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Welcome to The PAGL podcast, a collection of dialogues with Thomas Hora, M.D., the inspired founder of Metapsychiatry, in live recordings of meetings with his students occurring over many years. PAGL is an acronym for Peace, Assurance, Gratitude, and Love, spiritual qualities we become aware of when we have caught a glimpse of divine Truth and are on the "right track” with our lives. www.pagl.org
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This podcast discusses the cognitive deficiency of the human race and the importance of spiritual discernment in learning to see beyond the limitations of form and formlessness. It explores the concept that the true purpose of life is to be a beneficial presence by focusing on spiritual values.By Thomas Hora, M.D.
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This podcast explores the transformative journey of learning to see the unseen, moving from perceptivity to spiritual discernment and beholding. It delves into the challenges of distraction caused by sensory perceptions and the illusion of personal mind power, emphasizing the value of spiritual discernment in perceiving the spiritual dimension and …
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This podcast explores the meaning of responsibility, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing it from culpability.By Thomas Hora, M.D.
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This podcast explores the concept of marriage as joint participation in the good of God, involving creative ideas and inspired perception. It delves into Metapsychiatry's spiritual and existential aspects, addressing key questions and emphasizing phenomenological discernment for understanding hidden issues in a patient's life.…
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This podcast delves into a case presentation of an amputee seeking work, exploring the difference between operational and existential solutions to problems. It discusses the impact of tragic medical circumstances on self-confirmation, victimization, and vengeance, highlighting the possibility of healing existentially.…
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This podcast explores the inseparable connection between the mind and body, with Metapsychiatry treating modes of being in the world. The discussion advocates for phenomenological analysis to understand an individual's mode of being, emphasizing seeking the meaning of phenomena rather than causes. It stresses learning an existentially valid mode of…
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By Thomas Hora, M.D.
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This podcast explores the misconception of a change in feelings directly leading to health, emphasizing the Metapsychiatric perspective that behavior and feelings are products of thought processes influenced by perceptions, values, and preconceptions. The episode introduces the aim of Metapsychiatry to help people see better with valid thoughts, di…
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This podcast explores the fundamental role of thought in shaping our experiences, from the dynamics of creative ideas to the transmutation of thoughts into concepts, behavior, and symptoms.By Thomas Hora, M.D.
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Embark on a journey of insightful questioning in "Asking Questions" with Dr. Thomas Hora. Delve into the art of asking in a state of attentiveness, with receptivity to divine wisdom. Explore the profound wisdom on the nature of God, the meaning behind experiences, and the transformative power of radical sincerity in this enriching podcast episode.…
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This podcast explores the principle of existential validation, emphasizing the transcendence of religious and cultural differences to recognize valid values. It distinguishes between transformation and information, religious ritual and transforming discipline, and delves into topics like therapeutic ambition, existential dread, and discerning modes…
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This podcast introduces Metapsychiatric therapy and its principles, emphasizing the open-minded discernment of spiritual qualities and values. It explores the concept of existence as an area of life that cannot be done, distinguishing between the phenomenal world and spiritual reality, and highlights the transformative nature of expanding perceptio…
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This podcast delves into the pursuit of wisdom over worldly desires, drawing from the story of Salomon and the angel. It explores the idea that suffering or learning from a guru can shift priorities and lead to spiritual growth. The discussion emphasizes the importance of placing the good of God as the top priority, allowing for the transcendence o…
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This podcast delves into the convergence of Zen stories, a Bible quote, and the realms of cognitive, behavioral, and existential psychology. It explores the relevance of Jesus' and Zen teachings to psychotherapy, emphasizing the awakening of spiritual discernment, the transformative journey from self-confirmatory ideation to spiritual awareness, an…
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