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Howl in the Wilderness

by Brian James

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Howling in the wilderness of modernity. Tracking meaning and purpose via depth psychology, spirituality, art and activism. Hosted by depth counsellor and archetypal coach Brian James http://brianjames.caJoin the HITW Patreon to support the podcast and gain access to early release of episodes and other member benefits http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness

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  1. [PART ONE] Carlos Castaneda: Literal Truth or Literary Fiction? | Ru Marshall | HITW 237

    🐺 This is the first half of a longer conversation. To watch and listen to the full episode become a free or paid subscriber at http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling about Carlos Castaneda and the Don Juan books and walking the fine line between literal truth and literary fiction with...

  2. [PART ONE] Dionysos, Daimons & Divine Madness | Forrest Wolfe | HITW 233

    🐺 Watch the full 1.5 hour episode by becoming a free or paid member http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling about Dionysos, bi-polar depression, imagination & creative illness with writer Forrest Wolfe (aka Luke Blanchford) Forrest Wolfe has been living successfully with bipolar disorder...

  3. [PART ONE] The Odyssey: Calling the Soul Home | Phil Cousineau | HITW 232

    🐺 Watch the full 1.5 hour episode by becoming a free or paid member of the HITW Patreon community http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling about Homer’s The Odyssey, soul, mythology and what it means to be human with author and pilgrimage guide Phil Cousineau Phil Cousineau is the author…

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  4. [PART ONE] Prometheus: Archetype of Hubris & Humanity | Glen Slater | HITW 230

    🐺 Watch the full episode and support the podcast by joining the pack: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling about the Greek titan Prometheus, technology, Carl Jung and the religious function with depth psychologist, writer and teacher Glen Slater “An honest admission of modernity means...

  5. [PART ONE] Artemis: Archetype of the Wild Soul | Safron Rossi | HITW 229

    Watch the full episode and support the podcast by joining the pack: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling about Greek goddess Artemis with archetypal astrologer, writer and mythologist Safron Rossi “Never, believe me, never do the gods appear alone.” — Friedrich Schiller, quoted in James...

  6. The Legacy of Michael Toms & New Dimensions Radio | Justine Toms | HITW 228

    Support the podcast and join the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with Justine Toms about New Dimensions Radio, her late husband Michael Toms, the power of deep listening, and the life changing meetings with remarkable people she’s had over the past 50 years....

  7. Hermes & Hestia: The Tension of Opposites in Technological Life | Elizabeth Nelson | HITW 227

    Become a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling about Greek gods Hermes and Hestia and the remedy for what James Hillman called “Hermetic Intoxication” with depth psychologist, writer and teacher Elizabeth Eowyn Nelson Elizabeth Éowyn Nelson, faculty…

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  8. Music & Laughter Align Us To The Cosmos | Laraaji & Arji Oceananda | HITW Archives

    Brought to you thanks to the support of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness This month, May 2026 marks the 8 year anniversary of the podcast. To celebrate this occasion, I thought it would be fun to reissue some early episodes from back when the podcast was called...

  9. From Hermes to Osho: The Role of the Trickster in the World | Thom Cavalli | HITW 226

    Join the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with author, Jungian therapist and alchemical coach Thom Cavalli about Osho, Hermes, alchemy and the necessary role of the Trickster in the world Dr. Thom Cavalli has dedicated his life’s work to revising ancient...

  10. Music Is A Vehicle To Travel To Other Worlds: An Introduction To Dhrupad | Ramakant Gundecha | HITW Archives

    Gain access to the full podcast archives, new ad-free episodes and more by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness This month, May 2026 marks the 8 year anniversary of the podcast. To celebrate this occasion, I thought it would be fun to reissue…

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  11. The New Renaissance? Western Esotericism, Initiation & Psychedelics (Part One) | Ike Baker | HITW 225

    Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with practitioner, author and teacher Ike Baker from the Arcanvm podcast about Hermeticism, Neo-Platonism, initiation and psychedelics. Ike Baker is an author…

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  12. Late-Stage Babylon: Navigating the Post-Secular Spiritual Crisis (Part One) | Angie Speaks | HITW 224

    Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with writer and cultural commentator Angie Speaks about Carl Jung, Rudolf Steiner, spirituality, Sophia, A.I. and identity politics. From the heights of celebrity to...

  13. Warrior Allies & Bawdy Crones: Feminine Archetypes of Descent & Dissent | Elizabeth Nelson (Part One) | HITW 223

    Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with depth psychologist and writer Elizabeth Nelson about myths of warrior women allies, bawdy crones, the healing power of humour and embodied sensuality. “As homo...

  14. (Part One) Dark Religion: A Jungian View of Fundamentalism | Vladislav Šolc | HITW 222

    Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with Jungian Analyst and writer Vladislav (Vlado) Šolc about the book he co-authored with George Didier, Dark Religion: Fundamentalism From The Perspective of Jungian...

