Shadow and Soul: Into the Labyrinth
Jun 5, 20261h 1mEp. 1330
Here's an episode exploring the human shadow. I offer here an image of the psyche, a way to think about projection, and a myth that helps. Enjoy!
Hosted by Kent Dobson · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes
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Kent Dobson hosts Hints and Guesses, a religion show with 100 episodes published.
Here's an episode exploring the human shadow. I offer here an image of the psyche, a way to think about projection, and a myth that helps. Enjoy!
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