Digital Jung
Episodes
Becoming (Merely) Human
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I return to the relationship between Ahab and Starbuck, focusing on a pivotal scene from Chapter 132, 'The Symphony'. I expl...
The Gorgon's Eye
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I explore the tension between Captain Ahab and his first mate, Starbuck. Through this dynamic we examine themes of the relationship to...
A Collision Course With Life
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I delve into the character of Captain Ahab. Ahab is a tragic figure who draws his whole crew into the orbit of his psychological atmos...
Moby-Dick: An American Myth, Part 2
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I explore the search for meaning, the alienation from nature, and the role of art in healing and connection. The contrasting paths of ...
Moby-Dick: An American Myth, Part 1
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I explore the creative process, the nature of art, and the psychological depths of the human experience through the lens of Herman Mel...
The Call of the Shoreless Sea
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I explore one of the more challenging aspects of the symbolic life: the call to leave behind the comfort of the known, the safe, and t...
Healing the Splintered Heart
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I discuss the psychic split brought on by the experience of the modern world and the need for a connection with the soul and the mythi...
Tending the Spiritual Imagination
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I explore the role of suffering and darkness as factors that awaken us to the need for what Jung calls a religious outlook. We look at...
Outcasts of the Spirit
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I examine the figure of Ishmael from Moby-Dick as a symbol of the human experience of alienation. I explore the question of how this e...
Unfathomable Depths: Jung Aboard the Pequod
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I introduce the theme for this fourth season: Jung Aboard the Pequod -- a Jungian appreciation of Moby-Dick. I then explore the need f...
In Search of a Song: Season 4 Announcement
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:The podcast returns after an extended hiatus to begin a new season.Connect with me:Instagram(@digital.jung)Facebook (facebook.com/jung...
The Goal of the Symbolic Life
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I conclude this series on the fairytale The Iron Stove with a discussion of just what constitutes the goal of the symbolic life.Let&ap...
Embodying the Spirit
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:In this third part of my series on the fairytale The Iron Stove, I explore the importance of bringing together the mind and the body i...
Resisting Change
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I continue to explore the riches of the fairytale The Iron Stove, this time looking at the ways we resist the necessity of change in o...
The Life of the Spirit
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I begin an exploration of the fairytale 'The Iron Stove' and explore what it means to be called beyond the limitations of th...
When the Soul Retreats
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I look at one of the more difficult experiences of the symbolic life, an experience best known by its religious name: the "dark n...
Healing and the Unconscious
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I explore Jung’s concept of the unconscious — what it is, how it is experienced, and what it suggests about the idea of healing in...
The Philosophers' Stone: Solid Ground of Wisdom
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I conclude this series on the symbolism of alchemy by looking at the all-important image of the goal of the alchemical opus: The Philo...
The Stages of the Alchemical Opus
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I continue with the third part of a four-part series on alchemy, this time looking at the stages of the alchemical opus and their mean...
The Heart of the Matter: Alchemy and the Prima Materia
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I continue with the second part of a four-part series on alchemy, looking at the symbol and the psychological meaning of what the alch...
Alchemy: Mirror of the Soul
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I begin a series on the strange world of alchemy — exploring what it is and how it is relevant to the practice of the symbolic life....
Bonus Episode: A Christmas Card
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:An audio Christmas card from me to you.Let's make this a conversation:Do you have a comment or question about this episode, or ...
Learning To Say 'Yes'
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I discuss how times of struggle, and even suffering, can open us up to an experience that Jung calls “an affirmation of things as th...
Learning To Say 'No'
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I explore the idea of everyday asceticism, the art of setting limits for ourselves in order to stand more firmly and authentically in ...
Imagining Our Proper Life-Task
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I discuss the idea of vocation -- what Jung calls “our proper life-task” -- and explore the challenges that come with taking up su...
Receiving One's True Name
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We explore the symbolism of “one’s true name” and the challenges that we meet in learning how to hear it.Let's make this a ...
The Temptation of Inflation
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We discuss one of the dangers inherent in the symbolic life — the ever-present specter of inflation.Let's make this a conversat...
