Episode 173 - Unlocking the Imagination & The Imaginal Realm w/ Dr. Stephen Aizenstat

In this episode I speak with world-renowned Professor of Depth Psychology, Imagination Specialist, author, and founder of Dream Tending... Dr. Stephen Aizenstat. Stephen and I discuss his latest book, 'The Imagination Matrix: How to Access the Greatest Power You Have for Creativity, Connection, and Purpose'.. This book details how we, as humans, can use techiniques to gain deeper access into the imaginal realm to increase our knowledge and growth. We begin our interview talking about his relationship with the legendary Joseph Campbell, who Stephen befriended during lectures given to a young Stephen and his friends, We then talk about the nature of imagination; its origins, it's functions, and how it could be our greatest ally. Steven also shares with us some of his personal stories which led to him unlocking his innate genius and imaginal power. Drop In!www.dreamtending.comDr. Stephen Aizenstat Bio:Stephen Aizenstat, Ph.D., is the founder of Pacifica Graduate Institute, Dream Tending, and the Academy of Imagination. For more than 35 years, he has explored the power of dreams through depth psychology. He has collaborated with Joseph Campbell, Marion Woodman, Robert Johnson, James Hillman, and Native elders worldwide. He conducts dreamwork and imagination seminars throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. For more, visit dreamtending.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.