Best Deborah Lukovich Phd Podcasts (2024)

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Pleasure & Arousal: The Literal and Symbolic w/Jenn Wodtke, Pleasure & Orgasm Coach 26:53

2h ago26:53

26:53

My new friend Jenn Wodtke and I have a conversation about pleasure. I come at the topic from the symbolic perspective and Jenn brings a more practical and literal lens to the topic. I share some interesting personal stories too. You'll love our unique takes on sexual fantasies and the problem of sacralizing suffering over pleasure. Jenn Wodtke is a…

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Men's Patriarchal Wound: A Chat w/William Diplock, Psychotherapist & Trainer for Gender Equity & Reconciliation International (GERI) 1:11:22

3h ago1:11:22

1:11:22

In this episode, I’m excited to have a chat with William Diplock, Senior Trainer and Program Coordinator for Gender Equity & Reconciliation International, in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Senior GERI Trainer and Program Coordinator for GERI, in Brisbane, Australia. GERI stands for Gender Equity & Reconciliation International. I will include a l…

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Relational Intelligence & Authentic Relating: A Chat w/Marc Beneteau, Author of Broke, Single, Crazy & Old: The Redemption of a Love and Sex Addict 1:05:09

11d ago1:05:09

1:05:09

In this episode, I’m excited to have a chat with Marc Bènèteau about relational Intelligence, authentic relating, circling, and Marc’s honest telling of the end to his “40-year war against himself and the world.” He is the author of four books covering various topics in Relational Intelligence, Emotional Communication, sexuality, and human potentia…

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Terrapsychology, Enchantment & Re-Storying: A Chat w/Dr. Craig Chalquist, Academic Program Director of Consciousness, Psychology, and Transformation at National University. 1:09:02

1M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

What's your relationship with place? Can you feel the places you live or visit speaking to you about their experience? Do you have an irrational preference to live near the water? Or a hatred for suburban living? In this episode, I’m excited to have a chat with my new depth psychology buddy and a fellow alum of Pacifica Graduate Institute. Dr. Crai…

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Guided Active Imagination for Anxiety (and other negative emotions) 17:34

1M ago17:34

17:34

This episode is for people suffering from anxiety or other negative emotions, like overwhelm, guilt, panic, feeling trapped, fear, sadness, etc. I will guide you through some breath work and connecting with the parts of the body where those emotions are gathered. Then we will invite your unconscious to attach an image to that area of the body. The …

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The Film Aquaman and The Book of Revelation (blog post) 15:42

2M ago15:42

15:42

In this episode I read a blog post I wrote in 2020 about the film Aquaman, and then I updated it in 2023. Film images are one way my unconscious speaks to me directly. Certain films have had a strong pull on me, especially during my midlife unraveling and reconstruction. Now, I do not question my urge to view some films or even Netflix series as ma…

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The Intersection Between Vulnerability & Creativity: A Chat w/JD Edwin, Author of the Headspace Series 48:31

2M ago48:31

48:31

In this episode, I bring back one of my favorite writers and guests. JD Edwin is a science fiction and urban fantasy author who believes the first goal of fiction is FUN! She is the author of the Headspace series, an easy-to-read, action-packed science fiction trilogy published by Story Cartel Press. Headspace (book 1) Master of the Arena (book 2) …

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Need Your Ass Kicked? Rob Thomas Shows Up in a Dream (blog post) 7:05

2M ago7:05

7:05

In this episode, I read a blog post I wrote a couple weeks ago. Click here to read it. It was turning out to be an interesting week. Of course, this story begins with a dream that includes Rob Thomas and having to pee really bad. Before I go on, if you're enjoying Dose of Depth podcast, would you be sure to rate it and share my episodes. It would a…

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My Clients Teach Me So Much: Random Reflections 10:07

3M ago10:07

10:07

In this episode, I read a blog post I wrote in February, 2024. As usual, a recent walk on a sunny day prompted some new ideas about how to share some of what my clients and I have learned together on our journeys. The topics are exploring the spiritual meaning of physical/body challenges and changing up a story about trauma to release shame. Enjoy …

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Activating Your Inner Philosopher: A Chat w/Johnny Price, Poet, Philosopher, Sage & Seeker of Truth 57:36

4M ago57:36

57:36

In this episode I want to inspire you to activate your inner philosopher because the world needs your reflections about the meaning of your life within the context of all the chaos going on. CG Jung warned something like, the fate of humanity depends upon the self-reflecting individual so as not to get swallowed up by mass-minded ideas (aka conspir…

