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Jung On Purpose Podcast by CreativeMind
Hosted by Debra Maldonado and Robert Maldonado PhD Life Coach Training and Personal Transformation Experts · EN
Explore Jungian Depth Coaching with JUNG ON PURPOSE by CreativeMind (formerly Soul Sessions). This is your guide to uncover your authentic self and live in true purpose, success and fulfillment. Join life coaching experts and Founders of CreativeMind, Debra Berndt Maldonado and Robert Maldonado, PhD, as they explore personal growth through Jungian Theory, Eastern Spirituality and Social Neuroscience in a deep, but practical way.
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How Childhood Play Shapes Your Adult Identity
Yesterday00:30:05Summary readyRemember when we were little playing games, acting out the scenes from fairy tales, movies and our story books. Did you know that this playful imagination is essential for your early life development?Who was your hero growing up and how did that character shape your current identity?Did you forget about the magic of being young and find yourself too serious in life’s adult problems?Take a walk with us back in time to your early years where we discuss the impact of imagination and play between 4 and 6 years old and how it shapes your self-image. Discover this in our next JUNG ON PURPOSE podcast episode, How Childhood Play Shapes Your Adult Identity, According to Jung.Unlock the secret blueprint shaping your emotional world from childhood to adulthood. In this episode, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob reveal how early development—ages four to nine—lays the foundation of your self-image, play, and imagination. Discover how childhood storytelling, role-playing, and social interactions forge the core of who you are—and how these patterns remain with you into adulthood. You'll learn why play is more than just fun: it’s a rehearsal for life.We explore:How early development from ages 4-9 shape identityWhy we use play as life rehearsalHow stories become identity tools for our personaShare Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://creativemindlife.com/jungian-life-coach-training-brochure-download/Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com
SummaryHow Early Childhood Emotional Patterns Still Control You
1w ago00:31:55Summary readyWhen you feel an intense emotion, is your first reaction to fix it? You are not alone.While avoiding discomfort is completely normal, it only keeps you in a cycle of old survival patterns that lead you to the same results.Early in life it benefited us to experience a wide range of emotions for our development. Find out why this is important as adults to return back to that expansiveness so you can live your full potential in our next JUNG ON PURPOSE podcast episode, Why Childhood Emotional Patterns Still Control You.We explore the impact of early childhood emotions and discover how the first four years lay the foundation for your lifelong personality. Most people underestimate how deeply these formative years influence your ability to feel, connect, and even how you relate to yourself yet understanding these imprints is the key to transforming longstanding patterns.Explore the science of emotional development from prenatal to age four.Understand how early emotional responses are wired before cognition.Learn the impact of attachment and caregiver emotions on development.Discover how early imprints shape lifelong behavior and relationships.Share Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://creativemindlife.com/jungian-life-coach-training-brochure-download/Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com
SummaryPsychedelics: Transform Your Life with Shamanism - Interview with Michael Winkelman
2w ago01:15:48Summary readyCan ancestral wisdom and psychedelics help guide you to greater mental and emotional health? If you have experienced plant medicine journeys or are curious about them, you will enjoy our next JUNG ON PURPOSE podcast episode “Psychedelics: Transform your life with Shamanism” where Dr. Rob interviews anthropologist Micheal Dr. Winkelman about the spiritual dimensions of consciousness.Explore the profound connection between human evolution, shamanic rituals, and psychedelic use with anthropologist Michael Winkelman. Discover how ancient practices like fasting, singing, and community ceremonies are deeply rooted in our neurobiology, promoting emotional regulation and social cohesion. Learn about the role of serotonin and the 5-HT2A receptor system in these rituals and how they might inform modern therapies for mental health and addiction. This episode reveals the transformative potential of reconnecting with ancestral wisdom to revolutionize contemporary mental health treatment and understand the spiritual dimensions of consciousness.Find out more about Dr. Michael Winkelman here:https://michaelwinkelman.com/Share Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://creativemindlife.com/jungian-life-coach-training-brochure-download/Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com
SummaryThe Illusion of Identity: Your Brain and You
