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?
Episodes
118 episodes
130 - Richard Rohr: Happiness is an Inside Job
In this heartfelt episode of The Sacred Speaks, John Price sits down with longtime spiritual guide and Franciscan friar, Father Richard Rohr. Together they explore the deeper dimensions of happiness and meaning—moving far beyond cultural cliché...
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129: Solo - Patterns Written in the Soul: Building a Rhythm for Spiritual Practice in Everyday Life
Explore the new site: www.drjohnwprice.comJoin us in The Open Gate: https://www.drjohnwprice.com/the-open-gate-ltIn this solo episode, I explore what it means to build a rhythm of spiritual practice—not as an escape from li...
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128 - Mirabai Starr: Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground
In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, host Dr. John W. Price welcomes Mirabai Starr—acclaimed translator of the mystics, teacher of interspiritual wisdom, and luminous guide to the sacred woven through daily life. Together, they explore the hea...
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127 - Jeffrey Kripal: How To Think Impossibly
What does it mean to think impossibly? How do paranormal events, mystical visions, and encounters with the unknown reshape our understanding of what it means to be human?In this episode, host Dr. John W. Price sits down with Dr. Jeffrey...
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126 - Adele Getty - A Sense of the Sacred: Finding Our Spiritual Lives Through Ceremony
In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, John sits down with Adele Getty—spiritual teacher, author, and cultural bridge—to explore the urgent, timeless wisdom of her book A Sense of the Sacred. Though written nearly 30 years ago, Adele...
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125 - Sean Manseau: The Devil You Know & Entheogenic Fitness Training
In this unforgettable episode, Dr. John Price sits down with writer, ritualist, and mytho-technologist Sean Manseau, whose work bridges depth psychology, psychedelics, performance, and esoteric theology. Together, they explore Entheogenic Fitne...
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124 - Gregory Shaw: The Ancient Art of Theurgy, Hellenic Tantra
In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, I sit down with Dr. Gregory Shaw—renowned scholar of Neoplatonism and author of Hellenic Tantra and Theurgy and the Soul—to explore a forgotten path of spiritual transformation: theurgy.Together, we...
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123 - Miles Neale: Return with Elixir
In this episode of 'The Sacred Speaks,' host Dr. John W. Price engages in a conversation with Dr. Miles Neale, a Buddhist psychotherapist and esteemed teacher. Dr. Neal, who specializes in Tibetan Buddhism and contemplative practices, discusses...
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122: Solo - The Feminine: The Forgotten Spiral
Check out John’s new website https://www.drjohnwprice.com/Join The Open Gate – A Monthly Journey Through the Emotional UnderworldThe Open Gate is a live, monthly membership circle where we explore what I call the Little Teachers...
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121: Jaime Clark-Soles: The Women They Tried to Erase: Bible, Power & Psychedelics
Join me for a live webinar – Reframing Suffering: The Little TeachersWe'll explore anxiety, jealousy, and shame as sacred teachers.Date: Wednesday, May 14https://www.drjohnwprice.com/littleteachers-event-2025Make sure to che...
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120: Elise Loehnen - The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to be Good
In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, host Dr. John W. Price sits down with Elise Loehnen—writer, researcher, and author of On Our Best Behavior, a book that explores how the ancient moral framework of the seven deadly sins has been internalize...
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119: Solo - Mentorship and the Archetypal Masculine: A Sacred Transmission
Visit drjohnwprice.com to explore the new site and sign up for the free live webinar on May 14th at 7:00pm CST—a communal space to deepen this work together.In this first solo episode of The Sacred Speaks, I open the door to a new forma...
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118: Richard Rohr - The Tears of Things
Check out Richard Rohr’s latest book, The Tears of Things, where he explores the wisdom of the prophets and the realities of social sin.In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, I sit down with Father Richard Rohr—one of the most respected ...
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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.'
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116: Henry Shukman - Zen Teacher, Poet, Author of "Original Love"
📌Make sure to check out Henry’s book “Original Love” https://henryshukman.com/writing/original-love📌Also check out the meditation app “The Way”
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115: Ayize Jama Evertt - Decolonizing Healing: A Conversation on Spirituality, Race, and Community
Interview begins: 3:40 In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, Dr. John Price hosts Ayize Jama-Everett for a discussion on spirituality, religion, cultural identity, and the pervasive impact of colonization. Ayize shares insi...
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114: Cynthia Brix and William Keepin – Gender Reconciliation, Consciousness, and Cultural Healing
Interview begins: 5:03In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, we explore the profound spiritual and social dimensions of gender with Rev. Cynthia Brix and Dr. Will Keepin, pioneers in the field of gender reconciliation and equity. Cy...
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113: Barry Taylor: Music, Mysticism, and Modernity
Interview begins @ 3:11In this episode, I sit down with Barry Taylor to explore the intersections of rock 'n' roll, counterculture, and spirituality. Barry shares his early experiences in the vibrant world of music and discusses how thes...
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112: Pete Holmes and Barry Taylor – The Art of Transgression: Comedy, Rock, and Spirituality
Interview begins @ 6:04In this episode, comedian Pete Holmes meets theologian and former AC/DC road manager, Barry Taylor, for the first time, despite Pete having referenced a profound quote from Barry in his work for nearly a decade. Th...
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111: Ellen Petry Leanse – The Brain and Beyond
Interview begins @ 4:03 Ellen and John discuss the dual dynamics of the brain—analyzing the up/down, front/back, left/right structures—and how these reflect in our politics, gender roles, and broader societal interactions. Ellen sh...
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110: Greg Wrenn – Mothership: A Journey of Identity, Ecology, & Ayahuasca
Interview begins @ 5:18We dive into the compelling journey of Greg Wrenn, author of the ayahuasca eco-memoir Mothership. Greg begins by sharing a poignant excerpt from his book that ties back to an early memory of his moth...
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109: Ross Ellenhorn – The Art of Drawing a Life, Play, and the Gift of Being a Human
Interview begins @ 5:03 In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, we explore the pioneering work of Dr. Ross Ellenhorn, a visionary dedicated to reshaping mental health care. Dr. Ellenhorn introduces us to his unique "hospital without w...
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108: Anne Lamott & Neal Allen – Love and Taming the Inner Critic
Interview begins @ 5:58Annie Lamott and Neal Allen invite us into the heart of their relationship, where creativity, curiosity, and vulnerability intertwine. Annie introduces Neal's latest book, "Better Days: Tame Your Inner Critic," whi...
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107: Dimitri Mugainis - A Journey Beyond Addiction: Healing, Psychedelics, and Harm Reduction
Interview begins @ 4:06In this episode Dimitri Mugianis shares his captivating journey from a tumultuous early life marked by drug use as a means to alleviate pain and delve into alternate states of consciousness, to a life-transforming ...
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106: Lisa Marchiano - The Vital Spark: Reclaim Your Outlaw Feminine Energies and Find Your Feminine Fire
Interview begins @ 4:08In episode 106 of "The Sacred Speaks" podcast, John and guest Lisa Marchiano dive into the complex realms of anger, manipulation, rage, and their inherent values for the feminine in our conversation as we discuss h...
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