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- Aug 26, 202540 min
Rocco Jarman: The Magic Frame
In this episode, Simon returns to the podcast along with guest Rocco Jarman. They discuss the past year since our last episode, as well as what's to come in The Walled Garden Philosophical Society. Introduced in this episode is The Sanctuary Studio for The Arts & Humanities: a community studio founded by Simon Drew in 2024 in Santa Ana, California. For those wishing to attend our first year anniversary celebrations at The Sanctuary Studio, learn more and book your tickets at thesanctuarystudio.org/anniversary.ABOUT ROCCO: Rocco Jarman is an unorthodox philosopher, teacher, and visionary who bridges ancient wisdom with modern insight. A neurodivergent autodidact with over 25 years in corporate leadership, his work is shaped by personal experiences of burnout and existential crisis, giving him a unique lens on business, social systems, and human development.He created Following the Way, a framework for integrated self-mastery, and co-founded The Walled Garden Philosophical Society, where he collaborates with thought leaders on transformative ideas. He also leads The Silver Branch project, which makes spiritual philosophy accessible through archetype and mythos.Rocco’s mission is to reconcile science and mysticism, advocate for spiritual health, and restore soul in business and culture. Author of three books on psychological and spiritual self-leadership, his life’s work centers on a unifying vision of human actualisation.
- Aug 18, 20251h 20m
Introducing The Sanctuary Studio with Rocco Jarman
In this episode, Simon returns to the podcast along with guest Rocco Jarman. They discuss the past year since our last episode, as well as what's to come in The Walled Garden Philosophical Society. Introduced in this episode is The Sanctuary Studio for The Arts & Humanities: a community studio founded by Simon Drew in 2024 in Santa Ana, California. For those wishing to attend our first year anniversary celebrations at The Sanctuary Studio, learn more and book your tickets at thesanctuarystudio.org/anniversary.ABOUT ROCCO: Rocco Jarman is an unorthodox philosopher, teacher, and visionary who bridges ancient wisdom with modern insight. A neurodivergent autodidact with over 25 years in corporate leadership, his work is shaped by personal experiences of burnout and existential crisis, giving him a unique lens on business, social systems, and human development.He created Following the Way, a framework for integrated self-mastery, and co-founded The Walled Garden Philosophical Society, where he collaborates with thought leaders on transformative ideas. He also leads The Silver Branch project, which makes spiritual philosophy accessible through archetype and mythos.Rocco’s mission is to reconcile science and mysticism, advocate for spiritual health, and restore soul in business and culture. Author of three books on psychological and spiritual self-leadership, his life’s work centers on a unifying vision of human actualisation.
- Nov 7, 202415 min
David Alexander | Why Study Norse Mythology?
David is co-host of Between Two Raven’s Podcast. He is a psychotherapist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. He writes and podcasts about the importance of understanding archetypes and mythology in the journey to make meaning of life, practice wisdom, and develop a personal philosophy of life.David runs events in The Walled Garden through his grove, The Ravens Nest; a place to gather to discuss Wisdom Poetry, Norse Mythology, and Archetypes. David will explore Old Norse poems with other Walled Garden Contributors and members are invited to attend to discuss and explore how Wisdom and Meaning can be found through exploring mythological poetry. Hugin and Munin were the names of Odin’s two ravens, their names mean Thought and Memory or Soul. In the Raven’s Nest, we will explore the psychological significance of metaphors and archetypes found in the Old Norse myths.Register today for David's next event: https://thewalledgarden.com/events/
- Aug 22, 20241h 56m
Rocco Jarman | Breaking Through the Noise
Rocco Jarman is a philosopher-poet, embracing the essence of humanity’s narrative while guiding others through the journey of self-discovery and collective evolution. As a bridge between past and future, he explores the depths of intentional existence, weaving through symbolism, mythos, and psychology to illuminate the path forward. His roles span from teacher to advocate, from dreamer to leader, each facet reflecting a commitment to unlocking the potential of tomorrow through the power of personal and shared myth.Eyes Wide Open Life: https://eyeswideopenlife.org/7-DAY SOUL REBOOT: https://thewalledgarden.com/7daysoulreboot/THE SILVER BRANCH: https://thewalledgarden.com/thesilverbranch/MENTORSHIP WITH ROCCO: https://thewalledgarden.com/teacher/rocco-jarman/
