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Grief is not just about losing someone. It’s about losing versions of ourselves… dreams that never happened… identities we never got to live. This conversation dives into how grief, when consciously lived, becomes compassion, strength, and inner stability.References: • Family Constellation - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Awakening of the Spirit - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec • The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold • The Spirits' Book - Allan KardecInspirations: • Daniel Goleman’s work on emotional intelligence highlights the capacity to recognize, understand, and regulate one’s own emotions while empathizing with others. In the context of grief, this framework supports inner maturity by helping individuals navigate intense feelings such as sadness, anger, and longing without becoming overwhelmed. Emotional awareness and self-regulation foster resilience, while empathy deepens connection during times of loss. • Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, in her work on death and dying, identified the stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—offering a framework to understand the emotional process of facing loss. Her contribution reframes grief not as a disorder but as a natural transition. In relation to grief and loss as initiation, her model can be seen as a symbolic passage through psychological thresholds, where each stage marks a transformation in awareness. • Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. • Kintsugi is the practice of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, highlighting rather than hiding the cracks. As a metaphor for grief, it teaches that loss and emotional fracture do not diminish our value; they become part of our story. When we consciously work through pain, the “breaks” in our lives are not erased but integrated, making us more resilient and compassionate. • Lionel Corbett, in The Soul in Anguish, explores psychological pain as a meaningful, even sacred, dimension of human experience rather than something merely to be eliminated. Drawing from Jungian psychology, he suggests that suffering can serve the individuation process by confronting the ego with deeper layers of the psyche. • Rosana de Rosa’s Grief and Loss Project emphasizes compassionate accompaniment, education, and the validation of diverse mourning experiences. Her work highlights grief as a deeply personal yet universal process that benefits from safe spaces for expression, reflection, and connection. In relation to inner maturity and peace, this approach encourages individuals to face loss with awareness rather than avoidance, fostering emotional integration. Her project supports the transformation of pain into insight, resilience, and a more grounded sense of inner harmony. • Søren Kierkegaard explored the depths of human suffering, despair, and the development of the self in relation to existential choice and faith. For him, despair arises when individuals are disconnected from their authentic selves or from a higher grounding of meaning. In the context of grief, his thought suggests that suffering can become a transformative encounter that deepens self-awareness and spiritual insight. Grief, when faced authentically, may evolve into compassion—both for oneself and others—through the recognition of shared human vulnerability and the movement toward a more integrated, ethically grounded existence.

Grief is often seen as something to survive…But what if grief is something we are meant to pass through? · Not as punishment… · But as transformation.There are moments in life—especially in youth—when something breaks: · A relationship ends. · A dream collapses. · A sense of identity dissolves.And in that moment… it feels like everything is ending. But beneath the surface… something else begins.Like fire… grief burns. But fire does not only destroy. · It reveals. · It refines. · It transforms.Today, we explore the hidden layers of grief—through psychology, spirituality, science, and philosophy—and ask a deeper question:Who are we becoming through what we have lost?”References: • Family Constellation - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Awakening of the Spirit - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec • The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold • The Spirits' Book - Allan KardecInspirations: • Carl Gustav Jung Carl Gustav Jung’s concept of shadow work involves recognizing and integrating the unconscious aspects of the self that are often rejected or denied. In relation to grief, loss, unfinished business, guilt, and forgiveness, the shadow often holds unprocessed emotions such as anger, regret, or self-blame. By consciously engaging with these elements, individuals can move toward psychological wholeness. This process allows guilt to be acknowledged rather than repressed, opening the path to authentic forgiveness. Through shadow integration, unresolved relational pain can be transformed into deeper self-understanding and emotional reconciliation. • Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, in her work on death and dying, identified the stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—offering a framework to understand the emotional process of facing loss. Her contribution reframes grief not as a disorder but as a natural transition. In relation to grief and loss as initiation, her model can be seen as a symbolic passage through psychological thresholds, where each stage marks a transformation in awareness. This initiatory view supports the idea that mourning can lead to deeper acceptance of mortality and