140. The 4 Masculine Archetypes (And Beyond) w/ Legendary Author Douglas Gillette

“This reveals that both reality and our personal identities extend beyond the obvious, and the various levels of our consciousness hold significant practical value”.- Douglas Gillette

Today on Men, This Way:

• 00:00 Welcoming Douglas M. Gillette
• 01:01 Discussion on "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover"
• 01:29 Background of Douglas Gillette
• 02:00 Douglas' Pastoral Background and Interfaith Work
• 03:01 Family Dinners and Personal Introductions
• 04:01 Discussion on Douglas' New Book and Life Experiences
• 06:00 Upcoming Book Discussions on Zoom
• 07:04 The Role of a Guru in Learning
• 07:42 Importance of Masculine Archetypes
• 14:06 Deep Dive into Archetypal Work in Men's Groups
• 16:05 Experiences from a Men's Workshop
• 17:10 Exploring the Shadows of Masculine Archetypes
• 20:20 Discussion on Shadow Work and Personal Wholeness
• 21:06 Explanation of Collective Shadow
• 23:48 Carl Jung's Contributions to Psychology
• 30:02 Integration of Imagination in Personal Development
• 33:06 Discussion on Modern Relevance of Douglas' Book
• 37:40 The Lack of Elders and the Need for Maps
• 41:17 Integrating the Whole Man
• 48:08 Embracing the Paradox of the Spiritual Path
• 56:57 Reflections on Personal Life and Legacy
• 67:18 Final Message from Douglas Gillette

Takeaways of this episode:

• The significance of the archetypes and their profound resonance with the male psyche. 
• Men's work that focuses on exploring and integrating the shadow aspects of the archetypes.
• The importance of shadow work—engaging with the parts of oneself that are typically hidden or suppressed.
• Science and spirituality both can contribute to a deeper understanding of the self and the universe.
• The future of men's studies, and the importance of continuing personal and collective growth. 

Connect with Douglas:

• Order: Soul Making: The Realization of the Mystical Life & King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine
• Email: gilletted@sbcglobal.net

Connect with Bryan & Tait:

• Website: bryanreeves.com 
• Instagram: @bryanreevesinsight / @taitarend08
• Email: bryan@menthisway.com / tait@menthisway.com