Autism comes from the word self—but what does that actually mean?

In this episode, we explore the concept of the Self through the work of Carl Jung and examine the tension between who we are and who the world expects us to be.

This isn’t about diagnosing autism through Jung. It’s about understanding a deeper question:

What happens when someone remains more connected to their internal structure in a world that prioritizes conformity?

In Part 1 of this series, we begin with the Self.

Drawing from Jung’s work, this episode explores:

• the difference between the persona (the social role) and the Self (the deeper organizing structure of the psyche)
• how identity is shaped through social expectations
• what happens when that shaping process doesn’t occur in the same way

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