renewed engagement with life. • Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. The work ultimately reframes grief as a transformative process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life. • Sigmund Freud Sigmund Freud distinguished mourning from melancholia to explain different responses to loss. In mourning, the individual gradually accepts the reality of death and withdraws emotional investment from the lost object, allowing life to continue. In melancholia, however, this process is complicated by unresolved attachment, leading to persistent suffering and self-reproach. This distinction deepens our understanding of grief, loss, and death by showing how absence can either be integrated or internalized. The re-signification of absence emerges through mourning, where loss is transformed into memory and emotional reorganization rather than psychological stagnation. This episode is presented by: • Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br • United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us • International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com • AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br

What if guilt isn’t proof that you failed—but evidence that you loved deeply? In this episode, inspired by the works of Joanna de Ângelis, Peter Hays joins Marcia Trajano to explore The Labyrinth—that inner space where grief turns into endless “what ifs.” Why do we replay the past?Why does guilt feel both painful and strangely comforting?And how do we find our way out? Through the symbolism of Theseus, Ariadne, and the Minotaur, we uncover a powerful truth: Self-forgiveness is the thread that leads us back to peace.Join us for a deeply moving conversation on grief, responsibility, humility, and healing. References:• Family Constellation - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco• The Awakening of the Spirit - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco• The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec• The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold• The Spirits' Book - Allan Kardec Inspirations:• AristotleAristotle’s ethical philosophy emphasizes the development of virtue through balanced action, practical wisdom (phronesis), and the pursuit of the “golden mean” between excess and deficiency. In relation to grief, loss, unfinished business, guilt, and forgiveness, this framework suggests that emotional responses should be guided toward moderation and moral reflection rather than extremes of denial or self-condemnation. Unresolved guilt can be examined through ethical responsibility, allowing space for corrective action or internal reconciliation. Forgiveness, in Aristotelian terms, becomes a virtuous act that restores balance in character and relationships, supporting emotional and moral restoration. • Carl Gustav JungCarl Gustav Jung’s concept of shadow work involves recognizing and integrating the unconscious aspects of the self that are often rejected or denied. In relation to grief, loss, unfinished business, guilt, and forgiveness, the shadow often holds unprocessed emotions such as anger, regret, or self-blame. By consciously engaging with these elements, individuals can move toward psychological wholeness. This process allows guilt to be acknowledged rather than repressed, opening the path to authentic forgiveness. Through shadow integration, unresolved relational pain can be transformed into deeper self-understanding and emotional reconciliation. • Jussara KorngoldThe Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. The work ultimately reframes grief as a transformative process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life. • Viktor FranklViktor Frankl’s Logotherapy emphasizes that even in suffering, humans retain the freedom to choose meaning and attitude. In the context of grief, loss, unfinished business, guilt, and forgiveness, this perspective is especially relevant, as it invites individuals to transform emotional pain into purposeful reflection rather than despair. Unresolved regrets and guilt can be reinterpreted through responsibility and meaning-making, opening space for forgiveness—both of self and others. By reframing suffering as a potential source of growth, Frankl’s work supports psychological healing and the restoration of inner coherence after relational or existential rupture. This episode is presented by:• Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br• United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us• International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com• AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br

Grief today is not only about death—it is layered, complex, and often invisible.Join Jussara Korngold and Marcia Trajano as they explore the delicate threshold between presence and absence, love and longing, the visible and the invisible.What happens when “What if?” becomes “What now?”How do we process losses that go beyond death—lost identities, broken futures, silent goodbyes?Can absence be transformed into a new form of connection?Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and Spiritist thought, this conversation invites us to rethink grief—not as an end, but as a transformation of love. Because love does not end. It changes grammar.References: · Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life - James Hollis · Man and His Symbols - Carl Gustav Jung · Modern Man in Search of a Soul - Carl Gustav Jung · On Grief and Grieving - Elisabeth Kübler-Ross · Plenitude - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco · Self-Discovery: An Interior Search - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco · The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec · The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold · The Search for Happiness - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco · The Spirits' Book - Allan Kardec Inspirations: · Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. She reframes grief as a process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life. • Kenneth Doka Kenneth Doka’s concept of disenfranchised grief highlights the pain experienced when a loss is not socially recognized or openly mourned, leaving individuals without validation or support. This can deepen suffering around grief, loss, and death, as the bereaved may feel isolated in their emotional reality. By naming this hidden dimension of mourning, Doka expands our understanding of how absence is processed psychologically and socially. His work also supports the re-signification of absence, helping individuals legitimize their grief and find pathways to meaning-making, healing, and emotional integration beyond societal silence. • Martin Heidegger Martin Heidegger’s concept of “being-toward-death” describes human existence as fundamentally shaped by the awareness of mortality, which calls individuals toward authenticity and a more conscious way of living. Rather than denying death, Heidegger invites us to integrate its inevitability into our understanding of being. In relation to grief, loss, and absence, this perspective reframes mourning as part of an authentic encounter with finitude. The absence of the other becomes a catalyst for deeper reflection on meaning, presence, and how we choose to live in the face of impermanence. • Pauline Boss Pauline Boss’s concept of ambiguous loss refers to situations of grief without closure or clear resolution, such as when a loved one is physically absent but psychologically present, or physically present but psychologically absent, as in dementia or missing persons. This unresolved uncertainty complicates mourning and can freeze the grieving process. Her work is central to understanding grief, loss, and death in complex relational contexts, where traditional closure is impossible. By introducing tolerance for ambiguity, Boss helps individuals re-signify absence, fostering resilience, meaning-making, and psychological adaptation without requiring definitive answers.

There are losses we recognize… And there are losses we carry in silence.Join Marcia Trajano and Jussara Korngold as they explore the Layers of Grief. Specifically the Grief of What Never Was.”Not all grief comes from death.Some comes from dreams that never unfolded… Identities never formed… Lives that were imagined, but never lived.What happens when young people grieve: · the future they expected · the belonging they never felt · the version of themselves they couldn’t become?Join us for a profound and compassionate conversation bridging psychology, spirituality, science, and philosophy—as we give language to invisible grief and discover how even the “void” can become a space for meaning, growth, and hope.References: · Emmanuel - Emmanuel | Francisco Cândido Xavier · Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life - James Hollis · King Lear - William Shakespeare · Man and His Symbols - Carl Gustav Jung · Modern Man in Search of a Soul - Carl Gustav Jung · On Grief and Grieving - Elisabeth Kübler-Ross · Plenitude - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco · Prolonged Grief Disorder - Prigerson et al. · Self-Discovery: An Interior Search - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco · The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec · The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold · The Search for Happiness - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco · The Spirits' Book - Allan Kardec · Two Essays on Analytical Psychology: Specifically for the exploration of the "Persona" and the "Collective Unconscious." - Carl Gustav Jung Inspirations: · Brené Brown Brené Brown emphasizes empathy as the courage to be present with pain, not fix it. Grounded in Emotional Intelligence, her work shows that naming emotions reduces shame and fosters connection. In grief—especially Disenfranchised Grief, the grief of what never was—she highlights the importance of validation. When losses are unseen or minimized, empathy becomes essential, allowing individuals to honor invisible pain and integrate it into a meaningful, shared human experience. · Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. The work ultimately reframes grief as a transformative process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life.This episode is presented by: • Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br • United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us • International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com • AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br