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Self-Intimacy: Reflections & Guided Meditation 18:00

4M ago18:00

18:00

This episode is about self-intimacy and includes a guided meditation for those seeking a deeper and more intimate relationship with themselves and others. Sexuality, arousal, passionate physical touch are all ways creative intelligence works through us to increase consciousness. The expansion of consciousness always involves an unleashing of creati…

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A Chat About the Movie Poor Things w/PJ Dever 54:05

4M ago54:05

54:05

In this episode, I’m sharing my passion for Jungian film theory. I’ve been wanting to incorporate my thoughts about the deeper meaning of movies into my podcast. I guess my second viewing of the movie Poor Things pushed me over the procrastination edge. The fact that I could not immediately articulate how this film – Poor Things – impacted my psych…

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We're All Wounded by Patriarchy: A Modern Application of Nonviolent Resistance (blog post) 11:14

5M ago11:14

11:14

In this episode, I read a blog post I wrote in spring of 2019. Three things I was reflecting about came together, the dramatic uptick in hate speech and acts of violence, my reading of Martin Luther King Jr.'s book, Strength to Love, and how nonviolent resistance works from a depth psychology perspective. Before I go on, if you like this episode or…

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Misfits to the Rescue: The Intersection Between Autism, Giftedness & ADHD, w/Sher Griffin, Founder of The Compassion Collective 1:01:43

6M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

I’m excited to chat with Sher Griffin, who describes herself as a thrice-exceptional individual with a recently discovered neurotype intersection of autism, giftedness, and ADHD. Sher Immerses herself in the realm of transformative social change, delving into the intricacies of liberation psychology through her graduate studies at Saybrook Universi…

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Re-imagining the Feminine: A Chat with Jen Degnan Smith PhD, author of The Shape of Water: An Eco-Psychological Fairy Tale (March 2019, Ecopsychology magazine) 53:27

6M ago53:27

53:27

In this episode, I’m excited to have a chat with a fellow PhD in depth psychology and alum of Pacifica Graduate Institute. We’re going to talk about two of my favorite topics combined: the feminine and film. Jen Degnan Smith has a Ph.D. in Jungian and Archetypal Psychology, an MA in Applied Psychology, and a BA in Economics. Her career spans the US…

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Reshaping Justice: A Chat with Mary Triggiano, Ret. Chief Judge & Director of the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice 52:30

7M ago52:30

52:30

In this episode, I’m excited to have a chat with someone from my hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She’s as passionate as I am about making the world a better place. I met Mary Triggiano decades ago when she was the managing attorney for Legal Action of Wisconsin, the state’s largest nonprofit law firm committed to ensuring access to the justice sy…

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The Role of Imagination in Healing & Growth: A Chat w/Vlado Šolc, Jungian analyst & author of Dark Religion 1:06:42

8M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

I’m excited to bring back Vlado Šolc for the third time. He’s a Jungian analyst and psychotherapist practicing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, my hometown. Vlado has authored many articles, and he is the co-author of the book, Dark Religion: Fundamentalism from the Perspective of Jungian Psychology. Listen to our chat about self-reflection in a time of co…

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Conscious Parenting: What Are You Projecting Onto Your Children? (blog post) 19:17

9M ago19:17

19:17

In this episode, I read a blog post I wrote on May 1, 2020, after being interviewed for the Moms Meet Sanity online campaign. The title of the post is: The Evolving Relationship Between a Mother and Her Children. It was also five days before I left my hometown, not knowing COVID was just getting started, and leaving my young adult children behind. …

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Are You Afraid of Poetry? A Chat w/Walter Williams, Poet & Life Coach 45:37

9M ago45:37

45:37

In this episode, I have a conversation with Walter Williams, host of Deep Discussion podcast, certified life coach, and a poet; and he’s a dad and a husband too. I came across Walter on Twitter. His response to one of my reflection questions got my attention so I checked out his profile. All I had to know was that he was a poet and I swooned. I lov…

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A Framework for Self-Reflection in a Time of Conspiracy Theories w/Review of Dark Religion: Fundamentalism from the Perspective of Jungian Psychology, by Vlado Solc & George Didier 18:43

9M ago18:43

18:43

In this episode, I read a blog post I published this week, August 2023: A Framework for Self-Reflection in a Time of Conspiracy Theories. About a year ago, I had a chat with Jungian Analyst Vlado Solc about his book, Dark Religion: Fundamentalism from the Perspective of Jungian Psychology, which he wrote in partnership with George Didier. This post…

