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Events come at us now like trucks on a freeway. What do they mean? How do they connect? Lorecast examines the symbols, images, and metaphors behind events of our time to help us navigate them with understanding, grace, and hope: not the passive "hope" of waiting for change, but the active hope of making our reenchanted way through a world in need of inspiration and vision.
A mythological lens can reveal layers of meaning that usually remain obscured or hidden. In the Mythic podcast, host Boston Blake explores archetypal themes in ancient legends and modern media, myth and folklore superheroes sci-fi pop culture history current events your personal issues Nothing is off-limits! The Mythic perspective may forever change the way you think about your favorite stories--and yourself. Caution: Listening to this podcast may contribute to increased synchronicity.
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Semi-Conscious Management: Don't Waste Our Time
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Badly organized or unnecessary meetings, micromanagement, and unneeded secrecy are three wasters of time we will discuss as we ponder how to be more conscious as managers. What are some alternatives to these irritating time- and morale-squanderers? Chalquist.com and Worldread.orgBy Craig Chalquist, PhD
Personal change, social change, political change, change elsewhere: Why is it so seldom? Why does so much time and money and effort spent on change go nowhere? The same old corrupt leadership, traffic, scandals, bad news. Why? What is missing from our attempts to shift things? And when do they change deeply, for ourselves and for others? (I'm think…
Imagination. Just for kids? Just for fun? Or the foundation of all human powers, perceptions, and achievements? What is the difference between imagination, fantasy, creativity, and innovation? What prevents us from using our imagination? What are some examples of how imagination can change how things are? Chalquist.com and Worldread.org…
Record numbers of people are abandoning membership in religion. Why? What options are they left with? What does it look like to move away from monolithic systems of authority (always attractive to zealots possessed by disavowed doubt) and belief to inspirational paths of ecospiritual direct experience of the sacred abroad in the world, in between u…
Being adopted has taught me that the issues we face - of identity, belonging, kindred, family - are a microcosm or dramatization of the issues most people face. In this podcast I discuss some of the myths of being adopted, what growing up adopted us like, a few suggestions for adopting parents, and the thought of how we are each much more than wher…
It beeps, badges, bubbles, and buzzes at you. Why do we design tech to simulate friendly if intrusive humans? Who tells tech support to give us unwanted emotional support? What's up with smart speakers saying "uh huh" or repeating back what we just asked them to do? What's going on with all "service" unconsciously? Chalquist.com and Worldread.org…
What do you need to let go of? Why do you hang on to it? Or what about the things we don't know we're still keeping around that no longer serve? Some reflections on these and other issues related to making room for the new. (See the podcast on grief as a complement to this one.) Chalquist.com and Worldread.org…
A few remembrances of my conversations with maverick depth psychologist James Hillman along with some of his wit and wisdom and some comments about his presence and impact. I remain grateful for what I learned from him. Chalquist.com and Worldread.orgBy Craig Chalquist, PhD
"Follow your bliss," said and wrote Joseph Campbell. A number of critics have advised against it, arguing that bliss doesn't make a reliable guide, vocationally in particular. Instead, they say, follow what you're good at, what's practical, what pays the bills. But what did Campbell mean by his famous phrase? What actually happens when we pursue ou…
According to social science, we are the way we are because of upbringing, physical limitations, socioeconomic conditions, and other conditioning factors. But what about the dimension of choice? What about the creative uses we can make of what we were given or came in with? We are more than where we came from. Chalquist.com and Worldread.org…
Van Gogh: one of the world's greatest artists. What was the relationship between his creative genius and the madness that took his life? Can his work be attributed to what ailed him? Or is the relationship more complex than that? What can it tell us about struggling with our own creative demons? Chalquist.com and Worldread.org…
As a follow-up to the last episode, Becca Tarnas answers Boston's five questions, touching on dark matter, reincarnation, and astrological archetypes. What were your childhood stories? What do you believe? What's an extraordinary experience that has shaped you? How are you the same as your childhood self? When have you experienced ecstasy?…