Why does losing someone—or something we love—feel like losing a part of ourselves?Join Marcia Trajano and Anne Sinclair in the second part a deeply moving episode. They continue to explore the invisible “thread” that connects us to people, roles, and identities… and how grief arises when that thread becomes a tether instead of a bridge.They’ll talk about: • The difference between love that liberates and attachment that imprisons • The three knots of grief: guilt, identity, and unfinished business • Why loss can feel like an emotional “amputation” • How to transform pain into growth and spiritual freedom References: • Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life - James Hollis • King Lear - William Shakespeare • Modern Man in Search of a Soul - Carl Gustav Jung • On Grief and Grieving - Elisabeth Kübler-Ross • Plenitude - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • Self-Discovery: An Interior Search - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Currentness of Jesus - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec • The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold • The Search for Happiness - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Spirits' Book - Allan Kardec Inspirations: • Carl Gustav Jung Carl Gustav Jung viewed grief and loss as essential to psychological transformation. Through concepts like the collective unconscious and individuation, he suggested that loss forces confrontation with the unconscious, activating archetypes such as the shadow. Rather than detaching, Jung emphasized integrating emotional pain to restore wholeness. Attachment, in this view, evolves through awareness—moving from dependency toward deeper, symbolic connections that support inner growth and meaning-making. • Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life published in 2026 explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. The work ultimately reframes grief as a transformative process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life. • Murray Bowen Murray Bowen, founder of family systems theory, viewed grief and attachment through the emotional unit of the family. His concept of Differentiation of Self explains how individuals balance intimacy and autonomy, especially during loss. Bowen showed that unresolved grief can transmit across generations, shaping patterns of anxiety, fusion, or emotional cutoff. Healthy attachment, in his view, involves staying connected while maintaining a clear sense of self, allowing loss to be processed without overwhelming the individual or the family system. • Robert A. Johnson Robert A. Johnson, a prominent interpreter of Carl Gustav Jung, explored grief, loss, and attachment through the lens of inner life and symbolism. He taught that loss often reflects a disruption in our relationship with the unconscious, particularly through projections onto others. When attachments dissolve, we are invited to reclaim those projections, fostering inner wholeness. Grief, for Johnson, becomes a sacred process—transforming dependency into deeper self-awareness, maturity, and a more conscious, balanced capacity to love.• What's Love got to do with it What's Love Got to Do with It, performed by Tina Turner, reflects emotional detachment shaped by past trauma, especially her abusive relationship with Ike Turner. The song reframes love as secondary, revealing how loss and pain can reshape attachment, leading to guardedness, self-protection, and a redefinition of intimacy after suffering.

Why does losing someone—or something we love—feel like losing a part of ourselves?Join Marcia Trajano and Anne Sinclair in this deeply moving episode, as they explore the invisible “thread” that connects us to people, roles, and identities… and how grief arises when that thread becomes a tether instead of a bridge.They’ll talk about: • The difference between love that liberates and attachment that imprisons • The three knots of grief: guilt, identity, and unfinished business • Why loss can feel like an emotional “amputation” • How to transform pain into growth and spiritual freedom References: • Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life - James Hollis • King Lear - William Shakespeare • Modern Man in Search of a Soul - Carl Gustav Jung • On Grief and Grieving - Elisabeth Kübler-Ross • Plenitude - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • Self-Discovery: An Interior Search - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec • The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold • The Search for Happiness - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Spirits' Book - Allan Kardec Inspirations: • Carl Gustav Jung Carl Gustav Jung viewed grief and loss as essential to psychological transformation. Through concepts like the collective unconscious and individuation, he suggested that loss forces confrontation with the unconscious, activating archetypes such as the shadow. Rather than detaching, Jung emphasized integrating emotional pain to restore wholeness. Attachment, in this view, evolves through awareness—moving from dependency toward deeper, symbolic connections that support inner growth and meaning-making. • Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life published in 2026 explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. The work ultimately reframes grief as a transformative process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life. • Murray Bowen Murray Bowen, founder of family systems theory, viewed grief and attachment through the emotional unit of the family. His concept of Differentiation of Self explains how individuals balance intimacy and autonomy, especially during loss. Bowen showed that unresolved grief can transmit across generations, shaping patterns of anxiety, fusion, or emotional cutoff. Healthy attachment, in his view, involves staying connected while maintaining a clear sense of self, allowing loss to be processed without overwhelming the individual or the family system. • Robert A. Johnson Robert A. Johnson, a prominent interpreter of Carl Gustav Jung, explored grief, loss, and attachment through the lens of inner life and symbolism. He taught that loss often reflects a disruption in our relationship with the unconscious, particularly through projections onto others. When attachments dissolve, we are invited to reclaim those projections, fostering inner wholeness. Grief, for Johnson, becomes a sacred process—transforming dependency into deeper self-awareness, maturity, and a more conscious, balanced capacity to love. This episode is presented by: • Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br • United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us • International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com • AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br

