by Lisa Marchiano | Jul 23, 2026 | Archetypal, Fairytales
The tale of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice is a gripping story about loss of control and the timeless warning to be careful what you wish for. For Jungians, it sets out the archetypal theme of a magical shortcut that promises to bypass the difficult...
by Lisa Marchiano | Jul 2, 2026 | Archetypal, Cultural Currents, Guests
America’s Declaration of Independence has profoundly influenced the development of democracy and democratic movements all over the world, with its bold assertion: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they...
by Lisa Marchiano | Jun 25, 2026 | Archetypal, Metaphysical
In every culture and every religion, we find the concept of the underworld: sometimes located underground, and usually understood as a final destination after death. This week, Jungian analysts Lisa Marchiano and Deborah Stewart circumambulate...
by Lisa Marchiano | Jun 18, 2026 | Archetypal, Personal Issues, Relationships
A father who is absent – whether due to untimely death, a demanding job, family breakup, or simply an inability to step up and meet his children’s needs – may deprive his children of the emotional bedrock they require. They can...
by Lisa Marchiano | Jun 11, 2026 | Archetypal, Fairytales, Guests
Merlin, the mythical prophet, magician, and kingmaker of medieval legend, has lived in the Western imagination for centuries. Arthurian legend gives us more than the idealized government of the Round Table and the hero’s valiant quest for the Holy...
by Lisa Marchiano | May 29, 2026 | Archetypal, Personal Issues
In this episode Jungian analysts Lisa Marchiano and Deborah Stewart explore Erich Neumann’s The Great Mother and his and Jung’s concept of the unconscious as devouring mother. Every archetype has a dual aspect: light and dark, and ‘mother’ as...