The Archetype Approach by Georgina Brooker, Wellness and Wonder GB

Send a text What if this year isn’t a new chapter, but a whole new world? In this episode, I explore why identity shifts require curiosity, and rather than fixing habits or setting resolutions, we need awareness on what character we are actually currently playing and which character we want to be. It will encourage you to consider the patterns you’ve outgrown, and how beginning the year with a ref...

Send a text  A festive edition, looking at the archetypes that come out to play around the family table at Christmas: the peacemaker, the rebel, the caretaker, the critic, and everything in between. In this episode, I talk about how our dominant roles can really show up in their extremes when expectations run high, and how to stay grounded and clear when emotions, traditions, and family dynamics c...

Send a text  In this episode, I go deeper into what happens when a certain archetype shows up in our life and quietly tries to dictate how we should respond.  Maybe it’s control, pressure, expectation, or a dynamic that wants you to stay small, agreeable, or predictable.  We explore how these moments don’t actually require you to play the role you’re being handed and how choosing a different arche...

Send a text What happens when someone shows up in a way we never expected — and suddenly the version of them we’ve carried in our head doesn’t quite fit anymore? In this episode, we’re talking about the surprise archetype : the side of a person (or even ourselves) that catches us completely off-guard. You’ll hear why our brains struggle to make sense of these moments, why it can feel uncomfortable...

Send a text How many of you have a friend who can snap you straight out of a state of mind? You’re in a mood… overthinking life… or just not feeling yourself, and then they appear. I do! Actually, I have two. They’re the Timons to my Pumbaa — or the Pumbaas to my Timon.  I honestly don’t know which way round it is.  Part of me feels like I’m meerkat energy because I’m nosey…  but I also have the a...

Send a text Ever noticed how just when life starts flowing and you’re feeling more confident than ever, someone shows up to test it? Right on cue, a “villain” steps in or a challenge appears. And suddenly your growth doesn’t feel as effortless as it did five minutes ago. In this episode, I unpack why stepping into a new identity or archetype can activate shadows in other people  and why those shad...

Send a text In this episode, we’re talking about a very sparkly archetype — one of my favourites to explore and embody: The Mermaid , a playful branch of the Lover archetype. She’s magnetic, confident, curious, and not afraid to be seen.  This episode is an invitation to tap into that part of you — the one that wants to feel desirable, expressive, and unapologetically visible. We’re exploring what...

Send a text How many of us want things instantly? It's hard not to when we live in a world where we can order dinner, book a holiday, and find a date in just a few taps.  A big downside to this? When your business, your relationship, or your health goal doesn’t take off immediately  or slows down, your first instinct is to question it… or quit. This episode is about the patience of the Ruler...

Send a text We all carry split archetypes within us – those contrasts that make us human. Think of the stay-at-home mum who’s secretly a rebel, or the wellness guru who preaches about slow living while hustling at every networking event. These contradictions aren’t fake – they’re simply different sides of the same person. In this episode, we dive into why these splits show up, how they shape our r...

Send a text From fog to flow - The Ritual Cure!  In this episode, I'm talking about the power of routine and ritual —not as something restrictive, but as the structures which help us to function, focus, and thrive. Instead of framing it through the Ruler archetype (the one who loves order)  I’ve explored it through the Magician —the archetype that prioritises connection to self and protects t...

Send a text In this episode, I'm addressing the elephant in the room!  OR should I say I'm talking about the person who does address the elephant in the room - THE TRUTH TELLER.  The one who just has to speak up, even if it makes things awkward, weird, or people don’t want to hear it. It’s about those of us who find the courage to say exactly what’s on our mind, whilst trying out best to...

Send a text In this episode, I explore the powerful dynamic between the inner critic and the inner sage — those two voices within us that shape how we see ourselves and the world. I realised how much headspace I give to the critic: the voice of doubt, pressure, and self-judgment. And yet, there’s another voice — quieter, but wiser — that I don't make quite as much time for - The inner sage. W...

Send a text After a long break (sorry you guys) I'm back and I'm talking about the freedom we can experience when we identify, name and label our emotions and archetypes. There's a power in putting words or stories to how we feel, or what we're experiencing, and in being able to articulate this, we can understand ourselves better, respond with compassion, and stop battling agai...

Send a text In this episode, I explore the artist archetype as a guide for navigating life’s grey areas. It’s a conversation about judgment—of ourselves, of others—and the grip of the stories we tell ourselves about past injustices. By stepping back and embracing the messy, multilayered truths, we open a path toward emotional freedom and a deeper, more compassionate understanding of the world and...

Send a text If you've sussed your dominant and resistant archetypes by now, it shows you've got a good level of self awareness, but the real power when working with archetypes, is knowing their shadows to recognise when we are out of balance - when we are being a little too extreme in destructive behaviours which lead to either ourselves or others feeling a little disempowered. Tune into...

Send a text This episode will give a quick overview of the 12 Jungian archetypes and suggested core values which link to each so that you can get more of an idea of those which are prominent within you. Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a text This episode shines a light onto the archetypes which are not as dominant in you and how leaning into that resistance can create the bigger breakthroughs, balance and growth, because they help us to shift identities which are keeping us stuck. Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a text This episode explores where our dominant archetypes began and how suppressed archetypes can reveal themselves if we don't integrate these particular traits.  Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com

Send a text In this podcast, I’ll introduce you to the concept of archetypes—universal character types we all carry inside. It’s a simple, down-to-earth look at how they can help us grow, get unstuck, and show up as our best selves.   Follow me on @Wellnessandwondergb www.wellnessandwondergb.com