Grief is natural. Healing is possible. But what happens when mourning ceases to be a journey and becomes a permanent state?Join Marcia Trajano and Yuri Castro as they explore complicated grief and deep depression through the lens of Spiritist psychology, blending insights from Emmanuel, Carl Jung, and modern psychotherapy. Learn how these profound states of sorrow can be addressed and how therapy, self-reflection, and spiritual practices can help restore life’s purpose and hope. · Why grief sometimes stops transforming us. · How Spiritist thought integrates psychology, spirituality, and personal growth. · Tools and practices for healing from deep, lingering sorrow.References: · Emmanuel - Emmanuel | Francisco Cândido Xavier · Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life - James Hollis · King Lear - William Shakespeare · Man and His Symbols - Carl Gustav Jung · Modern Man in Search of a Soul - Carl Gustav Jung · On Grief and Grieving - Elisabeth Kübler-Ross · Plenitude - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco · Prolonged Grief Disorder - Prigerson et al. · Self-Discovery: An Interior Search - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco · The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec · The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold · The Search for Happiness - Joanna de Ângelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco · The Spirits' Book - Allan Kardec · Two Essays on Analytical Psychology: Specifically for the exploration of the "Persona" and the "Collective Unconscious." - Carl Gustav Jung Inspirations: · Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. The work ultimately reframes grief as a transformative process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life.This episode is presented by: • Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br • United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us • International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com • AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br

When the Mirror Changes… Who Are You Then? Aging, the passing of youth, and the subtle loss of the reflection we once knew—these are private griefs often left unspoken. In our newest episode of Psychology & Spirituality, Dr. Anahy Fonseca joins Marcia Trajano to explore the psychological and spiritual journey of facing our changing self.From Narcissus to Dorian Gray, from silver hair to wrinkles, we reflect on how Spiritist psychology and Joanna de Ângelis’ wisdom guide us to find spiritual beauty in life’s transformations.Let's discuss why our “cracks” can be our gold, and why losing our reflection can be the first step to discovering the eternal self.References: · Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life - James Hollis · Modern Man in Search of a Soul - Carl Gustav Jung · Plenitude - Joanna de Ângelis| Divaldo Pereira Franco · Self-Discovery: An Interior Search - Joanna de Ângelis| Divaldo Pereira Franco · The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec · The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde · The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold · The Search for Happiness - Joanna de Ângelis| Divaldo Pereira Franco · The Spirits' Book - Allan Kardec · Two Essays on Analytical Psychology: Specifically for the exploration of the "Persona" and the "Collective Unconscious." - Carl Gustav Jung Inspirations: · Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. The work ultimately reframes grief as a transformative process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life. · Kintsugi philosophy Kintsugi is the Japanese practice and philosophy of repairing broken pottery using lacquer mixed with gold, silver, or platinum. Rather than hiding cracks, kintsugi highlights them, transforming breakage into visible beauty. Philosophically, it reflects the acceptance of imperfection, impermanence, and resilience, aligning with wabi-sabi aesthetics. It suggests that wounds and repairs are part of an object’s history and value, not defects to conceal. In a broader sense, kintsugi is often used as a metaphor for human healing, showing that brokenness can become a source of strength and meaning. · Narcissus The myth of Narcissus tells the story of a beautiful youth who becomes captivated by his reflection in a pool of water, unable to look away. Consumed by self-love and fixation, he wastes away and dies, later transforming into the flower that bears his name. The myth symbolizes excessive self-absorption, the dangers of vanity, and the loss of authentic connection with others. In psychology, it is often interpreted as a warning about ego inflation and the inability to form reciprocal relationships due to self-centered fixation. · The Picture of Dorian Gray. The Picture of Dorian Gray follows a young man who remains outwardly youthful while a hidden portrait reflects the corruption of his soul as he pursues pleasure without moral restraint. Influenced by Lord Henry, Dorian indulges in vanity, excess, and detachment from consequences, leading to spiritual decay and eventual tragedy. The novel is critical to discussions of aging because it separates physical aging from moral and psychological deterioration, exposing the illusion of eternal youth and warning against rejecting natural human development and responsibility.

