The Unconscious as Dragon and Treasure

The Unconscious as Dragon and Treasure

March 23, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 421

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of the unconscious as both a dragon and a treasure, emphasizing the value found in facing one's fears and resistance.

In this episode, I explore one of Jung's most striking images: the unconscious as both dragon and treasure. What if the fear, resistance, and chaos you encounter when you turn inward aren't signs that something is wrong but signs that you're getting close to something valuable? Drawing on Jungian depth psychology, NLP, and the logic of myth, I unpack why the very thing guarding your buried gold is often indistinguishable from the thing you most want to avoid and what it actually means to face it.

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