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Attachment and the Core Dilemma with NARM — Dr. Laurence Heller 1:02:47

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Dr Laurence Heller is the founder of the NeuroAffective Relational Model™ - often referred to as NARM. This is a psychobiological approach known to be highly effective for working with developmental trauma.He is the author of “Healing Developmental Trauma”, which is currently published in more than 10 languages. For the past 20 years, Dr Heller has…

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Iain McGilchrist, Bernardo Kastrup: Consciousness, God, Truth, & The Purpose of Life 1:26:04

18d ago1:26:04

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In this interview, I’m joined by two leading thinkers who are helping to reshape our understanding of consciousness, the nature of reality, and the pursuit of meaning in life: Dr Iain McGilchrist and Dr Bernardo Kastrup. Iain is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, author, and philosopher perhaps most well known for his Hemispheric Hypothesis and his bo…

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Consciousness & Nonduality: Saying Yes to Life — Francis Lucille 1:00:10

25d ago1:00:10

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This week, we welcome Francis Lucille to the show, a renowned teacher of the nondual understanding, who has dedicated his life to helping individuals uncover the ultimate truth of consciousness and reality. Drawing from decades of exploration and teaching, Francis shares insights on some of the following topics: — The ultimate purpose of human life…

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Create a Community that Changes Your Life — Alexis Dean 1:00:15

30d ago1:00:15

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This week, we welcome Alexis Dean to the show. Alexis is the founder of Dovetail Community—a global network for female entrepreneurs dedicated to fostering authentic connections and mutual support. This episode explores her journey of building an intentional community and the transformative impact this can have on personal and professional life.Exp…

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Dr. Martha Beck — Unlocking the Hidden Power of Your Right Hemisphere 59:54

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Dr. Martha Beck is a Harvard-trained sociologist, bestselling author, and renowned life coach known for her transformative work on living in alignment with your true self. With decades of experience blending science, spirituality, and practical tools, Martha’s insights have helped countless individuals overcome anxiety, unlock creativity, and live …

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René Girard, Mimetic Theory, & Making the Process the Reward - Johnathan Bi 56:51

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Johnathan Bi introduces the key insights of René Girard’s Mimetic Theory and its surprising practical applications. Expect to learn: — How understanding the hidden forces behind our desires can help us break free from societal pressures, improve our decision-making, and create a life we truly love. — The scapegoat mechanism and how this kept peace …

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Can existential philosophy improve your life? — Dr Natalie Fraser 56:00

1M ago56:00

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Dr Natalie Fraser is a counselling psychologist and the Founder of the Global Existential Summit, who has recently completed her doctorate in Existential Psychotherapy. In this conversation, we explore: — How engaging with philosophy can improve your quality of life— The importance of going beyond mainstream existential philosophers like Sartre and…

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Psychology of Groups: How Archetypes & Hidden Forces Shape Behaviour — Brant Elwood & Aodhán Moran 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

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Aodhán Moran and Brant Evans are experts in group relations, exploring the hidden dynamics that shape how groups function and how individuals relate within them. Their work combines psychology, mythology, and practical insights to reveal the deeper forces at play in teams, families, and communities. From Jungian archetypes to the scapegoat mechanis…

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Iain McGilchrist — Aligning with the Creative Impulse of the Universe 1:06:56

2M ago1:06:56

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In this episode, we welcome Dr Iain McGilchrist back to the show. Dr McGilchrist is a psychiatrist and writer, who is committed to the idea that the mind and brain can be understood only by seeing them in the broadest possible context. He is the author of several books, including the international bestseller: “The Master and His Emissary”, and most…

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Schema Therapy for Deep Recovery - Elizabeth Lacy, LCSW, PLLC 53:28

3M ago53:28

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Liz Lacy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Trainer, who is widely recognised as a leading authority on applying Schema Therapy in the treatment of addiction. This conversation provides an introduction to the core ideas of this innovative approach, covering things like:— The flaws in the mainstream model of addiction treatmen…

