Jung At Harp

Why Listen? How does technology empower our creativity—and when does it begin to stifle it? Can technology and art truly coexist and thrive together, or are we becoming so dependent on digital tools that we're losing touch with our own creative expression? And what would it mean to develop a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology? In this episode of Jung at Harp , composer and pe...

#230 How to Value What IS? How often do we overlook the value of what we already have while focusing on what we think is missing? Why do we dismiss our own worth and fall into the belief that what we have—or who we are—is simply not enough? In this episode, Jungian Psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and composer/performer Deborah Henson-Conant explore the challenge of recognizing and claiming the value...

#229 Who Am I To… The Ethos of Self-Doubt Why Listen? What holds us back from stepping into our creative potential—and how can self-doubt become a pathway toward confidence and action? In this episode of Jung at Harp, Jungian Psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and Grammy-nominated composer and performer Deborah Henson-Conant explore the powerful and often limiting nature of self-doubt. Why do we questio...

#228 How to Cultivate Self-Compassion How can we cultivate self-compassion? Can we practice compassion on other people? And what happens to us when we ARE compassionate? These are the questions we start with in today's conversation for discovery. Join harp players, Jungian Psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and composer/performer Deborah Henson-Conant , for a weekly-ish conversation about music, psychol...

Connection or control? Which one do you cultivate in your art, your work, and your relationships—and why does it matter? That's the question we begin with in today's conversation for discovery. Join harp players, Jungian Psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and composer/performer Deborah Henson-Conant , for a weekly-ish exploration of music, psychology, creativity, relationships, and life. In this episode...

Jung at Harp – Connection or Control? Connection or control? Which one do you cultivate in your art, your work, and your relationships—and why does it matter? In this episode of Jung at Harp , Jungian psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and composer/performer Deborah Henson-Conant explore the difference between connection and control, and how these two ways of relating can shape the way we create, work,...

Jung at Harp – Connection or Control? Connection or control? Which one do you cultivate in your art, your work, and your relationships—and why does it matter? In this episode of Jung at Harp , Jungian psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and composer/performer Deborah Henson-Conant explore the difference between connection and control, and how these two ways of relating can shape the way we create, work,...

🎵 Jung at Harp – #224 Cultivating Human Presence In a world increasingly shaped by technology, how do we continue to cultivate genuine human presence? In this episode of Jung at Harp , Kathleen Wiley and Deborah Henson-Conant explore the relationship between human presence and technological and technical processes . Where do they meet? Where do they interfere with one another? And perhaps most im...

Jung at Harp – Episode 223 Why "Perfect" is Killing Your Music Many harpists believe they need to master every note, technique, and piece perfectly before they are ready to share their music with others. But what if the pursuit of perfection is actually keeping you from making music? In Episode 223 of Jung at Harp , Kathleen Wiley and Deborah Henson-Conant explore how the pressure to play perfectl...

Why Listen? How do we know when we've outgrown the "box" we're living in? Are our limitations keeping us stuck—or are they the very conditions that make creativity, growth, and self-expression possible? And what if the answer isn't to escape the box, but to discover a bigger one? In this episode of Jung at Harp , Jungian Psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and Grammy-nominated composer and performer Debo...

Why Listen? Is perfection truly the highest standard we should strive for—or is there a deeper order beyond perfection that allows us to fully become who we are? How do perfectionistic patterns shape the way we live, create, and connect with ourselves and others? In this episode of Jung at Harp , Jungian Psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and Grammy-nominated composer and performer Deborah Henson-Conant...

Why Listen? Is music meant to be a polished presentation in front of an audience—or a shared experience of participation, connection, and play? Where do these two ways of thinking about music come from, and how do they shape the way we learn, perform, and experience sound? In this episode of Jung at Harp , Jungian Psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and Grammy-nominated composer and performer Deborah Hen...

Why Listen? How do we know when it's time to say no to the inner tyrant—and what does it actually take to declare freedom from the voices that keep us trapped? And once we begin to loosen their grip, what are the next steps toward a more open, authentic life? In this episode of Jung at Harp , Jungian Psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and Grammy-nominated composer and performer Deborah Henson-Conant exp...