3w ago00:44:12Summary readyMost of us confuse the brain with the mind, believing changing one will instantly transform the other. But what if that’s the illusion—the trick our brain plays to keep us safe and fixed in stories about who we are?This episode explores the intricate relationship between the brain, mind, and consciousness through neuroscience, psychology, and Eastern philosophy. Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob provide clarity on common misconceptions about these concepts, emphasizing the role of neuroplasticity, the default mode network, and the observer within us. Their insights reveal how understanding these systems can lead to profound personal transformation and a deeper sense of reality.In this episode:The difference between the brain and the mind, and their roles in consciousnessHow the brain functions as hardware and the mind as softwareThe concept of the observer and pure awareness from Eastern philosophyThe inner connections of the brain and the default mode network's role in identityHow neuroplasticity and challenging patterns can rewire the brain for growthThe influence of the survival brain and ego on our self-identityHow transcending the ego through meditation and self-inquiry leads to spiritual awakeningThe illusion of reality and the importance of waking up from the default narrativePractical implications for coaching and personal developmentChapter Titles:00:00 - Introduction02:09 - Is the brain generating consciousness or acting as an instrument?11:28 - The three parts of the brain16:09 - Using imagination and higher consciousness for self-evolution36:14 - The observer as the true self beyond the brain and mindShare Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://creativemindlife.com/jungian-life-coach-training-brochure-download/Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com
SummaryHow DNA Shapes Your Personality: Genetics and Behavior
4w ago00:41:39Summary readyCan your DNA hold you back from reaching your goals in life? Learn how genetics alone are not to blame for your life struggles but they are an important factor. Learn how inherited traits along with environments can impact your patterns and help you change.Key Moments:0:01 - Introduction to Jung On Purpose1:37 - Understanding Genetic Inheritance2:16 - Behavioral Genetics and Early Childhood6:07 - The Role of Environment in Development14:28 - Genetics vs. Environment: A Balanced View36:26 - Transcending Genetic LimitationsIn this episode, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the intricate relationship between genetics, early childhood experiences, and personal growth. They shed light on common misconceptions about inherited traits and emphasize our capacity to evolve beyond our genetic predispositions through conscious effort and awareness.Key insights:The distinction between inherited traits and the emergence of personality and behaviorHow genetics provide tendencies and biases, not fixed outcomesThe influence of early childhood environment and critical periods on brain developmentThe concept of gene-environment interaction and its role in shaping our livesThe misconception that we are doomed by our DNA and the potential for changeThe importance of lifestyle, social support, and conscious decision-making in transcending genetic predispositionsThe role of neuroplasticity in strengthening or weakening neural pathwaysHow different life stages, especially early childhood, are pivotal in pattern formationThe significance of flexibility and emotional intelligence in mental healthThe myth of fixed intelligence and the potential for growth through learningShare Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://creativemindlife.com/jungian-life-coach-training-brochure-download/Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com
SummaryPower of Coaching: A New Jungian Model
Apr 1300:40:05Summary readyHave you ignored coaching because you think it isn't deep enough?This episode explores the rapidly evolving landscape of coaching, emphasizing the importance of depth, consciousness, and a spiritual dimension rooted in New Jungian and Eastern philosophies. Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob unpack the misconceptions about coaching, its growing prominence, and how it can serve as a tool for profound personal transformation.Key Topics:The rise in public awareness of coaching and its differentiation from therapy.The importance of credentialing and maintaining professional standards.The shift from superficial motivation to deep psychological and spiritual work.How New Jungian and Eastern philosophies enrich coaching practices.The distinction between symptom management and transformative inner work.Ethical boundaries and the importance of proper training for coaches.The potential for coaching to incorporate non-dual and consciousness models for greater impact.The future of coaching as a means to explore and develop the inner self.Episode Guide:00:00 - Introduction: Exploring misconceptions and the power of coaching01:57 - Public awareness of coaching at 73% and its evolution over 26 years08:22 - The shift from symptom relief to deeper purpose-driven work20:47 - The emerging role of consciousness studies in coaching36:36 - Inner work as the true source of lasting fulfillment and external achievementShare Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://creativemindlife.com/jungian-life-coach-training-brochure-download/Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com
SummaryRadical Jung: The Ancient Psyche and Surviving the Modern World - Interview with Rob Faure Walker
Apr 600:46:41Summary readyThis episode dives into the profound intersections of Jungian psychology, ecotherapy, social media’s impact on mental health, and the symbolic power of nature. Rob Faure Walker, author of the new book, “Radical Jung” shares his insights on how reconnecting with nature and understanding our collective shadows can foster healing and resilience in today's complex world.Main topics covered:The role of ecotherapy in mental healthJungian archetypes and the significance of the collective shadowHow social media and the attention economy colonize our mindsThe mythological and symbolic nature of grief and grief practicesThe potential of psychedelics and their integration through Jungian modelsEnvironmental crises and the collective psyche’s responsePractical steps to reconnect with nature and reframe our perceptionsRob Faure Walker is an ecotherapist and author. He has previously worked as a teacher in schools in North and East London and as an academic at University College London and SOAS University of London, where he founded systems to help academics to provide the