As Long As There's Light

Episode #3: Persona & Shadow: The good, the bad and the ugly

We are continuing our road trip into the depths of psyche with an introduction to the topics of persona and shadow, two foundational components for working with the inner life.  Persona is the latin word for ‘mask’ and refers to a character played by an actor. Modern life requires us to play myriad roles and wear many faces. Our personas mediate between ourselves and others on the grand stage of life and develop as a result of our instinctual need to belong. But in the space between we are often left wondering, “Who am I?”  It is at this moment when shadow, psyche’s notoriously misunderstood supervillain, thickens the plot as we come face-to-face with the good, the bad and the ugly deep within. The call is coming from inside the house! Join us for this punchy primer on persona, shadow and the essential soul-work of unmasking outworn identities that no longer fit with the truth of who you are. It reads like a shadow-work cheat-sheet for reclaiming your outcast pieces of soul. And we’re letting you copy our notes.  Mentioned: Owning Your Own Shadow by Robert Johnson [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/owning-your-own-shadow-understanding-the-dark-side-of-the-psyche_robert-a-johnson/251353/item/11328311/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_scarce_under_%2410_17389091670&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17400878150&gbraid=0AAAAADwY45gse1PbLbaXqAGYPU1SV6sdL&gclid=CjwKCAiAtq_NBhA_EiwA78nNWA-lcuZts_NkKQnZn9yvHXk5r5RW5lRLVEOBnlwpCZJkzP7gec6IdRoCY4EQAvD_BwE#idiq=11328311&edition=2338898]

Episode #2: The Road Map of Psyche

In episode two, we’re beginning our road trip into the depths of psyche and drawing a basic map of intrapsychic territory to orient us toward the inner work.  Join us as we journey into topics like identity, individuation and the invention of “the talking cure.” We map the basics of Jungian Psychology in a spirited discussion about ego, shadow, personal and collective consciousness, the unconscious, and the ever-elusive archetype of the Self at the center of it all.  We dish about dreams, self-doubt and the archetype of the negative mother (or witch) lurking behind our attempts to “put ourselves out there” and create something new, vital and deeply personal on this raucous ride toward wholeness. “Until you make the unconscious conscious,  it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” Carl Jung See the map of psyche HERE. [https://www.canva.com/design/DAG6sxG5AQQ/uEPI5Zcd-kImZ8EyoubiqQ/view?utm_content=DAG6sxG5AQQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h9e7419974e] Get June Singer's book Boundaries of the Soul HERE [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/boundaries-of-the-soul-the-practice-of-jungs-psychology_june-k-singer/304531/item/7073911/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_shopping_zombies_hvfl_2155271854&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=719329521330&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21855271854&gbraid=0AAAAADwY45iEOReFCqjmnAL66uf3N1Vjm&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6NTJBhDEARIsAB7QHD0R86YubfjWjkqpDFbUCyfr7LDR5kx6kcrja2W7KC3v5FkV9tr4utkaApOHEALw_wcB#idiq=51876604&edition=2138680] Journal prompt for deeper reflection: Who's the person I'm lowkey jealous of, and what are they doing that I wish I had the guts to do? What's the real reason I'm not doing it?

Episode #1: Neon Moon

Welcome to As Long As There’s Light: A podcast featuring two therapists—Joanna Wilder and Kristen Rosanelli—who are sharing notes and swapping scars in spirited truth-telling sessions about how to own your whole story, unbury your originality and live undimmed. Because a life worth living, depends on it.  And it’s cheaper than therapy.  Joanna's Links: www.jowilder.com https://jowilder.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beingjowilder/ Kristen's Links: https://www.instagram.com/letsdiveincounseling/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kristen-rosanelli-edmond-ok/1441070 Mentioned in the show today: https://www.francisweller.net/ https://johnodonohue.com/anam-cara Your playing small does not serve others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_fDhqRk_Ro