Béa Gonzalez's guest appearances

Béa Gonzalez

The Sacred Speaks

The Explorer Poet Podcast

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Interview begins @ 4:00In this episode, we explore the enriching journey of Bea Gonzalez, an accomplished novelist, and facilitator of a depth-oriented women's collective. Known for her innate ability to weave stories, Bea intertwines feminine wisdom with a holistic approach to understanding the world, as demonstrated in her widely acclaimed work on sophiacycles.com. Our conversation starts with Bea's early dreams of professional writing, a passion that has blossomed into several published novels with Harper Collins and beyond. We investigate the significance of writing as active imagination, taking cues from Jung's Red Book. Bea presents the intriguing notion that everyone should write a novel, an exercise in self-exploration and a canvas to observe the interactions of our inner personalities. Drawing from Jungian psychology, Bea highlights the value of this framework as a lens to perceive reality. Its influence manifests in her personal growth and resonates powerfully within the groups she leads. As we navigate through the intricate labyrinth of Jung’s Collected Works and post-Jungian writers, Bea emphasizes writing as not merely a craft but a spiritual path. We discuss the potency of storytelling, the exploration of the self through narratives, and the harmonious dance of the masculine and feminine. Engaging with the profound insights of Iain McGilchrist, we uncover the junctures where his work converges with Jung's philosophy. The dialogue evolves to encompass topics such as the inner struggles we all face, the societal impacts of shadow projection in politics, and the significance of the multiplicity of the pantheon versus the social value of a monotheistic god. With her women's groups as a platform for meaningful conversations, Bea eloquently underscores the importance of discussing and writing about these explorations, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas that spur personal and collective growth. Tune in for a profound exploration into the heart of depth psychology.Bio: Béa Gonzalez is a writer, lecturer, and educator. Her first two novels were published in Canada by HarperCollins and seven other countries [the UK, USA, Spain, Germany, Holland and Serbia]. Her second novel, The Mapmaker's Opera, was adapted into a musical by Kevin Purcell which was featured at the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival. She is also the founder of SophiaCycles, a project aimed at teaching metaphorical thinking through an examination of classical works, fairy tales and myths and can be found on YouTube, Twitter and Instagram @sophiacycles. Invocation is her third novel.https://www.sophiacycles.com www.esalen.orgWebsite for The Sacred Speaks: http://www.thesacredspeaks.comWATCH:YouTube for The Sacred Speakshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7RgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/@thesacredspeaksTwitter: https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesacredspeaks/Brought to you by: https://www.thecenterforhas.comTheme music provided by:http://www.modernnationsmusic.com

Interview begins @ 4:00 In this episode, we explore the enriching journey of Bea Gonzalez, an accomplished novelist, and facilitator of a depth-oriented women's collective. Known for her innate ability to weave stories, Bea intertwines feminine wisdom with a holistic approach to understanding the world, as demonstrated in her widely acclaimed work on <a href="http://sophiacycles.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sophiacycles.com</a>. Our conversation starts with Bea's early dreams of professional writing, a passion that has blossomed into several published novels with Harper Collins and beyond. We investigate the significance of writing as active imagination, taking cues from Jung's Red Book. Bea presents the intriguing notion that everyone should write a novel, an exercise in self-exploration and a canvas to observe the interactions of our inner personalities. Drawing from Jungian psychology, Bea highlights the value of this framework as a lens to perceive reality. Its influence manifests in her personal growth and resonates powerfully within the groups she leads. As we navigate through the intricate labyrinth of Jung’s Collected Works and post-Jungian writers, Bea emphasizes writing as not merely a craft but a spiritual path. We discuss the potency of storytelling, the exploration of the self through narratives, and the harmonious dance of the masculine and feminine. Engaging with the profound insights of Iain McGilchrist, we uncover the junctures where his work converges with Jung's philosophy. The dialogue evolves to encompass topics such as the inner struggles we all face, the societal impacts of shadow projection in politics, and the significance of the multiplicity of the pantheon versus the social value of a monotheistic god. With her women's groups as a platform for meaningful conversations, Bea eloquently underscores the importance of discussing and writing about these explorations, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas that spur personal and collective growth. Tune in for a profound exploration into the heart of depth psychology. Bio: Béa Gonzalez is a writer, lecturer, and educator. Her first two novels were published in Canada by HarperCollins and seven other countries [the UK, USA, Spain, Germany, Holland and Serbia]. Her second novel, The Mapmaker's Opera, was adapted into a musical by Kevin Purcell which was featured at the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival. She is also the founder of SophiaCycles, a project aimed at teaching metaphorical thinking through an examination of classical works, fairy tales and myths and can be found on YouTube, Twitter and Instagram @sophiacycles. Invocation is her third novel. <a href="https://www.sophiacycles.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sophiacycles.com</a> <a href="http://www.esalen.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.esalen.org</a> Website for The Sacred Speaks: <a href="http://www.thesacredspeaks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thesacredspeaks.com</a> WATCH: YouTube for The Sacred Speaks <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7Rg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7Rg</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/</a> @thesacredspeaks Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesacredspeaks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thesacredspeaks/</a> Brought to you by: <a href="https://www.thecenterforhas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thecenterforhas.com</a> Theme music provided by: <a href="http://www.modernnationsmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.modernnationsmusic.com</a>

