Wild Heart Meditation Center's podcast offers an assortment of talks given on topics as they relate to Buddhist practice. Wild Heart teachers Andrew Chapman & Rev. Mikey Noechel, along with other group facilitators share their experience with Buddhist practice, specifically offering practical teachings and instructions for our everyday, ordinary, lives.
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Tara Brach, Ph.D is an internationally known meditation teacher and author of bestselling Radical Acceptance and True Refuge. Tara shares a weekly guided meditation and talk that blend Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices. The podcast addresses the value of mindfulness meditation and self-compassion in relieving emotional suffering, serving spiritual awakening and bringing healing to our world.
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This is a dharma talk I gave on August 8, 2017 at IMSB in Mountain View, Ca, on the topic of Skillfully Recognizing Empty Appearance. Though the Buddhist notion of emptiness can be quite challenging for Western Buddhist practitioners, the rich teachings on emptiness offer a clear path to apply wise view, wise action and skillful means in daily life.
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Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Dr. Pete Kelly
Thoughts on Record is the podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (OICBT) located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Each week we explore topics relevant to clinicians and mental health consumers from a cognitive behavioural perspective; however, if you’re generally interested in psychology, psychotherapy, evolutionary psychology, mental health, the brain, dynamics of human behaviour, creativity, wellness & performance then this podcast will certainly be of interest to you. ...
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Listen to two talks I delivered at Marin Sangha on non-attachment—certainly the most misunderstood and maligned Buddhist ideal. This first talk deconstructs the term into its various meanings and explores the philosophical implications of non-attachment and identity clinging through the Buddha’s teachings from the Pāli Canon and those of several modern-day Buddhist teachers.
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Listen to the second of two talks I delivered at Marin Sangha in May 2016 on Delusion and Non-delusion. This second talk covers the Buddhist psychological description of how non-delusion manifests in human perception and practical steps for cultivating non-delusion in daily life.
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Welcome to Zen Bites, a series of discussions on Zen Buddhism, mindfulness, comparative spirituality and psychology. Zen Bites features Zen Buddhist teacher Martin Goodson and mindfulness-based psychotherapist Jamie Shavdia.
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Join clinician and author Lisa Dale Miller at the leading edge of integrative mental health! We deliver thoughtful dialogues with innovative clinicians, researchers and contemplatives that unite health science research and profound wisdom traditions, inform about somatic psychotherapies and Buddhist psychology, and we do it all with big dose of intelligence, clarity, curiosity and openheartedness.
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How do we navigate our lives in the midst of uncertainty? How do we bring our deepest intentions together with our actions? What is the purpose of spirituality? How can we accommodate both the beauty and the pain of life? These questions may never find a definitive answer, but they are questions to live by. At OQ we feel that if you have a genuine question you should explore it, continue to ask it, and then pay attention. I am Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, a Buddhist student and teacher. Please ...
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This is a dharma talk I gave at marin Sangha on November 5, 2017. The topic of the talk is Bodhicitta: a dedicated, heart-felt desire to fully awaken for the benefit of all other beings. Bodhicitta reminds us that every moment is an invitation to awaken all beings by motivating ourselves to engage in other-regarding behaviors. This is how we take on the responsibility of decreasing the mass of human suffering by seeding the world with at least one more quiescent, wise and compassionate perso ...
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This is the first of two dharma talks given at Marin Sangha in June 2014. In this talk, Lisa Dale Miller refutes the controversial claim by Jon Kabat-Zinn and others, that mindfulness-based interventions (MBSR and the like) deliver a "universal dharma"; an accurate depiction of traditional Buddhist meditation practices and implicitly imparts the profound ethical and philosophical aspects of the actual Buddhadharma.
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A dharma talk given by Lisa Dale Miller, MFT, at the Marin Sangha on February 15, 2009 on how to find the freedom in times of uncertainty through the practice of mindful compassion as a means to experience the known and unknown of each moment. visit my web site www.lisadalemiller.com/mbpsych.htm visit my blog mindfulpsyche.blogspot.com
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Buddhist teacher and psychotherapist Kaspa Thompson explores the mind, spirituality, wildness and ecology and the places where they intersect and overlap. Kaspa is ordained in Amida Shu, a Pureland Buddhist tradition. He recently qualified in Wild Therapy. Early episodes included: 'Christianity and Buddhism', 'Unmet Needs' and 'Wildness'
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Welcome to Effortless Mindfulness with Loch Kelly, where awakening is explored as the next natural stage of human development. Join Loch Kelly, creator of the Mindful Glimpses App, author, psychotherapist, and meditation teacher with over 35 years of teaching experience, as he guides you through the depths of awakening rooted in modern neuroscience and psychology. Discover Effortless Mindfulness, a contemporary form of ancient nondual meditations that directly uncovers your innate calm, clar ...
