Dialogues with the Unconscious — Jungian Perspectives with Roula Maria Dib

In this episode Béa interviews award-winning literary scholar, poet, and Jungian thinker Roula Maria Dib. Together, they explore Jung’s evolving place within feminist thought, the role of the feminine archetype in the psyche, and the power of poetry and art as healing practices. The conversation moves through themes of visionary art, dreams, creativity, and how artists serve as vessels for the collective unconscious. Roula offers insights into her own work, including her books The Jungian Metaphor: Modernist Literature and Simply Being--and speaks to the necessity of creating spaces for meaningful dialogue and community.

The episode also features a powerful personal story about how a dream helped Roula recognize a life-threatening illness in her daughter—underscoring the importance of cultivating an ongoing relationship with the unconscious. For anyone drawn to Jungian depth psychology, feminist perspectives, and the transformative nature of art and dreams, this conversation offers rich ground for reflection.

Books & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Jungian Metaphor: Modernist Literature (2020) by Roula Maria Dib
  https://www.routledge.com/The-Jungian-Metaphor-Modernist-Literature/Dib/p/book/9780367553245

• Simply Being by Roula Maria Dib
  https://www.chironpublications.com/shop/simply-being/

Learn more about Roula Maria Dib:
https://labrc.co.uk/roula-maria-dib/