Takeaways

• Dissonance represents discord and unharmonious relationships.
• Resonance is a harmonious connection that enhances our experience.
• Interjecting in dissonance can provide support and awareness.
• It's important to choose where to focus our resonance.
• We should not ignore dissonance but learn to dance with it.
• Finding our unique music is crucial for personal growth.
• Certain environments nurture our growth better than others.
• Dissonance can be transformed into spiritual compost for new growth.
• We must develop our inner awareness to navigate dissonance.
• Choosing to amplify our signal can lead to profound consequences.

Chapters

00:00Understanding Resonance and Dissonance

03:16Interjecting in Dissonance

06:11Finding Your Unique Music

08:25Transforming Dissonance into Growth

Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.

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