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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology
FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
Expert insights on the science of mental fitness. Topics include psychology, neuroscience, mental health, mindfulness meditation, productivity, brain technologies, Stoicism, happiness hacking, and more. Liam McClintock, the Founder of FitMind, talks with leaders in their fields, from neuroscientists and psychologists to Buddhist monks and professional athletes. At FitMind, we believe that the next great human frontier is the mind. FitMind combines ancient techniques with western psychology t ...
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CBT Radio brings you the latest in the cognitive and behavioral therapies, and other evidence-based psychotherapies. We provide content for professionals and consumers.
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On every episode you will hear inspiring conversations with leading experts in the fields of psychology, sports, personal growth, nutrition and other fields in order to gain clarity and understanding on how to deal with life in these exciting, yet challenging times. Your host, Nesh Nikolic, is a Clinical Psychologist based in Canberra, Australia with over 15,000 hours of 1-on-1 therapy experience. He’s trained in a number of therapy modes including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cogn ...
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Practicing Human is a daily podcast, hosted by Cory Muscara, offering insights and practices into how to live a fulfilling life. Cory pulls on his time living as a Buddhist monk in Burma, his many years as a mindfulness and meditation teacher, and his work in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Welcome to The Mind Mate Podcast, where philosophy meets psychology! We delve into the depths of existentialism and various meaning structures from east to west—both religious and cultural—as well as exploring the intersection of phenomenology, psychological science, art and mental health, blending philosophical insight with therapeutic practice. Expect to hear from philosophers, therapists, artists and academics navigating the frontiers of what it means to be human.
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Mindfulness for insight, and agile for results give us the innovation and drive we need to succeed. Dan Greening and Mirela Petalli help you use both practices together to live life well.
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Does Religion Lead to Tolerance or Intolerance? An international three-day conference in Oxford, organised by the Science and Religious Conflict Project team. It is an interdisciplinary conference on the theme of empirically informed approaches to understanding the ways in which religion increases or decreases tolerance.
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Truth from New Thought: Real Personal Transformation - Discover Pathways, If You Want to Change Your Life - Insights and Strategies for Growth
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The Series Book to Help You Understand 'Humanity' and 'Self' on a Deeper Level... Humans have always been curious, exploring the universe and its mysteries. But, an essential question arises: What should be the first subject of our study? It seems imperative that understanding humanity should be our priority. After all, knowing others and ourselves is foundational before venturing into the unknown realms of the universe. This series of books delves into the essence of humanity: "Arn'-Gone'-C ...
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209: Navigating Anxiety, Parenting and Creativity in the Digital Age
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Welcome back to the Mind Mate podcast! In this episode, Tom and Pauly dive into a lively discussion, blending humour and insight as they explore Jonathan Haidt's new book, "The Anxious Generation." Together, they unpack the book's themes, shedding light on the growing anxiety among today's youth and the societal factors contributing to this trend. …
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If we are suffering, we are believing an interpretation of reality that is limiting and untrue. At these times we are imprisoned in a painful looping of fear-driven thoughts and feelings. This talk explores the ways our practices of mindfulness, compassion and loving presence can guide us from addictive thinking to perceiving life with a wise heart…
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This guided practice awakens all the senses with an embodied presence, allowing an opening to the moment-to-moment changing flow of experience. We then relax back, resting as the changeless open awareness that is conscious of the flow, and includes all life.By Tara Brach
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Mindfulness: Stress Reduction or Stress Elimination?
