The Mother Archetype and the Art of Receiving
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Dr. Rob & Debra Maldonado explore the concept of the Mother Archetype and its profound influence on our psyche and personal development. They share how this Archetype shapes our expectations and relationships, drawing connections to Eastern philosophy and non-dual consciousness. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding and […]
How to Make Better Decisions: Intuition vs. Ego
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the concept of the intellect, or “Buddhi Mind,” and its practical application in everyday life. They discuss how pure awareness can help solve problems by providing clarity and discernment, allowing individuals to see beyond their ego and personal narratives. The conversation explores […]
Awakening Your Mind: Beyond Ego and Illusion
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the concept of the intellect or “buddhi mind” from Eastern philosophy, discussing its role in distinguishing truth from illusion and its significance in personal growth and self-awareness. They discuss the differences between the ego and the true self, emphasizing the importance of […]
Unlocking Potential: How Shadow Work Leads to Purpose
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the concept of Shadow Work and its connection to finding one’s purpose. They delve into Carl Jung’s theories, the role of the persona, and how embracing the Shadow can lead to self-realization and a more authentic life. The discussion also touches on the […]
How the Father Archetype Shapes Your Life’s Purpose
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the concept of the Mana Personality, an Archetype representing spiritual power and purpose. They discuss how this concept, rooted in Polynesian culture, relates to Jungian psychology and the process of Individuation. Learn about the dangers of Ego inflation, the importance of self-realization and […]
The Mana Personality: Jung’s Archetype of Purpose and Power
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the concept of the Mana Personality, an Archetype representing spiritual power and purpose. They discuss how this concept, rooted in Polynesian culture, relates to Jungian psychology and the process of Individuation. Learn about the dangers of Ego inflation, the importance of self-realization and […]
Purpose and Ego: A Jungian Exploration
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the profound impact of relationship breakups on personal growth and purpose. They explore the symbolism of myths, the psychological effects of losing a partner and the journey of self-discovery that follows. Through personal stories and Jungian insights, they discuss how breakups can […]
Jungian Insights on Love and Lost
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the profound impact of relationship breakups on personal growth and purpose. They explore the symbolism of myths, the psychological effects of losing a partner and the journey of self-discovery that follows. Through personal stories and Jungian insights, they discuss how breakups can lead […]
Breaking Free of Golden Handcuffs: Embracing True Calling
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra & Dr. Rob Maldonado explore the intersection of purpose and career. They discuss how many individuals struggle to find fulfillment in their jobs and the importance of discovering one’s inner purpose. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to […]
Discovering Purpose: A Jungian Journey to Your True Self
New name! JUNG ON PURPOSE First, before we get into today’s topic, we want to share some exciting news. Our podcast, previously named Soul Sessions, has now officially changed to our new name, JUNG ON PURPOSE. We will still provide the same, deep content but we felt that purpose is really the main thing we […]
Unlocking Peak Experiences for Individuation
Unlocking Peak Experiences for Individuation Join Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob as they dive into the concept of peak experiences, exploring their significance in personal growth and self-actualization. Discover how these rare moments of heightened awareness can transform your perception and connect you to a deeper sense of self. If you want to become a […]
Harnessing Anxiety: Transforming Fear into Fuel
Harnessing Anxiety: Transforming Fear into Fuel Dealing with anxiety? This is common, especially in changing times. Join Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob as they discuss the intricacies of anxiety and the unexpected joys of surprise. This episode explores the human condition, the illusion of control and how to harness anxiety for personal growth. If you […]
The Hidden Gift of Sadness
The Hidden Gift of Sadness Join Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob in the latest episode of Soul Session: A Jungian Coaching Podcast and explore the complex emotion of sadness, distinguishing it from depression and discussing its universal nature. Discover how sadness is not inherently negative, but rather a gift that can lead to personal growth […]
Transforming Guilt: A Path to Free Self-Expression
Transforming Guilt: A Path to Free Self-Expression Join Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob in the latest episode of Soul Session: A Jungian Coaching Podcast, Transforming Guilt: A Path to Free Self-Expression, and explore the complex emotion of guilt. Discover its evolutionary purpose, the neuroscience behind it and the distinction between moral and existential guilt. If […]
Unlocking Joy: The Psychology and Philosophy of Happiness