This week, Marcia Trajano joins Jussara Korngold to explore The Loss of Work, Role, and Statys. At some point in life, many of us face a difficult transition: retirement, unemployment, career changes, or simply stepping back as a new generation takes our place.In a world that measures value by productivity, the loss of work, role, and status can feel like losing a part of our identity.But what if this moment is not an ending, but an invitation?In this episode of Psychology and Spirituality, they explore the the period when careers, titles, and social roles once shone like the midday sun.Drawing on insights from Carl Gustav Jung, the spiritual psychology of Joanna de Ângelis, the philosophy of Allan Kardec, and the powerful metaphor found in King Lear by William Shakespeare, they pose questions such as: • Who are we when the titles disappear? • What remains when the applause fades? • Can the loss of status reveal our true calling?This conversation reframes one of life’s most feared transitions as a sacred shift—from Doing to Being.References: • Modern Man in Search of a Soul - Carl Gustav Jung • Plenitude - Joanna de Ângelis| Divaldo Pereira Franco • Self-Discovery: An Interior Search - Joanna de Ângelis| Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec • The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold • The Search for Happiness - Joanna de Ângelis| Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Spirits' Book - Allan Kardec • Two Essays on Analytical Psychology: Specifically for the exploration of the "Persona" and the "Collective Unconscious." - Carl Gustav Jung Inspirations: • Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. The work ultimately reframes grief as a transformative process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life. • King Lear - William Shakespeare King Lear is a powerful tragedy about aging, power, and family betrayal. King Lear decides to divide his kingdom among his daughters based on their flattery, disowning the honest Cordelia. This leads to deception, political chaos, and Lear’s descent into madness as he realizes his mistakes. The play explores themes of authority, blindness to truth, suffering, and reconciliation. Through Lear’s journey from pride to humility, Shakespeare portrays the fragility of human identity and the transformative power of suffering and insight. This episode is presented by: • Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br • United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us • International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com • AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br

This week on Psychology & Spirituality, we explore The Loss of Health. We’ll dive into how illness reshapes the Self, the sacred lessons of dependency, and the profound growth of the Spirit when the body falters. Tune in to reflect, learn, and be inspired.References: • Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - C. Newport • Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life - James Hollis • Modern Man in Search of a Soul - Carl Gustav Jung • Plenitude - Joanna de Ângelis| Divaldo Pereira Franco • Self-Discovery: An Interior Search - Joanna de Ângelis| Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec • The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold • The Search for Happiness - Joanna de Ângelis| Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Spirits' Book - Allan Kardec • Two Essays on Analytical Psychology: Specifically for the exploration of the "Persona" and the "Collective Unconscious." - Carl Gustav Jung Inspirations: • Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Deep Work argues that the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks is becoming increasingly rare—and valuable. The author contrasts “deep work” with “shallow work,” emphasizing that sustained concentration leads to higher-quality output, faster learning, and meaningful professional achievement. Newport proposes strategies such as time-blocking, eliminating distractions, and cultivating boredom tolerance to strengthen focus. The central idea is that mastering deep work enables individuals to produce exceptional results in an increasingly distracted digital world. • John Wycliff The documentary “Ultimate Documentary on John Wycliffe” presents the life of John Wycliffe as a courageous medieval scholar often called the “Morning Star of the Reformation.” It explores his opposition to Church corruption, his advocacy for making the Bible accessible in the vernacular, and his belief that Scripture should be available to ordinary people. The film highlights his intellectual influence at Oxford, his theological challenges to ecclesiastical authority, and his lasting impact on later reform movements such as the Lollards and Protestant Reformation. It frames Wycliffe as a pioneering voice for religious reform, personal faith, and scriptural accessibility. • Ultimate Documentary On John Wycliffe • Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. The work ultimately reframes grief as a transformative process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life. • King Lear - William Shakespeare King Lear is a powerful tragedy about aging, power, and family betrayal. King Lear decides to divide his kingdom among his daughters based on their flattery, disowning the honest Cordelia. This leads to deception, political chaos, and Lear’s descent into madness as he realizes his mistakes. The play explores themes of authority, blindness to truth, suffering, and reconciliation. Through Lear’s journey from pride to humility, Shakespeare portrays the fragility of human identity and the transformative power of suffering and insight.