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In this episode Andrew Chapman discusses a verity of applications and motivations for practicing mindfulness meditation. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wil…
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#163 – Dr Kamilah Majied on Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Kamilah Majied about her insightful book entitled “Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living”. Dr. Majied is Professor of Social Work at California State University, Monterey Bay. She teaches clinical practice to graduate students employing psychodynamic, c…
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In this episode Maddie Finn offers a talk and guided meditation on the 3rd foundation of mindfulness: mindfulness of the mind. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://w…
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208: The Evolutionary Psychology of Narrative and Literary Fiction
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William Flesch is the author, most recently, of Comeuppance: Costly Signaling, Altruistic Punishment, and Other Biological Components of Fiction (Harvard, 2008), and The Facts on File Companion to 19th Century British Literature. He teaches the history of poetry as well as the theory of poetic and narrative form at Brandeis, and has been Internatio…
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Embodied Presence (Part 2) – Planting Our Roots in the Universe – Working with Pain
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In describing our human predicament and dis-ease, D.H. Lawrence says we are like a great tree with our roots in the air. We need to replant ourselves—in our bodies, hearts and spirit. These two talks are guides to replanting ourselves. In Part 1, we explore how we are so often dissociated from the life of our body, and the pathways home. Part 2 loo…
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Meditation: A Listening Presence (20 min.)
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The receptivity of listening awakens us to the living stream of life. This meditation guides us in listening to sounds, and then listening to and feeling the aliveness of our bodies and the movement of the breath. We close with a simple offering of lovingkindness to our inner life and our world.By Tara Brach
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Dr. Russell Ramsay - Assessing and Treating Adult ADHD
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Assessing & treating adult ADHD can be both very challenging as well as highly rewarding for client and clinician alike. Psychologist & author, Dr. Russell Ramsay joins us for an in-depth discussion of the assessment and treatment of adult ADHD building on themes in his new workbook, The Adult ADHD and Anxiety …
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All great spiritual lineages point us back to that which defies concept and language. Authentic practitioners describe awakening as being touched by a sense of awe, overcome by the beauty, fierceness and power of being. To be in AWE is a natural human experience. Ironically, so is the discomfort that leaves us restless with the experience, making i…
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Embodied Presence (Part 1) – Planting Our Roots in the Universe
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In describing our human predicament and dis-ease, D.H. Lawrence says we are like a great tree with our roots in the air. We need to replant ourselves—in our bodies, hearts and spirit. These two talks are guides to replanting ourselves. In Part 1, we explore how we are so often dissociated from the life of our body, and the pathways home. Part 2 loo…
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Meditation: Portal to Sacred Presence (22:01 min.)
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This meditation includes a full body scan, and then opens the senses to all experience, allowing life to be just as it is. Awakening to the life of our body reveals the mysterious formless presence that is our source. We close with a poem from Danna Faulds.By Tara Brach
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Success Ratio: The Mathematics of Success Hidden in the Universe
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Begin with 'Success Ratio' to enter the realm of dispelling ignorance and achieving true self-transformation according to the natural laws of the universe. Now available for purchase on Amazon.com "Asking even a slightly wrong question about life can lead to completely different paths." The Search Ends Here DON'T LET YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS DISMISS THIS …
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Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk and guided meditation of maranasati or mindfulness of death. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal:…
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#94: Exploring Consciousness & Deep Awareness - Doug Kraft
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How does the mind shape our reality? What happens when the conceptual mind turns off? The answers might be found in the depths of meditation. Doug Kraft has delved into the complexities of the mind from various perspectives: as a psychotherapist, writer, minister, meditation teacher, and through the lenses of bio-energetics and neuroscience. In thi…
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#162 – Professor Sally Gainsbury on Recreational Gambling vs Problematic Gambling
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Sally Gainsbury about the differences between problematic and recreational gambling while exploring the development of responsible gambling strategies. Professor Sally Gainsbury, PhD, Doctor.ClinPsych, BPsych(Hons) is a leader in gambling psychology research, focussing on using …
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Transcending Mindfulness #1: Sacred Places & Conscious Transformation
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A podcast exploring the depths of consciousness ,spirituality and psychology. This episode explores how places affect consciousness and ranges from a discussions around psychogeograpy to holy and sacred sites and how these can have a transformative effect on experience and psychology. Jamie Shavdia (www.jamieshavdia.com) and Martin Goodson (thezeng…
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207: Existential Psychotherapy, and the Therapeutic Relationship with Dr. Julien Tempone-Wiltshire