99:  Béa Gonzalez – Invocation and Sophia Cycles

My guest today is Béa Gonzalez, an author, podcaster, lecturer, educator, and one of my favorite social media follows. I’m a fan of Béa because of her passion for teaching people about the importance of a metaphorical approach to life. As an author, Béa’s novels have been published in seven countries. Her titles include The Bitter Taste of Time, The Mapmaker’s Opera, and the recently published Invocation, which is available now. Béa recently launched a podcast called Gatherings, with her friend and musician Jay Redelsperger, in which they sit down to discuss subjects they are both passionate about—books and music. Whether reading her books, watching her lectures, or listening to her podcast, Béa always has something deep, relevant, and interesting to say. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and hope you do as well.  . In our conversation we discussed storytelling, active imagination, the benefits of pushing known boundaries, human evolution, history, psychology, Carl Jung, creativity, writing, individuality and our inner need for connection. Episode Details: Guest Name: Béa Gonzalez; Sophia Cycles Website: https://www.sophiacycles.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophiaCycles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiacycles/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60L2h7JUr9uQt--_CMzAIw Gong Sound: 68261__juskiddink__bell4.wav Where to find The EXPLORER POET Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorerpoet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplorerPoetPod  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIQxs0F0mGoEJYNNJx4ph5g  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Explorer-Poet-105087492172066  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z9WKzUIWbq5qOJE1zmRJQ  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-explorer-poet-podcast/id1621189025  Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85MmM5ZTY5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjA6v_KhPn3AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA

My guest today is Béa Gonzalez, an author, podcaster, lecturer, educator, and one of my favorite social media follows. I’m a fan of Béa because of her passion for teaching people about the importance of a metaphorical approach to life. As an author, Béa’s novels have been published in seven countries. Her titles include The Bitter Taste of Time, The Mapmaker’s Opera, and the recently published Invocation, which is available now. Béa recently launched a podcast called Gatherings, with her friend and musician Jay Redelsperger, in which they sit down to discuss subjects they are both passionate about—books and music. Whether reading her books, watching her lectures, or listening to her podcast, Béa always has something deep, relevant, and interesting to say. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and hope you do as well.  . In our conversation we discussed storytelling, active imagination, the benefits of pushing known boundaries, human evolution, history, psychology, Carl Jung, creativity, writing, individuality and our inner need for connection. Episode Details: Guest Name: Béa Gonzalez; Sophia Cycles Website: <a href="https://www.sophiacycles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sophiacycles.com/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SophiaCycles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SophiaCycles</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophiacycles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sophiacycles/</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60L2h7JUr9uQt--_CMzAIw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60L2h7JUr9uQt--_CMzAIw</a> Gong Sound: 68261__juskiddink__bell4.wav Where to find The EXPLORER POET Podcast: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explorerpoet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/explorerpoet/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ExplorerPoetPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ExplorerPoetPod</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIQxs0F0mGoEJYNNJx4ph5g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIQxs0F0mGoEJYNNJx4ph5g</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Explorer-Poet-105087492172066" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Explorer-Poet-105087492172066</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z9WKzUIWbq5qOJE1zmRJQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z9WKzUIWbq5qOJE1zmRJQ</a> Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-explorer-poet-podcast/id1621189025" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-explorer-poet-podcast/id1621189025</a> Google: <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85MmM5ZTY5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjA6v_KhPn3AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85MmM5ZTY5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjA6v_KhPn3AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA</a>