Why Listen? When is enough truly enough—and why does it so often feel like it isn't? In this episode of Jung at Harp, Jungian Psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and Grammy-nominated composer and performer Deborah Henson-Conant explore the powerful and often challenging question of "enoughness." Why do so many of us feel the need to prove ourselves, defend ourselves, compare ourselves, or constantly stri...

Why Listen? What if the energy we associate with the sun, consciousness, and illumination were understood through a feminine lens rather than a masculine one? In this episode of Jung at Harp, Jungian Psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and Grammy-nominated composer and performer Deborah Henson-Conant explore a thought-provoking question: What if Solar Consciousness were feminine in nature instead of masc...

Collaboration: What Does it Take? | Jung at Harp Episode 216 Why Listen? Collaboration sounds simple in theory. People come together, share ideas, and create something meaningful. But what actually makes collaboration work? In this episode, Deborah Henson-Conant explores the challenges and rewards of creative collaboration, reflecting on what it takes to truly work together with another person. Fr...

Which is Easier? Composing or Improvising? | Jung at Harp Episode 215 Why Listen? Music is music… right? But is composing the same as improvising? What really separates the two? And where do creativity, structure, instinct, and emotion fit into the process? In this episode, Deborah Henson-Conant explores the fascinating relationship between composing and improvising, reflecting on how music can em...

Jung at Harp | Episode 214: When There's Discord – What's Missing? Why Listen? What if discord isn't something to avoid, but something inviting us to pay closer attention? In this episode, Kathleen Wiley and Deborah Henson-Conant explore the idea that tension, conflict, and emotional dissonance may point toward something unseen, unheard, or missing beneath the surface. Through music, psychology, a...

Jung at Harp | Episode 213: Our Relationship to Resistance and Discord Why listen? What do we do when we encounter resistance—within ourselves, in our relationships, or in the creative process? And could discord actually have something important to teach us? In this episode, Kathleen Wiley and Deborah Henson-Conant explore the emotional and creative tension that arises when things don't flow smoot...

Jung at Harp | Episode 212: The Conversation of Improvisation Why listen? Is improvisation completely different from memorization—or are they more connected than we realize? In this episode, we explore the surprising relationship between structure, memory, spontaneity, and creative freedom. In Kathleen's absence this week, Deborah Henson-Conant dives into the living conversation between memorizati...

Jung at Harp | Episode 211: Adventures in Support Why listen? What does it really mean to feel supported? And how do we recognize the kind of support that actually helps us grow—in music, in life, and in our relationships? In this episode, Kathleen Wiley and Deborah Henson-Conant explore the many forms of support we rely on—and sometimes overlook. From inner resilience to external encouragement, t...

Jung at Harp | Episode 210: What Is the VALUE of Self-Expression? Why listen? We spend years building skills—but at what point do those skills actually become self-expression ? And how much skill do you really need to express something meaningful? In this episode, Kathleen Wiley and Deborah Henson-Conant explore the relationship between technique, creativity, and personal voice. Is skill the gatew...

Jung at Harp | Episode 209: Why Does EASY Feel WRONG? Why listen? Have you ever worked so hard to improve your skills… only to feel like something's off when things finally get easier? In this episode, we explore why ease can feel uncomfortable, even "wrong," and how that mindset might be holding back your creativity, confidence, and growth. What happens when mastery starts to feel natural? For ma...

Jung at Harp | Episode 208: A-B1-A-B2-A-B3-A The Powers of Form Form or structure is the second principle in the 7 principles of creative expression developed by Deborah Henson-Conant. But why is form such a powerful force in both creativity and freedom? In this episode of Jung at Harp , Deborah and Jungian psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley explore how structure shapes, supports, and even expands creat...

Jung at Harp | Episode 207: The Thing about Beavers Beavers create entire ecosystems that support life far beyond themselves, shaping environments where many different forms of life can thrive. But within each of those living beings exists another kind of ecosystem — an inner world shaped by thoughts, emotions, reactions, and self talk. In this episode of Jung at Harp , Deborah Henson-Conant and J...