3. Champion Review with Dr Ros Watts: Pivoting Careers, Moments for Action, and Creating Community

Time To Show Up

Today Nathalie and Aaron review the key themes, dynamics and principles from their interview with Dr. Ros Watts in the previous episode, where you can find further details in the show notes. Dr. Watts is a clinical psychologist and researcher, renowned for her groundbreaking work in psychedelic therapy, particularly with psilocybin-assisted treatments.

Key themes

In this review, we cover various themes, including how to:

• Embrace an inclusive approach and open-heartedness in all aspects of life.
• Recognize the path and take risks, knowing when to make hard choices.
• Practice humility, equanimity, and the ability to say no.
• Create space for deep conversations and cultivate safe communities.
• Develop tolerance for the unknown and hold values lightly.
• Make time for deep work and accessing depth and darkness.
• Embrace individuation and transformation, and build supportive communities.
• Practice non-violent communication and navigate interpersonal dynamics.

Resources:

Websites

• https://www.drrosalindwatts.com/
• https://acerintegration.com/
• The Watts Connectedness Scale: https://www.drrosalindwatts.com/watts-connectedness-scale

Books

• Altered Traits - Daniel Goleman & Richard J. Davidson - https://bit.ly/3vB001Z
• Deep Work - Cal Newport - https://bit.ly/48O6b0N
• Us: Reconnect with Your Partner and Build a Loving and Lasting Relationship - Terrence Real https://amzn.eu/d/iTdt65H
• An Abolitionists Handbook - Patrice Cullors - https://bit.ly/4aQ0VM1

Podcasts & video

• Accidental Gods - with Ros - https://bit.ly/3vwmQYH
• Nathalie Nahai In Conversation - with Ros Watts https://bit.ly/41TUXFO
• The Alan Watts Chinese Farmer story - https://bit.ly/3HilUcW