Unlocking Joy: The Psychology and Philosophy of Happiness Join Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob in the latest episode of Soul Session: A Jungian Coaching Podcast, “Unlocking Joy: The Psychology and Philosophy of Happiness,” as they explore the essence of joy and how it can be cultivated in our lives. Discover the difference between modern and […]
Power of Love for Personal and Spiritual Growth
Power of Love for Personal and Spiritual Growth Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the profound and transformative power of love. They discuss the intricate layers of love, examining its psychological, biological, and spiritual dimensions. Through engaging discussions, they reveal how love is not just an emotion but a complex force that influences our relationships […]
Facing the Fire: A Look at Anger
Facing the Fire: A Look at Anger Explore how anger, when faced consciously, can reveal the warrior within us and serve as a force of clarity, courage, and even love. Join Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado as they uncover the wisdom anger carries and how to reclaim it for personal growth and empowerment. If you want […]
The Power of Facing Fear: Breaking Ego Patterns
The Power of Facing Fear: Breaking Ego Patterns Are you ready to explore the importance of confronting fear and the transformative power of shadow work? Join Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado as they discuss the complex nature of fear and its role in personal growth. The conversation emphasizes the need to face the unknown and the […]
The Creative and Destructive Power of Emotions
The Creative and Destructive Power of Emotions Are you ready to transform your relationship with emotions and unlock their hidden creative power? Join Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado as they challenge common myths around “positive” and “negative” feelings and reveal a Jungian coaching model that can help you tap into the full spectrum of your […]
How to Use a Lead Magnet to Find Clients for Coaching Services
How to Use a Lead Magnet to Find Clients for Coaching Services With instant gratification waging war on attention span, it’s no surprise that our audiences are gravitating more towards free content. Even now, you’re hard-pressed to get users to accept cookies or engage with a pop-up before clicking the back button. I would know, […]
Transcending Pain as the Wounder Healer
Transcending Pain as the Wounder Healer Many of us step onto the path of personal growth or become coaches, therapists, or healers after facing our own pain. The “wounded healer” is a compelling archetype—someone who has been through suffering and channels that experience to help others. Dr. Rob and Debra explore why this story resonates […]
Returning to Real Life After Transformation
Returning to Real Life After Transformation In this final episode of the series on the Hero’s Journey and Jung’s individuation process, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore “The Return” phase of the journey. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast […]
Reclaiming Your Inner Power on Your Hero’s Journey
Reclaiming Your Inner Power on Your Hero’s Journey Explore the next of our series on Hero’s Journey and Individuation where we talk about your inner power and the Animus Archetype. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to […]
Why Feeling Lost is the Key to Your Potential: Initiation of Your Hero’s Journey
Why Feeling Lost is the Key to Your Potential Discover how ancient myths connect with Jung’s psychology and Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is […]
Step into Your Hero’s Story with Jung’s Individuation
Step into your Hero’s Story – A Call to Adventure with Jung’s Individuation Explore the initial stage of the Hero’s Journey and how it relates to Jung’s work as we connect with Jung’s psychology and Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey in our latest Soul Sessions: A Jungian Coaching Podcast episode. If you want to become […]
Hero’s Journey and Jung’s Individuation Process Explained
Understand the Hero’s Journey and Carl Jung’s Individuation Process Discover how ancient myths connect with Jung’s psychology and Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey in our latest Soul Sessions: A Jungian Coaching Podcast episode. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast […]
Why Non-Attachment is the Key to Happines
Why Non-Attachment is the Key to Happiness If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is the future of coaching. Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify The Key to Non-Attachment How […]
How the Mind Shapes Reality: Breaking Free of Fear-Based Conditioning
How the Mind Creates Your Reality If you have tried manifestation and wondered why it isn’t working the way you like, here is the secret. When you try to create from fear or from your past conditioning, you will always get the same results. Find out how you can escape fear-based conditioning to create what […]
Why is there suffering in the world? Tackling Life’s Common Questions
Common Questions About Non-dual Philosophy It’s not about blaming yourself for what happens…it’s about empowering yourself to change it. – Debra Maldonado If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model […]
Projecting Reality: How Our Mind Creates the World We Experience
“Happiness comes from within. It’s you. The causes are in consciousness. Everything is arising from consciousness.” Dr. Rob If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is the future of coaching. Listen […]
Non-Duality Changes How You See Yourself
We’re not the roles we play in society; behind the persona is a deeper reality. – Debra Maldonado If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is the future of coaching. Listen on […]
Romancing the Shadow – Interview with Connie Zweig, Ph.D.