Ever feel like there's a larger story behind your personal story? C. G. Jung wrote in a letter about a "personal myth," a story we are born into. How might we become aware of this story and its possibilities? How is myth more than an archaic explanation for weather? What was Jung's myth? I draw in this podcast on material from my classes, my worksh…
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Enter the Imaginal Realm: Dr. Becca Tarnas on Astrology, Mythology, and Middle Earth
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Moments Becca’s Origin Story Connecting mathematics, mythology, and astrology A mythic interpretation of the December 2021 Venus-Pluto conjunction. Beauty, sexuality, and the arts meet the underworld extremes. Beauty and the Beast themes in the story of Pluto and Venus The story of Eros and Psyche plays out in the sky New tellings of myth from wome…
What is time? How come it either drags or we can't find enough of it? We will consider how to align the quantitative-linear and qualitative-flow aspects of time in our lives, looking to transform the presence of time from an enemy or obstacle to a companion and guide along the way. ps Check out my 5-video course on time management for busy people. …
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Craig Chalquist, PhD - The Heart of Dionysus Beats in San Francisco
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Key Topics 01:39 Introduction to Dr. Craig Chalquist 03:35 Depth psychology, mythology, and terrapsychology 07:41 The terrapsychology of San Luis Obisbo 10:32 Dionysus and San Francisco (Burning Man, Emperor Norton, and the Bushman) 20:21 The Orphic myth playing out in San Francisco and the day of the orange sky 31:24 The Trickster in politics 35:2…
Carl Jung, psychiatrist....but also mystic? Rebel? Racist? In this edition of The Lorecast we glance over Jung's life, discuss his celebrated confrontation with himself in search of his soul, note the transformations he underwent, look into some of his character flaws, and appreciate the richness and depth of what he left us in his search not only …
How do you act as a teacher or mentor to people who want to go deep? Deep into life, into experience, into themselves, into the great questions of who we are and why we are here, and how to be with each other. This podcast draws on my own experience and learning to offer some suggestions on teaching and mentoring people on a search for transformati…
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Worldread: A Path of Earth-Appreciating Imaginative Reenchantment
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What if we fashioned our life path out of stories, inspirations, and reconnective practices? No absolute truths, no hard beliefs, no authorities, creeds, or elaborate arguments. Instead, a chance to see what we can make of the best of what we can imagine and learn and celebrate together. This podcast includes examples of worldreading: entering the …
Absolute belief divides. We know that. So why do we feel so tempted to overemphasize it? And not only in religion: in science, in philosophy, "the search for truth" tends toward a demand for some fixed, certain, absolute Truth. Why do we think we need it? What might be an inspiring alternative that eschews inevitable conflict for attainable collabo…
Why are we so fascinated with royalty? And celebrity? Are kings and queens archetypal, as Jungians tend to think, or is something else afoot--archetypal or not--with how we tend to idealize, follow, and envy such figures? How might we discover our own internal nobility? Chalquist.com and Worldread.org…
We hear it all the time: "Don't be a Pollyanna!" But who was Pollyanna, and why shouldn't we be like her? In this podcast we interview Dr. Heather Hines for a deeper look at this controversial character, at why the voice of Pollyanna has been silenced, and at what we can learn from her for help with our troubled time. Chalquist.com and Worldread.or…
Plenty of people stand by to sell us programs, courses, and degrees for the supposed sake of kinship, healing, enlightenment, and soul, charging us astronomical fees for minimal content and zero community support. What are some of the possibilities for an Earth-loving, just, fair, and fun spiritual path? One based not on authoritative belief, but o…
"Ten Lamps" is the name of a philosophy of doing, being, and aspiring created by Simeon, a fictional character in Tales of Terrania Rising, a free collection of speculative fiction stories available at Chalquist.com on how humanity struggles to mature and come of age. What can a fictional philosophy do to enrich how we live? How might it serve deep…
It's easy to read the news and despair. The sheer wave of daily nonsense, stupidity, and violence can wash over the burliest spirit. But what about our higher possibilities? What about the people who overcome adversity or their own limitations to shine as inspirations to the rest of us? What if being optimistic about the capacity for change and exc…
