The Archetype Approach by Georgina Brooker, Wellness and Wonder GB

Send a textWhat if this year isn’t a new chapter, but a whole new world?In this episode, I explore why identity shifts require curiosity, and rather than fixing habits or setting resolutions, we need awareness on what character we are actually currently playing and which character we want to be. It will encourage you to consider the patterns you’ve outgrown, and how beginning the year with a reflective start can give you that space to recognise where change is possible.Questions in the episode...What’s something you avoided or had resistance around in the old world?How would the new character approach this — with optimism instead of dread?Think about something that scared you in the old world.Where did I blame last year?Where did I make excuses?Where did I quietly avoid personal accountability?Who is the character you’re playing?What are they set to achieve in this world?What are they capable of in this environment?Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a text A festive edition, looking at the archetypes that come out to play around the family table at Christmas: the peacemaker, the rebel, the caretaker, the critic, and everything in between. In this episode, I talk about how our dominant roles can really show up in their extremes when expectations run high, and how to stay grounded and clear when emotions, traditions, and family dynamics collide. Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a text In this episode, I go deeper into what happens when a certain archetype shows up in our life and quietly tries to dictate how we should respond. Maybe it’s control, pressure, expectation, or a dynamic that wants you to stay small, agreeable, or predictable. We explore how these moments don’t actually require you to play the role you’re being handed and how choosing a different archetypal response, like the Explorer or the Free Spirit, can shift the entire dynamic. This conversation is about choice, awareness, and remembering that you don’t have to be labelled, boxed in, or shaped by someone else’s energy. Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textWhat happens when someone shows up in a way we never expected — and suddenly the version of them we’ve carried in our head doesn’t quite fit anymore? In this episode, we’re talking about the surprise archetype: the side of a person (or even ourselves) that catches us completely off-guard.You’ll hear why our brains struggle to make sense of these moments, why it can feel uncomfortable when someone breaks the “role” we’ve placed them in, and how our own shadowy patterns can sneak out to meet theirs.If you’ve ever thought, “Wait… who even is this person right now?” or wondered why others seem fine with someone you find draining, this episode will help it to make sense. It’s all about pattern breaks, expectations, and giving yourself permission to rewrite the narrative when people show you a new side, or when you choose to step into a different version that people have come to expect. Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textHow many of you have a friend who can snap you straight out of a state of mind?You’re in a mood… overthinking life… or just not feeling yourself, and then they appear.I do!Actually, I have two.They’re the Timons to my Pumbaa — or the Pumbaas to my Timon. I honestly don’t know which way round it is. Part of me feels like I’m meerkat energy because I’m nosey… but I also have the appetite of a hog, so honestly, the jury is still out. 😂Anyway — the point.These friends are the ones who slip into pure Jester energy. The ones who can make everything feel lighter. The friends who do a goofy dance, say something ridiculous, or pull a face that sends you into immediate emotional reboot.One second you’re a second away from crying…The next, you’re laughing so hard you forget why you were upset.We all need that.We all need a Jester friend.We all need exposure to Jester energy. In this episode, I’m talking all about this archetype, why it matters in the human collective and why if I had to lose ONE archetype from the human psyche…the Jester is the one I’d cling onto for dear life.Because laughter has always been my greatest healer. And if you didn't know that, you've had the good fortune of not hearing my hyena cackle...yet!Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textEver noticed how just when life starts flowing and you’re feeling more confident than ever, someone shows up to test it?Right on cue, a “villain” steps in or a challenge appears.And suddenly your growth doesn’t feel as effortless as it did five minutes ago.In this episode, I unpack why stepping into a new identity or archetype can activate shadows in other people  and why those shadows aren’t here to sabotage you, but to strengthen your character and help you evolve.Through the archetypal patterns in Disney classics such as Mulan, Hercules, Moana, and Aladdin, we explore how confidence, curiosity, boundaries, leadership, and creativity naturally attract opposition… and why that’s actually a sign you’re levelling up.So if you’ve recently met your own Jafar, Gaston, Scar, or Ursula— press play. The psychology behind it all might help it make more sense.Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textIn this episode, we’re talking about a very sparkly archetype — one of my favourites to explore and embody: The Mermaid, a playful branch of the Lover archetype.She’s magnetic, confident, curious, and not afraid to be seen. This episode is an invitation to tap into that part of you — the one that wants to feel desirable, expressive, and unapologetically visible.We’re exploring what shifts when we stop blending into the background and start backing ourselves. Not in a dramatic, mystical way — but in the real, everyday moments where we go against the Everyman shadows and we take up space, let our presence be felt, and allow people to truly see us without shrinking or second-guessing.This archetype is about confidence, expression, trusting the part of you that’s ready to expand and be noticed and reminding yourself that your sparkle isn’t a threat. Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textHow many of us want things instantly?It's hard not to when we live in a world where we can order dinner, book a holiday, and find a date in just a few taps. A big downside to this? When your business, your relationship, or your health goal doesn’t take off immediately  or slows down, your first instinct is to question it… or quit.This episode is about the patience of the Ruler archetype within us. The part of us that is grounded in confidence, is willing to play the long game and trusts in steadiness, structure and strategy over sudden spikes and hypes. I dive into the 5-year rule — a gentle reminder that progress takes time, and the middle phase isn’t failure, it’s foundation-building. It’s where you grow the capacity to carry what you’re asking for and the knowing that it will come to fruition.Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textWe all carry split archetypes within us – those contrasts that make us human. Think of the stay-at-home mum who’s secretly a rebel, or the wellness guru who preaches about slow living while hustling at every networking event. These contradictions aren’t fake – they’re simply different sides of the same person. In this episode, we dive into why these splits show up, how they shape our relationships, and what it feels like to be on the receiving end of someone who’s thoughtful one moment and reckless the next.Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergbwww.wellnessandwondergb.comFollow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textFrom fog to flow - The Ritual Cure! In this episode, I'm talking about the power of routine and ritual—not as something restrictive, but as the structures which help us to function, focus, and thrive. Instead of framing it through the Ruler archetype (the one who loves order)  I’ve explored it through the Magician—the archetype that prioritises connection to self and protects their energy, time, and attention.In caring for these things, we gain clarity, direction, and we have the ability to make powerful moves. I share 10 practical tools you can weave into your daily life as that back to school energy and those 'term-time feels' return.  keep you centred, and transform your routine into a source of power.And for those searching for someone to support them with ADHD, or seeking a highly professional and incredible hypnotherapist, here is Claire’s handle: @clairemcnulty_wellbeingcoach. I hope these can help you to move through your day with more ease and energy. Lots of love, GeorginaFollow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textIn this episode, I'm addressing the elephant in the room! OR should I say I'm talking about the person who does address the elephant in the room - THE TRUTH TELLER. The one who just has to speak up, even if it makes things awkward, weird, or people don’t want to hear it. It’s about those of us who find the courage to say exactly what’s on our mind, whilst trying out best to balance this, with speaking from the heart. And that my friends, is not an easy task!We’re looking at how hard it can be to be honest in a world that’d rather conform to keep the peace (do I sense a pinch of Rebel?). Whether it’s calling out something that’s unfair, saying what you really need, or just refusing to let stuff slide—it takes guts.If you’ve ever felt “too much” for speaking your truth, if you’ve held back just to avoid negative reactions and responses, or if you're still feeling unable to express what is really on your mind, this episode is for you.Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textIn this episode, I explore the powerful dynamic between the inner critic and the inner sage — those two voices within us that shape how we see ourselves and the world. I realised how much headspace I give to the critic: the voice of doubt, pressure, and self-judgment. And yet, there’s another voice — quieter, but wiser — that I don't make quite as much time for - The inner sage. Why? Because it doesn't shout to be heard. It waits for you to tune in. This is a reflection on reconnecting with that intuitive part of me that knows my worth, trusts the path, and guides with compassion instead of criticism.Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textAfter a long break (sorry you guys) I'm back and I'm talking about the freedom we can experience when we identify, name and label our emotions and archetypes. There's a power in putting words or stories to how we feel, or what we're experiencing, and in being able to articulate this, we can understand ourselves better, respond with compassion, and stop battling against who we are. This is an episode about self-awareness without self-judgement, and finding more ease in the way we move through life. Hope you all enjoy and thank you so much for coming back to me :) Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textIn this episode, I explore the artist archetype as a guide for navigating life’s grey areas. It’s a conversation about judgment—of ourselves, of others—and the grip of the stories we tell ourselves about past injustices. By stepping back and embracing the messy, multilayered truths, we open a path toward emotional freedom and a deeper, more compassionate understanding of the world and our place in it. The Artist sits in the in between and that is a powerful place to sit. Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textIf you've sussed your dominant and resistant archetypes by now, it shows you've got a good level of self awareness, but the real power when working with archetypes, is knowing their shadows to recognise when we are out of balance - when we are being a little too extreme in destructive behaviours which lead to either ourselves or others feeling a little disempowered. Tune into this episode to consider where you may be stepping into an archetypal role a little too much and it may be casting out that light.Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textThis episode will give a quick overview of the 12 Jungian archetypes and suggested core values which link to each so that you can get more of an idea of those which are prominent within you.Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textThis episode shines a light onto the archetypes which are not as dominant in you and how leaning into that resistance can create the bigger breakthroughs, balance and growth, because they help us to shift identities which are keeping us stuck.Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textThis episode explores where our dominant archetypes began and how suppressed archetypes can reveal themselves if we don't integrate these particular traits. Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a textIn this podcast, I’ll introduce you to the concept of archetypes—universal character types we all carry inside. It’s a simple, down-to-earth look at how they can help us grow, get unstuck, and show up as our best selves.  Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com