Howl in the Wilderness
Psychology & Relationships
About
Howling in the wilderness of modernity. Tracking meaning and purpose via depth psychology, spirituality, art and activism. Hosted by depth counsellor and archetypal coach Brian James http://brianjames.caJoin the HITW Patreon to support the podcast and gain access to early release of episodes and other member benefits http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness
Episodes
- [PREVIEW] Music & Laughter Align Us To The Cosmos | Laraaji & Arji Oceananda | HITW Archives
Brought to you thanks to the support of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness This month, May 2026 marks the 8 year anniversary of the podcast. To celebrate this occasion, I thought it would be fun to reissue s…
- From Hermes to Osho: The Role of the Trickster in the World | Thom Cavalli | HITW 226
Join the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with author, Jungian therapist and alchemical coach Thom Cavalli about Osho, Hermes, alchemy and the necessary role of the Trickster in the world Dr. Thom Cava…
- Music Is A Vehicle To Travel To Other Worlds: An Introduction To Dhrupad | Ramakant Gundecha | HITW Archives
Gain access to the full podcast archives, new ad-free episodes and more by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness This month, May 2026 marks the 8 year anniversary of the podcast. To celebra…
- The New Renaissance? Western Esotericism, Initiation & Psychedelics (Part One) | Ike Baker | HITW 225
Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with practitioner, author and teacher Ike Baker from the Arcanvm podcast about Hermeticism, Neo-Platonism, i…
- Late-Stage Babylon: Navigating the Post-Secular Spiritual Crisis (Part One) | Angie Speaks | HITW 224
Angie Speaks discusses the resurgence of religion, mysticism, and the occult in a post-secular world, referencing Carl Jung, AI, and identity politics. The episode explores why rationalist ideals are being abandoned and how culture is turn…
- Warrior Allies & Bawdy Crones: Feminine Archetypes of Descent & Dissent | Elizabeth Nelson (Part One) | HITW 223
This episode features depth psychologist Elizabeth Nelson discussing myths of warrior women allies and bawdy crones, focusing on the goddesses Inanna and Demeter. The conversation touches on the healing power of humor and embodied sensuali…
- (Part One) Dark Religion: A Jungian View of Fundamentalism | Vladislav Šolc | HITW 222
In HITW 222, Jungian analyst Vladislav Šolc discusses his book "Dark Religion," co-authored with George Didier. The episode explores the psychological dynamics of religious fundamentalism, positing that spirituality is an essential human n…
- (Part One) A.I., Transhumanism & Alien Goddesses | Joanna Kujawa | HITW 221
In episode 221 of Howl in the Wilderness, host Brian James speaks with writer and scholar Joanna Kujawa about artificial intelligence, transhumanism, spiritual sovereignty, and goddess myths. Joanna Kujawa is the author of "Alien Goddess:…
- (Part One) Orpheus, Punk Metaphysics & The Power of Love | Ronnie Pontiac | HITW 220
This episode features scholar, writer, and musician Ronnie Pontiac discussing Orphic hymns, counterculture, punk metaphysics, and the power of love. Pontiac previously served as Manly P. Hall’s research assistant.
- (Part One) Personal Myths & Psycho-Cosmologies | Tom Cheetham | HITW 219
Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with writer and teacher Tom Cheetham about Henry Corbin, Carl Jung, imagination and discovering your own psy…
- (Part One) Pillion (2025) and the Deep Psychology of BDSM & Kink | Douglas Thomas | HITW 218
Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with depth psychologist and writer Douglas Thomas about the 2025 movie Pillion and his book The Deep Psychol…
- (Part One) Nostos: Spiritual Homecoming through Myth, Creativity & Imagination with Sharon Blackie | HITW 217
Watch the full episode for free by becoming a member of the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with author, depth psychologist and teacher Sharon Blackie about the Nostos community that integrates depth…
- The Art of Activism: A Depth Psychological Perspective | Ipek Burnett | HITW 214
Howling with writer and depth psychologist Ipek Burnett PhD about re-awakening the aesthetic sense as a first step in political action. In this conversation we ponder the following questions How can aesthetic response fuel psychological ac…
- James Hillman, Psychological Citizenship & Fugitive Democracy | Michael Sipiora | HITW 213
Howling with writer, teacher and archetypal psychologist Michael Sipiora about the political relevance of James Hillman’s archetypal psychology and what it means to be a psychological citizen “Speaking out of the Ancient, Renaissance, and…
- James Hillman Saved My Life (RVP50) | Tom Cheetham | HITW 212
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly i…
- We’ve Had 50 Years of Re-visioning Psychology & Therapy is Getting Even Worse (RVP50) | Scott Becker | HITW 211
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly i…
- The Soulful Philosophy of James Hillman (RVP50) | Edward Casey | HITW 210
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly i…
- Thinking with James Hillman about the Soul of the World (RVP50) | Michael Sipiora | HITW 209
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly i…
- James Hillman’s Manifesto of Soul (RVP50) | Rick Tarnas | HITW 208
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly i…
- 50 Years of James Hillman’s Re-visioning Psychology (RVP50) | Benjamin Sells | HITW 207
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly i…
- James Hillman & Paulo Freire In Conversation | Mary Watkins (RVP50) | HITW 206
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly i…
- Freedom From the Robotic Life: Comic Books, Rock n’ Roll & Esotericism | Gary Lachman | HITW 205
Howling about comic books, punk rock and poetry in 1970s New York, Colin Wilson, esotericism and becoming who you really are with author Gary Lachman
- Carl Jung & Goethe’s Faust: A Myth For Our Times | Paul Bishop | HITW 204
Howling about Goethe’s magnum opus Faust and it’s significance to Carl Jung’s personal myth and its relevance to our hyper-technological era with scholar and author Paul Bishop
- Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul | Miles Neale | HITW 203
Howling about navigating the dark night of the soul with help from Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Tibetan Buddhism and Astrology with author and spiritual guide Miles Neale
- Buddha, Socrates & Us: Ethical Living In Uncertain Times | Stephen Batchelor | HITW 202
Howling about the connections between Buddha and Socrates, ethics, imagination and creativity with author, artist and teacher Stephen Batchelor * Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness * Depth Counseling wit…
- Recovering Soul By Uncovering Your Personal Myth | Dennis Patrick Slattery | HITW 200
Howling about the healing power of stories, narrative therapy and uncovering your personal myth with depth psychologist, poet and teacher Dennis Patrick Slattery
- Empathetic A.I., Alchemy and Reality Shifting | Robert (Robbie) Bosnak | HITW 199
Howling about artificial intelligence, imagination, alchemy, dreams and reality shifting with Jungian analyst and author Robbie Bosnak.
