How Childhood Play Shapes Your Identity
Remember 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 […]
How Childhood Emotional Patterns Still Control You
When 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. Working with emotions is a key component of any transformational journey. The term “emotional […]
Shamanism and Psychedelics
Can ancestral wisdom and psychedelics help guide you to greater mental and emotional health? Dr. Rob Maldonado interviews anthropologist Micheal Wilkelman 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 […]
How Your Brain Creates Identity
https://youtu.be/LJ6-hekqPTU Most 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? Most of us confuse the brain with the mind and speak of them interchangeably. Think […]
How Your DNA Shapes Your Personality
Do you look at your family and wonder if you are doomed by genetics? Maybe you have that temper your mother has or the critical mind like your father and feel that no matter how much work you do you still feel locked into a genetic imprint that holds you back. The good news is […]
Power of Coaching with the New Jungian Model
When you think of coaching do you associate it with setting goals and accountability? Maybe you see it through the lens of an executive coach who can help you step into leadership or help you with your mindset. Coaching is an emerging leading industry and with that popularity comes misconceptions about coaching, as well as […]
How Ancient Psyche Survives the Modern World with Rob Fauer Walker
What if the anxiety you feel isn’t just personal, but a reflection of a deeper imbalance between humanity, nature and the collective psyche? Explore how the ancient psyche survives in the modern world below. In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, “Radical Jung” author Rob Faure Walker joins Debra and Dr. Rob to explore how […]
What is Individuation and Why You Need This Right Now
What is Individuation? Discover the process Carl Jung called the most essential journey of your life and why you need to begin it now. Individuation… it’s not a word you’ll hear in mainstream psychology or most personal development circles. But if you’ve ever felt a quiet restlessness beneath the surface of an otherwise “successful” life, it’s […]
Lucid Dreaming vs. Dream Yoga: What’s the Difference?
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra & Dr. Rob Maldonado 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 […]
Decoding Nightmares (Part 2)
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra & Dr. Rob Maldonado explore 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 their deep dive into nightmares, offering practical tools to turn fear into clarity and resistance into growth. […]
What Nightmares Really Mean (Part 1)
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado 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 […]
Why You Dream About Your Parents
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado explore how our dreams reveal deeper layers of ourselves through the lens of Jungian archetypes, specifically focusing on the mother and father, and how understanding these archetypes offers profound insights into personal growth, transformation and self-awareness. If you want to become a life […]
Unlock the Secrets of Your Dreams
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado explore the profound purpose of dreaming, how to interpret dreams effectively and introduce CreativeMind’s innovative new dream interpretation app designed to deepen your journey into the subconscious. Discover how understanding the symbolic language of dreams can transform your self-awareness and growth. If you […]
Self-Improvement v. Individuation: Why Fixing Yourself Isn’t the Goal
What if all your self-improvement efforts are keeping you stuck in the very cycle you’re trying to escape? Reveal a deeper path beyond fixing the ego… one that leads to true wholeness, integration and a more authentic way of being below. In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado explore self-improvement […]
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns (And the Secret to Change)
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado explore the Jungian model of deep psychological change and why lasting transformation goes far beyond insight and behavior modification. They break down how emotional conditioning, unconscious complexes, and the split between conscious and unconscious mind keep us stuck and what it actually takes […]
Why Insight Isn’t Enough for Change
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado explore the limitations of relying solely on intellectual insight for meaningful change. They discuss the depths of the psyche, emphasizing the importance of engaging with emotions and unconscious layers to achieve lasting transformation. If you want to become a life coach and wonder […]
Collective Unconscious: Connecting with Humanity’s Shared Wisdom
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the concept of the collective unconscious, a key element in Jungian psychology. They discuss its significance, how it differs from the collective consciousness, and its impact on personal and cultural patterns. The conversation delves into the role of archetypes, the influence of […]
Shadow Work: What Jung Actually Meant (and where Pop Psychology Got It Wrong)
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the concept of Shadow Work, revealing common misconceptions and clarifying what it truly entails. The discussion revisits Jung’s original ideas, emphasizing the importance of understanding shadow work as a path to self-discovery rather than a negative aspect of oneself. If you want […]
Navigating Anxiety: Jungian Insights in a Chaotic World
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Deborah Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the root causes of anxiety and offer practical strategies for managing it effectively. They address, reflect on how much more invasive our access to news has become in recent decades and discuss the importance of reframing our understanding of anxiety. If you […]
