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Jan. 2, 2025

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

140. The 4 Masculine Archetypes (And Beyond) w/ Legendary Author Douglas Gillette
140. The 4 Masculine Archetypes (And Beyond) w/ Legendary Author Douglas Gillette
Men This Way with Bryan Reeves
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.


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