Our guest today is Jennifer Leigh Selig, author of the new book Deep Memoir, and founder of Mandorla Books, an award-winning boutique publisher. Our conversation explores creativity and depth psychology, which examines the deeper questions of life, meaning, and purpose. We discuss the proverbial underworld journey, or dark night of the soul, and how we can make meaning of pain and suffering for the sake of our own growth and development, as well as to benefit others.

For our Creativity Pro-Tip, pay attention to what stories, myths, and archetypes resonate most for you at this time. Reflect on the wisdom you’ve gained from your life experiences, and to consider how you might share that wisdom with others.

Credits: The Syncreate podcast is created and hosted by Melinda Rothouse, and produced at Record ATX studios with in collaboration Michael Osborne and 14th Street Studios in Austin, Texas. Syncreate logo design by Dreux Carpenter.

If you enjoy this episode and want to learn more about the creative process, you might also like our conversations in Episode 10: Imagination and Creativity with Dr. Diana Rivera, Episode 23: The Corporate Mystic with Stephanie Crain, and Episode 34: Creativity and Transpersonal Psychology Part 1 with Marina Smirnova, PhD.

At Syncreate, we're here to support your creative endeavors. If you have an idea for a project and you’re not sure how to get it off the ground, reach out to us! Our book, also called Syncreate, walks you through the stages of the creative process so you can take action on your creative goals. We also offer resources, creative process tools, and coaching to help you bring your work to the world. You can find more information on our website, syncreate.org, where you can also find all of our podcast episodes. Find and connect with us on social media and YouTube under Syncreate, and we’re on Patreon as well. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave us a review!

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Jennifer’s Website

Mandorla Books Website

Jennifer’s Book: Deep Memoir

Jung Society of Austin

Cheryl Strayed’s Memoir, Wild

Pacifica Graduate Institute

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