I was recently invited to join Curt Jaimungal on his Theories of Everything podcast, which is devoted to exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, philosophy, religion and other such topics.
We spoke about my research on Jung’s and Tolkien’s Red Books, while also discussing archetypes, imagination, depth psychology, and expanded states of consciousness. Jaimungal’s questions are deep and go right to the heart of the matter, and I felt I needed to be on my intellectual toes throughout the entire conversation.
Our topics of discussion were largely fringe for his scientific and philosophically based audience, and I have been grateful thus far for the positive reception, as well as for the honor being asked onto such a prominent podcast.
Becca Tarnas 
I Love Becca so much, she brings to me wisdom and insights into subjects I dearly love, and to see her say she has to be on her intellectiual toes is really significant!
The podcast production is also very nice, though I could enjoy longer glimpses of the artworks. Thank you Becca!
Thank you, Lou, as always for your interest and support!
Becca,
You were quite incredible in this interview. Centered and poised throughout, perfectly balancing an intimately known, yet vulnerable psyche, with an exquisitely trained mind. I am very glad I got to see you in this setting. I have been working with polarities the last couple months, seeing that framework as a way to structure a long-gestating writing project. Much of what you shared during the later part of this interview affirms and enhances my choice to follow such an idea.
With gratitude, Dwight
PCC 2004
Thank you, Dwight, this reflection means so much to me. I am delighted to know that some of the ideas we discussed can also be valuable for your own work!
I have been reminded reently that the Greek word (and name) Psyche can be translated as Soul. To quote Wiki:
Psyche (Ψυχή) has Greek origins, and is commonly translated as “soul,” “life,” and “spirit.”[3] Homer‘s usage of the word is often translated as “ghost” (psukhê) and is used to refer to the departed souls that Odysseus meets in the Odyssey.[4] It can also be translated as “butterfly” or “moth” (psukhai).[5] Its relationship with the word psȳ́chein (“to blow,” “to breathe,” “life-breath”) is disputed, and it is unknown if psyche is a derivative.[6][3]
This brings much more depth to the discussion for me!
Lou, I used to have a paragraph on this website about the translation of “psyche” as butterfly. I took it down several years ago, but the photo I took in 2011 of a monarch butterfly still remains as a symbol of psyche on my “About Becca” page!
It was such an honor to speak with you. Thank you, Becca.