In this episode, we introduce you to archetype theory, as it applies to healing, and we dive into the archetypes that quietly shape your entire life — from the Innocent and the Orphan, to the Warrior - Caregiver, Seeker - Lover, Creator - Destroyer. Garry breaks down how these parts of you develop, how trauma distorts them, and how midlife often awakens the ones we’ve ignored. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re shifting, shedding, or suddenly fighting for yourself in new ways… this one will land deeply.

This is essential listening before the next one, which is a demonstration of how I healed and grew, and we break down where I was and where I ended up, using archetypes. It’s fascinating!

Chapters

00:00 Archetypes in Storytelling and Personal Growth

17:51 Exploring Archetypes: The Innocent and the Orphan

21:00 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies

24:42 The Caregiver and the Warrior: A Personal Journey

26:58 The Seeker and the Lover: Navigating Life's Experiences

29:16 Post-Traumatic Growth: Transforming Struggles into Strengths

33:11 The Creator and the Destroyer: Midlife Realizations

36:32 The Magician and the Ruler: Bringing Order to Chaos

45:46 The Jester and the Sage: Finding Joy and Truth

50:11 Reflections on Life's Journey and Archetypes

Resources mentioned

• Carol S. Pearson — Awakening the Heroes Within: Twelve Archetypes to Help Us Find Ourselves and Transform Our World (reference + foundational reading).
• Pearson–Maher Archetype Indicator (PMAI) / Pearson–Maher Archetype Indicator — the updated archetype profile referenced in the episode.
• What Story Are You Living? (book referenced in the conversation — the updated Pearson–Maher publication / profile booklet mentioned).
• Joseph Campbell — The Hero with a Thousand Faces (on the Hero’s Journey; referenced as the mythic structure mentor).
• Christopher Vogler — The Writers Journey Mythic Structure For Writers: maps archetypal story structure for storytellers.
• Katie Altham — Who Am I? and Who Are They? (brief archetype pocket guides referenced by Andria as early helpful reads).
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) — Richard Schwartz (therapy model referenced; search for Richard Schwartz IFS meditations).
• Insight Timer — meditations by Richard Schwartz (IFS meditations referenced).
• Podcast: This Jungian Life (recommended for listeners who want more Jungian / archetypal conversation).
• Tools & methods — PM AI / PMAI profiles and debriefs — author/researcher references are Carol Pearson & Hugh Maher (Pearson–Maher collaboration) — for listeners interested in getting their own archetype profile.

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Keywords

archetypes, psychology, personal development, Carl Jung, Carol Pearson, self-discovery, emotional growth, counseling, life stages, transformation

Disclaimer

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE CLINICAL CARE OR THERAPY. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR SPECIFIC PERSONALISED SUPPORT. THIS VIDEO DISCUSSES TRAUMA IN GENERAL & TOPICS THAT COME UP MAY BE TRIGGERING, SO PLEASE DON’T LISTEN TO THIS AROUND CHILDREN AND GET THE SUPPORT YOU NEED VIA LOCAL HELPLINES.