Invoking the Imagination
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We look at the question of how to begin -- that is, what preparations are needed to begin the work of the symbolic life?Let's mak...
Season 3 Announcement
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I announce the start of Season 3 of Digital JungFor more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religio...
To Become What One Is
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We explore the work of becoming what one is and the fears we often feel when we begin it.Let's make this a conversation:Do you ha...
Living a Symbolic Life (Highlights)
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I present some highlights and excerpts from a recent talk that I gave titled, Living a Symbolic Life. Let's make this a conversa...
A Visit From The Trickster
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:The trickster makes an appearance to caution us against the dangers of taking ourselves too seriously.Let's make this a conversat...
Recovering the Spirit: The Seven Ravens, pt. 2
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We finish our reading of the tale, The Seven Ravens, and discuss the difficulties that come with the work of recovering our lost whole...
Losing the Spirit: The Seven Ravens
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We begin to read through the tale The Seven Ravens and to explore the challenges of reconciling the different sides of our nature.Let&...
Accepting Ourselves As We Are
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We discuss those times in the symbolic life that call on us to bring tolerance, kindness, and patience to ourselves.Let's make th...
Thresholds of Creativity
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We look at the mythic background of the creative life to discover both its challenges and its rewards.Let's make this a conversat...
Why Do We Need A Symbolic Life?
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We take a step back in order to ask the fundamental question: Why do we need a symbolic life?Let's make this a conversation:Do yo...
Paying Attention to Symbols
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We discuss the interpretation of symbols and the importance of engaging them with our full emotional presence.Let's make this a c...
Growing Beyond Ourselves
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We continue to consider the importance of letting things unfold in the psyche, particularly in connection with the practice of active ...
Letting Ourselves Be
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We talk about the value of letting things happen and why Jung felt it was essential for the task of individuation.Let's make this...
The Paradox of Happiness
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We talk about happiness, and discover why Jung believed it was better for us not to pursue it. Let's make this a conversation:Do...
The "Foolishness" of Dreams
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We look at how the attitude we take towards our dreams changes our experience of them, and affects our relationship with our inner liv...
Fantasy and the Art of Seeing
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We return to the subject of fantasy and consider how we can ensure a healthy connection with this foundational function of the psyche....
The Practice of Solitude
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We discuss solitude, and the vital importance it plays in supporting our engagement with life and with the world.Let's make this ...
The Nature of Individuation
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We discuss the experience of nature and its connection to the important work of individuation.Let's make this a conversation:Do y...
The Fact of Fantasy
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We discuss fantasy and explore the important role that it plays in our psychological life.Let's make this a conversation:Do you h...
The Transformative Power of the Symbol
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We look at the value of the symbol and the transformative function that it holds for our psychological lives.Let's make this a co...
Encountering the Archetype
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We look at Jung’s concept of the archetype and the implications it holds for our inner lives.Let's make this a conversation:Do ...
The Struggle of the Creative Life
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We discuss the challenges that confront us on the path of psychological growth and how we might respond to them.Let's make this a...
Season 2 Announcement
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I announce the start date for Season 2 of Digital JungFor more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not R...
The Art of Being Human
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We discuss the importance of art for human life and the central place it holds for living a symbolic life.Let's make this a conve...
The Dramatic Structure of Dreams
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We discover how a recognition of the dramatic structure of dreams can help us in our understanding and interpretation of them. Let&ap...
Embracing Limits: Old Sultan, pt. 2
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We finish our reading of the tale, Old Sultan, and discuss the importance of limits in the discovery and expression of our true selves...
Embracing Change: Old Sultan, pt. 1
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We begin to read through the tale, Old Sultan and to explore our need to learn to face the inevitable changes of life with creativity ...
Remembering Wisdom
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We look at the importance of having an adequate connection with the great treasures of human wisdom.Let's make this a conversatio...
Knowing and Not-Knowing
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We look at the limits of a merely rational approach to life and the need to make place in our lives for mystery.Sources for quotes and...