In this episode, inspired by the works of Joanna de Ângelis Andrea Amorim joins Marcia Trajano to explore a new facet of grief—the quiet, profound season of integration.What happens when roles fall away?How do we face the empty nest, the passing of time, and the thinning of our world?Can loss become wisdom instead of regret?They will dive into: • The psychology of identity beyond roles • The emotional and spiritual meaning of menopause and andropause • The grief of unrealized lives • The archetype of the Wise Elder through Carl Gustav Jung • The philosophy of aging through Cicero • And the Spiritist view of maturity as a sacred curriculum of the soulThis is not an episode about endings.It is about integration, meaning, and the wisdom that only time can reveal.References: • Family Constellation - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Awakening of the Spirit - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec• The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara KorngoldInspirations: • Carl Gustav Jung The Wise Elder archetype, described by Carl Gustav Jung, represents inner wisdom, guidance, and moral insight emerging from the collective unconscious. Often appearing in dreams or myths as a sage, mentor, or spiritual guide, this figure helps individuals navigate uncertainty and transformation. The Wise Elder symbolizes the integration of knowledge, experience, and intuition, offering clarity during psychological crises. Rather than external authority, it reflects an inner source of truth that supports individuation—the process of becoming one’s authentic, whole self. • Cicero In De Senectute (“On Old Age”), Cicero presents aging as a stage of continued growth, dignity, and wisdom rather than decline. He argues that the burdens of old age—physical weakness, reduced pleasures, and proximity to death—are outweighed by its advantages: freedom from passions, richer intellectual life, and moral authority. Aging well depends on a virtuous life, disciplined habits, and active engagement in meaningful pursuits. For Cicero, old age is not a loss, but the culmination of a life lived with purpose and integrity. • Gabor Maté The book The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture was written by Gabor Maté, with collaboration from his son Daniel Maté. Dr. Gabor Maté is a Canadian physician known for his work on trauma, stress, addiction, and how culture shapes health and illness. In The Myth of Normal, he challenges common assumptions about what is “normal” in terms of health and well‑being and explores how societal conditions impact physical and psychological illness. • Grace and Frankie - M. Kaufman and H. Morris (2015-2022). Grace and Frankie follows two very different women, Grace and Frankie, whose lives are upended when their husbands reveal they are in love with each other and plan to marry. Forced to live together, the pair navigate aging, friendship, family, and reinvention with humor and vulnerability. The series explores themes of identity, resilience, and late-life transformation, portraying aging as a stage rich with possibility, independence, and emotional growth. • Jane Fonda Jane Fonda approaches aging as a powerful opportunity for growth, reinvention, and authenticity. She reframes later life as a “third act,” emphasizing self-awareness, emotional healing, and purpose rather than decline. Fonda speaks openly about past struggles and the importance of staying engaged—physically, intellectually, and socially. Her attitude rejects ageism and promotes vitality, curiosity, and continued contribution, encouraging people to view aging as a meaningful, dynamic stage of life rather than an ending.

