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Howl in the Wilderness

Brian James
James Hillman
Depth Psychology
Psychology
Spirituality
Carl Jung
Jungian Psychology
Buddhism
Creativity
Yoga
Art
Imagination
Re-Visioning Psychology
Psychedelics
Mental Health
Psychotherapy
Philosophy
Shamanism
Suffering
Goethe's Faust
Soul

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 brianjames.ca Join the HITW Patreon to support the podcast and gain access to early release of episodes and other member benefits patreon.com/howlinthewilderness

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Howling about Dionysos, bi-polar depression, imagination & creative illness with writer Forrest Wolfe (aka Luke Blanchford)

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Howling about the Greek titan Prometheus, technology, Carl Jung and the religious function with depth psychologist, writer and teacher Glen... more

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Howling about Greek goddess Artemis with archetypal astrologer, writer and mythologist Safron Rossi

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Recent Guests

Glen Slater
Mythic figure researcher and author (prominent in archetypal psychology discussions)
Independent researcher/author
Episode: [PART ONE] Prometheus: Archetype of Hubris & Humanity | Glen Slater | HITW 230
Safron Rossi
Author of work on Artemis and the Kore archetype
Episode: [PART ONE] Artemis: Archetype of the Wild Soul | Safron Rossi | HITW 229
Justine Toms
Co-founder of New Dimensions Radio, historian of the program
New Dimensions Radio
Episode: The Legacy of Michael Toms & New Dimensions Radio | Justine Toms | HITW 228
Elizabeth Nelson
Guest, previous guest on the podcast, scholar
Episode: Hermes & Hestia: The Tension of Opposites in Technological Life | Elizabeth Nelson | HITW 227
Arji OceAnanda
Partner of Laraaji; collaborator in workshops
Episode: Music & Laughter Align Us To The Cosmos | Laraaji & Arji Oceananda | HITW Archives
Thom Cavalli
Author and psychologist exploring alchemical psychology and the Trickster
Episode: From Hermes to Osho: The Role of the Trickster in the World | Thom Cavalli | HITW 226
Ramakant Gundecha
Master musician and teacher; part of the Gundecha Brothers duo
Gundecha Brothers
Episode: Music Is A Vehicle To Travel To Other Worlds: An Introduction To Dhrupad | Ramakant Gundecha | HITW Archives
Ike Baker
Guest; scholar-practitioner in Western Esotericism
Episode: The New Renaissance? Western Esotericism, Initiation & Psychedelics (Part One) | Ike Baker | HITW 225
Angie Speaks
Author of Late-Stage Babylon, Navigating the Post-Secular Spiritual Crises
Author, Speaker
Episode: Late-Stage Babylon: Navigating the Post-Secular Spiritual Crisis (Part One) | Angie Speaks | HITW 224

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Brian James
Host of Howl in the Wilderness; depth counsellor and archetypal coach; leads discussions on depth psychology, spirituality, art, and activism.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Recommend!

    Brian offers a very, extremely, well spoken podcast with interesting insights and guests. What a treat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dudebot10
    United States8 months ago
  • Mining the Psyche

    This podcast presents perhaps the most consistent & insightful topics & guests around psychology, imagination, creativity & personal change. Even when I think a topic or guest will not be of interest, if I give Brian a few minutes, I nearly always get pulled in. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hooray for Weil
    United States2 years ago
  • Ooph

    Episode 131 deserves a do over. Rife with faulty reasoning. So in a hurry to disavow the west that says something like Christianity doesn't have concepts around death and rebirth. Several other baffling moments like this. There is simply no need to prop up one's cartoon version of one culture as a device to aggrandize another culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    NHmama645
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank You Brian

    So happy to have found the Medicine Path with Brian James. I find that the topics he covers and guests interviewed really align with what I’m interested in uncovering. You can tell Brian’s level of integrity in how he shows up in conversation with the guests. Always, thoughtful, willing to respectfully disagree and bring nuance to subjects (sadly, a rare skill these days). He has skillfully interviewed Stephen Jenkinson several times which is not a simple task. These interviews with SJ brought m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dbeck82
    United States4 years ago
  • I Love This Podcast

    Brian is an open, knowledgeable podcast host who seems committed to providing a deep look into how we all step around those blurred lines between psychology, sociology and culture, and spirituality. It's not a fluffy podcast. I listen when I have time to pay close attention.

    It's valuable. I'm grateful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dawnlandia
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, the show is seen as authentic, deep, and valuable for personal and professional growth.
Guests are described as highly credible and insightful across a wide range of spiritual and academic topics.
Some episodes draw critique for perceived biases or critiques of certain cultural narratives.
Listeners praise the host for thoughtful, nuanced conversations and a compassionate interviewing style.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Legacy of Michael Toms & New Dimensions Radio | Justine Toms | HITW 228
Q: What keeps the conversation alive and authentic over decades?
A commitment to deep listening, guiding spirit, and an openness to follow the thread of the conversation rather than sticking to a rigid script, allowing transformative moments to emerge naturally.
The Legacy of Michael Toms & New Dimensions Radio | Justine Toms | HITW 228
Q: How did you attract high-profile guests in the early years?
They relied on being in the right place at the right time in the Bay Area's vibrant consciousness community, lacking a formal PR structure, and accepting invitations from visiting gurus and thinkers, which built a reputation that drew guests like Ram Dass and Alan Ginsberg.
The New Renaissance? Western Esotericism, Initiation & Psychedelics (Part One) | Ike Baker | HITW 225
Q: Is there really a new renaissance happening in Western Esotericism, or is it more hype and commodification?
The guest acknowledges genuine interest among younger people but emphasizes that true initiation requires commitment beyond curiosity, noting a gap between fascination and long-term practice and stressing the need for serious study and lineage-oriented training.
(Part One) Pillion (2025) and the Deep Psychology of BDSM & Kink | Douglas Thomas | HITW 218
Q: What did you think of the film?
The guest found the film surprisingly respectful toward its subjects, highlighting how it treats BDSM and leather culture with nuance rather than moralizing, and appreciating the balance between depiction and imagination.
[PREVIEW] Recovering Soul By Uncovering Your Personal Myth | Dennis Patrick Slattery | HITW 200
Q: So, just a little bit about where the book came from, because I didn't start out writing a book.
Dennis explains the origin of the book, noting his prior work teaching personal myth, his ongoing practice at a Benedictine monastery, and how those experiences shaped the writing and the inclusion of notes that eventually became the book.

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