Best Craig Chalquist Podcasts (2024)

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Shifting Images of Human Being with Dr. Craig Chalquist 57:12

25d ago57:12

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Send Catherine a text Message How we imagine ourselves is how we'll be. And where do we receive these images of the human? They're in our myths. In this episode, I take a look at three images in the myths of the dominant culture that determine how many of us see ourselves and how we live: the sinner, the king of the animal kingdom, and the world de…

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Burn Your Nest 20:57

12d ago20:57

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"Because it's familiar." This explanation for why we stay in burdensome or painful situations is no explanation at all. Why do we fight deep change? What does the figure of the Phoenix have to say to us about how to go about radical transfiguration? Chalquist.comBy Craig Chalquist, PhD

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The Deeper Meaning of the Republican Party Emerging as a Symbol of the Wounded Masculine: A Path to Healing 1:15:57

16d ago1:15:57

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I'm super excited to share this very timely episode, my chat with depth psychology colleague and friend, Dr. Craig Chalquist, former psychotherapist and current Academic Program Director of Consciousness, Psychology, and Transformation at National University. Congratulations to Craig for recently securing his second PhD in philosophy and religion. …

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The Village and the Mountaintop: The Inside Guide on Integrating Peak Experience 48:56

28d ago48:56

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What does it mean to return to the village? Boston Blake chats with Michael DiPietro and Marcey Donnelly, coauthors of 'The Inside Guide: Breaking Through to Intuitive Wisdom and Inspired Living.' They delve into key themes such as intuitive wisdom, the hero's journey, integrating peak experiences into daily life, and understanding the role of desi…

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Archetypal Possession 20:57

29d ago20:57

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Are we possessed by the gods? Even when we don't believe in them? How would we know? Why would it matter, and what could we do about it? Chalquist.comBy Craig Chalquist, PhD

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The Intersection of Arousal, Shame & Fear of Trans People 14:20

1M ago14:20

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In this episode I read a blog post that I wrote after reflecting on a few chats with male clients over the past few months. Click here to read the post. Some of those men were conscious of an inner battle between their feminine and masculine that was holding them back in some way from fully expressing their creativity. For other male clients, this …

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Making creative choices in art and life: 3 fairy tale variations 34:53

1M ago34:53

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Send Catherine a text Message Sifting through options to make a decision is something that each of us has to do at some point. When our choice is part of a creative process in work or life, in the arts or our psychic terrain, it can be very difficult. Something new will come into the world. Some type of transformation will take place. We're deeply …

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"Because I Choose To": The Power of Choice 20:57

1M ago20:57

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The debate of determinism vs. free will has played wearily out down the centuries through religion, philosophy, and science. In the end, though, it's only by making the assumption that our choices count that we move forward in life, heal from adversity, and make a difference to our time. Chalquist.com…

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Peace Building from the Inside Out: A Chat w/Sher Griffin, Founder of The Compassion Collective 1:05:54

2M ago1:05:54

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You might be a natural peace builder and not even know it! In this episode, I’m excited to do something different with someone I’ve already had on Dose of Depth. Click here to listen to my previous chat with Sher Griffin titled: Misfits to the Rescue: The Intersection of Autism, Giftedness & ADHD. Sher embraces her uniqueness as someone with a rece…

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Stories for a Planetary Mythology Part 2 20:57

2M ago20:57

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For a planetary mythology, a cycle of engaging and inspiring stories grown from the ground up, how might we hold such stories so they retain their vitality and viability? How might we set aside literalism, judgmentalism, and absolute belief? Part 2 of 2. Chalquist.comBy Craig Chalquist, PhD

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Creativity: An Inner Alchemy of feathers and toads 30:33

2M ago30:33

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Send Catherine a text Message “We would do well… to think of the creative process as a living thing implanted in the human psyche.” --- C.G. Jung (1922) Collected Works 15 We often say that every person is inherently creative and yet doubts and fears of inadequacy are common. Many of us hesitate to make any claims to creativity and feel it is lacki…

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Stories for a Planetary Mythology Part 1 20:57

3M ago20:57

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According to Thomas Berry and many voices before his, we are between big stories that make sense of who we are and our place in the world. Perhaps what we need rather than one big story is a cycle of stories that show a way forward and give us realistic hope. What might such a cycle include? How might it help us reinterpret the lore and traditional…

