The Golden Ball - depth psychology & soccer

Conversation series
The Golden Ball

When we watch soccer, something happens that has nothing to do with the game and everything to do with it.Eight conversations exploring what that something actually is. All free on Jung Platform.All episodes for free on Jung Platform.

podcast, three depth psychologists, explore soccer as metaphor for life.
Podcast on depth psychology and soccer. Discover how to play the game of life better.

What is the Golden Ball

What can soccer teach us about the game of life?Three depth psychologists and a former World Cup player explore one theme per episode through both the lens of soccer and everyday life. Together they discuss what the game reveals about ambition, identity, self-belief, creativity, criticism, loss, winning, and what happens after it all ends.Eight conversations. All free on Jung Platform.

Psychotherapist in New York City, author, founder Jung Platform

Machiel Klerk

Psychotherapist in NYC
Lover of soccer
Author
Founder of Jung Platform[email protected]

Sport psychologist, golden ball podcast host, former world cup soccer player

John O'Brien

Former World Cup soccer player
Doctor of Clinical Psychology. Supports athletes in both performance and life.johnobriensportpsych.com

Depth psychology coach, Jungian coach, Jungian teacher, co-founder Jung Platform

Akke-Jeanne Klerk

Personal Development Coach
Depth Psychology Teacher
Co-founder Jung Platform[email protected]

Online courses - depth psychology and Jungian psychology

Jung Platform

The Golden Ball is a conversation series by Jung Platform, the largest global platform for depth psychology.All episodes are available on Jung Platform alongside courses, lectures, and certificate programs in Jungian and depth psychology.

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