegory, even

My guest today is an amazing,  photo-realistic painter named Benjamin Johnson. Born in Philadelphia, Ben spent his formative years in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey, where he developed an eye for the little things. Ben’s highly detailed oil paintings are inspired by the natural world and our place

My guest today is Adam Helms, a fascinating artist and human, who’s work encompasses drawing, printmaking, sculpture, assemblage, and archival research. Adam’s work often highlights marginalized social and political groups and the American frontier. Our conversation flowed naturally from the moment Adam and I were in the same room together.

My guest today is the great Barbara Rogers. Barbara is a painter, educator, world traveler, and a very very kind person. Barbara paints to transcend daily life, to evoke the sublime, to reaffirm the existence of beauty and the critical importance of cherishing the earth. Her work has been exhibited

My guests today are a lovely and amazingly talented pair of artists named Kelly Leslie and Craig Cully. Kelly is a designer, a teacher, and a lover of collaboration. Whether it’s problem solving with her clients, discovering something new with her students, or creating a series of fascinating paintings with

My guest today is a nationally recognized artist, accomplished educator, and driven creative coach named Carrie Seid. Carrie has produced and taught art most of her life and, while she’s still a creator, she also dedicates time to helping others create. Through her Creative Catalyst Training, a holistic program of

My guest today is a free spirit and a fantastic sculptor named Barbara Jo Borch. Barbara’s artwork deals with the connections and contrasts between nature and mankind. As she creates, she plays with the ideas of natural versus rational and spontaneous versus intellectual, which she also demonstrates in her proces.

My guest today is Ahn-Thuy Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American photographer, educator, and all-around fantastic human being. Through her art, Ahn-Thuy investigates her personal history as a female immigrant, creator, and product of her heritage. She lives and works in Tucson, Arizona, where she’s the head of the photography program at Pima

My guest today is Dr. Kathleen Fitzgerald, a Certified Psychoanalyst and a Licensed Marriage, and Family Therapist. Kathleen has worked in the mental health field for thirty years, has taught at the Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology and the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute, and has and maintained a private practice

My guest today is Dr. Jean Benedict Raffa, an author and expert in Jungian psychology. Jean has lived two lives, the second of which began with a dream in midlife, leading her to follow a deep need to be herself. Her work and books are an effort to help others

My guest today is a world traveler, lifelong surfer, and an absolute wizard with a paint brush. His name is Pete Tillack. In his early twenties, Pete was just about to launch his own electrician business, when a brief surf trip turned into a lifelong journey of discovery, relationships, and

My guest today is the amazingly articulate and incredibly insightful Dr. Susan E Schwartz. Susan is a Jungian analyst educated in Zurich, Switzerland and a licensed clinical psychologist. For many years she’s provided workshops, presentations, and lectures on various aspects of Jungian analytical psychology. She is also author of a

My guest today is Dr. Bryony Shaw, a clinical therapist and an expert in tending to one’s dreams. As part of her doctoral programme, Bryony performed research, which strongly suggests that working with dreams can increase well-being, enhance creativity, and improve problem solving. Now, she helps others improve their own

My guest today is an accomplished painter, and an amazing person, named Beth Zink. Beth didn’t begin painting professionally until her kids were grown, but now her work hangs in private and corporate collections around the country. In speaking with Beth, I found someone who says what she thinks, lives

My guest today is the amazingly talented Julie Sasse, Chief Curator at the Tucson Museum of Art. Julie is a life-long lover of the arts, the southwest, and the human experience. During the day she curates art installations for the museum and, in her free time, she writes extensively about

My guest today is the multi-talented Kimberly Davis Basso. Kimberley is a theater director, author, mother, and stroke survivor named Kimberly Davis Basso. Kimberly spent nearly twenty five years as a stage director, playwright and producer. After suffering a stroke, she switched her attention to writing, and her first book,

My guest today is a brilliant sculptor, a thoughtful human being, and a great conversationalist named Carlos Page. Carlos was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He’s traveled extensively and lived on both the east and west coast. After an apprenticeship in San Francisco, Carlos moved to New York City and

My guest today is an actor and author named Bradley Upton. Though his career has taken him from stage to screen to keyboard, Brad always seems to encounter a specific type of creature in his work – vampires. We had a fun conversation about blood suckers, myth and reality, Hollywood,

My guest today is a master sculptor and a lovely human being named Gedion Nyanhongo. Gedion began learning the art of stone carving from his father, while still a young man in Zimbabwe. Since that early start he’s exhibited his work all over the world. Gedion’s sculptures speak to traditional

My guest today is an amazingly hard worker with a giant heart. Her name is Tonia Tewell and she’s the Founder and Executive Director of Holding Out Help. Tonia is incredibly giving, dedicated, and personable. For over 14 years, Tonia and her husband have been serving individuals who have escaped

My guest today is Bruce Marion, a fantastic, fun loving artist, and teacher. Bruce is a contemporary impressionist painter whose work explodes with vivid color and complex texture. Bruce exhibits his art in galleries throughout the United States and is collected worldwide. His range of work includes figure, landscapes, cityscapes,

My guest today is an amazing artist and human being named Alejandro Macias, who also goes by Alex. Alex is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona School of Art and has exhibited his work nationally and internationally. He was born in Brownsville, Texas, and is a self-proclaimed “product

My guest today is my amazing friend Ebbie. Ebbie and I met way back in a past life. Since those days, we’ve both been reborn into a new form and are embracing the curiosity of being children once again. Ebbie is a fantastic human being, filled with compassion and a

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