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

3M ago26:53

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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

3M ago1:11:22

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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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Change Comes Through Relationships 20:57

3M ago20:57

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Ever wonder why committees, task forces, regulations, procedures, and endless meetings never seem to bring lasting change? The missing ingredient is informal relationships. Hear some examples of how they bring about new results. Chalquist.comBy Craig Chalquist, PhD

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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

3M ago1:05:09

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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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Myth and Images of Creativity (Beginning with the new Apple ad) 37:03

3M ago37:03

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Send Catherine a text Message Apple's ad for the new iPad has evoked some very strong reactions, reactions that illuminate old links between image, metaphor, myth, and our collective notions about creativity and the creative process. The current cultural conversation is a good starting point for reflection on some commonly held images of creativity…

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Want Some Vibe with That Quantum? 20:57

4M ago20:57

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Vibrations. Energies. Vortexes. Quantum yoga, consciousness, everything. How might we move beyond this sciency-sounding but vague language and come up with some that adequately expresses the subtlety of our direct experience? Chalquist.comBy Craig Chalquist, PhD

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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

4M ago1:09:02

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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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National Poetry Month: Humor and the unexpected turn 43:29

4M ago43:29

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Send Catherine a text Message "Well, that's the trick: the sudden unexpectedness inside the over-known." --- Heather McHugh What type of mood does the word "poetry" evoke for you? Do you associate poetry with the profound and weighty? The concerns of the soul and the seriously sacred? I rarely look to poetry for a laugh and I wonder why, when there…

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

4M ago17:34

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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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Welcome to Enchantvale 20:32

4M ago20:32

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What would you make of an online space that is partly hopeful social media network, hub of creative community, source of uplifting news, and field for growing dreams? Enchantvale is based on the philosophy and practice of enchantivism: telling tales to move us out of exclusivity and division into hopeful new possibilities. Visit the landing page. C…

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Fate, free will, and 3 Swords 27:04

4M ago27:04

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Send Catherine a text Message Fate and free will, and the longing for purpose and prospect of destiny that hangs somewhere in-between. How do these forces shape our lives? Do we play assigned roles in a cosmic plan or make it all up as we go? These questions weave through many myths and stories. What answers do we find and how can we live with the …

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Psychological Types and the Axis of Imagination 29:33

5M ago29:33

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Many of us are familiar with Jung's 8 psychological types (including the introvert and extravert orientations) and the Myers-Briggs. But where does imagination go? It can't belong mainly to the intuitive types. We all have it. But some of us focus it on the here and now ("heredreamers") and some focus on possibilities and patterns ("theredreamers")…

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

5M ago15:42

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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

5M ago48:31

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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

5M ago7:05

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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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The Bhagavad-Gita and yoga of awareness with Gabriella Nagy 45:43

5M ago45:43

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Send Catherine a text Message “A yogi sees Me in all things and all things within Me.” Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad-Gita is an important Hindu teaching story embedded in the Mahabharata, an astonishing epic poem. Astonishing for its length- 100,000 verses-- and for its beauty. Astonishing for the complexity of the social and spiritual …

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Alternatives to the Conflict Theory of Fiction 29:33

5M ago29:33

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According to the conflict theory of fiction, as enforced by literary agents, publishers, and Hollywood, your story must feature a Hero or Heroine who runs into or is filled with conflict. In Hollywood, this usually means images of someone tough and earnest holding a gun or sword. Do good stories really require this, or, at least for psychological a…

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Fee-fi-fo-fum: Outwitting the Ogres in Life 37:12

6M ago37:12

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Send Catherine a text Message Last Monday, February 26th was Tell a Fairy Tale Day. I began preparation for this episode with the intention of telling you a fairy tale, perhaps one that was connected to the holiday. This process opened up reflection on the necessity of a well-developed imagination to meet life challenges in a creative and satisfyin…

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How Destroying Worldviews Leads to Extremism 20:32

6M ago20:32

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Why is it that so many of us are open to the most flagrantly deceitful, impossible, and downright ludicrous conspiracy theories, especially those full of paranoia and hatred? The answer might surprise you. What can we do to diminish the risk of this kind of collective regression to irrationality? Chalquist.com…

