Jung On Purpose Podcast by CreativeMind

How can you rein in your mind to create the life you want? Your life follows your state of mind, and the Bhagavad Gita names three of those states: tamas (inertia), rajas (restless activity) and sattva (clarity). In this episode, we explore the three gunas, an idea that goes back thousands of years and still describes the modern mind remarkably well. We look at why most of us bounce between being...

Do you know why zebras don't get ulcers? They drop a threat the moment it passes, while we keep replaying the story long after it's over. That replay is what turns ordinary stress into chronic suffering, and the way out is learning to step back into the witness mind, the part of you that observes the story without becoming it. In this episode, we explore stress as a kind of trance and wh...

Nearly half of US adults say they feel more anxious about world events than they did a year ago. So what do we do with that anxiety? In the final episode of our series on Maslow's hierarchy of needs, we explore why outer success and even self-actualization can leave us feeling that something is missing, and how the path forward begins within. Most people know Maslow's famous pyramid, but...

Seeking love and approval externally? Here's how to turn this around. We all have the same needs for love, belonging, and esteem, but the ego and the higher self go after them in very different ways. In this episode of Jung on Purpose, Love & Belonging without the Ego, we continue our Maslow's hierarchy series and look at how these needs change when we move from the conditioned self,...

There's a reason you feel like playing it safe, especially now as the world is going through a huge upheaval. In this episode, we explore Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, specifically the safety level, because I think so many of us get stuck there long after our basic needs are actually met. Debra opens up about a personal story from when she was ten that shaped her own relationship with saf...

Sixty-four percent of workers are disengaged and 16% are actively checked out, so if you're dreading Mondays but can't figure out why you won't just leave, you're far from alone. In this episode of Jung on Purpose, we look at the "midlife pause," the threshold moment before real change, and why the ego will do almost anything to keep you from crossing it, even dressin...

Are you really enlightened or just spiritual bypassing? In this episode, we continue our conversation on enlightenment and moksha and what it actually means to wake up from the illusion of the ego.  We explore why the ego's sense of "not enoughness" is a built-in feature of the human mind, not proof of a childhood wound, and why so many people chase spiritual "quick fixes"...

On our new episode of Jung on Purpose called, What if Your Mid-life Crisis is a Wake-up Call?, we get personal about our own dark nights of the soul, hers arriving as a total life collapse, his arriving at the peak of "having it all." Together we explain why chasing pleasure and success (Kama and Artha in Eastern philosophy) eventually stops working, and why that collapse isn't puni...

This episode of Jung on Purpose, How Coaches Explain Individuation", we feature four Master Level Jungian Life Coaches (Darren Lyons, Ashley Noor, Tony Dina, and Karlie Dean) sharing how the individuation process transformed both their personal lives and their coaching practices. Across all four, a common thread emerges: real transformation starts with taking ownership of internal patterns ra...

Have you ever wondered what it is like to experience our NeuroMyndra® coaching method directly?  You may have watched videos on shadow work and Jung’s concept of Individuation, but what does it actually feel like in direct experience, We often share our stories, but we thought it would be great to hear real-life examples of how the process of Individuation can make an impact on lives from graduate...

In this episode of JUng on Purpose, we explore the deep-rooted psychological reasons why many people hold back from chasing their dreams. We share personal stories, insights on conditioning, and practical strategies to help you break free from fear and self-doubt to live a purposeful life. Key topics: The importance of listening to your inner desire and recognizing its call The role of conditionin...

Your purpose isn't something you find. It's what's left when your ego finally gets out of the way. In our next episode of JUNG ON PURPOSE, Why The Ego Blocks Your Purpose , we unpack what purpose actually is, and why so many people confuse it with career success or a life plan. Drawing on the Upanishads' concept of dharma, Jungian individuation, and the hero's journey, the...

You keep hearing that you have to "let go of the ego," but do you actually know what your ego is? In this episode, we take on one of the most misunderstood words in personal growth: ego. Rather than picking one definition, we walk through four completely different lenses (neuroscience, Freud, Jung, and non-dual Eastern philosophy) and unpack how each one changes what "working on you...

