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How can we bring together psychological science and contemplative practice, and what can we all learn from the world’s great wisdom traditions? Dr. Roger Walsh, a professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology, and expert on the world's great wisdom traditions, joins the show to help us explore this central question.
About Our Guest: Roger is professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology, as well as professor in the religious studies program at UC Irvine. His scholarship has had a huge impact on the fields he’s participated in, and he’s the author of a number of wonderful books.
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Key Topics:
1:35: What drew such a successful academic toward contemplative practice?
7:30: Conflict and synergy between psychological science and contemplative practice.
10:30: The challenges of translating ancient wisdom.
12:25: The maturation of spiritual faith.
16:30: What helps people move from one developmental stage to another?
22:00: The gradual process of self-development.
25:15: Commonalities among the world’s many wisdom traditions.
33:00: Things that hold us back.
39:45: Therapeutic lifestyle changes.
44:00: What can we do for the world?
50:50: Many small impacts.
53:00: Non-judgementality and non-attachment.
58:00: Recap
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Sponsors:
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How can we bring together psychological science and contemplative practice, and what can we all learn from the world’s great wisdom traditions? Dr. Roger Walsh, a professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology, and expert on the world's great wisdom traditions, joins the show to help us explore this central question.
About Our Guest: Roger is professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology, as well as professor in the religious studies program at UC Irvine. His scholarship has had a huge impact on the fields he’s participated in, and he’s the author of a number of wonderful books.
Life After COVID Summit: Join Dr. Rick Hanson, Forrest Hanson, and a roster of world-class experts during this FREE three-day online event to explore our life after COVID. Click here to learn more about the Summit and register now.
Key Topics:
1:35: What drew such a successful academic toward contemplative practice?
7:30: Conflict and synergy between psychological science and contemplative practice.
10:30: The challenges of translating ancient wisdom.
12:25: The maturation of spiritual faith.
16:30: What helps people move from one developmental stage to another?
22:00: The gradual process of self-development.
25:15: Commonalities among the world’s many wisdom traditions.
33:00: Things that hold us back.
39:45: Therapeutic lifestyle changes.
44:00: What can we do for the world?
50:50: Many small impacts.
53:00: Non-judgementality and non-attachment.
58:00: Recap
Forrest has a new YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel, and watch his newest video over there.
Sponsors:
From Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need.
Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!
Want to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.
Connect with the show:
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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