by Lisa Marchiano | Jul 23, 2026 | Archetypal, Fairytales
The tale of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice is a gripping story about loss of control and the timeless warning to be careful what you wish for. For Jungians, it sets out the archetypal theme of a magical shortcut that promises to bypass the difficult...
by Lisa Marchiano | Jul 16, 2026 | Guests
The Odyssey (the subject of a new Christopher Nolan film released on the same day as this episode), is the ancient Greek epic attributed to Homer and one of the foundational works of Western literature. This week, Jungian analyst Robert...
by Lisa Marchiano | Jul 9, 2026 | Cultural Currents, Guests, Metaphysical
Throughout human history, prayer has been a constant. Jung referred to it as: “not only one of the most original but also the most frequent means to change the condition of mind” (Carl Jung, Letters Vol. I, Page 558). This week our guest, Jungian...
by Lisa Marchiano | Jul 2, 2026 | Archetypal, Cultural Currents, Guests
America’s Declaration of Independence has profoundly influenced the development of democracy and democratic movements all over the world, with its bold assertion: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they...
by Lisa Marchiano | Jun 25, 2026 | Archetypal, Metaphysical
In every culture and every religion, we find the concept of the underworld: sometimes located underground, and usually understood as a final destination after death. This week, Jungian analysts Lisa Marchiano and Deborah Stewart circumambulate...