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 | 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...
by Lisa Marchiano | May 14, 2026 | Dream Blog, Dreamography Blog, Dreamography Project, Dreamwise, Personal Issues, Relationships
Erotic dreams are extremely common. We may experience them as pleasurable, exciting and moving, or as disturbing and upsetting. It can be hard to talk about erotic dreams, even in therapy, as they insist on attending to secret satisfactions and...
by Lisa Marchiano | Apr 30, 2026 | Core Jungian Concepts, History & Development of Analytical Psychology, Personal Issues
AUDIO Why is it that we sometimes fail to rise to life’s most important challenges? Why do we instead procrastinate, withdraw, self-sabotage, or feel unable to move toward the life we want? This week, at a listener’s suggestion, Jungian analysts Lisa Marchiano and...
by Joseph Lee | Apr 9, 2026 | Personal Issues, Therapy Related
VIDEO AUDIO Many people just can’t seem to rally to do what’s necessary and improve their lives. Is it possible they just don’t carry much vitality, or is some inner conflict blocking their access? Jung tells us inner energy flows according to its own laws, but if we...
by Lisa Marchiano | Mar 12, 2026 | Core Jungian Concepts, Personal Issues
VIDEO AUDIO Chance encounters can change the whole direction of our lives. A casual chat with a stranger at the bank, a book that beckons to you from the shelf, or a last-minute lunch invitation might lead to transformative consequences. This week, join...