Spiritual awakening isn’t just found in plant medicine—our own individuation process can lead us to transformative insights. – Dr. Rob Maldonado If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is the future […]
Spiritual Awakening: Plant Medicine and Jungian Psychology
Spiritual awakening isn’t just found in plant medicine—our own individuation process can lead us to transformative insights. – Dr. Rob Maldonado If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is the future […]
Understanding Shame and the Shadow
“Fear limits creativity; facing it frees up potential.” – Dr. Rob Maldonado If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is the future of coaching. Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify Understanding […]
Unlocking Potential: The Observer Effect and Creating Reality with Your Mind
“Fear limits creativity; facing it frees up potential.” – Dr. Rob Maldonado If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is the future of coaching. Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify Do […]
From Fear to Freedom: Neuroscience of Emotion
“Fear limits creativity; facing it frees up potential.” – Dr. Rob Maldonado If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is the future of coaching. Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify What […]
Exploring Neuroplasticity: Transform Your Mindset with Jungian Coaching
“Creating from the soul, not the ego, leads to a life of purpose and meaning.” – Debra Maldonado If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is the future of coaching. Listen […]
Mindset Explained: Neuroscience Behind Achieving Your Goals
“Creating from the soul, not the ego, leads to a life of purpose and meaning.” – Debra Maldonado If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is the future of coaching. Listen […]
Happiness, Meaning & Self-Discovery – An Interview with James Hollis, PhD.
“I think happiness occurs when we are in the right relationship with our own souls.” James Hollis, PhD. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is the future of coaching. Listen […]
Finding Inner Power: Reclaiming Authority
Unlock the secrets to your deepest self and enhance your relationships through the transformative power of Jungian coaching! In this episode of Soul Sessions, we’re exploring the concept of power as a spiritual path with the animus archetype. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to […]
Love as a Spiritual Path with the Anima Archetype
Unlock the secrets to your deepest self and enhance your relationships through the transformative power of Jungian coaching! In this episode of Soul Sessions, we’re exploring the concept of love as a spiritual path with the anima archetype. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen […]
Attracting a Spiritual Relationship
Unlock the secrets to your deepest self and enhance your relationships through the transformative power of Jungian coaching! In this episode of Soul Sessions, we’re exploring the concept of soul-led relationships and how to achieve the proper balance of love and power. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can […]
Masculine and Feminine Archetypes in Relationships
Unlock the secrets to your deepest self and enhance your relationships through the transformative power of Jungian coaching! In this episode of Soul Sessions, we’re exploring the concept of soul mates and both the masculine and feminine archetypes. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen […]
How Projection Hurts Relationships
Unlock the secrets to your deepest self and enhance your relationships through the transformative power of Jungian coaching! In this episode of Soul Sessions, we’re exploring the concept of projection and how reclaiming your personal power can change your life. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help […]
How to Be Effective as an Emotionally-Sensitive Coach
Can you be effective as an Emotionally-sensitive coach? Listen to this episode continuing our series of the Big Five Personality Traits as we discuss the trait of Neuroticism as it relates to coaching. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions […]
How People Pleasing Impacts the Coaching Relationship
People pleasing impacts the coaching relationship. Many coaches want to please their clients and sometimes their patterns of needing to be liked get in the way of effective coaching. Listen to this episode continuing our series of the Big Five Personality Traits as we discuss the trait of Conscientiousness as it relates to coaching. […]
Introverts Guide to Becoming a Coach
Did you know that Introverts make the best coaches? Find out how you can be a great coach and introverted and balancing it with putting yourself out there. Listen to this episode continuing our series of the Big Five Personality Traits as we discuss the trait of Extroversion as it relates to coaching. If […]
Why Ethical Coaching Matters More Than Ever
If you are a coach or aspiring coach, are you committed to ethical guidelines? Coaching is unregulated but we can all do our part to offer the highest level of service and always think of the best interest of our clients. Listen to this episode continuing our series of the Big Five Personality Traits as […]