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Sex, Relationships & Self Growth: A Feisty Chat w/Natasha Carter, author of Unfinished Business 44:37

10M ago44:37

44:37

In this episode, I have a fun and feisty chat with Natasha Carter, about her first novel, Unfinished Business. Natasha and I share a passion for writing about romance and sex, but we have difference experiences and perspectives. So much has changed since I was her age, and yet so much hasn’t changed. We’re both feisty and rebellious. In a way, Nata…

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I Didn't Become a Romantic Until I Got Divorced: Midlife Reflections (blog post) 17:11

10M ago17:11

17:11

In this episode I read a blog post from January 2021. This one needs no introduction. Let’s jump in. The title is: I Didn’t Become a Romantic Until I Got Divorced: Midlife Reflections. Did you come of age in the 1980s? What kinds of messages did you internalize having to do with gender roles? Have you thought about how those messages may have shown…

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Healing Your Gender Wound: A Chat with Cynthia Brix and William Keepin, Founders of Gender Equity & Reconciliation International 1:03:54

10M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

In this episode, I have a conversation with Rev. Cynthia Brix and Dr. William Keepin, founders of Gender Equity and Reconciliation International, and lead authors of a new book, titled Gender Equity & Reconciliation: Thirty Years of Healing the Most Ancient Wound in the Human Family. This is one of my favorite topics, the dreaded and stubborn patri…

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What Does It Mean When A Penis Shows Up In Your Dream? (blog post) 15:03

10M ago15:03

15:03

In this episode, I read a blog post I wrote almost three years ago, fall of 2020. I had been trying to settle into a new life in a beach town after leaving my hometown. I had already gone through the unraveling part of midlife, and I was in the phase I fondly refer to as midlife reconstruction. A synchronicity had led me to an online writing commun…

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How Depth Psychology Coaching Changed My Life: A Chat with Angela (my client) 1:02:17

11M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

In this episode, I have a conversation with one of my clients, Angela. She’s a teacher and a mom of two preteen kids, and she fills lots of other roles. Recently, Angela and I realized that that she has been seeing me for depth psychology coaching more than four years. I sometimes call her Junior Depth Psychologist because she’s getting so good at …

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A Soul Approach to Menopause - For Men Too! (blog post) 19:04

11M ago19:04

19:04

In this episode, I read a blog post I wrote two years ago, Spring of 2021. I had settled into my new life in a beach town and renewed my lease for another year. I had found an online writing community and finished a real draft of my memoir. I was feeling good . . . except for one thing. My sleep sucked. Sometimes, I would be wide awake for three ho…

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A Chat with My Gen Z Son: Just Help Us! 1:12:44

11M ago1:12:44

1:12:44

In this episode, I have a chat with my son, William, who's turning 23 in September and graduating from CSU with a degree in computer science. He’s hoping to get a job working for an organization that is passionate about the environment. William is a super interesting Gen Z young man, not just because he’s my son, but because of his journey, his tem…

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Volcanic Ash Storm: The Secret Agenda of Dreams and Film Images (blog post) 17:01

11M ago17:01

17:01

In this episode, I read a blog post I wrote about a year ago, Spring of 2022, two years after I arrived in Jacksonville Beach, FL for the beginning of the reconstruction phase of midlife. I was over the unraveling phase thank goodness. The post is titled: Volcanic Ash Storm: The Secret Agenda of Dreams and Film Images. There’s this moment, or serie…

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A One Night Stand With Shame (blog post) 17:20

12M ago17:20

17:20

In this episode, I read a blog post I wrote two years ago, beginning of 2021. I had survived my first eight months after leaving my hometown to start a new adventure in Jacksonville Beach. I still had no idea what I was going to be doing for work, but I had found a little groove. Following your Soul’s calling is for the brave. Answering the mysteri…

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Dissecting Midlife: There's a Point to Unraveling (blog post) 21:22

12M ago21:22

21:22

In this episode, I read a blog post I wrote a year ago, Spring of 2022, about the experience of midlife crisis, or unraveling. Some want to avoid calling it a crisis, but I think that’s spiritual bypassing, or your ego just trying to control the process. Remember, what’s in your unconscious is not known, so when pieces of it come out and challenge …

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When Is Sexual Attraction NOT About Sex? Includes excerpts of my coming memoir, When Sex Meets God: a midlife story 22:53

