Howl in the Wilderness

On this episode I welcome Brian Falk on the podcast to speak about the way his practice of Chinese Medicine has been informed by his study of depth psychology, particularly the archetypal and imaginal approach of James Hillman. In the second half of the episode we talk about his recent book entitled Circling the Drain, which explores how the late comedian George Carlin and renegade psychologist Ja...

On this episode I welcome author and psychologist Ian Edwards to the podcast to speak about his new book A Druid in Psychologist’s Clothing: E. Graham Howe’s Secret Druidic Doctrine, published in 2023 by Anathema. E. Graham Howe is the epitome of the kind of renegade spirit that we celebrate on this podcast. He was born in 1896 and was one of the founding members of the famous Tavistock Clinic in...

I've recently partnered with Better Listen — a well-established publisher of multimedia programs on psychology, spirituality and self-help since the 1990s — to offer previews of some personal favourites from their collection along with an exclusive HITW discount. I've been listening to their programs for years, which includes rare and excellent recordings from some of our most beloved elders like...

I've recently partnered with Better Listen — a well-established publisher of multimedia programs on psychology, spirituality and self-help since the 1990s — to offer previews of some personal favourites from their collection along with an exclusive HITW discount. I've been listening to their programs for years, which includes rare and excellent recordings from some of our most beloved elders like...

On this episode I welcome author, lawyer and depth psychotherapist Benjamin Sells. I wasn’t aware of Benjamin’s work until fairly recently, but I’m so happy to have found him. His writing on topics of soul, beauty, love and ecology resonate deeply with many of the subjects we’ve been covering on the podcast lately and I’m honoured to host him on his first podcast appearance. Ben met and studied wi...

This episode has been a long time coming. I’ve wanted to speak about this topic for quite a while and have been looking for the right person to have the conversation with. When I found out that my guest today, Dylan Hoffman, has included the work of Indigenous author and activist Vine Deloria in his depth psychology courses at Pacifica Graduate Institute, I suspected that I might have finally foun...

On this episode I welcome back my friend Erik Davis to talk about how the grassroots values and DIY ethos of Generation X could provide an antidote to an ailing culture that has been polluted by corporate takeover of media and the internet. Erik Davis, PhD, is an author, award-winning journalist, and popular speaker based in San Francisco. He’s the author of many books on technology, esotericism a...

In part two of my conversation with wilderness educator and mythologist Stephanie McKay, we take a deep dive into the old Germanic folk tale Iron Hans, also known as Iron John, the subject of Robert Bly’s seminal 1990 book. Stephanie offers some unique insights into the historical layers of the story that are fascinating and surprising. Even though I’ve read Bly’s book many times over the past 30...

On this episode I speak with Stephanie McKay , an educator and mentor in earth-based skills and ancestral ways, located on Gabriola Island, British Columbia. Stephanie and I met when I attended one of her Mythology Club sessions and found that we shared a common passion for tending to old stories in a way that reveals their deeper layers of meaning. In the first part of our conversation, we talk a...

Michele Lawrence of the This is Yoga Therapy podcast invited me on to speak about my work exploring the intersections of yoga and plant medicine therapy. Yoga & Plant Medicine book: https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Plant-Medicine-Psychedelics-Transformation/dp/1088479847 Shamanic Roots of Yoga: https://youtu.be/b9KT7rVgynk?si=xVuQ1Pc7WvmGqEBj Shamanic Yoga Breathwork for Self Healing https://medici...

On this episode I speak with Dick Russell, author of the monumental three volume biography of renegade post-Jungian psychologist James Hillman. Dick is the author of many books, including his groundbreaking journalism on the JFK assassination and best sellers co-authored with Jesse Ventura and Robert Kennedy Jr. Dick is a natural and generous storyteller and in our conversation he shares many wond...

A few days ago I saw that John was going to be offering a couple new seminars online, so I reached out to him and asked if he’d like to workshop his ideas with me beforehand and release it as a podcast. He agreed, and what you’re going to hear is a raw and unedited conversation between the two of us, exploring the subjects of his two upcoming seminars. The first one is called The Odyssey Of Aging:...

