Over the past century psychology has found a lot of different ways to talk about self-acceptance. One of the oldest is certainly one of the most enigmatic, as Carl Jung’s notions of the shadow-self have continued to influence modern thinking more then 100 years after their introduction. What these mysterious metaphors can teach us about our love, life and sex remains as dark as the ideas behind them. This week Andy Lane returns to the show to talk shadows and sex and to help us understand how to accept each other and ourselves. Catch the episode below and be sure to check back afterwards for some footNOTES!
Raising Lazarus: The Science of Healing the Soul by J. Pittman McGehee D.D.
Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding the Dark Side of the Psyche by Robert A. Johnson
Why Good People Do Bad Things: Understanding Our Darker Selves by James Hollis
A Definitive Guide to Jungian Shadow Work: How to Get to Know and Integrate Your Dark Side by Scott Jeffrey
Shadow Work: A Simple Guide to Transcending The Darker Aspects of Yourself by Kimberly Fosu for Medium
Self-Love and the Shadow by Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa for Psychology Today
Evidence for the Effectiveness of Jungian Psychotherapy: A Review of Empirical Studies by Christian Roesler
The mysterious Jung: his cult, the lies he told, and the occult- Ivan Tyrrell and Richard Noll for Human Givens Institute