1y ago22:53

22:53

In this episode, I read a blog post I wrote about sexual attraction. My midlife unraveling ended up being driven by the need to reconcile sexuality and spirituality, which lived in my body and psyche as opposing forces. I came to understand that sexual attraction is one way creative intelligence works its magic and that every instance of that twing…

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My Strange Relationship with Freedom (blog post) 12:27

1y ago12:27

12:27

In this episode, I read one of my popular blog posts. It’s titled: My Strange Relationship with Freedom. It’s from January of 2022, sixteen months after I had left my Midwestern hometown to go live in a Florida beach town. When I arrived back in May of 2020, I was about to get my PhD, I didn’t have a job, and I felt anxiety about using the money fr…

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Do You Know a Trans Person? A Chat w/Aaron Baker, Transgender Activist 59:14

1y ago59:14

59:14

In this episode, I have a conversation with Aaron Baker, dedicated transgender activist and social media influencer. She focuses on sharing the joy of the trans experience, along with clarifying the history, science, and origins of the concepts of gender and sex. Her profiles, @aaronbaker and @aaronbaker.joy, have earned her a significant following…

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Come Breathe & Imagine: Enjoy My Guided Meditation w/ Active Imagination 17:20

1y ago17:20

17:20

This episode fulfills a request by my clients who love this part of our sessions so much they want to be able to take me on the road so to speak. The 15 minutes includes mindfulness, breath work, visualization and active imagination to welcome images from the unconscious. You don't need an excuse to try it out, but if you're feeling anxious or over…

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Fantasy, Science Fiction & Depth Psychology: Another Chat w/JD Edwin, Author of Master of the Arena, the prequel to Headspace 46:30

1y ago46:30

46:30

In this episode, I bring back JD Edwin, a writer of fiction both long and short, including numerous short stories and articles on the art and craft of writing. Our first chat was a year ago, just after JD had published her debut fantasy novel, Headspace. If you’d like to take a listen to our chat, you can find it in Season 1, Episode 2 from Februar…

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Brad Pitt and Individuation: My Take On Bullet Train (blog post) 15:05

1y ago15:05

15:05

In this episode, I read one of my blog posts about a film experience. I never know when it will happen, when something on the screen will reach into my unconscious and pull out a new insight. It’s so much fun when that happens, and I really do need to write about these experiences more. Get my take on the film Bullet Train, learn how I found meanin…

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The Deeper Meaning of Romantic Love: A Conversation with Dr. Stacey Shelby, author of Love and Soul-Making: Searching the Depths of Romantic Love 1:13:41

1y ago1:13:41

1:13:41

In this episode, I bring back Dr. Stacey Shelby, author of Love and Soul-Making: Searching the Depths of Romantic Love; and Tracking the Wild Woman Archetype: A Guide to Becoming a Whole, In-divisible Woman. If you’d like to listen to our first chat, it’s Season 1, Episode 6, from March of 2022. It’s titled, Relationships as Vessels of Transformati…

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What Does a Dream About Ferrets Have to Do With Post-Divorce Relationships? 10:58

1y ago10:58

10:58

In this episode, I read a blog post that brings to life the usefulness of exploring dreams in gaining a new insight that could strengthen a relationship. In fact, without the new insight, you might instead undermine the relationship. Often, I am inspired on my walks as I process the juicy depth psychology coaching sessions I have with my clients. E…

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The Intersection of Mental Health and Creativity: A Conversation With Bill Zaferos, Author of Poison Pen (a novel) 1:02:56

1+ y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

In this episode, I have a chat with Bill Zaferos, author of Poison Pen, a novel. Bill is an award-winning journalist and his first novel, the one we’re going to talk about today, was what emerged through channeling his mental illness into creativity. I’ll also be sharing the video version of this chat on my YouTube channel. So, I love this endorsem…

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Soul Talk 101: How to Explore Your Dreams 24:17

1+ y ago24:17

24:17

In this episode, I’m sharing a podcast version of one of my YouTube videos, specifically, the one where I teach people how to explore their dream images. The YouTube series is called Soul Talk 101. The link to this one is in the description box. Ready to explore your dream images? Let's get started . . . To check out Robert Johnson's book, Inner Wo…

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What If You're Not Supposed to Find the ONE? Me reading my blog post of September 2021 13:14

1+ y ago13:14

13:14

In this episode, I read a blog post I wrote about relationships. I had met someone three months prior and I felt an odd and intense self-awareness about my own experience as the relationship unfolded. Of course, a movie showed up to mirror back to me what my unconscious wanted me to explore. I hope you enjoy what I call my creative memoir writing. …