How Your Openness Impacts Coaching
What is your level of openness when it comes to coaching? Clients with the best success are open to change and have the ability to leave their rigid judgments of how things should be. Life Coaches must also be flexible and open to allowing the client to explore their own journey in their unique way […]
Hero’s Journey and Living Your Purpose: Interview with Scott Neumeister, PhD
Ready for your own Hero’s Journey to Live Your Purpose? Are you unfulfilled in your career and feel an urge or call to adventure? This podcast episode our guest Scott Neumeister discusses his Hero’s Journey and path to Living Your Purpose. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help […]
Unmasking Your Persona for an Authentic Life
Have you not felt like the Persona you present to the world? Do you wonder who the real you is? Do you feel want to be more authentic? If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our […]
Synchronicity – Meaningful Patterns That Change Your Life
Are you wondering if you just experience a random coincidence or was it Synchronicity? Synchronicity is a meaningful pattern that can change your life. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model […]
Embracing Chaos: Using the Trickster Archetype for Growth
Feeling a bit of chaos in the world and it is throwing you off? This is an episode for you to use the Trickster Archetype to embrace the chaos with non-attachment and open up to new levels of creativity in your life. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can […]
Love and The Shadow in Relationships
Are you wondering why love doesn’t last or never really clicks in the first place? This is a great episode about romantic love and the shadow for singles, married and those in long-term relationships. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our recent Soul Sessions […]
Emotional Intelligence for Men and the Anima
Are you a man who feels you want to connect more on an emotional level to others? This episode helps you improve emotional intelligence as we dive into the concept of the Anima which starts with the early life relationship with your mother. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you […]
How Fathers Shape a Woman’s Self-Worth
Are you a woman struggling with confidence and self-worth and it shows up in your relationships? Find out how your Father shapes your self-identity and how to access spiritual power regardless of your relationship with your father. If you want to become a life coach and wonder how you can help others, listen to our […]
Climate Crisis and the Collective Shadow: Part Two
Listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our relationship with our mother impacts our connection to the environment. Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify Are we part of the solution or part of the problem? We are continuing our discussion on the climate crisis and the collective shadow, going deeper into […]
Climate Crisis and the Collective Shadow: Part One
Listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore the intersection between the collective human psyche and the ongoing climate crisis. Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify The climate crisis and the collective shadow: In this episode, Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado discuss the intersection between the collective human psyche and the ongoing climate […]
3 Challenges of Individuation
We explore the subject of individuation, the path towards self-realization and integrating our conscious persona with our personal unconscious. In this episode, we discuss the 3 primary challenges that pit the individual against the collective: The individual self versus society The ego versus the masses The Self versus the world Watch the next Soul Session […]
How to Awaken the Divine Child Within
Throughout history and in myths, we find the divine child archetype. But this archetype is not just a mythological figure; it also resides within each of us. In this episode, we explore the prophecies, adversity and ultimate triumphs surrounding historical “chosen ones” and the potential to awaken the divine child within us. We discuss: The […]
Our Relationship with the Divine Through the Father Archetype
We explore the Father (God) archetype and our relationship with the Divine. Referencing the Book of Job from the Old Testament and Carl Jung’s “Answer to Job,” the concept of the Father archetype and its connection to the Self is examined. In this episode, we discuss: The Father archetype in the Book of Job Our […]
Why You Need the Trickster for Creativity
If you’re looking for that creative spark, you need to welcome in the trickster archetype. Although the trickster brings chaos and unpredictability, there are many benefits to its presence in our lives. In this episode, we discuss: The trickster archetype in the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita Why the trickster isn’t all bad How to […]
Individuation: A Conversation with James Hollis, PhD