UK Parliament with research based evidence to support law making. His previous books have explored western governments’ misguided promotion of counter-extremism strategies and how to find loving transcendence while being forced to live in a transactional market economy. His forthcoming book, Radical Jung, is out in late May and explores healing through Gnostic introspection so that we can act better in the world. Resources:Radical Jung - Rob Faure-Walker (Pre-order available now, coming out in May)https://www.revolpress.com/radical-jungThe Philosophy of Meta Reality by Roy BaskarKim Stanley Robinson’s The Ministry of the FutureRonald Sanderson’s work on psychedelics and JungJung’s autobiography - Memories, Dreams, ReflectionsShare Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://creativemindlife.com/jungian-life-coach-training-brochure-download/Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com
SummaryLucid Dreaming vs. Dream Yoga: What's the Difference? (And Why It Matters)
Mar 3000:31:30Summary readyIn this episode, Debra and Dr. Rob explore the profound practice of dream yoga, its roots in Eastern philosophy, and its connection to lucid dreaming. They discuss how mastering awareness in dreams can deepen self-understanding, facilitate spiritual growth, and even influence waking life. Whether you're curious about using dreams as a tool for healing or awakening, this episode offers actionable insights on integrating dream work into your consciousness practice.In this episode explore with us:The core principles of yoga as a discipline aimed at self-realization, beyond physical posturesThe four states of consciousness: waking, dreaming, deep sleep, and pure consciousness (Turiya)How dream yoga trains awareness within the dream state to foster spiritual evolutionThe relationship between lucid dreaming and dream yoga, including practical ways to cultivate lucidityUsing active imagination and archetype interaction in dreams to accelerate personal transformationThe significance of recognizing dreams as symbolic messages from the unconscious mindPractical methods to prepare for engaging consciously with dreams and the collective unconsciousThe therapeutic and healing potentials of lucid and dream yoga statesEpisode Guide:00:00 - Introduction to dream yoga 02:21 - Exploring the four states of consciousness and Turiya 06:23 - Jungian psychology's view on integrating subconscious and conscious mind 07:46 - Moving from ego-centric view to collective unconscious awareness 12:23 - How lucid dreams can serve as portals for manifesting and healing 14:33 - Active imagination and archetypes as tools for lucid dream preparation 16:03 - Neuroscientific insights: waking life as symbolic and dreamlike 19:37 - Utilizing dreams for higher knowledge, healing, and confronting shadow aspects 21:16 - Transcendental states and therapeutic effects of dream yoga 22:24 - Bringing bliss states from deep sleep into waking consciousness 23:44 - Using dream work to manifest love and personal relationships 26:27 - Practical waking practices for spiritual preparation New: Jungian Dream Oracle App.Download Your Free App today!https://creativemindlife.com/jungian-dream-oracle-app/Share Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://creativemindlife.com/jungian-life-coach-training-brochure-download/Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com
SummaryDecoding Nightmares: What Your Unconscious Telling You
Mar 2300:30:20Summary readyExplore the transformative power of dreams with Debra & Dr. Rob Maldonado in this podcast series. Discover how nightmares and mythological symbols serve as urgent messages from your unconscious mind, guiding you toward personal growth and integration. This is part 2 of our exploration into nightmares, offering practical tools to turn fear into clarity and resistance into growth.Understand how nightmares act as emotional alarms for unresolved, unprocessed or suppressed emotions.Learn about the symbolic significance of mythological images like serpents and fire.Discover practical approaches such as active imagination and emotional coaching.Embrace the archetypal language of dreams for profound personal evolution.New: Jungian Dream Oracle App.Download Your Free App today!https://creativemindlife.com/jungian-dream-oracle-app/Share Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://creativemindlife.com/jungian-life-coach-training-brochure-download/Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com
SummaryWhat Nightmares Really Mean
Mar 1600:32:55Summary readyDo you have nightmares and get nervous as to what they can mean? Nightmares are often dismissed as mere disturbances, but they are powerful messages from your unconscious mind. In this episode, we explore how to interpret nightmares, distinguish them from night terrors, and understand their roles in personal growth and shadow work. Whether you're experiencing recurring nightmares or just curious about their significance, this discussion offers clarity and actionable insights into harnessing these intense dreams for self-awareness.Key Topics:Nightmares serve as warning signals, acting as an alarm system from the unconscious that needs attention and integration.Night terrors are distinct from nightmares—more physical, less memorable, and often linked to trauma or genetic predispositions.Dreams should never be taken literally; symbols in nightmares represent aspects of yourself and your psyche.Jungian analysis views nightmares as compensatory, balancing overemphasized aspects of the conscious personality, such as ego or persona.New: Jungian Dream Oracle App.Download Your Free App today!https://creativemindlife.com/jungian-dream-oracle-app/Share Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://creativemindlife.com/jungian-life-coach-training-brochure-download/Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com
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