Ditching Dogma with Ellis Anthony Peters

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Destroying the idea that spirituality is not rational through deep talks on spiritual traditions, teachers, and philosophies as well as psychology and science.

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    • Jun 6, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    America + the West's Common Misunderstanding about Yoga (Raja Yoga exploration)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 15:18


    In today's episode we discuss America and the West's common understanding of yoga, and how it is different from Patanjali's Raja/Ashtanga Yoga. You will hear: -Why yoga is more than postures -What are the 8 limbs of Raja Yoga -Why it's important to consider this and speak about it more (in my opinion) Please note, there are many other systems of yoga as well (Bhakti, Karma, Jnana, Buddhist, Jain etc) -Ellis

    When Ram Dass gave his Guru LSD and nothing happened

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 16:50


    Today we talk about: -When Ram Dass gave Neem Karoli Baba LSD and nothing happened -What we can learn from Neem Karoli Baba's response -Ellis

    Do all Religions lead to the Same Place? (A story from Ramakrishna)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 13:06


    In today's episode we discuss: -Do all religions lead to same place? -Ramakrishna's perspective -The impact of culture, time, and personality To join my 1:1 program to learn meditation, breathing techniques, get coaching and more, email ellisanthonypeters@gmail.com

    The Importance of Service + Devotion- according to Hanuman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 12:00


    In today's episode I tell a story about Hanuman that showcases the importance of bhakti (devotion) and selfless service (karma). I also explain how Ramakrishna expanded on this story. By listening you will benefit from tips of bhakti/karma yoga, as well as jnana yoga and spiritual philosophy! To get 1:1 support from me: ellisanthonypeters@gmail.com

    Interview with Prasiddha Ananda on Gurus, Ayurveda + More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 62:24


    Today's episode is an interview with Prasiddha Ananda. Prasiddha is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and founder of Ananda Ayurveda. She teaches authentic Yoga, Ayurveda and Hindu spirituality across her social media pages as the “Kundalini Yogini”. She was traditionally trained and initiated into the yogic sciences under a guru lineage while living in India for 2 years. Now it's her passion to share all things Hinduism with the West. We discuss: -Prasiddha's Spiritual Journey -Gurus + Tradition -Ayurveda + Yoga + more You can find her online at @kundaliniyoginiprasiddha (IG) and @kundalini yogini (other platforms) If you'd like to work with me for 1:1 meditation instruction, please email me at ellisanthonypeters@gmail.com

    Let's talk about the "dangers" of America's obsession with Manifestation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 15:28


    In today's episode we talk about some of the "dangers" of modern America's obsession with manifestation. We discuss: -what is manifestation -why manifestation isn't inherently bad -what are some of the dangers/risks of it today -the importance of balance All of this is opinion based on a decade of serious study of interfaith spirituality and religion, as well as direct experience with manifestation, formal training, and direct experience with many informed spiritual practices.

    Are you "Spiritual but Not Religious?" Here's 1 Important Tip

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 15:04


    In today's episode we talk about one important thing to know/consider if you identify as "Spiritual but not Religious." This suggestion also can be helpful if you are religious, so give it a listen either way! For 1:1 support: ellisanthonypeters@gmail.com

    Which form of traditional Meditation is best for you? (Mantra, Breath + More)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 23:28


    In today's episode we talk about: -Common misconceptions about meditation -3 traditional types of meditation -Which type may be best for you For 1:1 support: ellisanthonypeters@gmail.com

    Spiritual Lessons from Rumi (Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Balkhi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 21:22


    In today's episode I discuss the story of Rumi( otherwise known as Jalal al-Din Muhammad Balkhi) and spiritual lessons from him. We discuss 3 Main Ideas 1) All of Life is in Essence God or the Divine 2) This Essence is rooted in Love, and found via Love 3) To merge with the One we must be okay letting go of ideas and ourselves To get more direct support from me: https://www.interspiritualitywithellis.com/spiritualguidance

    How to Stop Caring About What Others Think (My story + strategies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 9:24


    In this episode I get into the strategy I used to become less concerned with what others thought about me, and how you can implement the same strategy in your life.    To join the Spirit of Transformation Waitlist DM @spiritofellis "WAITLIST" to reserve your waitlist price. 

    3 Ways to Relax by Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 7:20


    In this episode, we get into 3 of my favorite ways to relax and unwind, that are natural approaches to managing stress + anxiety. These are all heavily supported via research.    To work with me: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com

    Ram Dass on our True Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 13:41


    In this episode I explain what Ram Dass explains our true self is, and I explain why this is a practical and true approach to utilizing "spiritual awakening" in life.    For more: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/   https://www.ramdass.org/loving-awareness/

    How to Heal the "Inner Child" (Psychologically + Spiritually)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 16:44


    In this episode we get into what the trendy topic of Inner Child healing is all about, why it's important (psychologically and spiritually), how it becomes wounded, and how to heal it.    To work with me/learn more: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    5 Things to Schedule Weekly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 9:14


    In this episode I explain based on my own experience, and also research, 5 things that you should add into your week in order to improve the overall quality of your life. We touch on spirituality, psychology, physical fitness and social life.    To work with me: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    How to Overcome Feeling "Not Good Enough"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 17:04


    In this episode we get into why people easily develop the belief that they are not good enough. Then we get into specific ways through spirituality and psychology/mindset that we can "overcome" this.    For more: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    Are you an "HSP?" (and what this means spiritually)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 14:16


