Carl Jung: The Shadow You’re Avoiding Is Running Your Life

Описание: In this episode of Philosophy for Better Humans, we dive deep into the psychology and philosophy of Carl Jung — one of the most influential and misunderstood thinkers of the modern age.

Why do we judge others so harshly?
Why do we sabotage ourselves right when things are going well?
Why do we feel divided, restless, or empty even when life looks “successful” from the outside?

Jung believed the answer lies in the Shadow — the hidden parts of ourselves we repress, deny, or refuse to face. And he warned that what we don’t make conscious doesn’t disappear… it controls us.

In this long-form episode, we explore:
• Jung’s theory of the Shadow Self and how it secretly runs our behavior
• Projection — why the traits you hate most in others may live inside you
• Individuation — Jung’s idea of becoming whole instead of perfect
• The Collective Unconscious and the ancient patterns shaping modern life
• Why ignoring your shadow makes you dangerous — personally and socially
• How Jung’s ideas apply today to relationships, leadership, technology, AI, and meaning
• Practical ways to integrate your shadow without destroying your life

This episode isn’t about positivity or self-esteem.
It’s about self-knowledge, responsibility, and becoming a more conscious human being in an unconscious world.

If you’ve ever felt like:
– You don’t fully understand yourself
– You keep repeating the same emotional patterns
– You’re “doing everything right” but still feel lost
– Modern life feels empty, chaotic, or divided

This episode is for you.

🎙️ Narrated by Joey Caster
🎧 Philosophy for Better Humans

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