Practically Awake
Join your host Jaclyn Proper, a Jungian Coach as she discusses topics around sexuality, relationships & spirituality through the lens of her personal journey & Jungian psychology. Join for lighthearted, shame-free, no-nonsense conversations to help you uncover the truth of who you really are.
Practically Awake
When Adulting Feels Hard: Dreams vs. Discipline + The Hidden Cost of Freedom
Why does growing up feel like punishment? Why do creatives, rebels, and free spirits often sabotage stability or crave constant freedom? In this episode, we explore the eternal child archetype (also known as the puer/puella complex in Jungian psychology) and how it shows up in modern life, sexuality, and your relationship with power.
Whether you're queer, kinky, neurodivergent, or just deeply allergic to conformity, this one's for you.
🔍 We’ll cover:
- The shadow side of freedom & magical thinking
- Why adulting feels triggering to the nervous system
- Reparenting the inner child with discipline + devotion
- How the eternal child archetype can sabotage intimacy, goals, and growth
- Kink & BDSM as tools to heal the inner child (and avoid unconscious chaos)
👄 If you’ve ever identified with being the fun one, the rebel, the muse, the lost boy/girl/enby—or if you’ve been stuck manifesting but not moving—this episode is your mirror.
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About Jaclyn Proper:
Jaclyn is a Jungian Depth Coach dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.
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