Discover "Spirituality with a Twist"! This podcast delves into the real-world applications of various spiritual and philosophical texts, ideas, and practices. We aim to illuminate the potential for self-development and awareness in today's society by examining the relationships we all experience, both consciously and unconsciously. Email @ ginandTantra@gmail.com Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/ginandtantrapodcast/ Youtube: UCV8Bci_ybARSmvAbFLtk17w
What happens when Carl Jung's Philosophy and Psychology meets Buddhist empowerment? In this episode we explore the fascinating relationship between Jungian archetypes and Buddhist iconography, examining how symbolic images become living forces within spiritual practice rather than mere religious art. We discuss how empowerment transforms practice from something external into something deeply…
What do Carl Young's concept of the Daimon And the Buddhist Yidam have in common? In this episode we explore the fascinating overlap between Jungian psychology and Tibetan Buddhist practice period two traditions that recognize the power of connecting with a guiding spiritual presence in your life. We discuss what is a Yiddam And meditational deities in Tibetan Buddhism. Also, we Discuss the inner…
Why do we distract ourselves? Why does anxiety feel disconnected from logic? And can the body express memories the mind has buried? In this episode, we impact Carl Jung's ideas on metaphysics, the unconscious, and the hidden relationship between the body, mind and spirit. From 7 sermons to the dead to the process of becoming conscious of what drives us, we explore how symptoms, addiction,…
This is the second part of our conversation with Professor Robert Thurman and we get into a lot! We start out by highlighting how it can be easy to feel overmatched by life and the oft difficulties in finding happiness, Einstein's spooky action at a distance, the human potential and the challenge of conquering oneself, rebelling against your surroundings and challenging conventional education. We…
In this episode of Gin and Tantra we discuss Professor Thurman's New Book, Wisdom is Bliss and a link can be found in the description of this video if you are interested in it. We do a sort of verbal Rorschach with Professor Thurman and get his thoughts on a wide variety of topics in the book and so much more including...the importance of education and the suffering of change, experiencing all…
What if the forces shaping your life are more than unconscious physiological processes? In this episode we continue our exploration of Carl Jung's model of the psyche, examining the mysterious concept of the Daimon. Which can be described as a guiding, intelligent force that appears throughout mythology, religion, and depth psychology. We discuss whether these experiences are merely symbolic…
In this episode we do a deep exploration of Carl Jung's understanding of the psyche, consciousness and the unconscious mind. We examine Bernardo Kastrup's metaphysical perspective, the fragmentation of the self, and how chronic stress patterns affect both the body and the mind including the role of dysfunctional breathing and nervous system regulation. A conversation at the intersection of…
In this episode, we continue our discussion on religious trauma and the psychological forces that keep people attached to harmful belief systems. We explore belonging, indoctrination, perfectionism, hyper vigilance, emotional suppression, internal fragmentation, and the struggle to develop an authentic moral compass outside rigid doctrine. We also discuss identity, fear, circumcision as male…
In this episode we have on Dr. Sahebi to discuss religious trauma. In this conversation we explore the difference between religious trauma and simply being raised with a strict belief system. We discuss how fear based ideology can fracture identity, shape personality through constraint and organize entire family systems around obedience and belonging. The episode also examines gender dynamics,…
In this episode we open the door to our retreat experience and the deeper architecture behind our work. We explore what it means to build a space that is free, accepting, safe and even pleasurable without losing the rigor or depth. This conversation moves through the intentional design of our community, where processing is not isolated but shared, and where individual insight becomes collective…