The Art of Reflection
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We explore Jung's thoughts about the capacity for reflection and why he sees it as an essential component of our humanity.Sources...
Religious but Not Religious (Highlights)
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I present some highlights and excerpts from a recording of a recent talk that I gave on my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a...
Working With Your Dreams
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I discuss some of Jung's advice for working with dreams, and suggest some questions you can ask when working with your own.Source...
The Wisdom of Play
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I discuss the importance of play and creativity in the practice of the symbolic life.Sources for quotes and more:"If play expires...
Preparing to Work With Your Dreams
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:I respond to a listener’s questions by discussing the importance of examining our intentions and motivations when preparing to work ...
Wandering Off the Path
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We take a deep dive into the experience of depression and explore how a grasp of symbolic material can enrich our understanding of thi...
Approaching the Numinous
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We pick up on the previous episode’s exploration of the idea of the numinous and consider its effect on our psychological and spirit...
The Idea of the Holy
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We discuss the concept of the numinous and how we can begin to attune our awareness to these depths of life experience.Sources for quo...
Dreams and the Sacred
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We explore the ways that our dreams can sensitize us to the sacred dimensions of the life both within us and around us.Sources for quo...
Taking Dreams Seriously
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We confront the dismissive attitudes that many people have about dreams and explore recent research that confirms the meaning and valu...
Dreaming and Reality
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We explore how paying attention to our dreams can help us to expand our experience of the depth and meaningfulness of life.Sources for...
The Power of the Unconscious
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We confront the undeniable influence of the unconscious on our psychological life and what it reveals about the complexity of who we a...
The Inner World and the Outer World
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We explore Jung’s notion of the reality of the psyche and look at the ways in which our inner world shapes and colors our experience...
Serving the Inner Life, pt. 3
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We complete our read through of the story, The White Snake, and uncover the stages involved in the work of bringing our creative poten...
Serving the Inner Life, pt. 2
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We continue to read through the Grimms' fairy tale, The White Snake, and discovering what it can tell us about what it means to t...
Serving the Inner Life, pt. 1
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We begin to read through the Grimms' fairy tale, The White Snake, and to explore what it has to say about the creative challenges...
Bonus Episode: New Year's Message
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We reflect on the New Year, letting go of what is past and turning toward what is to come.Music:"Dreaming Days" and "Sl...
Living an Authentic Life
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We explore what it means to live an authentic life and how it can lead us to a place of resilience and meaning.Sources for quotes and ...
The Life of Imagination
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We look at two different kinds of thinking and explore how each influences our experience of ourselves and the world around us.Sources...
The Work of Inner Work
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We confront the difficulties of the inner life and consider the hard work of learning to live creative and authentic lives.Sources for...
An Instinct for Meaning
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We discuss the psyche’s affinity for religious expression and it’s meaning for the experience of our own psychological depths.Sour...
Technology and the Soul
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We look at our complicated relationship with technology and the challenge it poses in our experience of the symbolic life. Sources for...
Being What We Are
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We discuss how we can know and express what Carl Jung calls “the unique and unrepeatable experience” that we are.Sources for quote...
What Matters Most
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We discuss what Carl Jung called “the decisive question”: the need for a relationship with the infinite.Sources for quotes and mor...
A Listening Heart
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We look at the symbol of the heart and consider its central place in the practice of the symbolic life.Sources for quotes and more:&qu...
The Living Symbol
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We explore the elusive nature of symbols and offer some suggestions about ways that we can strengthen our ability to perceive them.Sou...
How We Grow
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:With help from some of the symbols in the story of Parzival, I discuss the surprising importance of vulnerability in the process of ps...
The Healing Factor
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:In this episode, we look at a factor that Carl Jung felt was a central need for psychological healing. We discuss what it is, the circ...
Noise and the Inner Life
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We look at one of the major barriers in the practice of the symbolic life today — the problem of noise. How does this problem change...
What Is The Symbolic Life?
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore two key questions:What is the symbolic life?How do we begin to live it?Sources for quotes and more:"Now we have no sym...