Do you meditate? We interview Ann Swanson, best-selling author of “Science of Yoga” and “Meditation for the Real World.” Whether you are an avid meditator or just curious about the practice, this episode dives deep into the neuroscience of meditation and its multitude of benefits.In this episode, Ann shares her insightful journey into the practices of yoga and meditation, taking us from her initial struggles to profound experiences studying in China and India. We'll explore groundbreaking tec...

Ann Swanson on The Neuroscience of Meditation

Consciously create your life with Soul Sessions by CreativeMind. This is your guide to uncover your authentic self and live in true purpose, success and fulfillment. Join life coaching experts and Founders of CreativeMind, Debra Berndt Maldonado and Robert Maldonado, PhD, as they explore personal growth through Jungian Theory, Eastern Spirituality and Social Neuroscience in a deep, but practical way.&nbsp;

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We are so thrilled to have Swami Tyagananda, a revered monk of the Ramakrishna Order and scholar, join us on Soul Sessions! Through the lens of Vendantic philosophy and modern psychology, Dr. Rob and Swami Tyagananda explore consciousness and the mind. Listen to this episode for insightful discussions on:The difficulties in getting rid of the ego mind and what to doThe nature of suffering of how to transcend itDo we live in a simulation and is there a collective unconscious?Advice for We...

Swami Tyagananda on Exploring Consciousness and Mind

Are you ready to challenge the very foundations of what you believe reality to be? Reality is not what you think is (or perceive it to be). In this episode, we break down the illusory nature of the world around us and the concept of non-duality to get a clear picture of what true reality is.Drawing from Eastern philosophy and the latest in science, we unravel the layers of reality as we know it. We discuss:- The concept of Maya and the illusion of the world as perceived by our senses- Ho...

How The Mind Shapes Reality

In this episode, we explore the stages of development by Erik Erickson, who was analyzed by Anna Freud and went on to develop his own theory on child development. This is part one of this topic which will span two episodes. Join us as we discuss: How we develop trust or mistrust;Where shame and doubt come from;Why some are better than others at taking initiative;The identity crisis and what age it begins.This podcast represents the opinions of Debra Berndt Maldonado and Robert Maldonado,...

Spotlight: The Reason You Don’t Trust Others

The dark night of the soul is a transformative experience that occurs when we face a loss of meaning and are forced to confront our own shadow. In this episode, we explore why the dark night of the soul is important and Jung’s experience with this phenomenon. We discuss:Jung’s dark night of the soul experience What to do when you have a dark night of the soulThe difference between depression and a dark night of the soulHow the dark night of the soul is a psychological purification T...

Spotlight: Why the Dark Night of the Soul is Important

Have you tried thinking positive but you still keep getting the same results in life? In this episode we explore how your emotions create your life and how you can understand them to finally free your mind from old patterns and create a new reality.In this episode, we discuss:How peer influence and childhood roles subconsciously affect our adult interactions and career dynamicsThe impact of early conditioning on relationships and the power of Jungian coaching to reveal core emotionsThe evolut...

Ann Swanson on The Neuroscience of Meditation

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