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The Jung Podcast

by John Betts, Jungian Analyst

A series of podcasts that explains Jung's Psychology, starting with an overview of the psyche.

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Episodes

  1. JUNG PODCAST #31 - JUNGIAN ANALYSIS2

    JUNG PODCAST #31 - JUNGIAN ANALYSIS 2 In this episode I continue with Murray Stein's quote on analysis; I examine issues such as frequency and length of session, couch vs. chair. "Jungian analysis, which takes place in a dialectical relationship between analyst and analysand, has for its goal the...

  2. JUNG PODCAST#30-ANALYSIS1

    JUNG PODCAST#30 - ANALYSIS 1 In this episode I begin to discuss the central idea of the practice of Analytical Psychology, that of Jungian Analysis. Before I delve into the topic, I discuss why people come to analysis, and what happens in the first hour. I focus on Murray Stein's definition of...

  3. JUNG PODCAST #28-IND3

    JUNG PODCAST #28 - INDIVIDUATION 3 In this episode I continue with Murray Stein's stage 2 (adapting/adjusting) of individuation, with an emphasis on some of the extremes of behaviour that occur in adolescence. I use ideas from Klein and Blos to expand on these behaviours.

  4. JUNG PODCAST#27-INDIVIDUATION2

    JUNG PODCAST #27 IN INDIVIDUATION 2 In this episode I continue with the material on individuation. I examine the early use by Jung of the term 'Individuation', then work through some of the issues of Jung's conceptualization of the personality in terms of the first and second halves of life. The...

  5. JUNG PODCAST#26-INDIVIDUATION1

    JUNG PODCAST #26 - INDIVIDUATION 1 In this episode we begin working through Jung's central idea of Individuation. The first episode will focus on material from the Collected Works of Jung. I attempt to define individuation and give examples of some of the tricky issues that crop up whenever we…

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  6. JUNG PODCAST #25 - FEEDBACK3

    JUNG PODCAST #25 - FEEDBACK3 In this episode we deal with important questions regarding enantiodromia, dream interpretation and poetry (haiku)

  7. JUNG PODCAST #3-M2-RERECORD

    JUNG PODCAST #3 - MODEL OF THE PSYCHE PART 2 - RE-RECORDED

  8. JUNG PODCAST #24-FEEDBACK2

    JUNG PODCAST #24 - FEEDBACK2 This episode continues with subscriber feedback and questions. Two very important questions regarding projection and the Shadow are dealt with.

  9. JUNG PODCAST#23-FEEDBACK

    JUNG PODCAST # 23 - FEEDBACK This episode deals with listener feedback and questions.

  10. JUNG PODCAST#22-ACT.IMAG2

    JUNG PODCAST #22 - ACTIVE IMAGINATION 2 We continue to work through Jung's critical essay on the Transcendent function. I give specific guidance as to how one might enter into an active imagination. Very important in this process is being aware of the real risks that delving into the unconscious...

  11. JUNG PODCAST #21-ACT.IMAG

    JUNG PODCAST #21-ACTIVE IMAGINATION Many subscribers have asked me to deal with the topic of active imagination. In this episode I introduce both active imagination and the transcendent function, as both concepts are linked. Active imagination, or "dreaming with your eyes open? and the…

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  12. JUNG PODCAST#20-TALE7

    JUNG PODCAST #20 - INTERPRETATION OF FAIRY TALES PART 7 A final interpretation of Grimm's "Nixie of the Mill-Pond". This completes the material on the introduction to a Jungian interpretation of Fairy Tales.

  13. JUNG PODCAST#19-TALE6

    JUNG PODCAST #19 – THE INTERPRETATION OF FAIRY TALES PART 6 We continue our amplifications of the symbols of the fairy tale we are interpreting, The Nixie of the Mill-Pond. Central symbols such as the golden comb, golden spinning-wheel, and golden flute are dealt with. The amplifications of these...

  14. JUNG PODCAST#18-TALE5

    JUNG PODCAST #18 - THE INTERPRETATION OF FAIRY TALES PART 5 In this episode we continue with the interpretation of "The Nixie of the Mill-Pond" with a focus on which symbols to amplify and how.

  15. JUNG PODCAST #16-TALE3

    JUNG PODCAST #16 - FAIRY TALES 3 In this episode we continue with a Jungian approach to fairy tale interpretation. I introduce the "Moreau Guidelines", a concise overview of how one may interpret a fairy tale. The Moreau Guidelines are covered in detail. The first step of an interpretation, using...