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

6M ago10:07

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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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The Problem of the Return and the End of the Hero's Adventure 37:12

6M ago37:12

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Send Catherine a text Message We have an ever- increasing wealth of myths and stories, fueled by new discoveries and ongoing mythmaking. There are also dominant myths and stories, and dominant ideas about myths and stories, that limit the usefulness of this inheritance and the possibilities we entertain. In the last episode, I turned to the Hero's …

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

6M ago57:36

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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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All You Need is NOT Within You 20:32

7M ago20:32

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It has become a canard of the psychospiritual circuit: Meaning, value, purpose, etc. reside within you, not in the outer world. All you need is inside you. But is that really true? Let's explore this. Chalquist.comBy Craig Chalquist, PhD

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Answering the Call of 2024 31:28

7M ago31:28

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Send Catherine a text Message It's only January and 2024 already feels like a year of consequence. Crazy weather and climate change, war, elections, ideological, religious, and cultural conflicts, and Pluto's move into Aquarius, heralding a long underworld journey of transformation in our communities, social contracts, technology, idea of service, …

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Self-Intimacy: Reflections & Guided Meditation 18:00

7M ago18:00

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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

7M ago54:05

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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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Angels In Our Fictions 20:32

7M ago20:32

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Can fiction serve as a path of meaning, wisdom, and even spirituality? Especially for those of us uninterested in the dogmatic divisiveness of traditional religion? This podcast questions the "truth OR reality" distinction while giving examples of authors (the majority according to one study) whose characters advise us on what to write. They are im…

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Dr. Jody Bower: Barbie, Post-Heroic Activism, and the Heroine's Journey 55:08

7M ago55:08

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Cultural mythologist Dr. Jody Bower offers her wisdom and keen insight into the evolution of the Heroine's Journey and how it is distinct from that of the hero. Dr. Bower is the author of two books: Jane Eyre's Sisters: How Women Live and Write the Heroine's Story and The Princess Powers Up: Watching the Sleeping Beauties Become Warrior Goddesses I…

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Making Peace with the Dead 20:32

8M ago20:32

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The dead: family, friends, lovers, ancestors. Are they really gone? What if we can't come to terms with them before they depart the earth? We still can. In this podcast I give examples of how to continue the conversation with those who have passed on until we feel more at peace with them. Chalquist.com…

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

8M ago11:14

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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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The Technological Absurd 29:33

8M ago29:33

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A strange thing about being kind of on the edge of things psychologically - in the group of us that question and wonder, for example - is how much everyday technological absurdity everybody else accepts as normal. This episode is a sequel in some ways to Episode 23, "Against Friendly Tech." Chalquist.com…

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Endings and Beginnings: Odin's Quest for Wisdom 28:42

8M ago28:42

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Send Catherine a text Message The solstice will soon be upon us, followed by the arrival of a new year. A time of endings and beginnings. Reckoning. This passage through winter darkness here the in northern hemisphere leads me to Norse mythology and my fascination with the god Odin. Odin is a god who lives with the prophecy that his world will end …

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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

8M ago1:01:43

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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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Living your heart's desire: The Tale of the Doomed Prince 30:04

9M ago30:04

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Send Catherine a text Message "I am destined to die either by a crocodile, a serpent, or a dog; it is the will of the gods. Then let me go forth and follow my heart's desire while I live.". 2023 is drawing to a close. "The Tale of the Doomed Prince," a fairy tale found in ancient Egyptian papyri from 1550 BCE or so, is an interesting companion to y…

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Fictional Alternatives to Religion? 20:07

9M ago20:07

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According to Pew, Gallup, and other polls, record numbers of people are bowing out of religion altogether. This podcast considers these questions: Do we need religion, nor not? If so, can collecting evocative fiction serve to help us reinvent a path to the experience of the sacred? How else might it guide us? My newly released novel Soulmap contain…

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Beowulf and why we need Monsters 40:28

9M ago40:28

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Send Catherine a text Message The existence of monsters, alongside gods and goddesses, is a distinguishing feature of myths, fairy tales, and legends. Defeating a monster is often the test of the hero, the act that makes that individual a hero. And yet, life is full of challenges and dangers. There are plenty of opportunities for various forms of h…

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