- Aug 4, 20241h 14m
David Alexander | When Old Gods Die
David Alexander is an American psychotherapist and philosopher. On his podcast, Between Two Ravens, David explores the heights and depths of Norse mythology. David is interested particularly in Jungian psychology, classical Stoicism, and mythology, and he now brings these interests to The Walled Garden Philosophical Society as an official contributor in our community.In this episode, we discuss the apocalyptic narative in Norse Mythology and discuss it's paralells and meanings for our lives and cultures. Between Two Ravens Podcast: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/
- Jul 19, 20241h 11m
Rocco Jarman | Apocalypse
Rocco Jarman is a philosopher-poet, embracing the essence of humanity’s narrative while guiding others through the journey of self-discovery and collective evolution. As a bridge between past and future, he explores the depths of intentional existence, weaving through symbolism, mythos, and psychology to illuminate the path forward. His roles span from teacher to advocate, from dreamer to leader, each facet reflecting a commitment to unlocking the potential of tomorrow through the power of personal and shared myth.Eyes Wide Open Life: https://eyeswideopenlife.org/7-DAY SOUL REBOOT: https://thewalledgarden.com/7daysoulreboot/THE SILVER BRANCH: https://thewalledgarden.com/thesilverbranch/THE HEARTH & THE WELL: https://www.amazon.com/Hearth-Well-Tending-Sacred-Return/dp/B0D1K8KLRG
- Jul 10, 202459 min
Massimo Pigliucci | The Quest for Character
Prof. Massimo Pigliucci holds PhDs in Evolutionary Biology and Philosophy and is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at City College of New York. His research covers the philosophy of science, pseudoscience, Stoicism, and New Skepticism.He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his work on genotype-environment interactions and defense of evolutionary biology.Prof. Pigliucci has published in major outlets like the New York Times and the Washington Post, and he writes on Medium. He has authored or edited 16 books, including the bestseller "How to Be A Stoic."Website: https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com/Soul Speaking: https://thewalledgarden.com/allevents/soul-speaking-june-2024-418-391/
- Jun 28, 20241h 3m
Mark Vernon | Rewilding Spirituality
ABOUT MARK VERNON: Dr. Mark Vernon is a psychotherapist and writer, with an interest in ancient philosophy, and a focus on the skills and insights that illuminate our inner lives. His books cover subjects from friendship and belief, to wellbeing and love. His most recent books are Dante’s Divine Comedy: A Guide for the Spiritual Journey and A Secret History of Christianity, which is based upon the ideas of the Oxford Inkling, Owen Barfield. As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, he has a private practice in London, working with individuals who have a variety of concerns, as well as having worked at the Maudsley Hospital in south London in a personality disorder service. He contributes to and has presented a number of programmes on the radio, and writes as a journalist, with his work being published by the BBC, Aeon, Church Times, and elsewhere. He teaches at The Idler Academy and also leads workshops and gives talks.Website: https://www.markvernon.com/Register for Soul Speaking: Imagination & Wisdom: https://thewalledgarden.com/allevents/soul-speaking-june-2024/7-Day Soul Reboot: https://thewalledgarden.com/7daysoulreboot/
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About The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden is the foundational podcast within the Walled Garden Philosophical Society, exploring a wide range of themes including philosophy, theology, mysticism, poetry, music, and creativity. The show is hosted by Simon J. E. Drew, an Australian poet, musician, philosopher, and CEO. Episodes vary between interviews with world-changing thought leaders and solo episodes exploring paths to a flourishing life. To join these conversations live, and to find out more about The Walled Garden Philosophical Society, go to thewalledgarden.com.
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