The Sacred Speaks
Join depth psychotherapist and Jungian scholar, John Price, in an exploration of extraordinary stories and phenomena that lurk beneath the surface of normal and everyday life. Listen in as John interviews experts, dilettantes, sinners, and saints to explore their professional and personal perspective on the underlying purpose of the mysteries which lurk within the seemingly mundane nature of day-to-day life. John received his Master’s degree in clinical psychology and his Doctorate degree in Jungian psychology. He is in private practice and is also on the faculty of The Jung Center and The University of St. Thomas, both located in Houston, Texas. He lectures and teaches classes in subjects ranging from Parenting and Consciousness to Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll. This podcast seeks to accept a challenge laid out by Carl Jung: to explore the universal human feelings of emotional incompleteness, spiritual curiosity and one’s related search for wholeness and meaning. Interviews commence with the belief that, by engaging in this exploration, we can learn more about the psyche, consciousness, spirituality, philosophy and the profound, though often hidden, meaning of the day-to-day lives we lead (or which will lead us, if we aren’t watchful).Come along as John follows people into bars, universities, places of worship, financial districts and the home. He finds each context equally able to provide a setting for this worthy search and also that, through this process, we have an opportunity to come to know each other and ourselves much more deeply.
The Sacred Speaks
117: Dr. James Hollis - Living with Borrowed Dust
In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, host Dr. John W. Price welcomes renowned Jungian analyst and depth psychologist Dr. James Hollis to discuss his new book, 'Living with Borrowed Dust: Reflections on Life, Love, and Other Grievances.'
The conversation explores significant themes such as confronting one's shadow, taking personal responsibility, and liberating oneself from societal and cultural scripts. Dr. Hollis shares personal experiences, including his own recent encounters with mortality and the importance of lifelong personal growth.
The episode also explores the role of dreams in psychological insight and emphasizes the necessity of asking large existential questions to live a fulfilling life. Listen in and get some profound advice from Dr. Hollis, who has a truly impressive six decades of analytical work and authorship to draw from.
👉Connect to James Hollis
Website https://jameshollis.net/
👉In this episode
(00:00) Welcome and Introduction
(00:07) Exciting Announcement from John
(01:50) Introducing Dr. James Hollis
(03:25) Deep Dive into 'Living with Borrowed Dust'
(04:51) Exploring Life's Big Questions
(07:40) Personal Reflections and Experiences
(17:34) The Gift of Mortality
(26:46) Shut Up, Suit Up, and Show Up
(28:39) Embracing Failure: The Path to Growth
(29:12) Facing Life's Intimidations
(30:56) The Role of Dreams in Self-Discovery
(31:50) The Power of Meaning and Symptomatology
(33:13) Exploring the Depths of Dreams
(34:39) The Autonomy of the Psyche
(39:24) The Wisdom of Historical Figures
(44:26) Modern Culture and the Abyss of the Self
(51:17) The Importance of a Larger Story
(51:55) Reflections on Learning and Teaching
(58:10) Gratitude and Passing It On
WATCH:
YouTube for The Sacred Speaks
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7Rg
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/
@thesacredspeaks
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thesacredspeaks/
Brought to you by:
https://www.thecenterforhas.com
Theme music provided by:
http://www.modernnationsmusic.com