- Confronting the Dark Shadow of Whiteness | Mary Watkins | HITW 201
*Early release in honour of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (Canada) Howling about reparative genealogy, reckoning with ancestral debt, the origins of whiteness and recovering soul with depth psychologist, author, activist and tea…
- Pilgrimage, Poseidon & The Healing Sanctuary of Poros | Edward Tick PhD | HITW 198
Early release for Pack Leader and Alpha Dog tiers Howling about the Greek island of Poros, Shirley Valentine, Poseidon, pilgrimage, healing and archetypes with Edward Tick Phd * Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthew…
- The Psychedelic Body, Ancestral Movement & Original Mind | Simon Thakur | HITW 197
Early release for Pack Leader and Alpha Dog tiers Howling about the ancestral body, original mind, soft bellies, open hearts and the deep satisfaction of embodiment with Simon Thakur, founder of Ancestral Movement Support the podcast on Pa…
- Thai Tattoo Magick & Shamanism | Sheer Zed | HITW 196
Early release for Alpha Dog and Pack Leader tiers Howling about Thailand, shamanism, Buddhism, magick and Sak Yant tattoo with author and Buddhist shaman Sheer Zed Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Dept…
- Carl Jung & The Alchemy of Transformation | Murray Stein | HITW 195
Howling about Jung, alchemy, individuation and depth psychology with Jungian analyst Dr. Murray Stein
- Healing Through Trance States & Depth Hypnosis | Isa Gucciardi | HITW 194
Howling about depth hypnosis, trance states, shamanism & Buddhist psychology with Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Arche…
- Reclaiming Our Indigenous Soul | Francis Weller | HITW 192
Howling about animism, soul, trauma, true adulthood and becoming an elder with psychotherapist and author Francis Weller. Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://bria…
- The Way Of The Spiritual Artist | Kim Krans | HITW 191
Howling about art, spiritual practice, depth psychology and music with multi-disciplinary artist Kim Krans Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Arche…
- Redeeming The Archetype Of The King | John Lee | HITW 189
Howling about No Kings Day, the King archetype, mature masculinity and healing the father wound with therapist, author and men’s work pioneer John Lee Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling…
- Re-Visioning Addiction Recovery | Corey Gamberg | HITW 188
Howling about James Hillman, addiction, archetypes, recovery and post-recovery with Licensed Addictions Counsellor Corey Gamberg Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http…
- My Occult Journey On The Pagan Path | Christopher McIntosh | HITW 187
Howling about the occult boom of 1960s London, paganism and polytheism with writer and historian Christopher McIntosh Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjam…
- New Language, Old Beauty & Hollow Bones | Cliff Taylor | HITW 185
Howling about indigenosity, reconciliation and making breadcrumbs of beauty with Ponca poet, writer and storyteller Cliff Taylor Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http…
- Recovering Dreams & Imagination in the Age of Reason | Toko-pa Turner | HITW 184
Howling about dreams, imagination and being a good steward of your inner ecology with Toko-pa Turner Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal…
- James Hillman & Re-visioning Psychology (Part Two) | Glen Slater | HITW 183
Howling about James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-Visioning Psychology (1975) with Prof. Glen Slater Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s…
- Finding Your Mythic Mojo | Dr. Catherine Svehla | HITW 182
Howling about myth, storytelling, dreams, creativity and looking at your life through a mythic lens “I suspected that myth had a meaning which I was sure to miss if I lived outside it in the haze of my own speculations. I was driven to ask…
- The Warrior as a Cultural and Psychological Necessity | Dylan Francisco PhD | HITW 181
Howling about the Warrior archetype as a psychological and cultural necessity from spiritual, mythological and depth psychological perspectives Hosted by depth counselor, writer and cultural activist Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Check…
- De-Decolonizing Spiritual Practice | Joshua Schrei | HITW 180
Howling about animism, what decolonization really means, when appropriation is appropriate and the beauty of syncretism with Josh Schrei of the Emerald Podcast. Hosted by depth counselor, writer and cultural activist Brian James: http://br…
- A Jungian View of Pornography & Sexuality | Rob Hopcke | HITW 178
Howling about pornography, addiction, sex and commitment with Jungian psychotherapist Robert Hopcke MFT Hosted by depth counselor, writer and cultural activist Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Check out my new book Traumadelic: Re-Visioni…