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Depth Mystic Community Podcast

Depth Mystic Community Podcast

Written by: Zach Tollen
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An extremely rare self-induced spiritual initiation left me, Zach Tollen, with no category to describe myself. So now I say I'm a Jungian Depth Mystic, and this is my story, and also, the community I'm building around Depth Mysticism.

Related Authors: Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, Edward F. Edinger, Robert A. Johnson. Marie-Louise von Franz, Erich Neumann, Peter Kingsley, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Topics: Individuation, Spiritually Transformative Experience (STE). Star Wars, Jedi, the Force. Self-Reliance. The Hero's Journey. Religion. Philosophy. Taoism, Yin and Yang. Zen. Japanese Samurai cultural influence. Siberian shamans.

Cover emblem by Michael Maier (1608), coloring copyright Adam McLean, taken from alchemywebsite.com

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Discord: https://discord.gg/KqE3EfKC9P

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1910776442826840

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Episodes
  • 26: Nations, Borders, and Immigration Enforcement (politics episode!)

    26: Nations, Borders, and Immigration Enforcement (politics episode!)
    Jan 13 2026

    We dive into a discussion about the immigration enforcement protests. It's not necessarily a Depth Mystical topic, although we do bring in a depth mystical idea at the very end. Still, I think we have a balanced discussion about a very current event.

    Discussion Discord: https://discord.gg/KqE3EfKC9P

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1910776442826840
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    20 mins
  • 25: On "Hiding the Yang" in Modern Politics

    25: On "Hiding the Yang" in Modern Politics
    Jan 7 2026

    This week we talk about a theory Jungian Depth Mystic Zach Tollen has about the necessity of "Hidden Yang" in the political sphere. Of course, he uses his very idiosyncratic definition of Yang. But it's a definition he likes and one he stands by. He argues that sometimes the real power must remain secret in order for a large public entity, such as our nation, to function.

    Discussion Discord: https://discord.gg/KqE3EfKC9P

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1910776442826840
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    13 mins
  • 24: Roles for The Interlude

    24: Roles for The Interlude
    Dec 31 2025

    Depth Mystic Zach Tollen first provides a new name for the week in between Christmas and New Years. (Why hasn't anybody yet named that week yet?) Then the host asks him to explain what roles a Depth Mystic might typically play upon returning from the Spirit World to society.

    Discussion Discord: https://discord.gg/KqE3EfKC9P

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1910776442826840
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    12 mins
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