Many of us have heard about the Hero's Journey of Joseph Campbell, and in some cultures the Hero or Heroine is a revered figure. But what kind of pattern does that offer to non-heroes? What is left for the rest of us who want to leave the world better than we found it? What is the shadow side of the Hero's Journey, and what might a Post-Heroic Jour…
As a professor and core faculty member I get asked about this all the time. When should you spend the time and money (a lot of money in the States) to go back to school and earn a PhD? What is the hard truth behind the supposed shine of those three magic letters after a name? What are the alternatives, some of which might actually serve you better,…
What would happen if we replaced some of the mechanical-sounding concepts of depth psychology with more storied, dramatic, and poetic terms? Would it transform our understanding of ourselves, each other, our unconscious (or Dreamvale, a realm of image in my Assembling Terrania Cycle of speculative fiction)? Can we describe the self with language th…
Why do we idealize? The figures to whom we attribute impossible wisdom, strength, or truth seem endless: political candidates, spiritual teachers, holy books, entire religions.... What if we were to examine why we idealize (as adults) and then look for similar admirable qualities in ourselves? How might this liberate us to do and be more than we ga…
It's funny: when faced by grief, sadness, loss, or other "negative" emotions, we turn to interventions; but when we feel happy or joyful, we let them play out as they would. What if we did that with all our emotions? What sort of inner energy might we reclaim by allowing grief and loss their own momentum and wisdom? Chalquist.com and Worldread.org…
Welcome to the first-ever episode of Lorecast, where we look into the stories that guide our lives. Why are things such a mess now? Could it have something to do with the outdated stories we still use to explain how things are to ourselves and to each other? What would happen if we told different stories? How might we move from an overemphasis on b…
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David Odorisio, PhD - Integrating Hero and Villain, Senex and Puer
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How does the Hero myth necessitate the Villain? What does a post-Heroic myth look like? What's the connection between the decline of patriarchy and the decline of organized religion? Dr. David Odorisio of Pacifica Graduate Institute shares his own synchronistic journey as we explore hero and villain archetypes in media and culture, as well as how t…
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Phil Jimenez - Greek Gods in Wonder Woman: Historia
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The month marks Wonder Woman's 80th Anniversary, and this interview is a love letter to Diana, whose origins are steeped in Greek mythology. In this fabulous conversation, award-winning comics artist Phil Jimenez reveals the secrets behind Wonder Woman: Historia, his upcoming collaboration with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick for DC Comics Black Label! …
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Jennifer Whetzel - Archetypes, Branding, and Self-Discovery
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Guest: Jennifer Whetzel, Ladyjane Branding Contact: jennifer@ladyjanebranding.com Website: https://ladyjanebranding.com About Jennifer: After more than 25 years in the marketing and advertising industry, and after finding significant symptom relief in medical cannabis and emotional support from community members, Jennifer Whetzel was inspired to us…
Who were the Titans? And what was the word's original meaning? From the birth of Aphrodite to the rise of Zeus -- and what happened in between.By Boston Blake
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Mother's Day Special: Mom-Goddesses of Greece
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In this special Mother's Day episode, Boston tells the story of four generations of mother goddesses from Greek mythology. Gaia. Rhea. Hera. Maia.By Boston Blake
Host Boston Blake connects the dots between Wonder Woman, Aphrodite, and the origin of the world according to Greek mythology. Persons, places, and things mentioned in this episode: Wonder Woman (the movie) Wonder Woman (comics) Clash of the Titans Archetypes Joseph Campbell D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths Edith Hamilton's Mythology Mythos by Steph…
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Dr. Renita Wellman - The Goddesses Within with
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Organizational psychologist Renita Wellman discusses her journey from Catholic school to an intentional community, narrative therapy, her Jungian perspective, and how the goddesses in everywoman manifest in her.By Boston Blake
Do you love myths, legends, and folklore -- gods, heroes, monsters, fairies, elves, magical artifacts, and wild adventures that are also journeys of the soul? Then Mythic may just be your jam. Host Boston Blake weaves the fantastical into the ordinary world, connecting ancient archetypes to contemporary life. Media, culture, and the mundane become …