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Nondual Naturalism: A New Paradigm for Understanding Consciousness — Dr James Cooke 56:10

3M ago56:10

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Dr James Cooke is a consciousness researcher, meditation teacher, and author of The Dawn of Mind. His work blends science and spirituality to offer a fascinating perspective on reality and our place within it. We dive into nondual naturalism, the nature of consciousness, and how understanding these ideas can transform how we live. Here’s what we co…

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James Altucher — Reinvention, Accelerated Learning, and Lessons from Making (and Losing) Millions 58:36

3M ago58:36

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James Altucher is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, investor, stand up comedian, and podcaster who has founded over 20 companies and published more than 20 books. This was a bit of a surreal experience for me, as there are few people on the planet that have impacted my thinking and approach to business more than James. As you’ll hear in the inte…

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Psychedelics: The Future of Addiction Treatment? - Dr Matthew Johnson 1:06:59

3M ago1:06:59

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Dr Matthew Johnson is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins, and one of the world’s most published scientists on the human effects of psychedelics.His research focuses on the behavioural economics of drug use, addiction, and risk behaviour.In this conversation, we explore:— The underlying mechanisms which may help to expl…

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Why Facing Death is the Secret to Living Fully — Jodi Wellman 53:53

4M ago53:53

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Jodi Wellman is an executive coach, speaker, and author, with a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Her TEDx talk, “How Death Can Bring You Back to Life”, has garnered over 1.3 million views, and her new book, “You Only Die Once”, offers a roadmap for living without regrets.Here’s what we dive into:— The ben…

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EMDR, Attachment & Addiction: A Revolutionary Approach — Dr Laurel Parnell 1:01:31

4M ago1:01:31

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Dr. Laurel Parnell is a leading expert on the therapeutic tool, eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing which is more widely known as EMDR. She has trained thousands of clinicians nationally and internationally, and is the author of several bestselling books, including: “Attachment Focused EMDR”, “Tapping In”, and “Rewiring the Addicted Brain…

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Michael Easter - Tools for Thriving in an Age of Indulgence 46:01

4M ago46:01

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Michael Easter is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and professor at the University of Nevada. His books, The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, explore how embracing discomfort and understanding our evolutionary roots can help us lead healthier, more fulfilled lives. Michael’s ideas have been adopted by top-tier universities, Fortun…

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Using Negative Experiences to Expand Consciousness — Geoff Thompson 1:10:38

4M ago1:10:38

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Geoff Thompson is an BAFTA award-winning writer, screenwriter, and martial artist, who has authored more than forty books. Once a bouncer in Coventry, Geoff turned his life around by making a hierarchy of ”fears“ and directly confronting them, one by one. In this conversation, we explore:— Geoff’s life-changing encounter with his former abuser in a…

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Consciousness Beyond Death, Living Fearlessly, and Thriving as an Empath — Anita Moorjani 1:01:42

4M ago1:01:42

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Anita is a New York Times bestselling author and an internationally renowned speaker, whose book "Dying to be Me" has sold over a million copies worldwide and received praise from the likes of Dr. Wayne Dyer and Dr. Gabor Maté.After being diagnosed with terminal cancer and falling into a coma, Anita experienced a profound near-death journey that tr…

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A Neuroscience-Based Approach to Manifestation — Dr. Sabina Brennan, PhD 1:01:51

4M ago1:01:51

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Dr. Sabina Brennan is a neuroscientist, chartered health psychologist, and bestselling author. Known for her ability to translate complex neuroscience into practical advice, Sabina empowers people to take control of their brain health and manifest their goals more effectively. Her latest book, *The Neuroscience of Manifesting*, offers a scientific …

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Using History to Reimagine Our Collective Future — Roman Krznaric 1:00:11

4M ago1:00:11

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Roman Krznaric is a social philosopher and bestselling author whose books have been published in more than 25 languages. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing and the founder of the world’s first Empathy Museum. His latest book, History for Tomorrow, explores how we can use historical…

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Is Humanity an Intelligent Superorganism? — Byron Reese 57:40