Speaker, professor, Jungian analyst and bestselling author Dr. James Hollis joins us on Soul Sessions to discuss Carl Jung’s Individuation process and topics found in his new book, “A Life of Meaning.” Our culture tells us to seek wealth, power, prestige, or even enrollment in someone else’s idea of a worthy cause—yet where do we […]
How to Work with the Mother Archetype
Explore the Mother Archetype in the personal experience and the collective unconscious. We dive deep into the realms of the Mother Archetype, uncovering its impact on our relationships, our sense of self, and our understanding of the world. In this episode, we discuss: The personal mother experience How to access the unconscious mind The light […]
Why the Dark Night of the Soul is Important
The dark night of the soul is a transformative experience that occurs when we face a loss of meaning and are forced to confront our own shadow. In this episode, we explore why the dark night of the soul is important and Jung’s experience with this phenomenon. We discuss: Jung’s dark night of the soul […]
Jung and Religious Symbolism
We explore religious and spiritual symbolism and how they influenced Carl Jung. Jung used symbolism in his work and bridged the symbolic and material world in his psychology. In this episode, we discuss: Types of symbolism and patterns in religion, specifically Catholicism Jung’s contribution to religious and spiritual symbolism The tension between science and spirituality […]
The Relationship Between Yoga and Jung
Carl Jung and his work were deeply influenced by Eastern Philosophy. He bridged the spirituality of the East with the science and psychology of the West. In this episode, we explore the relationship between Yoga and Jung and discuss: How yoga philosophy and dream work influenced Jungian psychology The ultimate aim of yoga Why Jungian […]
How to Use Dream Work for Personal Growth
Our series on Jungian Psychology continues with a discussion on dream work. Learning dream interpretation is like learning a new symbolic language, and there is so much to gain from doing so. We explore: The difference between Freud & Jung’s dream work How to use dream work for personal growth An exercise to help recall […]
Myths and the Modern World
Continuing our discussion on Jungian Psychology, we explore mythology, rituals and theology from their roots to the modern world. From a psychological perspective, we discuss: What are mythology, rituals and theology, and how are they linked The difference between ritual and conditioned patterns Jung’s remedy for the modern world Watch the next Soul Session in […]
How to Balance Your Personality Type
To kick off our new series on Jungian Psychology, we begin exploring the personality types, with a deep look into introvert vs. extrovert, and how to balance your personality type with the process of Individuation. We discuss: Introverts and Extroverts throughout history Jung’s inspiration for his personality theory The difference between feeling and sensing Jung’s […]
Jung’s Impact on the World
In this episode, we share Jung’s vast impact on the world with psychology, comparative religion, mythology, eastern spirituality, mysticism, dream interpretation, the depth of the unconscious, personal and collective, personality types, alchemy and more. We explore: The journey of Carl Jung and his individuation process Our personal stories of how Jung’s work came into our […]
The Reason You Don’t Trust Others
In this episode, we explore the stages of development by Erik Erickson, who was analyzed by Anna Freud and went on to develop his own theory on child development. This is part one of this topic which will span two episodes. Join us as we discuss: This podcast represents the opinions of Debra Berndt Maldonado […]
The Truth About Imposter Syndrome
Do you feel like you are an imposter when trying to change your life circumstances? Do you get a promotion or reach a level of success only to fear you are fooling yourself and others? In this episode, we explore the psychology of the “Persona,” or the mask we wear to fit in socially, and […]
3 Things to Know About Your True Self
In this episode, we dive into the concept of the “Self” in Yoga Philosophy and Jungian Psychology. Continuing our series on Jung and Yoga, we explore the common threads between the two philosophies and how you can use this information to create a happier life. How do Jung and Yoga describe the Self? How Western […]
3 Ways Your Ego Creates Suffering
This new series on Jung and Yoga explores the common threads between Yoga Philosophy and Jungian Psychology. As we merge East-West concepts, you can better understand how both can lead to a more fulfilling life. This episode explores the concept of “ego” in both Jung and Yoga Philosophies. We discuss: Interested in Jungian Life Coach […]
Unleashing the Warrior Feminine Archetype
The women’s empowerment movement has encouraged many females to step forward and become leaders in the world. The way she can really make a lasting difference is to make the change in her own mind first rather than fighting the world. If you are hiding out, afraid to make waves, this is the episode you […]