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Chapter 25 - Sustaining Your New Practice & Conclusion - from my book, Your Soul is Talking. Are You Listening? 22:02

1+ y ago22:02

22:02

In this episode, I continue reading from my book, Your Soul is Talking. Are You Listening? 5 Steps to Uncovering Your Hidden Purpose. I'm kind of sad that it's ending, taking you through my book chapter by chapter. In this episode, I’ll be reading Chapter 25, which is about how to sustain your new practicing of exploring your unconscious, along wit…

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The Gift of Self-Doubt, Self-Consciousness & Other Forms of Self-Torture: A Conversation with Chris Lukovich Schindler, Author of Unfinished: Unlock Your Superpowers, Live with Purpose, and Discover Limitless ... 57:20

1+ y ago57:20

57:20

Today, I’m shaking it up. I’m going to be a little less formal and a little more personal. As you know, I’m an awkward, nerdy over sharer who is obsessed about inspiring people to find deeper meaning in ordinary life events. What you don’t know is that I’m one of three sisters who are super close in age. We’re alike in so many ways – we’re friendly…

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Three Ways of Why: A Conversation with Jungian Analyst Vlado Šolc about the Journey to Self 1:05:05

1+ y ago1:05:05

1:05:05

In this episode, I’ve brought back Vlado Solc, Jungian Analyst and psychotherapist practicing in Milwaukee, WI, my hometown. Vlado is a co-author of the book, Dark Religion: Fundamentalism from the Perspective of Jungian Psychology. After listening to this episode, you might want to listen to our last chat about his book in Episode 26 of Season 1. …

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A Depth Approach to Transitioning to the New Year - Me Reading My Blog Post of December 2022 20:52

1+ y ago20:52

20:52

In this episode, I read my new blog post, A Depth Approach to Transitioning to the New Year. It's that time of year again. The momentum and anticipation started in the weeks leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. For some, anxiety about family sets in quickly and for others it is indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Before we know it, we wi…

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Chapter 24 - More on Psychological/Personality Type - from my book, Your Soul is Talking. Are You Listening? 15:30

1+ y ago15:30

15:30

In this episode, I continue reading from my book, Your Soul is Talking. Are You Listening? 5 Steps to Uncovering Your Hidden Purpose. In this chapter, I’ll be reading Chapter 22: What Movie Are You Living? I encourage you to go deeper than anyone has likely taken you into your psychological type. If you still haven’t taken the inventory and gotten …

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Staying Committed to Self When You're in Relationship: A Conversation with Dr. Joli Hamilton, Relationship Coach, Author & TEDx Speaker 1:06:15

1+ y ago1:06:15

1:06:15

In this episode, I’m excited to have my depth psychology colleague Dr. Joli Hamilton back for a conversation about staying connected to your inner being, your Self, what you might call Soul within relationship. Following that inner voice as it prompts you to grow is difficult enough when it’s just you but staying committed to your journey to grow a…

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Chapter 23 - What Movie Are You Living? - from my new book, Your Soul is Talking. Are You Listening? 25:54

1+ y ago25:54

25:54

In this episode, I continue reading from my book, Your Soul is Talking. Are You Listening? 5 Steps to Uncovering Your Hidden Purpose. In this chapter, I’ll be reading Chapter 22: What Movie Are You Living? Have you ever been obsessed with a movie or an online series? Are you like me and find yourself going back to the theatre to see certain films e…

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Chapter 22 - The Archetype Behind Your Complex - from my new book, Your Soul is Talking. Are You Listening? 34:45

1+ y ago34:45

34:45

In this episode, I continue reading from my book, Your Soul is Talking. Are You Listening? 5 Steps to Uncovering Your Hidden Purpose. In Chapter 22 – The Archetype Behind Your Complex – we learn that at the core of each complex is a universal human need. As you begin exploring your unconscious, you will gain personal insights first, and this chapte…

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Chapter 21 - Personal Shadow: Projection - from my new book Your Soul is Talking. Are You Listening? 15:30

1+ y ago15:30

15:30

In this episode, I continue reading from my book, Your Soul is Talking. Are You Listening? 5 Steps to Uncovering Your Hidden Purpose. In this episode, I’ll be reading Chapter 21, where we dig a little deeper into your personal shadow and take on the tricky topic of projection. You’ve probably come across the concept of projection over the past coup…

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