5M ago57:40

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Byron Reese is a futurist, and technologist, who is most well known for exploring big questions about humanity’s place in the universe and our collective future. In his thought-provoking new book “We Are Agora”, he outlines a scientific hypothesis for viewing humanity as a conscious superorganism, raising fascinating questions about what this means…

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Method Writing, Flexible Thinking, & Building Your Creativity Muscle — AJ Jacobs 1:03:32

5M ago1:03:32

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A.J. Jacobs is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and “human guinea pig” known for his immersive experiments and unique approach to nonfiction writing. His books include: “The Year of Living Biblically”, “Drop Dead Healthy”, “It’s All Relative”, and “The Year of Living Constitutionally”, which this conversation focuses on. Expect to l…

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Nonduality: Sport as Spiritual Practice — Simon Mundie 1:04:10

5M ago1:04:10

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Simon Mundie is an author, BBC Sports Reporter, and host of “A New Way of Being” Podcast. After spending many years covering elite level sports and getting to know many of the world’s leading athletes personally, Simon began to see parallels between what he was witnessing on the sporting field and what he was learning about from the ancient nondual…

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The Shocking Psychology of Nice-Guy Syndrome — Dr Robert Glover, PhD 1:16:04

5M ago1:16:04

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Robert Glover — a therapist, coach, writer, and relationship expert with over 40 years of professional experience. He is the author of “No More Mr. Nice Guy”, which has helped thousands of men world-wide break free from the hidden epidemic of nice guy syndrome, improving their relationships, career, and overall qua…

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ADHD & Addiction — Dr Ned Hallowell 31:55

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Dr Ned Hallowell is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, author, and world authority on ADHD. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Tulane Medical School, and was a Harvard Medical School faculty member for 21 years. He is the Founder of The Hallowell ADHD Centers in Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle.Dr Hallowell has spent t…

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Organic Intelligence: A New Paradigm for Healing - Steve Hoskinson 1:01:41

6M ago1:01:41

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Steve is the Founder and Chief Compassion Officer of Organic Intelligence. For over two decades, Steve has dedicated his life to understanding and healing trauma, and his paradigm-shifting approach has impacted countless lives across the globe. Steve’s Organic Intelligence method brings together mindfulness practices with biological and systems the…

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Entrepreneurship, Addiction, & Becoming the World’s Most Connected Man — Joe Polish 1:19:55

6M ago1:19:55

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Joe Polish is described by many as “the world’s most connected man”, Joe is the Founder of Genius Network and Genius Recovery. The former is one of the world’s largest and most exclusive communities of entrepreneurs, while the latter is a nonprofit Joe established with the aim of changing the global conversation around addiction. He is the author o…

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Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: An Introduction — Dr Pat Ogden, PhD 52:10

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Dr Pat Ogden is the creator of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Method, a pioneer in somatic psychology, an author, international lecturer and one of the leading voices revolutionising our approach to healing trauma.Her books include “Trauma and the Body”, “Sensorimotor Psychotherapy”, and “The Pocket Guide to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy in Context”, …

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Jung, UFOs, Ancient Civilizations, & Transcendence in a Secular World — Dr Bernardo Kastrup 1:08:08

6M ago1:08:08

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Dr Bernardo Kastrup is an author, scientist, philosopher, and the Director of the Essentia Foundation. He holds two PhDs - one in philosophy and the other in engineering. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental.This conversation mostly focuses on Bernardo’s unique pers…

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Jungian Psychology, Navigating Quarter Life, and Searching for the Self — Satya Doyle Byock 1:02:44

7M ago1:02:44

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Satya Doyle Byock — a psychotherapist, writer, and the Director of the Salome Institute of Jungian Studies. Satya is the author of “Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood,” a book which argues that quarter life is a key developmental stage in its own right that we need to honour — both individually and collectively. Her work has been f…

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Ken Wilber - Finding Radical Wholeness 1:05:25