What if the person you fell in love with was never who you thought they were? In this episode of Jung on Purpose, we explore romantic love through the lens of Jungian psychology and non-dual philosophy, revealing that the overwhelming pull of attraction is actually your own soul image projected onto another person. We trace how the templates we absorbed from our parents quietly shape who we choose...

You've done the therapy or some coaching. Read the books. Practiced mindfulness, breathwork and somatic healing.  So why does lasting happiness still feel just out of reach?  In this episode of Jung on Purpose , Debra and Dr. Rob explore a profound insight from Jungian psychology and Eastern non-dual philosophy: the reason we're still suffering may be that we're looking for happines...

In this episode of Jung on Purpose, we open a new summer series on non-dual philosophy and its practical implications for how we create, grow, and live. Drawing from Advaita Vedanta, Taoism, Christian mysticism, and the leading edge of neuroscience, we illuminate why so many people remain stuck despite doing all the "right" inner work, and how understanding the nature of the finite self...

In this episode of "Jung on Purpose," we explore the complex phenomenon of family estrangement, its root causes, the archetypal dynamics involved, and how individuals can leverage inner work for empowerment and healing. We emphasize that even after estrangement, there's a deep longing for connection and opportunities for reconciliation and personal growth.  Key points covered: The i...

This week on Jung on Purpose, Debra and Dr. Rob explore one of the most overlooked influences on personality and identity: sibling relationships. While parents often receive the most attention in psychology, siblings are often our longest-lasting relationships and play a powerful role in shaping how we see ourselves, compete, connect, and find our place in the world. Through the lens of the Archet...

What if your attachment style isn't a flaw that needs fixing? In this episode of Jung on Purpose, The Childhood Wound You're Trying to Heal May Not Exist , we explore attachment theory through the lens of Jungian psychology, neuroscience, and Eastern philosophy. We challenge the popular belief that childhood patterns are signs of damage and instead reveal how these strategies often emerg...

What happens when the family field and social field expand into the digital world?  In this episode of Jung on Purpose , Why Social Media Triggers You, Debra and Dr. Rob explore how social media, AI, and the “digital field” amplify human consciousness, projection, and emotional patterns. They discuss how online spaces magnify both connection and suffering, why social media can intensify the ego an...

What if the struggles you face in relationships, work, and success are not personal flaws, but unconscious emotional patterns inherited through your family field? In this episode of Jung on Purpose, Debra and Dr. Rob explore how the late teens through early thirties shape the persona, career identity, and relationship patterns that often define adulthood.  They unpack how complexes influence who w...

Ever wondered how adolescence shapes who we become? Discover the hidden forces at play during this pivotal phase of life.  Did you know that new discoveries in neuroscience suggest that adolescence spans from 9 to late twenties? Find out more in this episode, Why We Betray Ourselves to Belong, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the stage of adolescence, revealing how this developmental phase shap...

Remember when we were little playing games, acting out the scenes from fairy tales, movies and our story books. Did you know that this playful imagination is essential for your early life development? Who was your hero growing up and how did that character shape your current identity? Did you forget about the magic of being young and find yourself too serious in life’s adult problems? Take a walk...

When you feel an intense emotion, is your first reaction to fix it? You are not alone. While avoiding discomfort is completely normal, it only keeps you in a cycle of old survival patterns that lead you to the same results. Early in life it benefited us to experience a wide range of emotions for our development. Find out why this is important as adults to return back to that expansiveness so you c...

Can ancestral wisdom and psychedelics help guide you to greater mental and emotional health?  If you have experienced plant medicine journeys or are curious about them, you will enjoy our next JUNG ON PURPOSE podcast episode “Psychedelics: Transform your life with Shamanism” where Dr. Rob interviews anthropologist Micheal Dr. Winkelman about the spiritual dimensions of consciousness. Explore the p...