Jung on Manifestation: From Ego to Self-Realization
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado explore the concept of the Imago in relationships, discussing how unconscious patterns and archetypes influence our interactions. Understand the dynamics of projection, the role of the ego and the importance of realizing one’s own Imago to improve personal and relational growth. The discussion […]
The Imago Effect: Transform Your Relationships From Within
What if the person you’re drawn to is actually a reflection of something deep within you? Find out how unconscious patterns and archetypes shape your relationships below. In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado explore the concept of the Imago in relationships, discussing how unconscious patterns and archetypes influence our […]
What Jung and Neuroscience Reveal About the Ego (and Why It Matters at Midlife)
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado explore the concept of the Ego, challenging the notion that it is an enemy. Discover the recent neuroscience research on brain development and how the Ego plays a crucial role in personal growth and self-awareness. They discuss the importance of integrating the Ego […]
Hidden Psychology Behind High Achievers: Father Hunger
What if your drive to achieve is really a search for approval that never came? Unpack the Father Archetype and “father hunger,” revealing how to break free from external validation and reclaim true inner authority below. In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado explore the concept of “Father Hunger” and […]
Beyond the Ego: The Rebirth Archetype and Transformation
In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado explore the transformative Archetype of Rebirth, discussing its significance in personal development and Individuation. They introduce the concept of Rebirth as a powerful transition that allows individuals to redefine themselves beyond past narratives and conditioning. The discussion highlights the importance of embracing change […]
Embracing Your Inner Magic: The Role of the Magical Child
What if your life isn’t being shaped by your past nearly as much as you think? Explore the deeper archetypal forces beneath your personal story and how tapping into them unlocks a level of transformation the ego alone can never reach in this article. In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Debra and Dr. Rob […]
The Mother Archetype and the Art of Receiving
What if the way you experience love, security and even reality itself is shaped by an unseen inner mother? Uncover the power of the Mother Archetype and how transforming it can radically shift your relationships and sense of self below. In this episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Dr. Rob & Debra Maldonado explore the concept […]
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 Loss
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 podcast 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 […]
Father-Son Relationships and Power
Did you have a healthy Father-Son relationship? Find out 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 recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is the future […]
Healing Mother-Daughter Relationships
How to Heal Mother-Daughter Relationships. Wanting to heal the relationship with your mother? Find out how to become your own true self, regardless of your relationship with your mother. 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 […]
Shadow Work and Mind-Body Wellness
Can Shadow Work be used for Mind-Body Healing? Find out in our latest podcast episode of case studies in this powerful approach. 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 […]
Envy and Authority: Your Shadow at Work
Navigating feelings of envy and authority at work? Find out how Jungian Life Coaching approaches work conflicts and help transform envy so you can be more empowered. 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 […]
How Shadow Work Can Heal Family Conflicts
Trouble dealing with your partner, sibling or child? Find out how Jungian Life Coaching approaches family conflicts and help heal relationships for more compassion and intimacy. 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 […]
How to Deal With Anxiety: A Jungian Coaching Approach
Trouble dealing with anxiety? Find out how Jungian Life Coaching approaches anxiety and helps reduce stress beyond just symptom relief but lasting change. 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 […]
Can AI (Artificial Intelligence) Replace Human Coaches?
Can AI (artificial intelligence) replace a human coach? If you want to become a life coach and wonder if AI will make coaching obsolete, listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore how our unique Jungian coaching model is the future of coaching and why AI can never replicate the soul-to-soul experience with […]
How to Reach Your Full Potential
Listen to our recent Soul Sessions podcast episode to explore the psychological journey of individuation and the societal pressures that often hinder our true personal growth. Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify Have you ever wondered why so many of us struggle to truly grow up, despite the physical passage of time? In this episode […]
3 Challenges of Individuation
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 […]
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 Great Mother Archetype
In this stage of psychosocial development, Erickson talks about Generativity v. Stagnation. When we reach mid-life, Jung says we now have to let go of the ego and old identity to step into our true self which he calls Individuation. We discuss: How all the previous stages of development can help or hurt your process […]