7M ago1:05:25

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Ken Wilber is a philosopher and the author of more than 25 books which have been translated into 30 languages. His work attempts to integrate all fields of human knowledge into one “theory of everything”, which he calls Integral Theory. This draws connections between fields as far ranging as: systems theory, evolutionary biology, anthropology, quan…

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Parts Work, Neuroplasticity, and Compassion in Recovery — Marc Lewis & Andrew Tatarsky 59:50

7M ago59:50

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Dr. Andrew Tatarsky and Professor Marc Lewis — two individuals who have been reshaping the global conversation around addiction towards a more compassionate and scientific view. Marc is a bestselling author, Developmental Psychologist, and the developer of The Learning Model of Addiction. Andrew is a Clinical Psychologist and the creator of Integra…

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Healing Addiction with IFS & Polyvagal Theory — Cece Sykes & Jan Winhall 59:01

7M ago59:01

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In this insightful episode, I’m joined by world leading addiction treatment experts — Jan Winhall and Cece Sykes. Jan has been working closely with Stephen Porges to develop a Polyvagal informed model for treating addiction, while Cece is one of the world’s foremost experts on leveraging Internal Family Systems for healing addictive processes, havi…

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Psychological Tools for Thriving as a Creator — Daniel Kirby 1:06:59

8M ago1:06:59

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Daniel Kirby is a serial entrepreneur, podcast host, and coach who has founded and exited a number of companies. In addition to being named as one of the most innovative people in Europe in 2018, he is also the creator of the Getahead Festival and has raised more than 14,000 for a children’s charity by completing 6 marathons in 7 days in the Sahara…

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Addiction Unmasked: Exploring the Hidden Roots of Our Modern Crisis — Dr Bruce Alexander 59:45

8M ago59:45

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Dr Bruce Alexander is an internationally recognised author and psychologist perhaps most well known for his “rat-park” experiment and dislocation theory of addiction. Few people on the planet have contributed more to our understanding of the social and contextual factors driving addiction, so it was a real privilege to have this conversation. In th…

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The Scientific Case for a Purposeful Universe — Dr Samuel Wilkinson 53:18

8M ago53:18

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Dr Samuel Wilkinson is a professor at Yale, a psychiatrist, and the author of the new book: Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply About The Nature of Our Existence. His book makes a compelling and provocative case that life (particularly human life) is inherently purposeful, drawing from evolutionary biology, cognitive psychology, and neur…

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Radical Honesty, The Future Self, & Transforming Consciousness — Dr. Martha Beck, PhD 1:00:45

8M ago1:00:45

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Dr. Martha Beck is a Harvard-trained sociologist, New York Times Bestselling Author, and world-renowned coach. She has published ten books, including Finding Your Own North Star, Diana Herself, and The Way of Integrity, which this interview focuses on. Expect to learn: — How Martha’s Near Death Experience radically altered her trajectory in life — …

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Dr Iain McGilchrist - A Divided Brain and an Addicted World: The Missing Link? 1:08:54

9M ago1:08:54

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In this insightful episode, Dr McGilchrist discusses how his hemispheric hypothesis may help to account for the widespread addiction in our society. Dr McGilchrist is a psychiatrist and writer, who is committed to the idea that the mind and brain can be understood only by seeing them in the broadest possible context. He is the author of several boo…

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Donald Hoffman — Consciousness, Mysteries Beyond Spacetime, and Waking up from the Dream of Life 1:05:33

9M ago1:05:33

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Professor Donald Hoffman is a cognitive neuroscientist and the author of more than 90 scientific papers and three books, including Visual Intelligence and The Case Against Reality. He is best known for his theory of consciousness, which combines evolutionary theory with mathematics to make a compelling case that the reality we see every day is an i…

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Find the Work that Makes You Come Alive - Jonathan Fields 1:02:08

9M ago1:02:08

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Jonathan Fields is an award winning author, entrepreneur, webby-nominated producer, and host of one of the world’s top podcasts - the Good Life Project. He has been featured in outlets including: The New York Times, CNN, The Guardian, and FastCompany. His most recent book: “Sparked” provides a simple framework for helping individuals to discover th…

