Deep Psychology

What is the ego? Is it real or illusory? If it is illusory, how does it perpetuate itself?

We'll explore these questions and more as I take you on a whirlwind tour of your ego's biggest self-deception mechanisms. These make you inauthentic, obnoxious and forever unfulfilled.

We also cover very practical solutions you can begin to implement right now to free yourself from the ego's seductive grip, along with big-picture insights into why the ego exists and how we can functionally live it out.

Next listen: What is Psychology? (#143) ; Key Principles for Psychological Work 1 of 2 (#144)

All my episodes on psychology: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/9f81342e-0c6f-4b7d-ab6c-bd333126470e

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Spiral Dynamics is a simple but powerful theory describing how human beings evolve through eight major stages, both historically, individually, and collectively.

Learning this theory has permanently changed how I view and treat myself, others, and the world at large.

What really is Spiral Dynamics? What levels of human development does it propose? How do we skillfully apply it to our lives?

We look at the eight stages of Spiral Dynamics, how they appear in the real world, and how to integrate them skillfully into our lives.

Next listen: Spiral Dynamics Stage Blue Part 1/2 (#86); Spiral Dynamics Stage Blue Part 2/2 (#88)

In-depth episodes on all Spiral Dynamics stages: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f6689822-66c5-47c3-8232-ad8d64b60883

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Let’s talk about the subjective benefits of meditation.

What I mean is the kind of benefits we can see in our lives, rather than the neurological benefits, although they are really two sides of the same coin.

I’ve also met dozens of people who say that meditation has transformed their lives. And there is mounting gold-standard scientific evidence that confirms their reports.

After ten years of practicing vipassana and other kinds, I too have experienced dramatic shifts through committed meditation practice, and I share them in this episode.

Next listen: How to Progress With Meditation (#84) ; my Meditation Myths mini-series (#97-100)

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