GATHERINGS
Two writers and book lovers sit down to talk about the books, podcasts, and quotes that are inspiring them! Jung and Jungian writers, archetypes, history, and fiction of all kinds feature heavily --with some detours into the unseen worlds! Music is provided by Jay Redelsperger
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Carly Micó Bess is a Madrid-based translator, feline worshipper and existential explorer following the infinite threads of all things Jungian: from dream analysis and shadow work to astrology and alchemy.
Béa Gonzalez is a writer currently hard at work on her new novel -- a blend of fantasy and history set in the late 18th century in a troubled kingdom as the old world is dying and a new one is being born.
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​The Hunger of the Shadow
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In this episode , we unpack the enduring power of the vampire archetype. We trace its evolution from the gothic shadows of Dracula to today’s romanticized immortal figures, revealing how the vampire reflects the repressed, unintegrated, and wounded parts of the psyche. Drawing on insights from Marion Woodman and Michael Singer, we explore the vampire as a symbol of psychic energy turned inward—what happens when life force becomes blocked or possessed by the shadow. We also situate the myth in its social context, connecting its late-Victorian rise to cultural fears around feminism, sexuality, and capitalism. The conversation closes by asking why our current moment is again obsessed with the vampire and what this collective fascination might tell us about trauma, desire, and the hunger for aliveness.
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The song used in this podcast is Jay Redelsperger’s “On my Way”. You can find Jay’s music on Spotify, Apple Music and all other music platforms.