Jung At Harp

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...

Jung at Harp | Episode 206: What Speaks to You? What speaks to you and how does it speak? In this episode of Jung at Harp , Deborah Henson-Conant and Jungian psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley explore the subtle, personal, and often surprising ways meaning, inspiration, and inner guidance make themselves known in our lives. Through a blend of musical insight and Jungian reflection, they consider how eac...

Jung at Harp | Episode 205:  Why Write it Down What does it mean to "go to the source" — and why does it matter? In this episode of Jung at Harp , Deborah Henson-Conant and Jungian psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley explore the idea of source as the wellspring of creativity, meaning, and inner alignment. Whether in music, psychology, or daily life, returning to the source invites us to reconnect with wh...

Jung at Harp | Episode 204: Why Spiders Balloon on the Wind When spiders "balloon" into the air, releasing a thread of silk and allowing the wind to carry them to unknown places, they surrender to a force greater than themselves. In this episode of Jung at Harp , Deborah Henson-Conant explore this fascinating natural phenomenon as a metaphor for creativity, improvisation, and trust. Just as the sp...

Jung at Harp | Episode 203: Exploring the Unnoticed: Discovering through Play   What does it take to approach life with curiosity, spontaneity, playfulness, and non-judgment — and what might become possible when we do? In this episode of Jung at Harp, Deborah Henson-Conant and Jungian analyst Kathleen Wiley explore the creative and psychological power that emerges when we loosen our need to contro...

Jung at Harp | Episode 202: Tapping Into the Creative Power of Love They say all you need is love — but what does that truly mean when it comes to creativity, music, and personal growth? In this episode of Jung at Harp , Deborah Henson-Conant and Jungian analyst Kathleen Wiley explore the mysterious and powerful force we call love — not simply as an emotion, but as a generative source of expansion...

Jung at Harp | Episode 201: The 7 Strings of Passion and Jungian Principles In this episode of Jung at Harp , with Kathleen Wiley unavailable, Deborah Henson-Conant takes listeners on a reflective solo exploration of the 7 Strings of Passion — principles of creative expression — and their intriguing parallels with Jungian psychology. Through this lens, Deborah examines how creativity, inner life,...

Jung at Harp | Episode: Coexisting States – Overwhelm, Anxiety, Grounding, and Support In this episode of Jung at Harp , Jungian psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and harpist, composer, and mentor Deborah Henson-Conant explore how certain inner states tend to travel together in our lived experience. Rather than viewing emotions and body sensations as isolated events, they reflect on how patterns like o...

Jung at Harp | Episode: #198 What If It's Not Working? In this episode of Jung at Harp , Jungian psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and harpist, composer, and mentor Deborah Henson-Conant explore a question many of us quietly struggle with: What do we do when something in our life just isn't working? Through personal stories, metaphors, and Jungian psychology, they reflect on resistance, projection, pur...

Jung at Harp | Episode: #197 Debunking Feke In this episode of Jung at Harp , Deborah Henson-Conant and a fellow harp player dive into a provocative question: Can we step into our confidence by letting go of the idea of being "fake"? Drawing from Jungian ideas and personal reflection, they explore how beliefs about authenticity, performance, and self-judgment shape the way musicians and humans sho...

Jung at Harp | Episode: Real Gratitude Isn't Perfect — It's Whole In this introspective solo episode of Jung at Harp , harpist-composer Deborah Henson-Conant invites listeners into a reflective exploration of gratitude through a Jungian lens. She challenges the common notion that gratitude must be positive, cheerful, or spiritually flawless. Instead, Deborah presents gratitude as a profound and gr...