What if the person you fell in love with was never who you thought they were? In this episode of Jung on Purpose, we explore romantic love through the lens of Jungian psychology and non-dual philosophy, revealing that the overwhelming pull of attraction is actually your own soul image projected onto another person. We trace how the templates we absorbed from our parents quietly shape who we choose, why the honeymoon glow fades, and what surfaces in a long relationship once the projection fall...

You've done the therapy or some coaching. Read the books. Practiced mindfulness, breathwork and somatic healing. So why does lasting happiness still feel just out of reach? In this episode of Jung on Purpose, Debra and Dr. Rob explore a profound insight from Jungian psychology and Eastern non-dual philosophy: the reason we're still suffering may be that we're looking for happiness in the wrong place. Discover how the mind creates the illusion of lack, why personal growth alone isn...

In this episode of Jung on Purpose, we open a new summer series on non-dual philosophy and its practical implications for how we create, grow, and live. Drawing from Advaita Vedanta, Taoism, Christian mysticism, and the leading edge of neuroscience, we illuminate why so many people remain stuck despite doing all the "right" inner work, and how understanding the nature of the finite self changes everything. What non-duality actually means across wisdom traditions, from Meister Eckhart's mystic...

In this episode of "Jung on Purpose," we explore the complex phenomenon of family estrangement, its root causes, the archetypal dynamics involved, and how individuals can leverage inner work for empowerment and healing. We emphasize that even after estrangement, there's a deep longing for connection and opportunities for reconciliation and personal growth. Key points covered: The impact of individual archetypes and unconscious family fieldsThe importance of internalized family patterns ...

This week on Jung on Purpose, Debra and Dr. Rob explore one of the most overlooked influences on personality and identity: sibling relationships. While parents often receive the most attention in psychology, siblings are often our longest-lasting relationships and play a powerful role in shaping how we see ourselves, compete, connect, and find our place in the world. Through the lens of the Archetypal Family Field™, they reveal how family roles, sibling rivalry, family myths, and unconscious ...

What if your attachment style isn't a flaw that needs fixing? In this episode of Jung on Purpose, The Childhood Wound You're Trying to Heal May Not Exist, we explore attachment theory through the lens of Jungian psychology, neuroscience, and Eastern philosophy. We challenge the popular belief that childhood patterns are signs of damage and instead reveal how these strategies often emerge as intelligent adaptations that build resilience. You'll learn why attachment styles do not define you, ho...

What happens when the family field and social field expand into the digital world? In this episode of Jung on Purpose, Why Social Media Triggers You, Debra and Dr. Rob explore how social media, AI, and the “digital field” amplify human consciousness, projection, and emotional patterns. They discuss how online spaces magnify both connection and suffering, why social media can intensify the ego and persona, and how depth coaching and inner work are essential if we want technology to serve...

What if the struggles you face in relationships, work, and success are not personal flaws, but unconscious emotional patterns inherited through your family field? In this episode of Jung on Purpose, Debra and Dr. Rob explore how the late teens through early thirties shape the persona, career identity, and relationship patterns that often define adulthood. They unpack how complexes influence who we become, why so much self-help keeps people feeling broken, and how greater awareness helps...

Ever wondered how adolescence shapes who we become? Discover the hidden forces at play during this pivotal phase of life. Did you know that new discoveries in neuroscience suggest that adolescence spans from 9 to late twenties? Find out more in this episode, Why We Betray Ourselves to Belong, Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob explore the stage of adolescence, revealing how this developmental phase shapes our sense of self, relationships, and life choices. Understand the Archetypal Family ...

Remember when we were little playing games, acting out the scenes from fairy tales, movies and our story books. Did you know that this playful imagination is essential for your early life development? Who was your hero growing up and how did that character shape your current identity? Did you forget about the magic of being young and find yourself too serious in life’s adult problems? Take a walk with us back in time to your early years where we discuss the impact of imagination and pla...