  15. (Part One) A.I., Transhumanism & Alien Goddesses | Joanna Kujawa | HITW 221

    Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with writer, scholar and spiritual detective Joanna Kujawa about A.I., transhumanism, spiritual sovereignty and goddess myths as paths of initiation Dr Joanna Kujawa…

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  16. (Part One) Orpheus, Punk Metaphysics & The Power of Love | Ronnie Pontiac | HITW 220

    Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with esoteric scholar, writer & musician Ronnie Pontiac about Orphic hymns, counterculture, punk metaphysics and the power of love Ronnie Pontiac worked as Manly P....

  17. (Part One) Personal Myths & Psycho-Cosmologies | Tom Cheetham | HITW 219

    Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with writer and teacher Tom Cheetham about Henry Corbin, Carl Jung, imagination and discovering your own psycho-cosmology “Languages and cultures are complex and...

  18. (Part One) Pillion (2025) and the Deep Psychology of BDSM & Kink | Douglas Thomas | HITW 218

    Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with depth psychologist and writer Douglas Thomas about the 2025 movie Pillion and his book The Deep Psychology of BDSM and Kink. “This book considers a central...

  19. (Part One) Nostos: Spiritual Homecoming through Myth, Creativity & Imagination with Sharon Blackie | HITW 217

    Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with author, depth psychologist and teacher Sharon Blackie about the Nostos community that integrates depth psychology, mythology, philosophy and spirituality. “We’re...

  20. (Part One) Tending the Fire: Creativity, Purpose, and the Unfolding Self  | Enrique Martinez Celaya | HITW 216

    Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with artist and author Enrique Martinez Celaya about the book Tending the Fire: Creativity, Purpose, and the Unfolding Self co-authored with Jungian psychoanalyst…

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  21. The Art of Activism: A Depth Psychological Perspective | Ipek Burnett | HITW 214

    Howling with writer and depth psychologist Ipek Burnett PhD about re-awakening the aesthetic sense as a first step in political action. In this conversation we ponder the following questions How can aesthetic response fuel psychological activism? What is the psychological significance of arts and...

  22. James Hillman, Psychological Citizenship & Fugitive Democracy | Michael Sipiora | HITW 213

    Howling with writer, teacher and archetypal psychologist Michael Sipiora about the political relevance of James Hillman’s archetypal psychology and what it means to be a psychological citizen “Speaking out of the Ancient, Renaissance, and Romantic traditions that animate his archetypal…

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  23. James Hillman Saved My Life (RVP50) | Tom Cheetham | HITW 212

    In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly influenced by the work of James Hillman. Howling with…

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  24. We’ve Had 50 Years of Re-visioning Psychology & Therapy is Getting Even Worse (RVP50) | Scott Becker | HITW 211

    In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly influenced by the work of James Hillman. Howling with...

  25. The Soulful Philosophy of James Hillman (RVP50) | Edward Casey | HITW 210

    In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly influenced by the work of James Hillman. Howling with…

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  26. Thinking with James Hillman about the Soul of the World (RVP50) | Michael Sipiora | HITW 209

    In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly influenced by the work of James Hillman. Howling with…

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  27. James Hillman’s Manifesto of Soul (RVP50) | Rick Tarnas | HITW 208

    In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly influenced by the work of James Hillman. Writer, teacher…

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  28. 50 Years of James Hillman’s Re-visioning Psychology (RVP50) | Benjamin Sells | HITW 207

    In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly influenced by the work of James Hillman. Writer and depth...

  29. James Hillman & Paulo Freire In Conversation | Mary Watkins (RVP50) | HITW 206

    In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly influenced by the work of James Hillman. Mary discusses her...

  30. Freedom From the Robotic Life: Comic Books, Rock n’ Roll & Esotericism | Gary Lachman | HITW 205

    Howling about comic books, punk rock and poetry in 1970s New York, Colin Wilson, esotericism and becoming who you really are with author Gary Lachman

  31. Carl Jung & Goethe’s Faust: A Myth For Our Times | Paul Bishop | HITW 204

    Howling about Goethe’s magnum opus Faust and it’s significance to Carl Jung’s personal myth and its relevance to our hyper-technological era with scholar and author Paul Bishop

  32. Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul | Miles Neale | HITW 203

    Howling about navigating the dark night of the soul with help from Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Tibetan Buddhism and Astrology with author and spiritual guide Miles Neale

  33. Buddha, Socrates & Us: Ethical Living In Uncertain Times | Stephen Batchelor | HITW 202

    Howling about the connections between Buddha and Socrates, ethics, imagination and creativity with author, artist and teacher Stephen Batchelor * Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness * Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca * Archetypal Men’s...

