tarot and dreams: decoding symbols in lucid and prophetic dreams [preview]

Welcome to another preview of a Patreon-exlusive episode where we dive into an enchanting journey into the realm of dreams and tarot. As I continue to hone my skills in Dream Tending and Jungian Tarot Reading, under the guidance of Dr. Stephen Aizenstat and Dr. Ken James, we delve into the fascinating world of lucid dreaming and its profound impact on our psyche.In this episode, we embark on an exploration of lucid dreaming – its nature and the varied cultural perspectives surrounding it. We also delve into the intriguing concept of prophetic dreams. What have historical and antiquarian accounts told us about the importance placed on dreams in foreseeing the future? Additionally, we examine the critical connection between dreaming and mental health. How do disruptions in our dream states affect our mental well-being?Our focus then shifts to interpreting the captivating and vivid lucid dream of Lauren, a listener and Premium Submarine. Her dream begins in the familiar setting of her childhood bedroom, a place raised by her grandparents, which holds deep-seated memories and emotions. An invisible force, a representation of unseen influences or emotions, particularly relating to her recent life upheavals, including a separation and ending a toxic friendship, drags her through the house. This force leads her to her grandparents' bedroom, a childhood sanctuary, but now it feels altered – familiar yet different, like an 'other mother' figure, symbolizing her evolving perceptions of her past and its impact on her life.Lauren's dream is a vivid tapestry, reflecting her inner journey of dealing with significant life changes, confronting past influences, and seeking new paths for healing and growth. Join us as we unravel the symbols and themes of her dream, providing insights for deeper self-awareness and empowerment.HAVE YOUR DREAM FEATURED ON A FUTURE EPISODE: Remember, if you want your dreams or tarot questions to be featured in future episodes, send them to dreamsandtarot@backfromtheborderline.com. Please ensure that the email address linked to your Patreon account is included in your submission. This is crucial for verifying your active, paying membership status. Submissions without this verification will not be considered. By the time I read your email, you must be an active Premium Submarine on Patreon for your submission to be featured.UNLOCK THE FULL VERSION OF THIS EPISODE: visit https://www.patreon.com/backfromtheborderline to join the community on Patreon. From here, you'll be able to access all full-length (and ad free!) episodes of BFTB. CONTACT ME CHECK OUT MORE OF MY WORK: To read my Substack articles, access my Amazon book recommendation list, submit a voicemail, or contact me for collaborations, visit https://linktr.ee/backfromtheborderline. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I don’t want to talk to your personality; I want to talk to your soul. Imagine if your most painful and debilitating mental health symptoms and self-sabotaging behaviors aren’t evidence of 'disorder' or 'dysfunction', but adaptive strategies that once kept you safe. My goal is to help you shift from asking ‘What’s wrong with me?’ to ‘What happened to me?’The word ‘borderline’ in this podcast isn’t about psychiatric labels. It’s about coming back from the inner psychological brink we all experience. Everyone has found themselves on the edge, in that liminal space where the old self falls apart and the new Self emerges. Here, we explore what it means to undergo true emotional alchemy: that ancient and primordial process of falling apart, confronting the underworld of our psyche, and falling back together into someone stronger, wiser, and more whole.Many highly sensitive people who identify with the seemingly never-ending list of diagnostic mental health labels contained within ‘the bible of psychiatry’ (the DSM) share the same underlying sense of being irreparably broken, disconnected from their intuition, and paralyzed by life’s existential questions. I believe the resulting—and perfectly understandable—chronic feelings of emptiness and spiritual starvation are the TRUE causes of our current collective ‘mental health crisis.’ Together, we’ll dive into depth psychology, mythology, human consciousness, critical psychiatry, and the impact of trauma to help you begin the process of emotional alchemy. This exploration will help you get to the root cause of your suffering and free yourself from the toxic shame, limiting beliefs, and mental programming that have kept you locked in the chains of your past.In an era where mental health and spirituality are too often commercialized, I’m not here as a guru with a quick fix to sell you. I don’t believe anyone is ever truly ‘healed’ or ‘cured.’ There is no return to some mythical state of pre-trauma purity, but rather a continuous spiral of unbecoming, unlearning, and transformation. As a fellow seeker, I will be there in your ear, walking alongside you on your path toward wholeness as a sort of parasocial big sister. That, I can promise. By integrating the concepts we explore together, you’ll begin to see that anyone—even you—can come back from the borderline.CRAVING MORE? Visit backfromtheborderline.com to dive into my universe, connect with me, access my Patreon, and discover more about my journey and work. Don’t forget to follow Back from the Borderline so new episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays automatically drop into your podcast feed. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.