Michael Smith

C. Michael Smith, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and medical anthropologist who studied at the University of Chicago, the Chicago Theological Seminary, and the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago. Dr. Smith has lectured on Jungian Psychology and Shamanism for the Jungian Society of South Italy, taught in the third-year analyst training program of the C.G. Jung Institute of Bangalore, India, and lectured for the Moscow Society of Jungian Analysts, and for the Russian Academy of Science. Dr. Smith is founder and director of the Crows Nest Centers for Shamanic Studies in the USA, France, Belgium, and South Africa. Michael is author of Jung and Shamanism In Dialogue and Psychotherapy and the Sacred.

In this interview, C. Michael Smith explores the profound connections between Jungian psychology and shamanism, touching on themes of healing, active imagination, the role of self-discovery and the journey to wholeness. Michael shares formative awakening experiences, visitations from the dead, the role of archetypes and guardian spirits, and the interplay of heart and mind in navigating the human experience. This conversation bridges ancient traditions and modern psychology, highlighting the universal call to live authentically and align with deeper truths. 

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:28 Michael’s awakening experiences

00:09:07 Grounding spirituality in Jungian thought

00:17:17 Archetypes, guardian spirits and inner guidance

00:21:44 Power of pure awareness

00:23:32 Mind, heart and consciously living from the center

00:42:25 Plant medicines and modern challenges

00:51:19 Visitations from the dead and spirit possession

01:00:34 Integration and nondual awareness

01:04:03 Final thoughts

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Producer: John Hartmann

Assistant Producer: Elena McNally

Editor: John Hartmann

(Recorded on October 30, 2024)

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Published on December 23, 2024