Jan. 2, 2025
140. The 4 Masculine Archetypes (And Beyond) w/ Legendary Author Douglas Gillette

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