using the "hero's journey" to break free from your childhood wounds

This episode is dedicated to anyone who has felt like the problem child their entire life. It’s for those who grew up hating themselves and wondering why they felt so empty and undeserving of love. I’m sharing the more profound concepts that have led to REAL progress in my recovery. To truly understand the core of the development of “mental health problems,” we have to understand high-level psychological and spiritual concepts that are not often brought up when we seek mental health treatment: ideas like “individuation,” “the Ego” and the “Higher Self.” In this episode, I do my best to share with you what I’ve learned about these concepts through what is called “The hero’s journey," a concept originally coined by American mythologist and professor Joseph Campbell.Questions answered and topics discussed in this episode:■ What is "the hero's journey" (concept coined by Joseph Campbell) and how can it help with BPD and mental health recovery■ `What is the "higher self" and what is its meaningRecommended resources:The Hero’s Journey - article by Jessica DavidsonExplanation of the different between ego, self, and Self - article by Jessica DavidsonSeventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to Self-Awareness (New Edition) book by Rachael PollackEnjoyed this episode? Explore more as a Premium Submarine. Dive deep into hundreds of hours of exclusive content on Patreon, including my original BPD recovery series, guided meditations, and much more. Click here to preview the premium collections you’ll unlock access to for as little as a couple of cups of coffee a month. Learn more and join at backfromtheborderline.com.The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.