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#3: Psychology of the Unconscious with Jungian Analyst Christina Becker

January 20, 2019 Culture, Life Transition, Podcast, Psychology, Technology 01:04:56

Some of us wake up one day to realize that we have been living someone else’s life. We leave parts of ourselves in the realm of the shadow, which may sneak in on us through unconscious behaviors, tensions in our relationships, various addictions, and neuroses.

On our third episode, Zurich-trained Jungian analyst and registered psychotherapist, Christina Becker (@JungianPath) talks to us about our unconscious. She even guides us through a live dream interpretation. Christina shares her journey into becoming an analyst, a calling that came to her when she was in India in search of meaning in her life. Besides psychotherapy, Christina has a background in music and is currently a consultant for the nonprofit sector. She is also the author of the book The Heart of the Matter: Individuation as an Ethical Process. After all, authenticity is about the heart – the meeting place of the individual and the divine.

Highlights:

  • Depth Psychology
  • Individual and Collective Shadow
  • Functional vs Dysfunctional Personas
  • Dreamwork
  • Recurring Dreams

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A Kernel of Truth, inspired by this week’s episode:

FULL TRANSCRIPT

Adrian

Welcome Christina.

Christina

Thanks. Nice to be here.

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#2: Sacred Sexuality with Monica Kovacs

January 13, 2019 Culture, Health, Mindfulness, Podcast, Spirituality 01:02:12

In this episode, we explore the intersection of sexuality and spirituality with Somatic Sex Educator Monica Kovacs (@integrativesexcoach).  Monica’s work is heavily influenced by Eastern wisdom traditions including Tantra, yoga, Taoism and various shamanic roots. From the Western side, she draws from the teachings of depth psychology, eco-spirituality, and the pioneering works of bodywork teachers such as Peter Levine, Bessel Van der Kolk, Joseph Kramer, and Caffyn Jesse. We also delve a little bit into Monica’s personal journey. She believes that bodywork is linked to spirituality and that we can access profound healing power through our bodies. Her work is trauma based and client-centred. Her mission is to hold space for clients and offer them tools that cultivate the foundation for a more vibrant life, one that embraces joy and authenticity – a soulful living.

Highlights:

  • Embodied Spirituality
  • Tantra Sex
  • Somatic Sexual Education
  • Failure of Sex Education
  • Learned Anxiety during Sex
  • Mindful Masturbation
  • Sexuality and Creativity

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Monica welcomes inquiries by email at integrativesexcoach@gmail.com

Original Poem by Thal, Inspired by This Episode

FULL TRANSCRIPT

Adrian

Monica, welcome to the show.

Monica

Thank you. It’s great to be here.

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