    In this episode we get into what being HSP means, why it is a scientific personality trait, and the downsides and benefits of it. Specifically, we talk about how it can be a big benefit spiritually.    To work with me as your Life Coach, apply for a consultation here: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/   To take the HSP test click here: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/

    3 Untraditional Spiritual Practices to Improve your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 12:56


    In this episode, I explain 3 spiritual practices that can improve your life that are not always at the forefront of recommendation. I go over some mainstream science behind them and how to get started with them.    To hire me as your 1:1 Life Coach and find a totally new perspective on yourself and life, apply here: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    4 Signs You're Living on Autopilot (and how to change this)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 11:22


    In this episode I talk about the philosophy and psychology behind living on autopilot, signs that you may be living on autopilot, and practical and unique approaches to solving the problem.    For more: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    How to Stop People Pleasing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 14:46


    In this episode we get into 1) what is people pleasing, and why it's harmful 2) how it comes to be 3) how to uniquely overcome it (with a spiritual component)    To apply for a life coaching consultation: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    The Problems with "Ghosting" Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 16:00


    In this episode I explain what ghosting is, the psychological impacts of ghosting, who ghosts, and what to do about it.    This episode is brought to you by Ellis Anthony Coaching. To apply: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    How to Distance Yourself from Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 14:08


    In this episode we go over how to viscerally experience that you are not merely your thoughts. This talk goes deep into the power of mindfulness and meditation, and concepts.   For more: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    5 Signs You're "Healing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 13:52


    In this episode we get into what "healing" is, what is being healed, and what the signs of healing are.    For more: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    Ellis Anthony on the Brothers of Light Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 45:36


    In this episode, hear my story, and me and Eddy Martin Graham of the Brothers of Light Podcast discuss topics like vulnerability, masculinity, ego death and more.    For coaching: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/ Brother of Light Podcast: find on Spotify, iTunes, and Instagram 

    How Self Trust Can Lower Anxiety/Worry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 7:20


    In this one we get into how important self trust is for lowering anxiety and stress about the future.    https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    The Parable of The Second Arrow (Self Compassion Insight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 9:35


    A great story about how we respond to negative events.    For more: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    Offering Mara Tea (How to Sit With Difficult Thoughts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 10:04


    The story of The Buddha offering Mara tea.    For more: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    3 Spiritual Practices for 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 17:36


    Here are 3 spiritual practices that you can utilize to improve not only your life, but the life of others (backed by science and personal experience).    For more: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    (How To) Form a Routine and Stick With It

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 17:56


    A longer episode with a detailed explanation of forming + sticking with a routine.  For 1on1 coaching and guidance: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    Stop Checking Your Phone When you Wake Up! (Why this is harmful)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 9:52


    In this episode I explain the science and personal experience behind checking your phone right when you wake up in the morning.    For more guidance: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    1 Quote that can Help you Find Your Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 10:54


    For more guidance: https://www.ellisanthonycoaching.com/

    3 Ways to Be Happy Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 13:36


    Three unique ways to be happy with your alone time.    For more guidance: ellisanthonycoaching.com 

    The Story of Thomas Merton's "Enlightenment" Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 6:28


    In this episode I share a story from the Seven Storey (yes that's how it's spelled) Mountain by Thomas Merton. The experience is a great description of the intellect dropping out in spiritual experiences. 

    Why do "old" people rarely change their beliefs? What Psychology says

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 14:22


    In this episode I break down two psychological terms– cognitive dissonance and cognitive disequilibrium. I also explain why these may answer why older people are so "set in their ways". Finally, why I believe this is not great for society and culture moving forward.  

    Scientific Theories about Consciousness with Mario Lam

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 53:05


    In this episode I host Mario Lam, who is a psychology professional who works in Geotran methodological energy healing. He has studied Buddhism, Eastern Religion and quantum mechanics since he was a young teenager and is focused on uniting science and spirituality.  In this episode we discuss what consciousness is and where it comes from. We look at scientific theories like Conscious Agents Theory from Donald Hoffman and Orch Or theory. 

    How "Psychological Modeling" Creates Inter-Generational Prejudices

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 8:32


    In this episode I break down what psychological modeling is as it pertains to learning new behaviors and attitudes. Then I explain why this can cause cemented attitudes for children that they don't consciously choose. Lastly, why it's up to adults to stop this from continuing. 

    How Meditation Affects the Nervous System

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2019 16:08


    In this episode I discuss what the nervous system is (central and peripheral) and how meditation actually changes the way it acts because of biological changes in the brain.

    What the Yoga Sutras say about "Purity"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 10:08


    The Yoga Sutras 8 limbs start off with Yamas and Niyamas. These are basically 5 things to avoid, and 5 things to do. Purity is the first Niyama, and it is a topic that I believe many of us overlook when considering the importance of lifestyle. 

    Why Many Humans Have Unresolved Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 10:08


    In this episode I explain how trauma becomes stored in the brain, and the nervous systems response to certain events when those events have caused this trauma in the past.  This explanation is necessary because I believe many people misunderstand what trauma is, and discredit trauma they may have. This leads to unhealthy habits of avoidance, and unhealthy lifestyles overall.     

    Rich Man and Lazarus- A Spiritual Re-Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 12:16


    This episode is about an enlightening Bible parable called the Rich Man and Lazarus. It is important for people to hear even if you are not Christian (I am not a traditional Christian either).    We discuss the meaning of effort in order to find spiritual truth, how waiting for a miracle is silly, and a little bit about karma. 

    How Edward Bernays Manipulated All of America

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 26:24


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