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The Living Psychology of Carl Jung with Gary Bobroff

Gary Bobroff’s work stands at the intersection of psychology, myth, and transformation. He is the founder of Jungian Online, a global client referral service, and JUNG Archademy, which offers live video courses for personal growth. With degrees from the University of British Columbia and Pacifica Graduate Institute, Gary has spent over two decades bringing Jungian thought to life in ways that are both accessible and soulfully resonant. He’s the author of CropCircles, Jung, and the Re-Emergence of the Archetypal Feminine, as well as the bestselling Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung. Whether through writing, teaching, or speaking around the world, Gary helps illuminate how depth psychology can guide us through times of personal and collective change.

Here Gary explores the enduring relevance of Carl Jung’s psychology, emphasizing psyche as part of nature. Shadow work, archetypes, and synchronicity emerge as essential guides for navigating our fragmented world. Toni Wolff’s often-overlooked archetypal contributions are highlighted for their contemporary importance. Drawing on his own research, Bobroff connects Jungian frameworks with Tibetan Buddhist psychology. The conversation reveals how Jung’s legacy continues to inspire resilience, meaning, and integration today.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:05:29 The living psychology of Jung
00:09:42 The role of religion and parapsychology
00:15:57 The shadow self, Jungian complexes and psychic hotspots
00:21:35 Archetypes and their significance
00:31:23 The importance of joy and play
00:37:17 The importance of shadow work and sitting with discomfort
00:46:45 Individuation and synchronicity
00:54:48 Mandalas as an organizing principle & an answer to Job
01:04:42 Conclusion

New Thinking Allowed Guest Host Leanne Whitney, PhD, is a depth psychologist and transformational coach based in Los Angeles, CA. She is the author of Consciousness in Jung and Patañjali and currently serves as Executive Director of Center for Transformation and Integration. Her website is https://leannewhitney.com/

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Producer: Elena McNally
Editor: John Hartmann(Recorded on August 15, 2025)

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