Adulthood is not announced with ceremony. It arrives quietly—through responsibility, loss, and choices that slowly shape our destiny.Peter Hays joins Marcia Trajano to continue will explore the stage of life where loss is not only about what fate takes from us—but also about the paths we chose and those that can no longer be lived.Why does adulthood feel heavier than youth?Why do grief and awakening often appear together?And how can loss become a doorway to deeper meaning?Inspired by the spiritual psychology of Joanna de Ângelis and the insights of Carl Gustav Jung, this conversation explores: • grief beyond death • the hidden losses of adulthood • the collapse of the social mask • the healing of the inner “Wounded King” • and the awakening that suffering can bring.Because adulthood is not simply about surviving responsibilities.It is about learning to love with consciousness.References: • Family Constellation - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Awakening of the Spirit - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold • The Spirits' Book - Allan Kardec • Allan Kardec, The Gospel According to SpiritismInspirations: • Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. The work ultimately reframes grief as a transformative process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life. • Psychology of your 20's The “Psychology of Your 20s” podcast explores the emotional, cognitive, and social challenges of early adulthood through the lens of Psychology. It blends research on identity formation, relationships, career anxiety, and self-worth with relatable storytelling. Drawing on concepts like Emerging Adulthood, it helps listeners understand uncertainty, normalize struggle, and build resilience during a decade defined by growth, change, and self-discovery. • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes is often portrayed as hyper-rational, yet beneath his logic lies a subtle engagement with loss. In stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes processes grief—personal and observed—through analysis, detachment, and purpose. His cases frequently center on bereavement, injustice, or absence, reflecting how humans seek meaning after loss. Holmes’ method suggests that intellectualization can be both a coping mechanism and a pathway to restoring order in the aftermath of emotional disruption. This episode is presented by: • Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br • United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us • International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com • AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br

Adulthood is not announced with ceremony. It arrives quietly—through responsibility, loss, and choices that slowly shape our destiny.Bea Lopes joins Marcia Trajano to explore the stage of life where loss is not only about what fate takes from us—but also about the paths we chose and those that can no longer be lived.Why does adulthood feel heavier than youth?Why do grief and awakening often appear together?And how can loss become a doorway to deeper meaning?Inspired by the spiritual psychology of Joanna de Ângelis and the insights of Carl Gustav Jung, this conversation explores: • grief beyond death • the hidden losses of adulthood • the collapse of the social mask • the healing of the inner “Wounded King” • and the awakening that suffering can bring.Because adulthood is not simply about surviving responsibilities. It is about learning to love with consciousness.References: • Family Constellation - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Awakening of the Spirit - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec • The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold • The Spirits' Book - Allan KardecInspirations: • Any Given Sunday follows the turbulent season of a struggling professional football team led by a veteran quarterback played by Dennis Quaid. As age, injuries, and ambition collide, a young rising star threatens to replace him, exposing tensions between players, coaches, and management. Under the guidance of their hardened coach, the team must confront ego, loyalty, and the brutal realities of the sport, discovering that every game—and every life—can change on any given Sunday. Any Given Sunday, directed by Oliver Stone. Dennis Quaid plays aging quarterback Jack “Cap” Rooney. His wife (in backstory/mentions) used to be a cheerleader, adding to that classic “football life” narrative. The film dives into the intense world of professional football—on and off the field. It explores: • The pressure on veteran players nearing retirement • The rise of younger talent • Team politics, injuries, and ego clashes • The business side of the sport It’s gritty, dramatic, and famous for its raw locker-room energy and iconic speeches (especially from Al Pacino as the coach). • Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. The work ultimately reframes grief as a transformative process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life. This episode is presented by: • Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br • United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us • International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com • AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br

Why does adolescence feel like fire? Dr. Dan Assisi joins Marcia Trajano to explore the many layers of grief youth experience today—from the loss of childhood, identity struggles, to the impact of fractured friendships, suicide, and social pressures. Learn how grief can ignite growth, awaken consciousness, and guide the young soul toward resilience, self-discovery, and authentic belonging.References: • Family Constellation - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Awakening of the Spirit - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec • The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold • The Spirits' Book - Allan KardecInspirations: • Adolescence Adolescence is a British psychological crime drama that follows a 13-year-old boy, Jamie Miller, who is arrested for the murder of a female classmate. The four-episode series explores the investigation and the emotional fallout for his family, school, and community as they struggle to understand what led to the tragedy. Through psychological interviews and social context—such as bullying and online influence—the show examines the pressures and vulnerabilities of modern adolescence. • Erik Erikson Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development describe the eight key phases through which a human being evolves across the lifespan. Each stage presents a central psychosocial conflict that must be resolved for healthy personality and social development. Successfully navigating one stage builds the foundation for the next. • Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. The work ultimately reframes grief as a transformative process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life. • The Prophet The Prophet by Khalil Gibran is a philosophical and spiritual work in which the prophet Almustafa shares poetic reflections on life, love, work, freedom, and the human condition. One of its famous passages addresses children, stating, “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.” Gibran emphasizes that children have their own identities and destinies; parents can guide but not possess them. This poem is often cited in discussions of childhood development and grief, reminding adults to honor children’s individuality while offering love and support.This episode is presented by: • Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br • United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us • International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com • AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br