susanne van doorn

Susanne van Doorn, MSc, is a Dutch therapist and author who writes for her blog Mindfunda. Here she gives courses in dreams and their symbology based on mythological themes. She is the author of A Dreamer’s Guide through the Land of the Deceased and co-author of Mutual Dreaming: A Psiber Experiment with Maria Cernuto, published in DreamTime in 2014. She also translated Theory of Dreams by Vasily Kasatkin in 2014. Susanne earned her degree in psychology from Tilburg University in 1994, completed coursework in dreamwork at the Jungian Institute in Nijmegen in 2009, and graduated cum laude from the Orthomolecular Therapy program in 2010, following additional training in basic medical sciences. Since 2013, she has been a regular presenter at IASD conferences and frequently gives presentations on dreams in the Netherlands. From 2016 to 2019, Susanne served as Regional Representatives Chair on the board of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD), where she helped foster a global community of dream researchers and enthusiasts. You can connect with her on Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram.

Must an Artist Struggle?

Artists often struggle—with integrity, originality, and transcending pain. Brenda Ferrimani, a Dream Artist, shares how personal and artistic battles have fueled her creativity. Inspired by films like Whiplash and her life experiences, Ferrimani explores how inner and outer challenges can push us to self-expression and innovation. Through her evocative dream paintings like Expansion, Soul Tree, and I Am Salmon, she illustrates how struggle can lead to profound growth and transformation.

Discover how overcoming struggles can illuminate the path to creativity and authenticity.

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Mandorla, a way to see the other side of the coin

Discover how integrating opposites can lead to healing and wholeness. In my interview with author Jean Benedict Raffa, we explore her award-winning book Healing the Sacred Divide, where she shares wisdom on uniting the masculine and feminine aspects within us. Learn about the mandorla, a sacred space where light and dark meet, and how working with dreams can unlock personal transformation.

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The Well of Remembrance: Rediscovering the Earth Wisdom Myths of Northern Europe

In The Well of Remembrance, Ralph Metzner invites us on a journey of ancestral healing and reconnection. Drawing on Norse mythology, Metzner explores Odin’s symbolic sacrifices—hanging from Yggdrasil, giving his eye to the Well of Wisdom—to illustrate the power of reconciliation, inner vision, and ancestral remembrance. At the foot of Yggdrasil, the World Tree, lies Mímir’s Well, where we find wisdom by diving into the waters of our past. Metzner emphasizes the critical need for rituals of reconciliation today, uniting the wisdom of Earth-bound traditions and Sky gods. His message: our ancestors hold stories that heal, guide, and ground us in times of change.

Key Takeaways:

Odin as a bridge-builder between irreconcilable differences.
Mímir’s Well as a symbol of memory and ancestral wisdom.
The importance of reconnecting with mythology to heal modern divides.
Rituals of reconciliation: a practice for today’s world.

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Moon tribute: Connie Kaplan about ‘The woman’s Book of Dreams’

Discover how the moon influences your dreams with Connie Kaplan, author of The Woman’s Book of Dreams. In this enlightening interview, Connie shares her journey of spiritual awakening through dreams, the 13 types of dreaming, and the transformative power of silence in dream circles. Learn how to re-dream the past, envision the future, and embrace your life’s purpose. Watch the full interview on Mindfunda’s YouTube channel and explore the spiritual depth of dreaming.

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