  34. Recovering Soul By Uncovering Your Personal Myth | Dennis Patrick Slattery | HITW 200

    Howling about the healing power of stories, narrative therapy and uncovering your personal myth with depth psychologist, poet and teacher Dennis Patrick Slattery

  35. Empathetic A.I., Alchemy and Reality Shifting | Robert (Robbie) Bosnak | HITW 199

    Howling about artificial intelligence, imagination, alchemy, dreams and reality shifting with Jungian analyst and author Robbie Bosnak.

  36. Confronting the Dark Shadow of Whiteness | Mary Watkins | HITW 201

    *Early release in honour of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (Canada) Howling about reparative genealogy, reckoning with ancestral debt, the origins of whiteness and recovering soul with depth psychologist, author, activist and teacher Mary Watkins Support the podcast on Patreon:...

  37. Pilgrimage, Poseidon & The Healing Sanctuary of Poros | Edward Tick PhD | HITW 198

    Early release for Pack Leader and Alpha Dog tiers Howling about the Greek island of Poros, Shirley Valentine, Poseidon, pilgrimage, healing and archetypes with Edward Tick Phd * Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness * Depth Counseling with Brian James:...

  38. The Psychedelic Body, Ancestral Movement & Original Mind | Simon Thakur | HITW 197

    Early release for Pack Leader and Alpha Dog tiers Howling about the ancestral body, original mind, soft bellies, open hearts and the deep satisfaction of embodiment with Simon Thakur, founder of Ancestral Movement Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth...

  39. Thai Tattoo Magick & Shamanism | Sheer Zed | HITW 196

    Early release for Alpha Dog and Pack Leader tiers Howling about Thailand, shamanism, Buddhism, magick and Sak Yant tattoo with author and Buddhist shaman Sheer Zed Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca...

  40. Carl Jung & The Alchemy of Transformation | Murray Stein | HITW 195

    Howling about Jung, alchemy, individuation and depth psychology with Jungian analyst Dr. Murray Stein

  41. Healing Through Trance States & Depth Hypnosis | Isa Gucciardi | HITW 194

    Howling about depth hypnosis, trance states, shamanism & Buddhist psychology with Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program:...

  42. Psyche’s Knife: Archetypal Explorations of Love and Power | Elizabeth Éowyn Nelson | HITW 193

    Howling about Eros and Psyche, feminine power and the missing knife Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiations Follow me on Instagram:...

  43. Reclaiming Our Indigenous Soul | Francis Weller | HITW 192

    Howling about animism, soul, trauma, true adulthood and becoming an elder with psychotherapist and author Francis Weller. Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program:...

  44. The Way Of The Spiritual Artist | Kim Krans | HITW 191

    Howling about art, spiritual practice, depth psychology and music with multi-disciplinary artist Kim Krans Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program:...

  45. Nazis, Cathars & The Quest For The Holy Grail | Richard Stanley | HITW 190

    Howling about Otto Rahn, Cathars and the Grail Mysteries with filmmaker and rogue anthropologist Richard Stanley Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program:...

  46. Redeeming The Archetype Of The King | John Lee | HITW 189

    Howling about No Kings Day, the King archetype, mature masculinity and healing the father wound with therapist, author and men’s work pioneer John Lee Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s...

  47. Re-Visioning Addiction Recovery | Corey Gamberg | HITW 188

    Howling about James Hillman, addiction, archetypes, recovery and post-recovery with Licensed Addictions Counsellor Corey Gamberg Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program:...

  48. My Occult Journey On The Pagan Path | Christopher McIntosh | HITW 187

    Howling about the occult boom of 1960s London, paganism and polytheism with writer and historian Christopher McIntosh Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program:...

  49. How To Live a Soulful Life | Thomas Moore | HITW 186

    Howling about James Hillman, polytheistic psychology, imagination, spirit and soul with Thomas Moore Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program…

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  50. New Language, Old Beauty & Hollow Bones | Cliff Taylor | HITW 185

    Howling about indigenosity, reconciliation and making breadcrumbs of beauty with Ponca poet, writer and storyteller Cliff Taylor Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program:...

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Howling in the wilderness of modernity. Tracking meaning and purpose via depth psychology, spirituality, art and activism. Hosted by depth counsellor and archetypal coach Brian James http://brianjames.caJoin the HITW Patreon to support the podcast and gain access to early release of episodes and other member benefits http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness

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How many episodes does Howl in the Wilderness have?

Howl in the Wilderness has 277 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 2, 2026.

What is Howl in the Wilderness about?

Howling in the wilderness of modernity. Tracking meaning and purpose via depth psychology, spirituality, art and activism. Hosted by depth counsellor and archetypal coach Brian James http://brianjames.caJoin the HITW Patreon to support the podcast and gain access to early release of episodes and...

How often does Howl in the Wilderness release new episodes?

Howl in the Wilderness publishes every two weeks, based on its 277 episodes since May 2018.

Who hosts Howl in the Wilderness?

Howl in the Wilderness is created and hosted by Brian James.
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