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Dr Julien Tempone-Wiltshire is a senior lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy, who also works as a psychotherapist specialising in complex trauma. Julien holds a PhD in Philosophy and Literature, a Master of Social Work, a Bachelors of Psychotherapy and a Bachelor of Philosophy and Science (1st Honours, ANU). He has previously worked as a lectu…
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For the Love of Dogs…and All Beings
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The focus of this conversation is on our relationships with dogs, and more broadly, all beings. We look at what Thich Nhat Hanh called interbeing, and what happens when we shift our attention from self to who are we together. Tara is joined by Mark Drucker, an animal lover who works in digital media and is founder of lovedog.com, and Drew Webster, …
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Our being has many frequencies of aliveness and as we attend to the more subtle, we discover a portal to the radiant awareness that is always here. This meditation guides us in using the breath and attention as we scan through the body and awaken an inner luminosity. We then open the attention to rest in the whole field of awake awareness.…
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In this episode Roy Wyman discusses the Buddhist concept of anatta or not self. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Centerin a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE:If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal:https://wh…
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#161 – Dr Christoph Klebl on The Psychology of Climate Change and Biodiversity
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. Christoph Klebl about the psychology of climate change and biodiversity, and his work on aesthetics and morality that relates to that (e.g., why people are most concerned about protecting beautiful animal species). Dr. Christoph Klebl is a postdoctoral research fellow at the School of…
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Dr. Alec Pollard: When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Many clinicians experience a sense of helplessness around effectively managing calls from loved ones of an individual living with a mental illness who is not willing to engage in treatment. There is frequently an impression that little can be done until the affected individual wants to change. Dr. Alec Pollard …
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206: Nietzsche, Nihilism, Postmodernism and the Aesthetics of Grief with Dr. Kathleen Higgins
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Kathleen Higgins is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. Her main areas of research are aesthetics, philosophy of emotion, philosophy of music, and 19th-century and 20th century continental philosophy (in particular, the works of Arthur Schopenhauer and Friedrich Nietzsche). She is author or co-author of eight books, includ…
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Soko Morinaga - A commemoration talk at Kettering Buddhist Society 17th June 2024
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This talk was given at the Kettering Buddhist Society on Monday 17th June 2024 to commemorate the memorial anniversary of Soko Morinaga Roshi.By Martin Goodson
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Martin Luther King’s term, “Beloved Community,” points to our potential for living together with love, justice and respect. This talk explores the often hidden expressions of racism that fuel separation and violence, and pathways toward healing and freeing our collective hearts. NOTE: At the same time as the tragic killings in Charleston, SC, Tara’…
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Meditation: Relaxing Open into Full Presence
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The pathway to presence does not involve efforts or striving. As you will find in this simple, gentle meditation, a vibrant and healing presence is possible as we wake up all our senses and intentionally relax with our changing experience. The gift is a true sense of homecoming, and with that openheartedness and peace.…
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Living From Awakening: Adyashanti Part II
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Join Loch Kelly the creator of the mindful glimpses app here as he welcomes his dear friend and colleague Adyashanti for an insightful conversation on different doorways for awakening. This conversation is significant as it's the last public interview before the official Adyashanti retirement announcement. Loch has been an authorized teacher by Ady…
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In this episode Rachael Tanner Smith offers a dharma talk on the Buddhist parami of resolve. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolve, loving kindness, and equanimity. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmed…
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#160 – Dr Kinga Szymaniak on How the Emotion of Anger Impacts the Way We Think and Act
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Kinga Szymaniak about the impacts of anger on the way we think and act, and how it shapes our decisions and judgments. Kinga Szymaniak is a Research Associate in the School of Psychology at UNSW. She was awarded her PhD in 2022 from the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Warsaw…
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#159 – John Sweller on The Cognitive Load Theory
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with John Sweller about The Cognitive Load Theory which suggests that learning happens best under conditions that are aligned with human cognitive architecture. John Sweller is an educational psychologist and Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales. He received a Ph.D. from the…
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205: Carl Rogers and Irvin Yalom's Perspectives on the Goal of Therapy
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Hey guys, welcome back to The Mind Mate Podcast! I'm your host, Tom Ahern, and in today's episode, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of psychotherapy through the eyes of two legendary figures: Carl Rogers and Irvin Yalom. Carl Rogers, the mastermind behind client-centred therapy, has revolutionised the way we think about the therapeutic …
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204: You HAVE To Read The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
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Welcome to the latest episode of The Mind Mate Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into one of my favourite books, "The Creative Act" by the legendary Rick Rubin. Known for his transformative work in the music industry, Rubin has distilled decades of creative insights and wisdom into this compelling guide, making it an essential read for anyone looki…
