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(Preview) Carl Jung, Psychedelics & Depth Psychology | Dylan Francisco | HITW 156
Howling about Jung, psychedelics, animism & decolonizing depth psychology with Dylan Francisco, Co-Chair of the Jungian and Archetypal Studies program at Pacifica Graduate Institute.
This is the first half of a longer conversation. If youâd like to gain access to early release of full, ad-free episodes and support the podcast, consider becoming part of the pack over at patreon.com/howlinthewilderness. We are an independent production and rely on the support of listeners like you. Make a one-time contribution to http://paypal.me/brianjamessoul
We have a lively discussion around Jung's cautions (and contradictions) against the use of psychedelics, the limitations of Jungian and depth psychology when confronted with psychedelic experiences of other realms and non-human beings, and the constant need to keep re-visioning depth psychology.
Check out my previous conversation with Dylan (nĂŠ Hoffman): https://www.patreon.com/posts/hitw-126-vine-92962525
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