A few days ago I saw that John was going to be offering a couple new seminars online, so I reached out to him and asked if he’d like to workshop his ideas with me beforehand and release it as a podcast. He agreed, and what you’re going to hear is a raw and unedited conversation between the two of us, exploring the subjects of his two upcoming seminars. The first one is called The Odyssey Of Aging:...

On this episode I speak with Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen from the Nordic Animism YouTube channel. This was a really fascinating conversation and we cover a lot of ground, from the almost lost ancient animist traditions of Scandinavia to the vibrant, ever-evolving animist practices of the African diaspora in Brazil. We talk about the distinctions between animism and paganism, what makes animist tradition...

On this episode I speak with Jungian and archetypal psychologist Stanton Marlan about alchemy, imagination, psychology and non-ordinary states of consciousness. Stanton Marlan , Ph. D. is an American clinical psychologist, Jungian psychoanalyst, author, and educator. Stan has written extensively on alchemy and archetypal psychology, including The Black Sun, The Alchemy and Art of Darkness , C. G....

Topics: Yoga, Spirituality, Myth, Storytelling, Psychedelics, Personal Journey Episode Description: We track the long and winding road Josh Schrei has travelled, from his childhood bouncing around Zen monasteries and ashrams, to his career in the music business working with the Beastie Boys, to finally finding his true calling as a teacher, storyteller and podcast creator. Intro Text: On this epis...

On this episode I speak with Anya Foxen , an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Her research focuses on the intersection of South Asian yogic and tantric traditions with Western esotericism and metaphysical spiritualities. Her special areas of interest include gender and embodiment, as well as the interplay of religion and science....

FULL EPISODE FOR PATRONS ONLY On this episode I welcome back my friend and mentor Thomas Moore , the internationally renowned author of such classics as Care of the Soul and A Religion of One’s Own, editor of the essential James Hillman collection A Blue Fire, and someone who has been teaching soul-centered psychology to therapists, psychiatrists and other caregivers for over 30 years. In this con...

This episode has been a long time coming. Over the past five years, Bayo Akomolafe has consistently been the most frequently requested guest. At last, the gods conspired to bring us together to howl about the Trickster in global traditions and what their role might be in the unmaking of the old world and the ongoing creation of the new. Our conversation takes us on a far reaching journey from the...

On this episode I speak with artist, poet and writer Marlene Seven Bremner about her new book The Hermetic Marriage of Art & Alchemy: Imagination, Creativity, and the Great Work (Inner Traditions, 2023), billed as an initiatory and practical guide to creative alchemy. If you're interested in how alchemy relates to creativity and depth psychology, I'm sure you'll enjoy this conversation. Topics...

On this episode I speak with renegade Jungian, author and spiritual teacher Paul Levy about his latest book Undreaming Wetiko, and what we can do to combat the archetypal forces of evil that conspire to keep us complacent and asleep in the dream. https://www.awakeninthedream.com/ Tags: Jung | Psychology | Spirituality | Dreams | Evil

On this episode I speak with author and psychologist Rachel Harris about her new book Swimming in the Sacred, which features the stories of 12 female elders of the underground psychedelic therapy movement. https://www.swimminginthesacred.com/ Tags: psychedelics | therapy | underground | shaman

On this episode I speak with author and Senior Maverick at Wired magazine Kevin Kelly about his new book Excellent Advice for Living. In our conversation, we focus on his advice for entrepreneurs and freelancers. https://kk.org

On this episode I speak with Author, Recovery Activist, and Researcher Piers Kaniuka about reimagining addiction, recovery, and community in the 21st century. Resistance Recovery: https://www.youtube.com/@RESISTANCERECOVERY Tag: addiction | recovery | psychedelics | dislocation theory | Bruce Alexander | Carl Jung | James Hillman | Rudolf Steiner

*Reposting with new WITW intro* Howl in the Wilderness (formerly Medicine Path with Brian James) features deep and insightful conversations with renegade artists, philosophers, psychologists and spiritual teachers who are working on the edge of dominant culture to recover and revive soul in people and the planet. On this episode I speak with David Solomon about his time with renegade philosopher a...