The fun thing about this episode is it shows *my* growth from 2020 to 2024 - I changed a LOT! This is some kind of proof that “doing the work” works and shows why I am so passionate about brining the step one of this work to more people.

What is “the work?” It's therapy- with the right therapist, check out ep 6>>? For more on that, it’s dialling in your food to support you, it’s movement, once it was more about mindfulness and now it’s more about somatic nervous system recovery work - it's sleep, connection…

Head to the podcast to see real growth happen, and how applying the archetypes works in real life!

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Archetypes: Origins and Importance

03:11 The Role of Archetypes in Psychology

05:55 Exploring the Light and Shadow of Archetypes

08:53 Archetypes and Personal Growth

11:59 The Connection Between Archetypes and Trauma

14:51 Practical Applications of Archetypes in Healing

18:06 The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Archetypes

20:56 Freedom and Choice in Personal Development

24:00 The Impact of Trauma on Self-Understanding

27:04 Post-Traumatic Growth and Awareness

30:07 Finding Freedom Through Self-Awareness

35:04 The Pursuit of True Happiness

36:09 Understanding the Inner Self

39:14 The Integration of Self and Soul

41:26 Exploring Internal Family Systems

44:12 The Role of Archetypes in Personal Growth

46:30 Balancing Archetypes for Healing

50:01 The Journey of Self-Discovery

01:01:06 Bringing It All Together: Lessons Learned

Resources Mentioned

• Awakening the Heroes Within by Carol Pearson
• • Original archetype book with 12 archetypes and self-assessment tools.
• Whose Life Am I Living? by Carol Pearson
• • Updated version of the above with improved research and assessments.
• Heroic Myth Index / PMAI
• • Archetype self-assessment tool to track archetype scores over time.
• Attachment Theory
• • Secure vs. insecure attachment reflected in archetype development (e.g., Innocent/Orphan).
• Buddhist concept of non-attachment
• • Applied to relationships and life events to reduce unnecessary reactivity.

Actions / Practices

1. IFS (Internal Family Systems) Work

1. • Speak to your parts (e.g., orphan, warrior) instead of trying to change external figures like parents. This means to comfort and support your inner little ones.
   • Strengthens the Self (“capital S”) so that parts can trust there’s someone in charge. Head to our meditation here: ADD

2. Archetype Awareness & Integration

1. • Identify dominant and weaker archetypes in yourself.
   • For example, observe the balance between archetype pairs (e.g., Innocent vs. Orphan, Creator vs. Destroyer, Sage vs. Jester).
   • Notice where imbalance exists and consciously develop weaker areas using the following two points as ideas.
   • • Cultivate the ability to let situations unfold while remaining capable of stepping in when necessary (Ruler + Magician balance).
     • Incorporate lightness (Jester archetype) alongside serious pursuits (Sage archetype) to enjoy life and reduce constriction.

Connection & Courses:

I am in the process of transitioning to a new platform for my courses, so come back for new links. Old ones will be updated ASAP.

Helplines

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Keywords

archetypes, personal development, shadow work, trauma, healing, Carl Jung, self-awareness, psychological archetypes, growth, balance

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.

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.

Courses and connection

Want to dive deep? You can for just $17 with my course “Return to Movement.” A 14-day nervous-system-led way back into movement for bodies that have said "not like that." Gentle, safe, without pushing or forcing. Start gently with movement basics and somatic nervous system work, an essential step to accessing your true self and creating “the space between…”

Return To Movement is just $17. Get it here: superpoweredrevolution.com/return_to_movement

Helplines

Find your local support helpline here. Please contact us if you wish for us to consider adding other support lines, thank you.

Australia:

Lifeline 13 11 14

Domestic violence support: 1800 RESPECT

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.

In this episode of the Superpowered (R)evolutions podcast, host Andria Rose shares her insights on trauma recovery, self-care, and personal growth. She discusses the importance of understanding trauma symptoms, the need for meaning and connection in life, and the significance of navigating relationships and personal boundaries.

Andria emphasizes the power of radical honesty and responsibility in the healing journey, encouraging listeners to explore life's questions for growth and to find their true selves. The episode concludes with an invitation to join a supportive community focused on healing and empowerment.

The Journal Prompts are below...

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Trauma Recovery and Self-Care

02:36 Understanding Trauma Symptoms and Their Impact

05:31 The Importance of Regulation and Self-Reflection

08:10 Navigating Relationships and Setting Boundaries

11:19 The Journey of Healing and Finding Meaning

13:42 Radical Honesty and Responsibility in Recovery

16:26 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery

19:05 Imagining a Healthier Future

21:51 The Role of Curiosity in Personal Growth

24:12 Integrating Knowledge and Practices for Healing

27:03 Conclusion and Call to Action

The journal prompts are:

1 *Am I half arsing my life? 2. *Are some of your behaviours slowly killing you? 3. Are you accepting “less than…” situations?

2 To journal on specifically: the question I asked myself often was, *“What does staying alive look like?” You could also ask, *“What would full arsing my life look like? (without burning out, BTW!).” Again, this is a no-judgement question, and a no-shame question. You could journal on *what the things you struggle with now could look like if you learned how to do The Things, or finally integrated The Things? This question made me notice things like:

• Where I was being quiet in relationships that I wasn’t being treated well in, as in treated badly: not prioritized, teased, and ignored. It takes a toll on one to take the shit folks throw at you. Shit, that is often due to their own stuff like: lack of presence, lack of self-love, lack of happiness, fulfillment, meaning…

• Being curious about how to curb my addiction without force and control, because that never worked…

This could become a “noticing practice” - with action NOT immediately following. Some advice: don’t jump into using your voice every urge you have to use it. It’s really worth contemplating if the someone receiving has the capacity to hear, and we need to weigh up what is important to us, there are tools for this that I use with myself and clients.

3 The next version of you is just around the corner… Zip forward a few months into becoming this version of you, this future you… *What is her day like? Her life? You’ve gotten the right support, someone has come and helped secure your wobbly, messy puzzle with some magic missing pieces and stabilized it with corners and sides… so, *now what does life look like? What is happening that is different from now? **How does that feel?

*Describe how it feels that you can finally be the you that you have been longing for. After all, you are the one you’ve been waiting for, right? Your Highest Self is inside, cheering you on.

Is it:

Sheer, unadulterated joy? Glorious relief, soul-deep peace of finally becoming More You?

Connection & Courses, with Andria Rose:

Return To Movement for just $7. ⁠⁠Get it here⁠⁠ :)

Dive deeper for $47 with: “Recover”; blending the Return to Movement essentials, with nervous system somatic work. ⁠⁠Get it here ⁠⁠

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Aus. Helplines.

Lifeline 13 11 14

Domestic violence support: 1800 RESPECT

Keywords

trauma recovery, self-care, nervous system regulation, personal growth, mental health, healing journey, radical honesty, relationships, self-discovery, empowerment