Listen "019 - The Iceberg (Part 2 of 2): Exploring the Unconscious Mind"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome back to part two of our deep dive into the unconscious mind.In this episode, Lora and Jeff explore the practical and personal terrain of working with unconscious material—how it shows up, how to notice it, and how to begin integrating it. From symbolic dreams and family patterns to inherited beliefs, cultural systems, and unexpected triggers (like a butter dish), they unpack how the unseen forces within us shape everything from our values to our reactions.Lora brings a trauma-informed, curiosity-first approach to engaging with the unconscious, including tools from hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and active imagination. Jeff brings thoughtful questions and his own experience of trying to untangle personal truth from inherited programming.In This EpisodeHow dreams speak the language of the unconsciousTools for exploring symbolic material safelyWhat it means to be "resourced" before digging deeperWhy integration is messy, non-linear, and sometimes surprisingThe difference between healing and becoming more youHow inherited emotional blueprints shape choices and self-imageWhy ego resists change—and how to stay curious anywayIndividual healing as a path to collective transformationConnect with So What Who CaresEmail: [email protected]YouTube: @sowhatwhocarespodcastInstagram: @sowhatwhocarespodcastFacebook: So What Who Cares PodcastTikTok: @sowhatwhocarespodcastFind Lora McCarville at: https://www.loramccarville.com/Chapters:[00:00] Welcome Back + The Language of Dreams[04:15] Symbols, Safety, and Facing the Shark[08:30] Shadow Work, Golden Shadow & the Fear of Knowing[12:40] Ego Resistance + The Butter Dish Story[18:15] Integration as “Steady Jerks” Over Time[23:30] Quick vs. Slow Healing Modalities[28:00] Unconscious Beliefs and the Cost of Avoidance[32:10] Parenting, Programming, and Generational Patterns[36:45] Collective Unconscious + Family Politics[41:00] Death Penalty Story + Belonging vs. Belief[47:30] Journaling, Somatic Awareness, and Active Imagination[50:30] Final Thoughts + Staying Curious#sowhatwhocarespodcast #loramccarville #jeffkalasky #theicebergepisode #unconsciousintegration #shadowwork #jungianpsychology #generationalhealing #dreamsymbols #mindbodyconnection #traumainformedhealing #healingjourney #selfinquiry #innerchildwork #liminalspaces #nervoussystemsupport #emotionalpatterns #familydynamics #consciousparenting #collectiveunconscious #innerwork #curiosityoverjudgment #personalgrowth #spiritualdevelopment #steadyjerks
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