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CG Jung and the 12 Steps

I discuss CG Jungs contribution to the 12 steps. Its more facinating then you once knew Visit https://www.johnstarot.net [https://www.johnstarot.net] contact john@johnstarot.net

Meet the Subconscious podcast

What hidden forces shape our thoughts, emotions, fears, and decisions? In this episode of the Soul Awakens Series, I explore the role of the subconscious mind and its connection to individuation, self-awareness, recovery, and personal transformation. Much of human behavior emerges from patterns we do not fully see: unconscious fears emotional conditioning shadow material unresolved experiences and deeply rooted symbolic structures Drawing from the work of Carl Jung, lived experience, recovery work, and symbolic systems, this episode reflects on how the subconscious quietly influences: perception relationships identity addiction and the search for wholeness I discuss: Jung’s understanding of the subconscious the shadow and hidden aspects of the self individuation as a journey toward integration how unconscious patterns can drive behavior and why greater awareness can lead to transformation This is not fortune telling. It is an exploration of: ➡️ awareness, integration, and becoming more conscious of the forces operating beneath the surface of everyday life. 🧭 Topics explored: Carl Jung and the subconscious Individuation and wholeness Shadow work Self-awareness and transformation Recovery and psychological integration Symbolic systems and meaning Consciousness and hidden patterns Awakening and personal growth Threshold experiences and integration Real moments. Real insight. Take what resonates. Leave what doesn’t. And observe what becomes visible. Visit https://www.johnstarot.net [https://www.johnstarot.net] contact John@johnstarot.net

Idividuation Journey to Wholeness podcast

What does it mean to become whole? In this episode, I explore the Jungian concept of individuation — the lifelong process of integrating the different parts of ourselves into a more conscious and authentic life. This is not an academic lecture on Carl Jung. It is a reflection on: * lived experience * recovery * transformation * and the human search for meaning and wholeness I discuss: * how I first encountered Jung’s ideas * the connection between Jung and the early foundations of AA * the relationship between addiction and fragmentation * and why the search for wholeness often begins during periods of crisis or transition Individuation is not about becoming perfect. It is about: ➡️ becoming more fully yourself. Along the way, I also reflect on: * symbolic systems * recovery and spiritual transformation * threshold experiences * and moments of transcendence that can emerge during the journey toward integration This episode continues the larger themes explored throughout the series: * sitting with uncertainty * recognizing patterns * moving through thresholds consciously * and learning how to integrate difficult experience into a more coherent life 🧭 Topics explored: * Carl Jung and individuation * The journey toward wholeness * Jung’s connection to recovery and AA * Addiction and fragmentation * Threshold experiences and transformation * Psychological integration * Symbolic systems and self-awareness * The search for meaning and authenticity Real moments. Real insight. Take what resonates. Leave what doesn’t. And observe what becomes visible. visit https://www.johnstarot.net [https://www.johnstarot.net] Contact John@johnstartot.net

Political Turmoil: The Lessons We Are Here to Learn — A Tarot Reading podcast

Periods of political turmoil do more than disrupt systems. They reveal them. In this episode, I explore the deeper lessons that may emerge during times of collective uncertainty through a reflective tarot reading focused on: * awareness * division * fear * reaction * and the search for clarity inside unstable systems This is not a political endorsement or attack. It is an exploration of: ➡️ how human beings respond when pressure enters the collective field. Using tarot as a symbolic framework for reflection, I discuss: * polarization * emotional contagion * uncertainty * and the importance of remaining conscious rather than reactive In periods of instability, it becomes easy to: * lose perspective * collapse into fear * or become consumed by the noise of the system But turmoil can also become: ➡️ a threshold. A moment where deeper questions emerge: * What are we learning? * What patterns are repeating? * How do we remain grounded under pressure? * What does conscious response look like? This episode continues the larger themes explored throughout the series: * systems under stress * threshold experiences * pattern recognition * and sitting with uncertainty long enough for clarity to emerge 🧭 Topics explored: * Political polarization and uncertainty * Tarot as reflective symbolism * Systems under pressure * Collective emotional fields * Consciousness and reaction * Pattern recognition during instability * Awareness, reflection, and integration Real moments. Real insight. Take what resonates. Leave what doesn’t. And observe what becomes visible. Visit https://www.johnstarot.net [https://www.johnstarot.net] contact john@johnstarot.net [john@johnstarot.net]

Treating a Jehovah’s Witness in the Clinical Setting podcast

What happens when medical reality, personal belief, and human dignity meet at the bedside? In this episode, I reflect on the experience of treating a Jehovah’s Witness patient in the clinical setting through the framework of: * Threshold — recognizing the moment where difficult choices emerge * Map — understanding the deeper human and ethical dynamics beneath the situation * Integration — finding the next right action with awareness, respect, and professionalism This is not an attack on belief systems. It is a reflection on: * patient autonomy * respect under pressure * communication in difficult moments * and the reality of working inside high-stakes medical environments In medicine, there are moments where: ➡️ technical skill alone is not enough. You must also navigate: * values * fear * identity * ethics * and human dignity This episode explores what it means to remain grounded and compassionate while working inside those tensions. Using real clinical experience and symbolic reflection, I discuss how healthcare workers often encounter threshold moments that challenge not only their skills… but their understanding of humanity itself. 🧭 Topics explored: * Jehovah’s Witness patients in medicine * Blood refusal and clinical ethics * Threshold experiences in healthcare * Respect and communication under pressure * Systems thinking in medicine * Human dignity in difficult situations * Pattern recognition and symbolic integration Real moments. Real insight. Take what resonates. Leave what doesn’t. And observe what becomes visible. Visit https://www.johnstarot.net [https://www.johnstarot.net] Contact John@johnstarot.net