Episode 3 of The Professional Human Podcast, Cody Peterson:In this thought-provoking episode, Brian Maierhofer sits down with Cody Peterson, author of The Archetype of the Alcoholic, to explore addiction as more than just a pathology—but as a deep spiritual calling.They dive into the Jungian psychology of addiction, the role of the trickster archetype, and how Western culture’s spiritual starvation fuels compulsive behaviors. Cody also shares insights on psychedelics in recovery, the power of the unconscious, and what true transformation really requires.If you’ve ever questioned the deeper meaning behind addiction, personal power, or spiritual growth, this episode is for you.––– Brian's Links –––The BodyMind Rewind: https://thebodymindrewind.com/The 20-Minute Neural Reset: https://20minuteneuralreset.com/X: https://x.com/IamProHumanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian.maierhoferYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/brianmaierhoferThreads: https://www.threads.net/@brian.maierhofer––– Cody's Links –––Buy Cody’s Book: http://www.cody-peterson.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alkyarchetypeX: https://x.com/AlkyArchetype––– Key Moments–––00:00 The Paradox of the Sober Alcoholic01:21 Introduction to the Professional Human Podcast02:11 Exploring the Numinous Flavor of 12-Step Fellowships02:51 The Archetype of the Alcoholic and Spiritual Crisis07:38 The Trickster Archetype and Alcoholism10:42 The Self and the Ego in Jungian Theory15:25 Psycho-Spiritual Growth and Collective Consciousness22:17 The Role of Psychedelics in Recovery37:11 The Emotional Impact of Jung's Story40:34 The Importance of Cultural Context46:34 Jung's Spiritual Journey in the West53:01 The Gift of Madness and the Trickster Archetype58:29 The Influence of Alcoholics on Jung's Work01:02:10 Reflections on the 12 Steps and Future Projects01:04:25 The Seer and the Numinous01:08:53 Music and Personal Connections#Addiction #JungianPsychology #Psychedelics #MaleMentalHealth #WesternCulture #Alcoholism #TheProfessionalHumanPodcast