DreamQuest with Judith Tripp - A Journey of Joy and Reflection in Liminal Space
Release Date: 12/23/2024
DreamQuest with Judith Tripp - A Journey of Joy and Reflection in Liminal Space
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This episode is a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Judith Tripp, a multifaceted leader who brings together spirituality, psychology, and art in her work. Judith is the force behind DreamQuest retreats at Grace Cathedral, a labyrinth facilitator, a transpersonal psychotherapist, and a musician. In this episode, we explore: Judith’s impressive array of roles and talents, from leading DreamQuest to her work as a transpersonal psychotherapist and musician. The significance of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco as a central hub for DreamQuest retreats and labyrinth walks. The...
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info_outlineThis episode is a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Judith Tripp, a multifaceted leader who brings together spirituality, psychology, and art in her work. Judith is the force behind DreamQuest retreats at Grace Cathedral, a labyrinth facilitator, a transpersonal psychotherapist, and a musician.
In this episode, we explore:
- Judith’s impressive array of roles and talents, from leading DreamQuest to her work as a transpersonal psychotherapist and musician.
- The significance of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco as a central hub for DreamQuest retreats and labyrinth walks.
- The labyrinth’s deep personal and spiritual significance, and how it connects to the broader themes of interconnectedness in Judith’s work.
- How Judith integrates spirituality, psychology, and art in her career to create meaningful transformation.
- The importance of gathering and community, particularly in the context of post-pandemic reflections and the human need for connection.
We also discuss the beauty of stepping into liminal spaces, the power of collective inner work, and how these experiences can lead to profound joy and transformation. Judith shares reflections on her early life joys, the importance of intentional gatherings, and upcoming DreamQuest retreats.
This episode is filled with insights on spirituality, interconnectedness, and the transformative potential of community and inner work.
Read the full show notes at Jump Start Your Joy
Judith Tripp's website: CircleWay
DreamQuest Retreat registration
Judith Tripp's book: Circleway, The Story of Women's Dream Quest
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