The Abdi Assadi Podcast

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The Abdi Assadi Podcast episodes

April 10, 2019 SOME MISCONCEPTIONS OF THE SPIRITUAL PROCESS AND TEACHERS
This podcast episode discusses some of the misunderstandings that one can have when dealing with the spiritual process as well as the teachers one encounters. As always, we must remember to keep our wits about us and listen internally as we enter into such relationships.
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18 min
March 05, 2019 THE PITFALLS OF TARGET FIXATION
This podcast episode discusses the concept of target fixation - a behavior in which one becomes so focused on an object that they head towards it unconsciously. This phenomenon, which can have dire consequences, is examined through the lens of emotional wounding and negative pleasure, as well as conscious awareness as a salve.
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18 min
February 05, 2019 THOUGHTS ON FOOD
In this podcast episode, we discuss issues around food and diet in a body-obsessed culture. The topic of food is examined from a cultural and psychological perspective as well as through the lens of Chinese Medicine. Not only are we what we eat but also how we eat is a window into how we are.
For an in-depth guide to Chinese Medicine for the layperson, here are two book recommendations: Prince Wen Hui's Cook: Chinese Dietary Therapy by Bob Flaws and Honora Wolfe and Between Heaven And Earth by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold.
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24 min
January 08, 2019 ATTENDING TO HABITUAL PROGRAMMING
This podcast episode discusses the unconscious, automatic, and habitual programming that can exist in our psyche. These habits, which are due to our wounding, and the resultant masks we wear need to be made conscious. A simple awareness tool to become conscious of these habits and to retrain the conscious mind is presented.
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12 min
April 27, 2018 SOME POINTERS ON THE PATH
This podcast episode continues the discussion of softening and surrendering the over-identification with “I” and the ego’s story. The possible pitfalls in this process and the continuation of hypnosis under the guise of awakening are examined.
This episode was recorded in Upstate New York.
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21 min
February 10, 2018 ANXIETY AND FEAR ON THE PATH
In this podcast episode, we discuss the anxiety and fear that invariably will arise as we delve into our spiritual path. Their full eruption, though never comfortable, is a sign of our progress. Our becoming conscious of the unconscious material is part and parcel of the work. All that needs to be done is for us to make room for and learn to tolerate the discomfort of it all.
This episode was recorded in Upstate New York.
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24 min
November 17, 2017 LONELINESS, LACK OF PURPOSE, AND FINDING JOY ON THE PATH
In this podcast episode, we discuss the loneliness that can occur on the spiritual path as we progress and release outgrown relationships. The concurrent sense of loss or lack of purpose is also examined. Lastly, the often overlooked idea of inviting in and holding joy while deepening into spiritual serenity is discussed.
This episode was recorded in Upstate New York.
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20 min
February 11, 2017 SCHOOL’S NOT OUT
In this podcast episode, we discuss the current state of affairs. We all have a part to play in the social healing that needs to take place. This can only occur if we mobilize from center and internally access our truth.
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14 min
September 23, 2016 THE TOXICITY OF JUDGMENT
In this podcast episode, we discuss the topic of judgment. An unexamined and reflexive behavior, judgment of others has tangible negative consequences. We are all being asked to up our game and clean our backyard. Examining the act of judgment and healing its root causes is a powerful step towards that end. The act of judging as well as dealing with the painful emotions of being judged is discussed. Here is an invitation to lessen the load on ourselves and the burden carried by those around us by stepping back from this toxic behavior.
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19 min
October 23, 2015 SOME HELP WITH HELPLESSNESS
In this podcast episode, we discuss some pointers on the issue of helplessness. There are points in our spiritual evolution when we are overcome by deep feelings of helplessness. We can feel paralyzed and face tremendous anxiety, fear as well as confusion. The old ways do not work, and the new has not revealed itself. Here is a gentle reminder that this, in fact, is part and parcel of the path. Learning to surrender into the feelings of helplessness by holding space for ourselves is a solid way to navigate through this dark night of the soul.
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18 min

About The Abdi Assadi Podcast

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The Abdi Assadi Podcast is an investigation into the nature of our unconscious and its myriad of effects on our personal lives as well as culture at large. This podcast is an invitation into a deeper dialogue with ourselves - to offer a healing of our internal split and the resulting strife in our minds and hearts. You are invited to hear, so that you can fully be here.