  16. JUNG PODCAST #2-MODEL OF THE PSYCHE

    Jung Podcast #2 - Jung's Model of the Psyche In this episode I cover the fundamental aspects of the psyche and review the core structures associated with each such aspect. To assist in our model development, I have used Jung's topographical model of the psyche. We begin with seeing the psyche as...

  17. JUNG PODCAST #15-TALE2

    JUNG PODCAST #15 – FAIRY TALES 2 In this episode we continue with Luthi's analysis of the European Folk Tale. In the previous episode we dealt with the one-dimensionality and the abstract nature of the fairy tale. In this episode, Luthi's ideas about the depthlessness of the fairy tale is…

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  18. JUNG PODCAST #14-TALES1

    JUNG PODCAST #14 - FAIRY TALES 1 This episode deals with a new and critical issue in our study of Analytical Psychology, that of the interpretation of Fairy Tales. You may ask why we should address this issue? Well, in interpreting the Fairy Tale, we get to examine an example of what von Frantz...

  19. JUNG PODCAST #13 TYPE3

    In this episode, the third and final part on Jung's typology, I cover the tricky issue of determining one's superior function. Also, we understand why Jung argued that the process of differentiation was vital to our individuation as it permits the development of a broader use of all of our...

  20. JUNG PODCAST #1-INRO

    Welcome to the Jung Podcast. The purpose of the podcast is to provide core information about Carl Jung's Analytical Psychology. Ever wondered what your dreams mean? - what an archetype is? - what is the Shadow? These and other such issues are answered in the Jung Podcast. Very soon you should be...

  21. JUNG PODCAST #12 TYPE2

    JUNG'S THEORY OF TYPOLOGY PART 2 In this episode I continue with an overview of the extraverted and introverted attitudes, as well as review the four functions in terms of the perceiving and judging functions. We also examine the superior and inferior functions in an attempt to understand how…

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  22. JUNG PODCAST #11 TYPE1

    JUNG PODCAST #11 JUNG'S THEORY OF TYPOLOGY part1 In this episode I introduce the fundamentals of Jung's theory of typology. I overview some of the issues pertaining to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and offer statements from Jung that caution us against viewing type as a rigid form of...

  23. JUNG PODCAST #10 Dreams-4

    In this episode I cover the interpretation of an actual dream, using the material covered to date.

  24. JUNG PODCAST # 3 Model 2

    Part 2 of the Model of the Psyche. This episode has been re-uploaded to deal with difficulties some subscribers had with the download.

  25. JUNG PODCAST #9 DREAMS-3

    This is the third part of a Jungian Approach to Dream Interpretation. In this episode we deal with the types of compensatory dreams we may have and examine the critical issue of whether to take an objective interpretation to the dream, or a subjective interpretation. www.jungian.ca

  26. JUNG PODCAST #8 DREAMS-2

    In this, the second episode that deals with dreams, we begin with practical approaches to dream recall. Mention is also made of useful ideas about sleep hygiene techniques you can use to aid sleep. Types of dreams that we may have are explained, including traumatic, childhood, recurrent and...

  27. JUNG PODCAST # 7 Dreams-1

    In this episode I introduce a Jungian approach to dream interpretation. The focus of this episode is the issue of sleep and why we should interpret dreams at all. For more on this topic, including references, please see my webpage at www.jungian.ca

  28. JUNG PODCAST #6 Persona - 2

    This episode is part 2 of the Persona

  29. JUNG PODCAST #5-PERSONA-1

    In this episode I cover the archetype of the Persona as well as begin to address the issue of what a symbol is.

  30. JUNG PODCAST #4 Projection, Shadow, Anima, Animus

    In this episode, I review the concept of projection and examine three core archetypes of the psyche, that of the Shadow, the Anima, and the Animus. For comments and questions about this episode, please contact me at [email protected] or through my website at www.jungian.ca

About this show

A series of podcasts that explains Jung's Psychology, starting with an overview of the psyche.

Hosted by

John Betts, Jungian Analyst

Produced by John Betts

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How many episodes does The Jung Podcast have?

The Jung Podcast has 31 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 23, 2009.

What is The Jung Podcast about?

A series of podcasts that explains Jung's Psychology, starting with an overview of the psyche.

How often does The Jung Podcast release new episodes?

The Jung Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 31 episodes since February 2007.

Who hosts The Jung Podcast?

The Jung Podcast is created and hosted by John Betts, Jungian Analyst.
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