The Sacred Speaks
Join depth psychotherapist and Jungian scholar Dr. John W. Price in an ongoing exploration of the mysteries that stir beneath the surface of ordinary life. Through wide-ranging conversations with experts, artists, scholars, saints, and skeptics, this podcast uncovers the symbolic, spiritual, and psychological layers hidden in plain sight.
Rooted in the understanding that life itself initiates us, The Sacred Speaks explores how our experiences—grief, wonder, rupture, longing—are invitations to grow, transform, and show up more fully in the world. At its core, the project asks: What if consciousness is always speaking to us—through dreams, synchronicities, crises, or beauty—beckoning us into a deeper, more expansive relationship with ourselves and the mystery we live within?
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
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