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Diversity, Dreamwork, & Intersectionality in Therapy - Dr Dwight Turner 49:24

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Dr Dwight Turner is a psychotherapist, Senior Lecturer and Researcher at Brighton University, and the author of “Intersections of Privilege and Otherness in Counselling and Psychotherapy”. He is one of the world’s leading experts on how privilege, otherness, and intersectionality impact therapeutic practice, and in this conversation we discuss:— Wh…

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Healthy Masculinity, Shadow Work, Archetypes & Finding Your Tribe - Philip Folsom and Joshua Wenner 1:04:32

10M ago1:04:32

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Joshua Wenner and Philip Folsom are the founders of K4 - a men’s leadership community which equips men with psychological tools and resources to become their best selves and create a better life for their families and their communities.Their members include entrepreneurs, combat veterans, leading mental health professionals, first responders, docto…

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The Life Changing Magic of The Experimental Mindset - AJ Jacobs 1:00:22

10M ago1:00:22

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AJ Jacobs is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, editor at Esquire Magazine, and maybe one of the most interesting people on the planet today. His books include: “A Year of Living Biblically”' which documents his attempt to follow every single rule from the Bible as literally as possible, including stoning adulterers, not shaving his b…

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Epigenetics, Consciousness, & Reprogramming the Mind - Dr Bruce Lipton 1:07:55

10M ago1:07:55

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Dr Bruce Lipton is an internationally recognised biologist, author, and pioneer in the new science of epigenetics. He is most well known for the idea that beliefs influence gene expression and that biology is not determined by DNA. Dr Lipton is the author of three books, including: The Honeymoon Effect, The Biology of Belief, and Spontaneous Evolut…

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Get Fierce with Reality - Dr. Parker Palmer, PhD 1:09:11

11M ago1:09:11

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Dr. Parker Palmer is an American writer, educator, and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He is the Founder of the nonprofit: The Centre for Courage and Renewal and the author of 10 popular books, including: A Hidden Wholeness, The Courage to Teach, an Undivided Life, and Let Your Lif…

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Becoming the Best Therapist You Can Be - Dr Lou Cozolino 58:39

11M ago58:39

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Dr Louis Cozolino is a clinical psychologist, author, and professor based in Beverly Hills, California. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA and an M.T.S. from Harvard University. He has been a Professor at Pepperdine since 1986 and lectures around the world on psychotherapy, neuroscience, trauma, and attachment. He has authored 1…

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The Surprising Science of Sustainable Happiness - Prof. Bruce Hood 1:05:21

11M ago1:05:21

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Professor Bruce Hood is a Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Bristol and has been a research fellow at Cambridge University and UCL, a visiting scientist at MIT, and a faculty professor at Harvard.He is the author of several books, including: Possessed, The Self Illusion, Supersense, and most recently: The Science of Happine…

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Materialism & Nonduality: Worldview in Addiction & Recovery - Rupert Spira and Bernardo Kastrup 1:15:10

11M ago1:15:10

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Rupert Spira is a non-dual teacher, philosopher, author, and proponent of the Direct Path, based in Oxford, UK. Bernardo Kastrup is an author, philosopher, and the executive director of Essentia Foundation, whose work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has PhDs in phil…

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Reintegrating Your Traumatised Parts - Dr Janina Fisher, PhD 54:11

12M ago54:11

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Dr Janina Fisher is a licensed clinical psychologist and a former instructor at Harvard Medical School. Having trained directly with the likes of Bessel van der Kolk and Pat Ogden, she is now widely recognised as an international expert on the treatment of trauma. Janina is an Advisory Board member of the Trauma Research Foundation and the author o…

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How Beliefs Create Your Reality - Dr Jer Clifton, PhD 1:08:40

12M ago1:08:40

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Dr Jer Clifton from the University of Pennsylvania is one of the world’s leading researchers into how our beliefs and worldview shape almost everything about our lives, including our wellbeing, our relationships, our sense of meaning and purpose, and our basic sense of safety in the world. Some of the key things we discuss in this conversation incl…

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