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Disarming Our Hearts - Part 2: Guidance from the Bodhisattva Path
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This guided practice helps us come into our senses through a body scan. We then rest in the awareness that is listening to and feeling the changing flow of experience. When the mind drifts, the return is a relaxing back to our senses, and to the sea of awareness that includes and experiences the waves of life. From the meditation closing: As part o…
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#158 – Professor David Blustein on The Psychology of Working and the Interface of Mental Health and Work Poverty
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor David Blustein about the complexities surrounding the psychology of working and its profound impact on mental health, while shedding light on the challenges posed by work poverty. Dr Blustein is a Professor and Golden Eagle Faculty Fellow in the Department of Counseling, Develop…
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Emma Lauer, LCSW: DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Dialectical behavior therapy or DBT is a wonderful suite of tools that help people to be more effective with respect to managing their emotions and becoming more interpersonally effective. These are challenges that often loom especially large for those who are highly sensitive. Emma Lauer, LCSW joins us for a d…
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203: Scientific Evidence for the Denial of Death: Terror Management Theory
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I am pumped for this episode of the podcast! We have a truly enlightening discussion with the pioneers of Terror Management Theory (TMT), Dr. Sheldon Solomon, Dr. Jeff Greenberg, and Dr. Tom Pyszczynski. Terror Management Theory, a groundbreaking concept in psychology, explores how humans cope with the inherent awareness of their mortality. Develop…
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If we realized how profoundly our chronic judgment creates separation and blocks the flow of love, we’d dedicate more deeply to disarming our hearts. Drawing on practices from the Bodhisattva path, these two talks explore the process of disarming—bridging divides with those close in, and opening our hearts to those at a distance who we consider a ‘…
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As we relax and awaken through our physical body, we discover the formless dimension of awareness or spirit that permeates all of life. This meditation includes a poem, "the spirit likes to dress up," from Mary Oliver.By Tara Brach
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Andrew Chapman offers a talk on the parami of truthfulness. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolution, loving kindness, and equanimity. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If y…
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#157 – Rob Brooks on How AI Is Reshaping Human Sexual Perspectives and Interactions
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Rob Brooks about the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on reshaping human sexual perspectives and interactions and how it revolutionizes our understanding in the realm of human sexuality. Rob Brooks, a Scientia Professor of Evolution at UNSW Sydney. He both founded and directed f…
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Three Blessings in Spiritual Life – Part 3: A Mirror
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This 3- part series explores three capacities we all have, that when cultivated, bring spiritual awakening and serve the healing of our world. Drawing on an ancient teaching story from India, we explore together the power of a forgiving heart, the inner fire that expresses as courage and dedication, and the inquiry of “who am I” that reveals our de…
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The attitude of meditation is one of engaged listening – a relaxed, receptive yet intimate attention. This meditation explores how we can listen to sounds, listen to and feel sensations, and then relax back into the ocean of awareness that includes and perceives the changing waves. In this relaxing back, we realize the peace and freedom of inhabiti…
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In this episode Wild Heart Facilitator Maddie Finn offers a talk on the parami of patience. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolution, loving kindness, and equanimity. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Centerin a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartme…
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Dr. Stephanie Catella - Building Emotional Intelligence
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! In addition to being a topic that appears frequently in the realm of pop psychology, emotional intelligence is a subject of serious, rigorous academic inquiry. Clinical psychologist & author, Dr. Stephanie Catella joins for us for a discussion of core-themes in her new book The Emotional Intelligence Skills Wor…
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#156 – Dr Susie Burke on The Psychology of Climate Change
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Susie Burke about the role that psychology can play in helping us understand the causes, impacts and solutions to climate change and other environmental threats. Dr Susie Burke is a psychologist, Adjunct Associate Professor (University of Queensland), researcher, writer, and climate ch…
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202: Philosophies of Buddhist Teachings and Practices with Professor John Powers
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John Powers currently holds a joint position at the University of Melbourne in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies and the Contemplative Studies Centre. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities and author of 20 books and more than 100 articles, mainly on Buddhism and Tibetan history.…
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#155 – Professor Andrew Martin on Student Motivation, Engagement, and Achievement - Putting The Horse Before The Cart
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Andrew Martin about the intricate dynamics of Student Motivation, Engagement, and Achievement. Together, they delve deep into the strategies and challenges of "Putting The Horse Before The Cart," shedding light on the crucial steps needed to ensure academic success and personal …
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