Unveiling the Books That Captured our Attention in 2024
Episode description
Join Béa and Carly as they discuss their top reads from 2024. With a focus on both fiction and nonfiction, they explore Carly Mountain's 'Descent & Rising,' Roberta B. Corson's Stepping Out of the Shadows,' J. Gary Sparks’ The Call of Destiny and Andrea Wulf's 'Magnificent Rebels,' among others. The conversation delves deep into book recommendations, literary themes, and personal reflections on the significance of these works.
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Bea will be teaching a month-long course at the Jung Archademy on “The Archetypal Venus”. You can find information here: The Archetypal Venus LIVE-VIDEO SEMINAR SERIES with Béa Gonzalez, M.A. — JUNG Archademy
00:00 Introduction to Gatherings Podcast
00:39 Hosts' Personal Book Habits
03:03 First Book Highlight: Stepping Out of the Shadows
05:33 Exploring the Medial Woman Archetype
10:51 Second Book Highlight: Searching for Venus
14:14 Fantasy Romance Genre Insights
16:35 Third Book Highlight: The Shepard Duology
17:52 Impact of Fiction on Personal Growth
23:09 Personal Reflections and Career Doubts
24:03 The Power of Stories and Rituals
25:49 The Heroine's Journey and Self-Discovery
27:34 Exploring Jungian Concepts and Guides
31:54 Book Recommendations and Synchronicity
34:11 Alchemy and Symbolism
39:11 Historical Insights and Intellectual Movements
42:27 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Projects