Jungian Somatics and the Mythology of Trauma with Jane Clapp

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This episode will answer the ultimate question to life, the universe and everything. Or maybe not quite everything, but I couldn’t miss the only chance to reference the number 42 from Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

That being said, Jane Clapp does answer many questions I had about the inner universe. Jane is a distinguished Jungian analyst who formed Jungian somatics from over 20 years of clinical experience. Exploring the interplay of body and psyche, she specializes in developmental and complex trauma through a mythological and embodied lens.

Our conversation includes somatic symptoms as symbols from the unconscious, developing ego strength, misconceptions about ‘shadow work,’ how skilled guidance can highlight blind spots, dreams as compensating for psychic imbalances, individual and cultural complexes, the tension of opposites and the transcendent function, and the risk, reward and necessity of differentiating from group mentality on the journey of growth.

And just a reminder before we jump into the conversation to please like, rate, subscribe and share to help more people access the podcast. Enjoy!

00:00 Intro
02:00 The Body as Shadow
05:00 Somatic Symptoms as Symbols
10:00 The Ego as Command Centre
14:00 Psychosis and the Ego's Filter
15:00 Misconceptions of Shadow Work
19:00 Self-Regulating Functions of the Psyche
22:00 The Mystery of Dreams
25:00 Avoiding Depth Work
30:00 Meeting The Collective Unconscious
33:00 Cultural Complexes and Acorn Theory
37:00 The Tension of Opposites and Transcendent Function
42:00 Strength Training as Strengthening Ego
46:00 Rage And Intense Emotions
54:00 Complexes and Feeling Tone
56:00 Totalitarianism and Complexes
01:01:00 Jungian Theory Beyond The Consulting Room
01:04:00 Differentiating From Group Mentality
01:09:00 Topology, Persona, and Re-Organising The Self

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