Dr. John Price is a depth psychotherapist, author, and host of The Sacred Speaks podcast. We explore shadow work, the masculinity crisis, "sacred refusal," and more. READ MORE👉 http://bit.ly/richroll939 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… Go Brewing: Use code Rich Roll for 15% OFF👉https://bit.ly/gobrewing2025 On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style👉https://bit.ly/ONXRRP2025 BetterHelp: Get 10% OFF the first month👉https://bit.ly/betterhelp2025rrp WHOOP: The all-new WHOOP 5.0 is here! Get your first month FREE👉https://www.join.whoop.com/Roll Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:29 John Price’s Background & Jungian Approach 00:03:12 Jung vs. Freud: Mystery and the Ineffable 00:07:30 Modernity, Mystery, and Humility 00:09:08 The Nature of Suffering 00:11:11 Suffering as Initiation & Transformation 00:12:25 The Self-Healing Psyche & Letting Go 00:14:33 Defense Mechanisms & Survival Instincts 00:18:54 Agency, Surrender, and Secular Resistance 00:20:55 The Transformative Power of Relationship 00:25:47 AD BREAK 1 00:28:05 Suffering as Teacher & John’s Personal Story 00:32:42 The Seeker’s Path: Music, Substances, and Therapy 00:33:43 The Power and Pitfalls of Story 00:36:16 Podcasting, Story, and Personal Growth 00:45:08 Materialism, Disconnection, and the Human Archetype 00:48:28 Addiction as Spiritual Longing 00:49:37 AD BREAK 2 00:53:09 Truth, Remembering, and Dual Aspect Monism 00:57:38 Addiction Recovery: Attachment and Community 01:02:44 The Crisis of Community & Men’s Loneliness 01:07:02 Initiation, Rites of Passage, and Masculinity 01:15:08 The Dangers of Uninitiated Masculinity 01:21:52 Redefining Success & The Illusion of Achievement 01:25:46 The Evolution of Masculinity & Men’s Groups 01:31:24 Younger Generations, Social Media, and Meaning 01:35:51 Algorithmic Influence & The Challenge of Toxic Voices 01:38:11 Translating Myth into Practice 01:48:17 Liminality, Disorientation, and Transformation 01:52:47 Complexes, History, and the Repetition Compulsion 01:55:33 Certainty, Fundamentalism, and Spiritual Paradox 02:02:08 Vulnerability, Shame, and the Power of Witnessing 02:08:57 First Steps Toward Healing: Honesty and Journaling 02:12:56 The Role of the Benign Adversary 02:20:28 Conflict Avoidance, Communication, and Men’s Growth 02:25:06 Projection, Ownership, and Inner Work 02:29:57 Grief, Ritual, and the Need to Feel 02:35:42 Soul, Communion, and the Invitation to Love CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast