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Stroke With No Warning Signs: What Tom Ballo Wants Every Survivor to Know Tom Ballo was 65 years old, nine years into a retirement he’d earned across three decades as a telecoms litigator, when a massive hemorrhagic stroke put him on the floor of his own home. There was no dizziness the week before, no slurred word he brushed off, no doctor’s visit he postponed. “It just hit me out of the blue,” he says. “There were no warning signs or anything. No. Very sudden.” His five-year-old granddaughter was the one who found him, ran to get her father, and called 911. That single fact- a stroke with no warning signs is the hardest one for a survivor’s family to sit with, and it’s the reason Tom’s story matters. We’re trained to look for a prodrome: the TIA that precedes the “real” event, the slurred speech, the drooping face, the classic FAST checklist. Those signs save lives when they’re present. But a meaningful share of hemorrhagic strokes, including Tom’s, give no such courtesy. Understanding this isn’t about inducing fear; it’s about removing the false comfort of “I’d definitely see it coming,” which quietly stops people from taking risk factors seriously simply because they feel fine right now. Eighteen Months Later: “I Had Like One Bad Day” What makes Tom an unusual guest isn’t just the suddenness of his stroke — it’s what he says about the recovery. Eighteen months out, he offers a claim that stops most interviewers in their tracks: “Ever since I had the stroke, as far as bad days, I had like one. One bad day, I guess.” For a show built around the long, uneven work of recovery, that’s either the most useful sentence a newly diagnosed survivor will hear all year, or the most worth interrogating. We chose not to resolve that tension neatly, because Tom doesn’t either — and that honesty is more useful to you than a tidy takeaway would be. “Ever since I had the stroke, as far as bad days, I had like one. One bad day, I guess.” — Tom Ballo Part of what underwrites his outlook is a framework he leaned on well before the stroke: self-actualisation, drawn from Abraham Maslow’s 1943 hierarchy of needs. Tom describes himself as someone who had already done the internal work of knowing who he was — a foundation he credits with much of his composure now. It’s worth a caveat here for accuracy: Maslow’s hierarchy is a theory of motivation, not a diagnostic instrument, and there’s no validated test that certifies someone “self-actualised.” What Tom is really describing is a stable sense of identity going into the hardest thing that ever happened to him — and that’s a legitimate, replicable idea, whether or not you use Maslow’s language for it. The Part That Doesn’t Get Easier “One bad day” is not the same as “no hard days,” and the interview doesn’t pretend otherwise. Tom is candid that spasticity the stiffness and involuntary muscle tightness that often follows a hemorrhagic stroke is getting worse, not better, as he moves further from the event. This is a pattern a lot of survivors will recognise, and few outsiders expect: the assumption is that time only heals, when in practice some deficits plateau, some improve, and some, like spasticity, can progress. If you’re eighteen months, three years, five years out and still watching a symptom evolve, Tom’s experience is a useful, unglamorous data point that you are not doing recovery wrong. There’s a quieter data point too, and it cuts the other way: Tom says he hasn’t had a bad night’s sleep since the day of the stroke. For an audience where post-stroke fatigue and insomnia are close to universal, that’s a genuine outlier worth naming precisely because it complicates any single story about what stroke recovery “typically” looks like. What Changed at Home The practical texture of Tom’s recovery runs through his family: the granddaughter who acted fast, the wife who stepped in to run the household during the hardest stretch, the shift from being the one who handled everything to being the one who’s learned, in his words, that “it’s kind of a blessing” to do less. He’s candid that he hasn’t driven since the stroke and says he doesn’t feel a pull to change that. There’s no performance of getting back to “normal” here — just an honest account of a life that reorganised itself around new limits, some of which he’s made peace with and some of which, like the spasticity, he’s still working out how to hold. Why This Story Is Worth Sitting With If you came to this looking for a checklist of warning signs, Tom’s story won’t give you one, and that’s the point. Some strokes, including major hemorrhagic ones, arrive without a warning a person could reasonably have caught. What you can control is what happens after: how quickly the people around you act (his granddaughter didn’t hesitate), how you rebuild a working identity in the aftermath, and how honestly you track what’s actually getting better versus what’s quietly getting harder. Tom’s “one bad day” isn’t a promise you’ll get the same outcome. It’s permission to notice what’s still working, even while something else spasticity, driving, the parts of independence you used to take for granted hasn’t resolved yet. If Tom’s story raises questions about your own recovery, or a loved one’s, that’s exactly the conversation this show exists to have. You can go deeper into the ideas behind post-traumatic growth after stroke in Bill’s book, The Unexpected Way That A Stroke Became The Best Thing That Happened (recoveryafterstroke.com/book), and if this kind of interview is valuable to you, the show runs in part on listener support at patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke. This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your health or recovery plan. Stroke With No Warning Signs – Tom Ballo’s One Bad Day in Eighteen Months He had zero warning signs before his stroke at 65. Eighteen months later, Tom Ballo says he’s had exactly one bad day. Highlights: 00:00 Stroke with no warning signs03:25 What kind of stroke was it08:18 Learning to talk and walk again11:42 Does he have aphasia?17:46 One bad day in eighteen months27:15 The symptom that’s getting worse33:20 The one thing that hasn’t changed Transcript: Stroke with no warning signs Tom Ballo (00:00)it just hit me out of the blue. It hit me out of the blue. There were no warning signs or anything. No. very sudden. luckily, my youngest granddaughter was there. My young granddaughter, she was five years old. She was there and I guess she saw me and she went and got her dad, who’s my son-in-law. They were living with us. At the time we had a big house and he told him, she told him and he came down and called 911 right away. Bill Gasiamis (00:39)Welcome back to Recovery After Stroke. I’m Bill Garciamas, and today’s guest is a genuinely different kind of conversation for the show. Tom Ballo spent 32 years as a telecoms litigator, retired at 56 to actually enjoy it, and nine years later, at 65, a massive hemorrhagic stroke hit him with absolutely no warning. His five-year-old granddaughter is the one who found him and got help. What you’re about to hear is a conversation that moves differently than most on this show. Tom takes his time, getting to his words, and there’s a real compassion and openness in the way he talks about what happened to him. No performance, no polish. Just the man being honest about where he’s landed 18 months on. Stay with the pace of it. That pace is part of what he’s telling you. We’re going to get into what he calls one bad day in 18 months, what’s actually gotten harder rather than easier, and what he’s learnt about who he already was before any of this happened. Remember to grab a copy of my book, The Unexpected Way That a Stroke Became the Best. thing that happened at recoveryafterstroke.com/book It’s the 10 tools I used to build my own recovery. And a lot of what Tom describes today connects straight back to it. And guys, if this show has helped you, remember you can support the show directly at Patreon by going to patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke and making a small monthly contribution. It helps cover costs of recording, editing and hosting the podcast. Bill Gasiamis (02:16)Tom Ballo, welcome to the podcast. Tom Ballo (02:18)Thank you. Glad to be here. Bill Gasiamis (02:19)Tell me a little bit about what occupied your time before stroke. Tom Ballo (02:24)Well, I retired, retired 10 years ago. So I was well acclimated to that. And I mostly doing, I had a YouTube channel. It it’s called GTA5 and Squirrels. And I said, make recordings of Grand Theft Auto V video game, really interesting videos. And then I got some squirrels that were living next to the house and one of them started was really… friendly. He kept walking up to me and finally started climbing up me and I started feeding him and I was making videos of videos of that. What kind of stroke was it Tom Ballo (03:19)I had over 1500 subscribers and 1 million views. And the whole channel just hit 1 million. Bill Gasiamis (03:30)And y you used to play GTA, Grand Theft Auto. Was it your favourite game? So you’re doing that in your retirement before you retire retired, what were you doing for a living? Tom Ballo (03:40)I was a lawyer for a real, real large telephone company for 32 years. I was a litigator and regulatory law, so it was administrative law, I was, it was just, it was cases, and they were the biggest cases that affected the company. About nine years. Bill Gasiamis (04:06)Yeah. Tom Ballo (04:07)That was one reason I retired early. I retired at age 56 and I just wanted to make sure I had time to enjoy retirement. I didn’t want to work until I died or would have had the stroke when I was working. That’d be different. I had enough time to do a lot of things. for the stroke happen. Bill Gasiamis (04:35)What what was that day like? What what did you notice? Tom Ballo (04:39)nothing, you know, it came out of nowhere. I was playing a video game and about seven o’clock at night and I got up and was getting ready to walk in, go into the other room. I was done and it just hit me out of the blue. It hit me out of the blue. There were no warning signs or anything. No. very sudden. Bill Gasiamis (05:07)What kind of stroke was it? What what was the Tom Ballo (05:09)Is it hemorrhagic? And it was, they say massive, it was a massive one. You know, I pretty much started trying to tip over to my right side. That was the side that started effecting. And I think I made it into the bathroom and over towards the sink. I mean, mean the tub. And that’s the last I remember. luckily, my youngest granddaughter was there. My young granddaughter, she was five years old. She was there and I guess she saw me and she went and got her dad, who’s my son-in-law. They were living with us. At the time we had a big house and he told him, she told him and he came down and called 911 right away. It just hit like a ton of bricks. Bill Gasiamis (06:19)How did you experience it? Was it painful? Was it were you dizzy? What happened? Tom Ballo (06:27)I had about 60 seconds that I was aware of it. It just hit me and I don’t have any pain recollections from it, but… Apparently I hit my head pretty hard, had bruises and all kinds of things. Bill Gasiamis (06:47)Do you have the details about how you ended up in hospital? You they called nine one one. You’re you’re in hospital. Do you have Tom Ballo (06:54)right, heat called. Bill Gasiamis (06:55)any recollection of that? Tom Ballo (06:57)Well, I don’t have any recollection of the ambulance coming or anything about the hospital for about, I don’t know, 10 days. And even then, even my memory then is very, very generic. Like, you know, I knew I was in a hospital. That kind of thing. And then Bill Gasiamis (07:20)Yeah. Tom Ballo (07:21)I don’t have much of a memory of it. The interesting thing, my wife was in Germany. One time she’s gone to Germany or somewhere abroad. marriage and just happened to be there. Luckily, granddaughter, know, had seen me in the bathroom. Bill Gasiamis (07:47)You woke up in hospital and you had some awareness of your deficits. Did you kind of notice that s certain parts of your body weren’t working the way they were prior? Learning to talk and walk again Tom Ballo (07:56)Well, yeah, I mean, it, you know, I don’t know, it’d just be like a car wreck or something. I knew all kinds of things were wrong. my, Half my body was numb, exactly right down the middle from the top of my head to the bottom of my toes, straight down the middle. You know, like over here, could feel everything, right at the halfway point, now it’s, this is all numb. The right side of me. So I knew that I couldn’t, you know, I had… Obviously I had not paralysis, numbness on the whole right side of my body. So I wasn’t able to do much, know, although they kept me in the hospital for six weeks. And, you know, therapy. was inpatient. Bill Gasiamis (09:04)Yeah, because your body was dumb, did that mean you couldn’t walk or use your arm? Tom Ballo (09:08)I couldn’t walk. They put me in wheelchair and it would take me down to a… call it therapy. And there they would get me out of the chair at least and I did speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy. Worked on my head, my arm. That was the occupational therapy and then physical therapy with the right leg. So I couldn’t really talk that well in the very beginning. eventually got it, pretty much. Bill Gasiamis (09:46)Is that cause your speech was slurred? Tom Ballo (09:48)Yeah, it was, it was slurred. was real soft and, which just wasn’t my normal voice. It still isn’t, still is not really my normal voice. Bill Gasiamis (10:01)And has it impacted your memory and the way that you recall things? Tom Ballo (10:05)has not affected me in that regard, in that manner. I was always, I was very, I still am, but very intelligent person. I don’t mean to sound odd with that, but I just have always been, you know. I’ve always had a good, really good, you know, brain, so to speak. Bill Gasiamis (10:34)Yeah. So it hasn’t affected your capacity cognitively, but it’s affected other things. And your voice is not your original kind of sounding voice. You sound a little different. And your right arm is a out of action. Tom Ballo (10:47)No, I mean, this is my right hand here. You know, I can, I can live, but I don’t, I don’t use it for stuff like, you know, it’s kind of a hassle cause I’m right-handed, but to have a right hand apparently affected, you know, affected by the strokes. Bad luck essentially. You know what I mean? Bill Gasiamis (11:15)Yep. Tom Ballo (11:16)now I do a lot of things with my left hand Bill Gasiamis (11:19)Yeah. And what about your right leg? How are you up and about? Can you get around? Does he have aphasia? Tom Ballo (11:27)I can walk for sure. Yeah, I don’t have any kind of walking assistant and I can pretty much. I take care of everything. my wife once was gone for I think four days. And so I was able to take care of myself for four or five days straight by myself. So I’m able to get around. But walking, you know, I’ve fallen a couple of times. I know you’ve talked about that. I have been following, I’d say now it’s been like three or four months. Probably the longest stretch ever. But I was always really good at tripping and catching myself. And people would say, man, I thought for sure you were going down. I was always able to… catch my own balance, I still have that ability so but you know I have to be careful walking around close and there’s a lot of obstacles on the ground they’re close to me to be kind of careful if I’m walking around that. Bill Gasiamis (12:48)And what about driving, Tom? Are you driving? Tom Ballo (12:52)I haven’t driven yet. You know, I want to. I’ve talked about it. Just haven’t had to, haven’t done it. You know, my wife is, she’s great. She does so many things that I haven’t, I haven’t, you know, I don’t really need to drive. Don’t have any need to. Bill Gasiamis (13:12)Yeah. So you have access Tom Ballo (13:13)Yeah, it’s just. Bill Gasiamis (13:14)to transportation even even though you’re not driving, you can still get around. with regards to the speech challenges after the stroke, was there any aphasia or anything like that that also surfaced? Tom Ballo (13:27)I’ll finish ya. I’m gonna go to the set. Bill Gasiamis (13:30)that’s when you’re unable to get words out. You know what the words are, but then you can’t generate the the sound in your mouth. Tom Ballo (13:37) don’t know. Not really. I think I can get everything out. don’t… There’s no… systematic problem that I’m aware of. know, finding… A lot of times won’t talk that much. I don’t have to. But if I do, I don’t have a problem saying things. Bill Gasiamis (14:06)Yeah. How long ago was a stroke now? Tom Ballo (14:08)That’s happened March 1st of last year. about a year and half. happen. Bill Gasiamis (14:18)About a year and a half ago. Tom Ballo (14:20)Yeah, you know, it was interesting when I was in, I was in therapy in-house for six weeks. And so I was about the middle of April, had the stroke on March 1st of last year. I was on with the hospital in middle of April, they sent me home. But, and then I, for the rest of the year, I came in two or three days a week for out, I guess, outpatient therapy. People used to see me and I wouldn’t, it was pretty odd. A lot of people, I don’t know, I’d say at least 10 people over the time. you know, seeing me and I didn’t know them, but they knew me somehow. And they all said, I’m doing a great job, you know, being able to, in their recovery. I guess they had seen me in the very beginning and thought there’s, you know, this guy is going to be messed up bad for life, you know? And I, overcame all that and people would just say all the time I’d get stopped, you’re doing great, you’re just doing wonderful, you It always surprised me that they didn’t even knew. Bill Gasiamis (15:46)So were they family members or? Tom Ballo (15:48)Now they were just total strangers. They were just people who also go to the hospital. Yeah, there was a lot of therapy in that building. It wasn’t really, yeah, it’s… had really good people thought I made a lot of progress. Surprise everybody. Now if you talk about family, my daughters and my wife and pretty much everyone’s that’s seen me. Just this beginning, you know, just can’t believe I’m doing as well as I’m doing. Bill Gasiamis (16:24)What would you say were some of the toughest challenges at the beginning of your recovery? Tom Ballo (16:30)I would say going to the bathroom by myself, was always hard to do in the beginning. And then… I would say walking, you know, I had to use a wheelchair for a while, then a hemi, they called it a hemi walker. Used that for long time and then eventually, you know, learning how to walk again. That was the hardest thing. Bill Gasiamis (17:05)How did your idea of of who you were begin to shift during those early months? Tom Ballo (17:10)That is not a problem that never has been for me. Bill Gasiamis (17:14)Uh-huh. Tom Ballo (17:15)I’ve been me before and during and after stroke. It’s not affected anything about how I feel about myself. It’s Bill Gasiamis (17:25)Mm-hmm. One bad day in eighteen months Tom Ballo (17:29)one thing I had been working on throughout my whole life was working on the mental side. of things and I had, you know, eventually, you know, according to every test I’ve ever seen, I passed them all that said I was what they call self-actualized, which is very rarely accomplished. Bill Gasiamis (17:57)What is self actualized? Tom Ballo (17:59)Well, it’s a theory of psychological development by Abraham Haslow or somebody. the highest, say people are on this pyramid or a triangle and the very top, chip top, the top one or two percent. They say are self-actualized. They become really just means you know yourself. Whereas most people are down near the bottom of the pyramid, focused primarily on survival and belonging and material things. I’ve been very blessed that I was self-actualized long before this stroke happened. it was, it did not affect who I, who I who I am, really. Bill Gasiamis (19:01)So you didn’t change in any way, y even though you have less mobility or you have challenges with your arm, you don’t see yourself as different in any way or not you. Tom Ballo (19:13)Yeah, correct. I’d say out of all, ever since I had the stroke, as far as bad days, I had like one… One bad day, I guess, where I just felt like, man, it’s too hard on this, not try or something. And just felt kind of down. But I felt better the next day and I’ve been the same. So I’ve had one bad day. Yeah, Bill Gasiamis (19:47)One bad day in a year and a half. Not bad. Tom Ballo (19:50)you know, was talking and I’ve talked to a therapist. And was talking to her at the time and I just kind of unloaded. I felt bad and all this. was, I thought I’d kind of given up, I got out of it. Bill Gasiamis (20:09)Just a quick pause. You’re listening to my conversation with Tom Bellow, sixty-five, when a massive stroke hit him with no warning signs at all. And who says that in eighteen months of recovery he’s had exactly one bad day? Before we get back into it, a couple of things. If you’re already a Patreon member, a YouTube member, or you’ve left a super chat or a super thanks on this channel, you’re the reason this show exists. And the reason I can keep covering what it costs to make it. Genuinely thank you. And remember, if what Tom’s describing, rebuilding a sense of who you are after everything’s changed, is something you’re sitting with yourself. That’s exactly what I work through one on one with people at recoveryafterstroke.com/momentum. It’s lived experience coaching, not therapy or medical treatment, and it’s built around getting you moving again when you’re not sure how to start. Let’s get back to Tom. Bill Gasiamis (21:07)Do you miss doing any of the things that you’re not doing at the moment? Your Tom Ballo (21:13)Well. Bill Gasiamis (21:13)for example, your GTA Tom Ballo (21:15)GTA 5? Yeah, I do, although I had a way of playing it now, I still play the game in other video games as well as best I can, but it’s really hard even just to try to keep my finger on the gas pedal in the cars. It’s tough. And it even started hurting after a while, you know. And I stopped. I still play with them. you know, I miss that I’m trying to think. I don’t do the squirrels anymore. We moved. And we don’t have squirrels here. So. It’s been kind of good in a lot of ways. Bill Gasiamis (22:15)How? How has it been good in a lot of ways? Tell me. Tom Ballo (22:20)watch TV, I guess, is I’m trying to get around. I don’t watch normal TV at all, you know, but it has commercials, Bill Gasiamis (22:29)Yeah. Tom Ballo (22:29)anything like that. It’s primarily YouTube and movies, but… Content has to be very truthful and non-deceptive. And I’ve been able to watch and learn a lot of things. I’ve been able to watch these YouTube videos and find, been very active with that. And then in a lot of ways, I used to do everything and now I don’t. And that’s kind of a blessing, I guess. I don’t know. I used to do my own laundry and… I did dishes for everyone and mowed the lawn and all these things that I used to do. Now I don’t have to. Bill Gasiamis (23:34)So now you have somebody else doing those tasks and you have more free time on your hand? Tom Ballo (23:39)Yeah, nobody expects me to do them. You know, really, my wife has been real good. She has picked up the slack, so to speak. It’s not her favorite stuff. I used to do it all. A lot of things. And I don’t have to really do much of anything. We recently moved and moved… couple hours away from Austin to Houston. And I didn’t have to do anything with the move. It doesn’t move a thing. Whereas, I don’t know, just, it’s kind of nice. I try to do dishes whenever I can, but it’s not like, used to be. People would expect me to do everything and I didn’t mind doing it. It’s kind of nice not having to. Bill Gasiamis (24:38)Yeah. Are you living at home with your wife and is it just you and her? So it’s ju just you and your wife at home now. Tom Ballo (24:46)Yeah, as far as living here now, it’s pretty, it’s real quiet because for about two and a half years, we had a really, really full house with my daughter and her husband and three daughters, granddaughters. Bill Gasiamis (25:05)Yeah. A and has your wife ever perhaps mentioned how things have changed for her, how she experiences her the new way that she interacts with you or the differences in the interaction with you? Tom Ballo (25:18)Hmm, not really. Pretty much she… very, pretty much the same. Even when I, even beforehand, I would, pretty much do my own thing and so would she. I’d be playing video games or out with the squirrels. I was on my own anyway. Bill Gasiamis (25:42)Yeah. Tom Ballo (25:43)So really, it’s not really been a big problem. Bill Gasiamis (25:47)Yeah. When you got back from home, were you totally kind of independent? Were you able to toilet yourself and do all those things or did you need support for that? Tom Ballo (25:55)No, I’d say when I first came home, I was still in a wheelchair and still using a flask to go to the bathroom for the first, I don’t know, I’d say about two months at home. until I learned how to walk and then with the hamming walker and then eventually put that thing away and walked by myself. So I’ve had to kind of learn slow. I’ve had to, I’ve made improvements in that regard. Bill Gasiamis (26:45)Yeah. Your wife sounds like she definitely stood by you. Who else was around? How did your kids get involved in those early days? Tom Ballo (26:53)Well, the first week my daughter and her husband were taking care of me or coming to see me in intensive care and stuff like that at the hospital. And then, my wife was in Europe for the first week of my, first week of the stroke. But then, The symptom that’s getting worse And you know, my daughter lived with us. She would occasionally, well, I don’t know, she had to think back on it. Pretty much once my wife, Linda, you know, had come back, she took care of me. yeah, she took care that care me. Bill Gasiamis (27:45)Yeah. took care of all of your needs, I would say. I Tom Ballo (27:50)Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (27:51)would imagine. Is that right? Like everything you needed to sort of be able to get in and out of bed and to get food and to get showered. Did you guys have any help come from any services like nursing or anything like that? Tom Ballo (28:04)I never had that, did not need that. We fixed, well, we completely redid one of the bathrooms at my last house and made it so I could do a walk. It ended up being a really nice bath area with a bench and a. Handheld nozzle not a tub, but walk in kind of a thing. So we fixed a shower because at first… Bill Gasiamis (28:41)like that. Tom Ballo (28:42)No, I don’t think I have. It was primarily me just each day trying to get a little bit better. But I’ll tell you, one of the problems that I’ve had is that I’m getting more more spasticity, spasticity and Bill Gasiamis (29:05)Yeah. Tom Ballo (29:08)muscle tightness. I mean, it’s gotten, I’d say. Every day it gets like one thousandth worse every day. It doesn’t automatically get better even if you work out or anything. Bill Gasiamis (29:24)Yeah. Do you have s massage or anything like that to help relieve it? Tom Ballo (29:33)Well, I didn’t know for that. I haven’t had anything yet. I’m thinking of. don’t know. I don’t know if it’ll work. Find a hospital and start and see what they say. There’s something that they can can do. It’s. Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (29:54)Challenging. Tom Ballo (29:55)I thought that it would, you know, just you. It would just get better each day, but it’s not quite that way. I used to be able to close my hand, I can still do that. But now it feels like it’s just a lot tighter. It’s not really painful, but it’s borderline painful. I don’t know, it’s not really pain, but also my feeling is much more sensitive. Like when I yawn, I can feel a tremendous amount of tingling. throughout my entire, my whole right leg from my hip down to my foot. Bill Gasiamis (30:49)When you yawn. Tom Ballo (30:50)when I yawn, for some reason it just energizes my leg. I don’t know, or like, if I don’t, okay, like if I just don’t move my right arm at all, but they put it at rest, I don’t feel anything. There’s no tingling, there’s no sensation. As soon as I start moving it, and if I touch anything, I can really, really feel it a lot more now than I did at the beginning. It’s very sensitive to touch. Bill Gasiamis (31:27)Yeah. I know what you mean. did you ever feel like your like your autonomy or your dignity were being challenged when you went through this? How did you navigate that part of it? Tom Ballo (31:38)Well, see, gets back into my being self-actualized. Bill Gasiamis (31:47)Yeah. Tom Ballo (31:49)My dignity was never affected by any of this. Now it’s been, I don’t know, like if people see me in a store or in a market, they’re always more than willing to want to talk or they make me feel special in a way. So that doesn’t, it doesn’t bother me. And people like to hear, they have a lot of questions. It doesn’t affect my dignity at all. I haven’t fallen down in public, Bill Gasiamis (32:28)Okay. Tom Ballo (32:29)so it hasn’t happened. I’ve heard people say that bothers them. That’s Bill Gasiamis (32:32)W what it doesn’t sound like there’s much that would affect your dignity that you seem pretty mild mannered and calm about many things. Tom Ballo (32:41)Yeah, I’m very… I don’t know how to put it. I’ve just been, people have commented and have noticed by themselves that I’m not like normal. There’s something about me, I really know myself more than most people do. Bill Gasiamis (33:02)Yeah. Your what about your message for people who are just starting their stroke recovery? If they were listening, you know, w what would you say to them? You’re a a year and a half in, so you have some insights and some awareness. What would you share with the people who are just starting their recovery? The one thing that hasn’t changed Tom Ballo (33:18)Well, you know, one thing I do is I watch a lot of videos about strokes surviving. So and every stroke is different. That’s one thing. It’s kind of stroke recovery is different and the severity of the strokes are different for everybody. it’s kind of hard to say for everybody how to how they can get along. But I would say, of course, would try to tell people to try to become, have as much confidence in yourself as you possibly can and stay positive. And, you know, it’s hard to do if you want that way to begin with. I’ve been lucky that I was been positive before I started this, before I had the stroke. some benefit to me after the stroke. It didn’t affect it. So I would say keep on trying. It’s going to be something to work on all the time, every day from here on out. Bill Gasiamis (34:40)Yeah. What are you hoping to work on in the next say twelve months? What’s on your on your list of things to get done or to continue to do? Tom Ballo (34:48)Well, the main thing for me is hopefully spasticity, it’s hard to say for me now, spasticity, doesn’t get any, just hopefully that’s. I can get that out of control. That’s all I worry about in the future, so to speak. All I think about is hoping that that doesn’t get a lot worse. You know, if you… Bill Gasiamis (35:32)Just want such a some improvement in the deficits. Tom Ballo (35:35)Yeah, improvement in… You know, I was always, I had stretched every day or every night for 30 minutes. For my whole life, I’ve been into stretching. And… Now, you know, it’s the opposite. I got stiffness like you’ve never seen. But luckily it has not affected my sleeping at all. Matter of I haven’t had a bad night’s sleep since day of the stroke. Every evening or every night, sleeping is perfect. Bill Gasiamis (36:17)Yeah, that’s excellent. Tell me, Thomas, do they know what caused their brain hemorrhage? Tom Ballo (36:23)No, they really don’t. And no one ever came to me and ever once wanted to or wanted to tell me or wanted to find out about what caused it. They were always seem like they were always more like in the moment trying to get just trying to get everything better, doing the best thing. to recover. as far as what might have happened, no real idea. I would just say it overall. got, I mean, the stroke I had was probably about as severe as anybody had. It’s really not, you know, it’s not completely debilitating. It’s not too bad, really. Bill Gasiamis (37:26)Yeah. Hey Thomas, I really appreciate you reaching out. Thank you so much for connecting with me and sharing your story. Tom Ballo (37:34)Thank you for having me on. Bill Gasiamis (37:37)Well, that was Tom Bellow, thirty-two years a litigator, eighteen months a survivor, and someone who will tell you straight that some things, like the spasticity he’s living with, have gotten harder rather than easier. Even while he’s had by his own account just one bad day. That kind of honesty is rare. And it’s exactly why this conversation moves the way it does. Tom’s not performing recovery for you. He’s describing it at his own pace. And that’s worth sitting with rather than rushing past. That’s really the reason these episodes get made at all. Not to hand you a formula, but to let you hear what recovery actually sounds like from someone living it. Because the version you carry in your head before you’ve heard someone like Tom is almost never the real thing. If this conversation gave you something, a moment of recognition, a reason to keep going, a way to explain your own recovery to someone who doesn’t get it yet, the most useful thing you can do is share it with one person who needs to hear it today. Remember to check out my book, The Unexpected Way That a Stroke Became the Best Thing That Happened. It’s available at recoveryafterstroke.com/book. And on that note, my new book is out now. And this one’s a bit different. It’s not about stroke specifically, it’s about what happens after any kind of trauma reshapes your life and how you rebuild even when you don’t feel ready to. It’s called Your World Doesn’t Have to Stay This Small. And if your world has gotten smaller since your stroke, fewer places you go, fewer things you say yes to, fewer people you see. That’s the book I wrote for you. Remember to grab your copy on Amazon, search the title, or use the link in the show notes. If this show has helped you, remember you can support it at patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke. Thanks for listening. I’m Bill Gasiamis and this is Recovery After Stroke.     The post Stroke With No Warning Signs – Tom Ballo’s One Bad Day in Eighteen Months appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.

Kelly shares a piece by her friend Arianna Huffington ("Self-Discovery Is Our Strongest Drive" - New York Times, June 17, 2026) about the drive underneath all our other drives—the pull toward meaning that shows up in our hardest losses and our most exhausting successes. It's a reflection on what psychologist Abraham Maslow called transcendence, and what it means to keep growing toward the truest version of yourself, even when the world tells you success should be enough.

What topic interests you? Leave me a voicemail. A meaningful life may be built on a quieter, more teachable state called the High Plateau Experience. This episode will address transcendence, including spirituality, psychology, meditation, and simply living with more awe and purpose.  Dr. Alexandra unpacks Abraham Maslow's original ideas about peak experiences, then moves into the lesser-known concept he explored near the end of his life - a more constant, serene way of perceiving the world as miraculous. Along the way, she shares the story of Maslow's own nighttime “peak experience,” the paper he chose not to present, and the profound shift in perspective that came after his confrontation with mortality.You'll discover:Why Maslow believed peak experiences are real, but shouldn't be pursued like a thrill rideHow self-transcendence in Paul Wong's model includes beauty, present-moment awareness, and service to othersWhat Maslow meant by “witnessing the world” and why he said we could “hold classes in the miraculous”The difference between a climactic peak experience and the steadier High Plateau ExperienceWhy joy, sadness, awe, and mortality can all coexist in the same momentHow meditation, spiritual practice, and meditative listening are linked to less anxiety, more meaning, and greater connectednessDr. Alexandra also brings in research and modern evidence, including studies on Lectio Divina, Dan Tomasulo's work (https://dantomasulo.com), and a 2021 Frontiers in Psychology paper on self-transcendence and adolescent mental health.  The result is a thoughtful, practical episode that connects Maslow's theory to real-life practices you can actually use. This is essential listening for those seeking grounded transcendence that doesn't depend on chasing extraordinary moments, but on learning how to live with openness, wonder, and purpose in ordinary life.Timestamps00:00 - This episode is dedicated to internationalforgiveness.com and Maslow's higher love 00:32 - What the high plateau experience is and how it differs from peak experiences 01:27 - Peak experiences as unforced moments of human transcendence 02:24 - Maslow's own peak experience before his memorial lecture 03:21 - Why Maslow chose the academic paper instead of his personal experience 03:50 - The impact of peak experiences on self-acceptance and openness 04:56 - Why Maslow warned against chasing peak experiences for their own sake 05:26 - The bodhisattva ideal and helping others after awakening 06:20 - Paul Wong's three levels of self-transcendence 07:12 - How Dr. Stanley Krippner helped preserve Maslow's final talk 08:47 - Maslow's shift into a more constant, mythic way of seeing 09:44 - Why the high plateau was more voluntary and teachable 10:49 - The plateau as witnessing the symbolic and miraculous in ordinary life 12:14 - Maslow's Brandeis vision of an eternal academic procession 13:54 - How the plateau compresses time, memory, and meaning 15:20 - The paradox of permanence, mortality, joy, and sadness 16:28 - Why we do not need to wait for peak experiences to live meaningfully 17:27 - Research on meditative listening, meaning, and well-being 18:34 - Dr. Dan Tomasulo's insights on spiritual practice and brain quieting 19:38 - Lisa Miller's MRI research on the spiritual brain 20:15 - A 2021 study on self-transcendence and adolescent mental health 21:40 - Closing reflections Notable quotes“Achieving the mystic's sense of cosmic unity can be tremendously uplifting, but such a state must always be balanced by action in the daily world.”Support the showThis show was created with love.  The following are seven ways you can support and encourage my efforts to create new content, from easiest to hardest: Press “follow” on the podcastPress “follow” on YouTube @alexandramillerclarkShare a helpful podcast episode with a friend Share a helpful YouTube episode with a friendLeave the podcast a rating on iTunesLeave the YouTube a rating on iTunesBuy me a coffee:  buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra

What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs? Thanks for asking! During the Covid-19 pandemic, governments around the world have taken it on themselves to judge what's essential or not for their citizens. Think of non-essential shops, businesses, products and leisure activities, for example. Restrictions based on these judgements have evolved constantly during various stages of lockdown or closures. At an individual level, the Covid era has forced us all to think more deeply about what is truly essential to get by day to day; things we may have taken for granted before. Small comforts or luxuries have had to be sacrificed in many cases. Back in the 1940s, American psychologist Abraham Maslow came up with a paper entitled “A Theory of Human Motivation”, in which he suggested a hierarchy for human needs.  It's commonly represented as a five-level pyramid, with physiological needs at the base, being the biological component for survival. Working up from there, you've got safety needs, love and belonging needs and then esteem needs. At the top of the pyramid is self-actualisation, which means a person reaching their full potential. How does the theory relate to human behaviour? What do those critics argue? And in what ways has Covid been an equaliser? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is the Covid vaccine pill?⁠ ⁠What is the black fungus epidemic?⁠ ⁠What is geophony? ⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 14/8/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the full lecture here: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/recording-an-intro-to-psychoanalysis This is the 10th class in An Introduction to Psychoanalysis, which you may read about here: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/introduction-to-psychoanalysis-with We looked at the work of Jean Laplanche and the ways in which his ideas lend themself well to queer theory, reviewed The Queerness of Psychoanalysis (2025), Heinz Kohut and Self Psychology, before venturing into Transpersonal Psychology a la Abraham Maslow and Stanislav Grof. Finally, the class concluded with a look at Israel Regardie, a Reichian lay analyst at the crossroads of 20th-century psychoanalysis and occultism. Our final Intro class will be on Saturday, September 12th! We will focus on Frantz Fanon and liberation psychology, Thomas Szasz, R.D. Laing, and the anti-psychiatry movement, as well as Patricia Gherovici's Gradiva award-winning The Puerto Rican Syndrome (2003). This will set us up nicely for what we're diving into next: a close reading of From the Clinic to the Streets: Psychoanalysis for Revolutionary Futures (2026) by Dr. Lara Sheehi. Lara will be joining us here at RU Center on Monday, October 5th to present on Fanon and set us up to dive into her book. Stay tuned, more on that to come! You may join in anytime! The recordings of all previous classes in this course are archived under CLASSES, where you may watch them at your own pace. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes News & events: Next up at RU Center, The Poetry of Psychoanalysis series with author and astrologer Emmalea Russo continues September 6th on DH Lawrence and his Fantasia of the Unconscious for the Autumn Equinox: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/renderingunconsciouscenterforpsychoanalysis/2315469 All paid subscribers at RU Center for Psychoanalysis Substack receive zoom links to attend all RU Center events LIVE plus are able to access the recordings of ALL RU Center events at the Substack. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com RU Center for Psychoanalysis offers quality psychoanalytic classes and lectures online: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com For a full schedule of events visit: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/schedule Philip K Dick: Paranoid Iconoclast with Author Carl Abrahamsson, Begins September 6 via Morbid Anatomy Museum: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/p/philip-k-dick-paranoid-iconoclast-with-author-carl-abrahamsson If you are interested in pursing psychoanalytic treatment or supervision, please feel free to contact me directly: https://www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ Thank You.

This country ballad is adapted from quotes by Frank Daley, Abraham Maslow, William Shakespeare, Satchel Paige, and Mark Twain.Do what you love. But first, know who you are. Or you'll choose your love wrong. — Frank DaleyMusicians must make music, artists must paint, poets must write if they are to ultimately be at peace with themselves. What human beings can be, they must be. — Abraham MaslowThis above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night of the day, thou canst not be false to any man. — William ShakespeareNever let the odds keep you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do. — Satchel Paige, baseball pitcherThe two most important days in life are the day you are born and the day you discover the reason why. — Mark Twain, novelistDo What You Love lyricsDo what you loveBut first, know who you areOr you'll choose your love wrongThat is the beginningThe beginning of self-knowledgeAsk yourself: Who are youAnd what are you doing here?In this jobIn this relationshipIn this countryOn this planet?Musicians must make musicArtists must paintPoets must writeIf they are ultimatelyTo be at peace with themselvesWhat human beings can beThey must be, they must beThis above allTo thine own self be trueAnd it must followAs the night follows dayYou cannot be false to any manNever let the oddsKeep you from pursuingWhat you know in your heartYou were meant to doThe two most important daysIn life are the day you are bornAnd the day you discoverThe reason why you were bornDiscover your reason nowThe two most important daysIn life are the day you are bornAnd the day you discoverThe reason why you were bornDiscover your reason nowBook Marketing Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmarketing.substack.com/subscribe

Watch the full episode here: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru417-chrishauna-dishel-on-the-mental Rendering Unconscious is now at Substack: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com RU417: CHRISHAUNA DISHEL ON THE MENTAL ILLNESS OF PATRIARCHY & RACISM, EMBRACING THE DARKNESS, RE-WILDING & BREAKING THE MATRIX Rendering Unconscious welcomes Chrishauna DiShel to the podcast! Rendering Unconscious episode 417. On this episode, Chrishauna and I dish about presenting in our dear friend Katelan Foisy's recent course “Break the Frame.” Chrishauna discusses her work as a multimedia artist and love embodiment coach, sharing her journey as an intuitive and magician. She delves into the challenges of societal expectations, including the mental illness of patriarchy and racism, and highlights the importance of embracing one's darkness and authenticity in order to re-wild and break the matrix. We also touch upon the intersection of psychoanalysis, magic, and art, and the need for curiosity, exploration, and open-mindedness. Chrishauna is a multi-media artist based in Paris. Follow her on Instagram at CarbonBloc: https://www.instagram.com/carbonbloc/ LoveEmbodiedCoaching at Instagram & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/loveembodiedcoaching/ Check out her music at Spotify/Apple Music/Deezer (all streaming platforms) CarbonBloc. You may find your favorite Rendering Unconscious Podcast episodes and guests here: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/episodes RU Center news & updates: Our next event is Saturday, August 15th, with the next installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. On Jean Laplanche, queer theory, Heinz Kohut, Self Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology, Abraham Maslow and Stanislav Grof, as well as Israel Regardie, an interesting character at the crossroads of 20th-century psychoanalysis and occultism. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/an-intro-to-psychoanalysis-continues-c7e Rendering Unconscious is also a book: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics & Poetry vols 1:1 & 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024): https://amzn.to/4sOqSEu Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It's so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. If you are interested in pursuing psychoanalytic treatment or supervision with me, please feel free to contact me directly: www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ As always, huge thanks to Carl Abrahamsson for providing the intro and outro music for Rendering Unconscious Podcast. https://linktr.ee/CarlAbrahamsson https://thefenriswolf.substack.com https://anartapart.substack.com The song at the end of this episode is "Keep Movin' On" by CarbonBloc and Dyem Sighta. Available at Spotify and other streaming services. Links to everything can be found at: https://linktr.ee/renderingunconscious Enjoy! Thank You.

Watch the full discussion here: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru416-klara-naszkowska-and-ana-tomcic Rendering Unconscious welcomes Drs. Klara Naszkowska and Ana Tomčić back to the podcast! Rendering Unconscious episode 416. On this episode, Klara and Ana discuss their upcoming course "Early Women Psychoanalysts," which will span 14 sessions, starting in September. The course will cover 17 early women psychoanalysts, with Klara focusing on historical and cultural aspects and Ana on clinical applications. Each session will last two hours, including a 10-minute break. The course aims to rewrite and update psychoanalytic history and contemporary thought by integrating these often-overlooked figures' theories and practices, emphasizing the importance of historical justice and the relevance of these women's contributions today. Klara Naszkowska, PhD (she/her) is an educator, research scholar, and writer whose work focuses on the intersections of Jewish women's history, psychoanalysis, Nazi persecution, migration, and memory. She is Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies at Montclair State University (NJ). Ana Tomčić, PhD (she/her) is a cultural historian and psychoanalytic trainee at the Society for Social and Critical Psychoanalysis in Cornwall, UK. Be sure to check out: RU399: EARLY WOMEN PSYCHOANALYSTS WITH KLARA NASZKOWSKA, ANA TOMČIC, CANDICE DUMAS, HÅVARD NILSEN & DÓRA SZABÓ: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru399-early-women-psychoanalysts You may find your favorite Rendering Unconscious Podcast episodes and guests here: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/episodes –––––– Fourteen-session online course: Early Women Psychoanalysts Co-taught by Klara Naszkowska and Ana Tomčić Format: 14 Saturdays, spread over the academic year, 12:00-2:00 PM (New York), from September 26, 2026 to June 26, 2027 Includes: Free digital copy of Early Women Psychoanalysts For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.earlywomenpsychoanalysts.com/ Composing with Spielrein: Contemporary Applications of Sabina Spielrein's Work, International interdisciplinary conference, September 5-6, 2026 online. Registration is now OPEN! More info and REGISTER HERE. https://www.spielreinassociation.org/register Conference fee: £10 Second International Conference on Early Women Psychoanalysts The International Association for Spielrein Studies is pleased to announce the Second International Conference on Early Women Psychoanalysts, dedicated to women who engaged with psychoanalysis before the end of World War II. The conference will be held online on April 10–11, 2027. For further details and the Call for Papers please visit: https://www.spielreinassociation.org/conference-early-women-psychoanalysts RU Center news & updates: Our next event is Saturday, August 15th, with the next installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. On Jean Laplanche, queer theory, Heinz Kohut, Self Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology, Abraham Maslow and Stanislav Grof, as well as Israel Regardie, an interesting character at the crossroads of 20th-century psychoanalysis and occultism. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/an-intro-to-psychoanalysis-continues-c7e Rendering Unconscious is also a book: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics & Poetry vols 1:1 & 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024): https://amzn.to/4sOqSEu If you are interested in pursuing psychoanalytic treatment or supervision with me, please feel free to contact me directly: www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ As always, huge thanks to Carl Abrahamsson for providing the intro and outro music for Rendering Unconscious Podcast. https://linktr.ee/CarlAbrahamsson Links to everything can be found at: https://linktr.ee/renderingunconscious Thank You.

Watch the full video here: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru416-marco-posadas-confessions-ii Rendering Unconscious is now at Substack: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com RU415: MARCO POSADAS – CONFESSIONS II: ON MADONNA, LGBTQI+ COMMUNITY & MAKING PSYCHOANALYSIS ACCESSIBLE Rendering Unconscious welcomes Dr. Marco Posadas back to the podcast! Rendering Unconscious episode 415. On this episode, Marco and I explore a variety of topics ranging from the challenges and rewards of our profession to the impact of Madonna's music and activism. We dish about her new album Confessions II. Marco shares personal anecdotes, including his early exposure to psychoanalysis and what Madonna's music and support has meant to the LGBTQI+ community. We also discuss the significance of psychoanalysis and the importance of its accessibility, as well as unique aspects of Latin American psychoanalytic traditions. Dr. Marco Posadas is a psychoanalyst with a clinical practice in Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, Clinical Supervision and Consultation in Toronto, Canada. He is co-editor of Working Psychoanalytically with Gender Diversity and Sexualities: Resistances to Differences published by Routledge (2025). https://link.amazon/B0az7AyzB Be sure to check out our previous conversation: RU414: MARCO POSADAS ON CELEBRATING PRIDE & PSYCHOANALYSIS AS ESSENTIALLY QUEER You may find your favorite Rendering Unconscious Podcast episodes and guests here: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/episodes RU Center news & updates: Our next event is Saturday, August 15th, with the next installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. On Jean Laplanche, queer theory, Heinz Kohut, Self Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology, Abraham Maslow and Stanislav Grof, as well as Israel Regardie, an interesting character at the crossroads of 20th-century psychoanalysis and occultism. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/an-intro-to-psychoanalysis-continues-c7e Rendering Unconscious is also a book: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics & Poetry vols 1:1 & 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024): https://amzn.to/4sOqSEu Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It's so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. If you are interested in pursuing psychoanalytic treatment or supervision with me, please feel free to contact me directly: www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ As always, huge thanks to Carl Abrahamsson for providing the intro and outro music for Rendering Unconscious Podcast. https://linktr.ee/CarlAbrahamsson https://thefenriswolf.substack.com https://anartapart.substack.com The song at the end of this episode is "Potentially epic, that kick" from the album "Indulgence not Abstinence" by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com/album/indulgence-not-abstinence-12 Support independent artists and musicians! Visit Pete's Bandcamp: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com Our music is also available at Spotify and other streaming services. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xKEE2NPGatImt46OgaemY Links to everything can be found at: https://linktr.ee/renderingunconscious Enjoy! Thank You.

Watch the full video here: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru412-marco-posadas-on-celebrating Rendering Unconscious is now at Substack: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com RU414: MARCO POSADAS ON CELEBRATING PRIDE & PSYCHOANALYSIS AS ESSENTIALLY QUEER Rendering Unconscious welcomes Dr. Marco Posadas to the podcast! Rendering Unconscious episode 414. On this episode, Marco discusses his 28-year career in the mental health field. He focuses on LGBTQI+ communities, emphasizing the importance of making psychoanalysis accessible to marginalized groups. Dr. Marco Posadas is a psychoanalyst member of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA), clinical social worker, licensed psychologist (MEX), and earned his PhD at Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, Massachusetts. He operates a clinical practice in Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, Clinical Supervision and Consultation in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Posadas is a member of the Canadian Psychoanalytic Society and the Mexican Psychoanalytic Association. He is the inaugural Chair of the Gender and Sexual Diversity Studies Committee of the IPA. He is co-editor of Working Psychoanalytically with Gender Diversity and Sexualities: Resistances to Differences published by Routledge (2025). https://link.amazon/B03Nna4MU Check out previous episode(s): RU413: ON THE SPANISH TRANSLATION OF GENDER WITHOUT IDENTITY BY PARADISO EDITORES: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru411-ann-pellegrini-avgi-saketopoulou RU247: ANN PELLEGRINI & AVGI SAKETOPOULOU ON GENDER WITHOUT IDENTITY: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru247-ann-pellegrini-and-avgi-saketopoulou You may find your favorite Rendering Unconscious Podcast episodes and guests here: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/episodes RU Center news & updates: Our next event is Saturday, August 15th, with the next installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. We'll look at Jean Laplanche and his influence on queer theory, Heinz Kohut and Self Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology a la Abraham Maslow and Stanislav Grof, as well as Israel Regardie, an interesting character at the crossroads of 20th-century psychoanalysis and occultism. MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/an-intro-to-psychoanalysis-continues-c7e Rendering Unconscious is also a book: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics & Poetry vols 1:1 & 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024): https://amzn.to/4sOqSEu Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It's so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. If you are interested in pursuing psychoanalytic treatment or supervision with me, please feel free to contact me directly: www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ As always, huge thanks to Carl Abrahamsson for providing the intro and outro music for Rendering Unconscious Podcast. https://linktr.ee/CarlAbrahamsson https://thefenriswolf.substack.com https://anartapart.substack.com The song at the end of this episode is "Open the Portal" from the album "Indulgence not Abstinence" by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com/album/indulgence-not-abstinence-12 Support independent artists and musicians! Visit Pete's Bandcamp: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com Our music is also available at Spotify and other streaming services. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xKEE2NPGatImt46OgaemY Links to everything can be found at: https://linktr.ee/renderingunconscious Enjoy! Thank You.

Watch the full video here: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/recording-two-renegade-sexologists Join RU CENTER FOR PSYCHOANALYSIS at Substack: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com TWO RENEGADE SEXOLOGISTS: ON PSYCHOPATHIA SEXUALIS & THE SEXUAL CRIMINAL: A PSYCHOANALYTIC STUDY with Dr. Mikita Brottman This lecture considers the life and work of two renegade sexologists: Richard von Krafft-Ebing, and J. Paul de River. The aristocratic Krafft-Ebing was a German psychiatrist and author of the seminal Psychopathia Sexualis. J. Paul de River was the chief psychiatrist of the Los Angeles Sex Offense Bureau during the 1940s and author of The Sexual Criminal: A Psychoanalytic Study. The work of these two eccentric, obsessive, and sometimes deluded psychiatrists provide compelling time-capsules into the dark underbelly of 19th century Vienna, and the sordid backstreets of mid-century Los Angeles. Mikita Brottman is Professor of Literature at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. She has a D.Phil from Oxford University in English Language and Literature, and is an NAAP certified psychoanalyst. She performs forensic evaluations for the National Institute for the study, prevention and treatment of sexual trauma. She is also the author of 15 nonfiction books, the latest of which, Guilty Creatures (Simon & Schuster, 2024) was described by the New York Times as “an unputdownable read.” https://mikitabrottman.com News & updates: Our next event is Saturday, August 15th, with the next installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. We'll look at Jean Laplanche and his influence on queer theory, Heinz Kohut and Self Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology a la Abraham Maslow and Stanislav Grof, as well as Israel Regardie, an interesting character at the crossroads of 20th-century psychoanalysis and occultism. MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/an-intro-to-psychoanalysis-continues-c7e RU Center's next event with Mikita is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28th: The Uncanny as Creative Catalyst with Dr. Mikita Brottman. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/renderingunconsciouscenterforpsychoanalysis/2341560 This will be a taste of a 4 week course she is giving via Morbid Anatomy Museum: The Uncanny as Creative Catalyst with Author and Psychoanalyst Mikita Brottman, Ph.D., Begins November 11. https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/p/syo9i8m3saiiszq3b97cc6e5kr251e And before that she is teaching Reading and Writing True Crime with Author and Psychoanalyst Mikita Brottman, PhD, Begins September 15 via Morbid Anatomy Museum. https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/p/reading-and-writing-true-crime-with-true-crime-author-and-psychoanalyst-mikita-brottman-phd All these events are online and will be recorded! If you are interested in pursuing psychoanalytic treatment or supervision with me, please feel free to contact me directly: www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ As always, huge thanks to Carl Abrahamsson for providing the intro and outro music for Rendering Unconscious. https://linktr.ee/CarlAbrahamsson https://thefenriswolf.substack.com https://anartapart.substack.com The song at the end of this episode is "Invisible Womb" from the album "Indulgence not Abstinence" by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com/album/indulgence-not-abstinence-12 Support independent artists and musicians! Visit Pete's Bandcamp: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com Our music is also available at Spotify and other streaming services. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xKEE2NPGatImt46OgaemY Links to everything can be found at: https://linktr.ee/renderingunconscious Enjoy! Thank You.

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Longe de dogmas ou instituições tradicionais, a busca por sentido e o acolhimento sensível revelam-se pilares essenciais na manutenção da saúde e do equilíbrio emocional humano. Neste episódio do Religare — Conhecimento e Religião, o prof. Flávio Senra recebe a enfermeira, teóloga e cientista da religião Rosiléia de Fátima Costa para debater os resultados de sua dissertação de mestrado desenvolvida no PPGCR/PUC Minas. A pesquisa mergulha na rotina da unidade pediátrica de internação de Belo Horizonte durante o enfrentamento da Covid-19 (2020–2022). Por meio da metodologia da história oral temática, o estudo revela os bastidores conceituais e humanos dos chamados "conflitos espirituais" — momentos críticos em que a dor e as perdas massivas colocam à prova as crenças e a própria identidade dos profissionais da saúde. Ancorada nas teorias da hierarquia de necessidades de Abraham Maslow, na psicologia existencial de Viktor Frankl e nas contribuições contemporâneas sobre o equilíbrio emocional de Anna Lembke, Rosiléia propõe uma leitura aplicada e urgente sobre a ética do relacionamento humano na saúde pública.

For years, The Aging Well Podcast has emphasized six evidence-based pillars of healthy aging: exercise and physical activity, maintaining a healthy body composition, a healthy diet, not smoking, sleep hygiene, and social connectedness. Together, these behaviors are strongly associated with longer life, reduced disease risk, and improved quality of life.But is there a missing pillar?In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and co-host Corbin Bruton explore the case for adding Purpose as a seventh pillar of aging well. Drawing upon the SPIES Model of well-centered fitness, the work of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Abraham Maslow's later theories of self-transcendence, and Scott Barry Kaufman's book Transcend, they examine whether healthy aging is about more than preserving function and avoiding disease.The conversation explores aging as a process of transformation rather than decline, the role of Purpose in physical and psychological health, the possibility of lifelong growth in consciousness, and the idea that human flourishing may involve moving toward an ever-receding horizon of wholeness. Together, Jeff and Corbin consider whether Purpose is not merely an outcome of aging well, but an essential ingredient in the process itself.Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like' button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcastBUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast. (We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.)The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLAuro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcastNutritional Biochemical Inc. (NBI) | Trusted supplement. NBI stands 100% behind the quality of their formulations and the science on which they're based. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://shop.nbihealth.com/agingwellJigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It's fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4ks3Y0OBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELLKneeMo | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwellProlon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastThrive25 | Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyFusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8ZrDr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELL

Have you ever had a peak experience? Please share about it to help me with my next episode.Discover how Abraham Maslow's insights into love reveal a profound distinction between deficiency love (D-love) and being love (B-love), and how these concepts can transform our relationships and self-understanding. This episode explores Maslow's research on healthy, exceptional humans and their capacity for higher love. The life and influence of Abraham Maslow on psychology and personal growth The hierarchy of needs and the simplified ERG theory by Clay AlderferThe concept of deficiency love (D-love) versus being love (B-love)Early attachment studies by Spitz, Bowlby, and Levy and their importance for human survivalHow love contributes to self-actualization and the well-being of exceptional individualsPractical applications of B-love in caregiving, relationships, and spiritual practiceMaslow's parallels between B-love, mystics' love for God, and appreciation of art The impact of love on self-acceptance, growth, and human potentialPersonal stories illustrating the practice of love and compassion, including rescue of wildlife Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The episode's focus on Abraham Maslow and higher love 00:25 - Maslow's study of exceptional human beings and focusing on what's good 00:54 - The hierarchy of needs and Clay Alderfer's ERG theory 1:24 - How needs can be flipped and the resilience of self-actualized individuals 2:24 - Maslow's teachings on love and its role in human development 3:22 - Maslow's method: studying healthy, creative, high-potential individuals 3:51 - Celebrated figures studied by Maslow, including Abraham Lincoln and Albert Schweitzer 4:32 - The concept of reverence for life and compassion in Albert Schweitzer 5:24 - Eleanor Roosevelt and the importance of universal human rights 5:35 - Maslow's insights on different types of love: D-love and B-love 6:10 - Explanation of deficiency love (D-love) and early attachment needs 7:14 - Early attachment research and the tragic findings of Spitz's studies 8:13 - The effects of lack of maternal attachment and attachment theory support 9:55 - The role of love in survival and Maslow's view of deficiency love as a hole 11:23 - The nature of B-love as unselfish and abundant 11:34 - Qualities of B-love: unconditional, non-possessive, and joy-giving 12:01 - The therapeutic and spiritual power of experiencing B-love 12:54 - Personal stories of practicing love in caregiving and work 14:08 - The energy and vitality gained from loving without expectation 15:15 - B-love's spiritual and aesthetic connections 16:21 - Romantic love and the differences from B-love, including anxiety and independence 17:22 - The qualities of B-love in romantic relationships: autonomy, generosity, and depth 18:22 - The “love is blind” myth explained through neurochemistry 19:34 - The concept of intra-object richness—the fascination with loved ones 20:30 - Details and love for the beloved as an expression of deep connection 21:16 - How B-love influences self-perception, acceptance, and growth 22:02 - The distinction that deficiency love (D-love) can be gratified, but B-love offers spiritual fulfillment 22:58 - Personal story about rescuing baby raccoons, illustrating D-love and compassion 24:31 - The story of rescuing raccoons and connecting it to Maslow's ideas 27:19 - Upcoming episode on peak experiences and plateau states in exceptional humans 28:47 - Practicing higher love and starting wherever we are emotionally 29:13 - Closing remarks and gratitudeSupport the showThis show was created with love on my volunteer time.   One small gift you can give me back is to take the time to leave the show a comment and rating on iTunes.  You can also support the production costs of the show by buying me a $3 coffee at buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra.  I will be encouraged by your support, and thank you!  

Hay emprendedores que dominan el marketing, estudian ventas, toman cursos y conocen perfectamente su industria… pero siguen dudando al momento de cobrar, vender o mostrarse al mundo. ¿Por qué? Porque el verdadero límite de muchos negocios no está en la estrategia, sino en la autoestima de quien los dirige. En este episodio de Cuentos, Mitos y Relatos para Emprendedores, exploramos cómo la autoestima influye en la forma en que emprendes, negocias, lideras y valoras tu propio trabajo. Hablaremos de las ideas de Abraham Maslow, William James y Charles Horton Cooley para entender cómo se construye la percepción que tienes de ti mismo y por qué esa percepción puede convertirse en el mayor obstáculo para el crecimiento de tu empresa. Descubrirás por qué muchas veces no es falta de conocimientos ni de talento… sino una historia personal que sigue definiendo cuánto crees que vales. Porque tu negocio rara vez crece más allá del valor que tú mismo te asignas. Sin tanto rollo… y con mucho marketing. ️ Cuentos, Mitos y Relatos para Emprendedores Ideas, historias e investigaciones que ayudan a entender mejor el mundo de los negocios y la creatividad. Suscríbete para más episodios sobre mentalidad, estrategia y crecimiento emprendedor. Sígueme en Instagram: @toms.alvarado Esto es Cuentos, Mitos y Relatos para Emprendedores dentro de Marketing101. Sin tanto rollo… y con mucho marketing. Recuerda que este es un espacio dónde hablamos #marketing #emprendimiento y #desarrollopersonal visita nuestra página y comparte todo nuestro contenido en nuestro Sitio Web: www.marketing101elpodcast.com Facebook @Marketing101 Spotify, Itunes, Google Podcast, Ivox Marketing 101 TikTok @Toms.alvarado

Matt Vaughn has been a practicing psychotherapist for the past 15 years, working with clients from over 30 countries in his private practice and he has also worked in notable mental health and addiction treatment centers in the U.S.A. He received his MA in psychology from the University of West Georgia which was started on orders of Abraham Maslow (a founding father of Humanistic PsychologyVaughn has been researching the paranormal for 35 years; Vaughn's elementary school librarian tried to intervene with his parents when she discovered he was researching the Satanic Panic of the 1980s.He is also avid outdoorsman working to create sacred space on his land in Western North Carolina and Turkey. To learn more, go to www.MyCosmicTrigger.comSpaced Out Radio is your nightly source for alternative information, starting at 9pm Pacific, 12am Eastern.  We broadcast LIVE every night. #UFO #UAP #AlienDisclosure #UFOSightings #UFOCoverUp #Aliens #SpacedOutRadio #Paranormal #UFOCommunity #disclosure -------------------------------------------------------You can now join the Space Traveler's Club;Join us at  https://www.patreon.com/sor_space_travelers_club  --------------------------------------------------------Grab Our Latest Spaced Out Radio Gear At:http://spacedoutradio.com/shop  It's a great way to support our show!--------------------------------------------------------OUR LINKS:TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/spacedoutradio   FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/spacedoutradioshow  SPACED OUT RADIO - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/spacedoutradioshow  DAVE SCOTT - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/davescottsor   TWITCH: https://www.twitch.com/spacedoutradioshow  WEBSITE: http://www.spacedoutradio.comGUEST IDEAS OR QUESTIONS FOR SOR?Contact Klaus at bookings@spacedoutradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

DA GEHT NOCH MEHR. Du weißt es. Du spürst es. Doch du kommst nicht weiter. Die WOW-Skala zeigt dir, wo du wirklich stehst – von 1 bis 10. Und welchen SHIFT du brauchst, dein Leben wirklich zu leben. Dir fehlt kein Wissen. Es sind nur Grenzen in deinem Kopf, die dich aufhalten. Zehn Schilder, die du selbst aufgestellt hast. Ohne es zu merken. Andreas zeigt dir in dieser Folge die WOW-Skala – von 1 bis 10, von Hoffnungslos bis WOW. Wo stehst du? Und was hält dich davon ab, nach oben zu kommen? Die Forschung zeigt: Nur 17 Prozent der Menschen leben im Bereich, den Wissenschaftler "Flourishing" nennen. Die Mehrheit lebt zwischen Okay und Gut. Das alte Normal reicht nicht. Nicht mehr. Lust auf den Shift in deinem Kopf? Wachstum? Hör jetzt rein.➡️ Du willst mehr WOW-Momente? Sichere dir jetzt dein kostenfreies Erstgespräch

Průkopník humanistické psychologie, který zemřel 8. června 1970 při joggingu, byl přesvědčený, že každý člověk by měl maximálně zúročit své schopnosti. Podmínky pro naplněný život viděl v naplnění lidských potřeb. Rozdělil je do pěti okruhů: od fyziologických (jídlo a pití), přes pocity bezpečí, lásky, uznání, až po seberealizaci. Schéma známé jako Maslowova pyramida vešlo do příruček pro osobní rozvoj, management i marketing. Sám Maslow ale tohle schéma nikdy nenakreslil.

Průkopník humanistické psychologie, který zemřel 8. června 1970 při joggingu, byl přesvědčený, že každý člověk by měl maximálně zúročit své schopnosti. Podmínky pro naplněný život viděl v naplnění lidských potřeb. Rozdělil je do pěti okruhů: od fyziologických (jídlo a pití), přes pocity bezpečí, lásky, uznání, až po seberealizaci. Schéma známé jako Maslowova pyramida vešlo do příruček pro osobní rozvoj, management i marketing. Sám Maslow ale tohle schéma nikdy nenakreslil.Všechny díly podcastu Příběhy z kalendáře můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Neal explains the flight simulator windscreen wiper dilemma, bemoans the poor design of the human lower skull, wonders if it’s lawful for dogs to eat themselves, compares Schubert’s The Trout to Masterchef Junior, recalls early childhood experiences of cutlery and daisies, considers why you’d play pitch and putt on a full size golf simulator, frets about his motives for raising a hand in an RDS exam hall three decades ago, wonders why you’d start a city near a swamp, remembers Tiger Woods’ name surprisingly swiftly, links his childhood self image to Dublin’s old gasometer tanks, remembers Ian Dury and the Blockheads, pinpoints where cats fall on Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and looks at how motorists bank their hill climbing progress, understanding the American prom experience through situation comedies, the AA, the other AA, the AAA, advice for procedural drama producers and quite a bit more.  VISIT IntoYourHead.ie for everything and more. IN THE FAR FUTURE? Feeds broken? Site dilapidated? Everyone dead? No problem! Find hundreds of Into Your Head shows and Matchstick Cats comics on Archive dot org. LICENSE: Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 – Attribution: Neal O'Carroll.

"We're living in this collective illusion where the extremes are mischaracterizing who we are as a people." More than 70% of Americans — across every demographic — say their deepest aspiration is to contribute to the lives of others. Most of them think they're alone in that. They're not. Brian Hooks, Chairman and CEO of Stand Together, joins the show to make the case that the country's most urgent challenge isn't changing who people are. It's giving them permission to be who they already want to be. Calls to Action ✅ If this conversation resonates, consider sharing it with someone who believes connection across difference still matters. ✅ Subscribe to Corey's Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion Key Takeaways You can't have the I without the We. Hooks challenges the framing that pits individualism against community. Drawing on Abraham Maslow's concept of synergy, he argues the selfish and the selfless aren't in tension — when they merge, you get a flywheel of progress rather than a zero-sum fight. We're living a collective illusion. Neuroscientist Todd Rose's research reveals that most people privately want to contribute to their communities — but assume they're outliers. That self-silencing lets a loud minority misrepresent the country's character. Naming the illusion is the first step to dissolving it. The challenge isn't persuasion. It's permission. Hooks argues Americans don't need to be convinced to be better citizens — they need social permission to act on values they already hold. When people see someone just like them doing it, they follow. Frederick Douglass as a North Star for coalition-building. Hooks returns repeatedly to Douglass's vision of the Declaration as "saving principles" — not yet fulfilled, but aspirational in a way that can hold very different people together. Shared direction, not agreement on everything, is what makes diverse coalitions work. Stop picking a side. Start building policy coalitions. Stand Together learned the hard way that partisan politics leads to being taken for granted. Americans for Prosperity now pursues a policy-coalition strategy — working with Republicans and Democrats alike, and holding both accountable. It's hard to hate up close. Whether it's StoryCorps' One Small Step project or Stand Together's work in 1,300 communities, the pattern holds: when people work side by side on real problems, the tribal labels fade fast. Don't debate online. Go grab a beer. About Our Guest Brian Hooks is Chairman and CEO of Stand Together, a philanthropic community of more than 700 business leaders and philanthropists working to remove the barriers holding people back. He is also President of the Charles Koch Foundation and the Charles Koch Institute. Stand Together works with over 1,000 professors, tens of thousands of K-12 teachers, 200+ community-based organizations, and millions of grassroots activists. Hooks is co-author (with Charles Koch) of Believe in People: Bottom-Up Solutions for a Top-Down World. Links and Resources Stand Together: standtogether.org Be the People: bethepeople.org Connect on Social Media Corey is @coreysnathan on all the socials… Substack LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky TikTok Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners Thanks to Pew Research Center (pewresearch.org) for making today's conversation possible. Proud members of The Democracy Group The exhausted majority is waiting for permission to show up.

Mary stands weeping at an empty tomb, convinced she's alone — until someone says her name. This week we explore what it means to be truly seen, and why that experience might be more essential to our survival than we've been taught.   LINKS:  Current Conversation | Connect | YouTube |  Coming Up TRANSCRIPT: For the next several weeks, we're going to hold some of the Easter resurrection stories up to the light the way you hold a ViewMaster slide up to the light. You don't travel to those places. You hold the image up, and something in it travels into you. The depth, the color, the detail — it gets in you. And when you set it down, you're back in the room — but you've changed. You're carrying something you didn't have before. That's the invitation. We're not asking you to settle theological debates about what literally happened. We're asking: What do you see, when you really look? What wakes up in you? This series follows the thread we pulled on at Easter — "He is Woke Indeed." Woke, in its original 20th-century AAVE meaning: alert, awake, seeing clearly. These stories are about people who suddenly started seeing what they couldn't see before. That's what we're after. The Story: Mary at the Tomb (John 20:11–18)  Read it… invite people to really take it in… "Mary stood outside near the tomb, crying." She's not praying. She's not worshipping. She's wrecked. She looks into the tomb and sees two angels, and even this doesn't pull her out of her grief. Wild. She turns and sees Jesus but doesn't recognize him. She thinks he's the gardener. Then: "Mary." One word of recognition: her name. And everything shifts. She wakes up to what's happening…  Sit with that for a moment. What just happened? He didn't offer an explanation. He didn't prove anything. He simply said her name. And she woke up. This is the moment we're exploring today: the experience of being truly seen. Called by name. Recognized. The Lie We've Been Told: Connection Is a Luxury We live in a culture (and many of us carry a theology) that quietly teaches: survival first, connection later. Get the basics handled. Then, if there's time and you've earned it, relationship. This is, in fact, the story we absorbed from one of the most influential frameworks in modern Western thought: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Food, water, shelter. Safety. Then belonging. Then esteem. Connection shows up only after your survival needs are met. But here's something worth knowing about where that model came from — and what it left out initially In 1938, Abraham Maslow visited the Blackfoot (Siksika) Nation in Alberta, Canada. He was stuck on his theory of human development and went to spend time with their community. (Grow Your WHY article) What he encountered there profoundly shaped his thinking — but when he built his famous hierarchy, he "borrowed generously" from the Blackfoot worldview and then made that source essentially invisible. And here's the deepest problem: he inverted what he found. In the Blackfoot model, which uses a tipi rather than a pyramid, self-actualization sits at the base — not the top. It is the starting point. Community actualization comes next, and the highest aspiration is called "cultural perpetuity" — the ongoing flourishing of the people across generations. In other words: you don't earn love or belonging after you've survived. Love and belonging is what makes survival possible in the first place. While in Maslow's model we find love and belonging only after attending to basic needs and safety, the Blackfoot model describes that our tribe or community is the very means through which we are fed, housed, clothed, and protected. (PACEsConnection) The pyramid we all learned? It's a Western, individualist distortion of an Indigenous communal wisdom that was never given credit. For the record, I think the same distortion has happened to the wisdom of Jesus and his people; it's been whitewashed to center the individual… What Science is Actually Catching Up To The Siksika/Blackfoot Nation understood something our public health system is only now naming as a crisis. In his 2023 report "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation," Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wrote that loneliness is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death. In fact, lacking connection can increase the risk for premature death as much as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. And social neuroscientist Matthew Lieberman's research shows that our brains react to social pain and pleasure in much the same way as they do to physical pain and pleasure. Social connection ensures infants' survival; their safety and physiological needs are dependent on it. Unmet social and psychological needs create pain that is just as real as physical pain. Connection isn't a reward for getting your life together. It is how we stay alive. Back to Mary So when Jesus says her name… this is not a small thing. This is not a warm gesture. This is an act of resurrection in itself… of coming back to life. She was invisible to herself in her grief. She couldn't see clearly. She was looking right at the one she was looking for and couldn't see him. And then: her name. And she sees. This is what being truly seen does. It wakes something up in us that grief, fear, and shame had put to sleep. We can't fully come alive alone. We come alive when we are recognized — when someone looks at us and says, in word or action: I see you. You are here. You matter. From a womanist theological perspective, this moment carries particular weight. Mary Magdalene — a woman, the first witness, the one the tradition has spent centuries trying to sideline or diminish — is the first person Jesus appears to. He doesn't appear to the disciples gathered in the upper room. He appears to her. By name. The people Empire tends to undervalue, or say they don't matter are often the first to see clearly. Invitation: What Does It Mean to See and Be Seen Here? Two movements: First, receiving: Is there a part of you that's still at the tomb — still in grief, still unable to recognize what or who might be right in front of you? What would it mean to let yourself be called by name? To let yourself be seen, not as you should be, but as you are? Second, offering: Who in your life needs you to say their name? Not fix them. Not explain things to them. Just see them. Call them by name. The Easter story suggests that is what resurrection looks like in everyday life. This week's practice: Say someone's name — really mean it. Or let yourself be known in one small way you normally hide. Notice what wakes up.

In this week's Sunday teaching at Oceanside Sanctuary, Jason Coker continues the "Snapshots of Jesus" series by diving into John 20:11-18, where Mary Magdalene encounters the resurrected Jesus but mistakes him for the gardener. Jason shares personal stories of existential crises—from the terrifying realization of becoming a new parent to waking up to the realities of systemic injustice—to illustrate how faith isn't simply about having the right facts or historical information. Instead, faith is about being deeply "known" by God. Drawing from theologians like James Cone and Paul Tillich, as well as psychologist Abraham Maslow, this episode explores what happens when ultimate reality breaks into our lives and we hear Christ call our name. Learn more about us at oceansidesanctuary.org Follow us on IG: @oceansidesanctuary Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome to The Collective Table(00:00:40) - Crucified With Jesus(00:03:50) - I Knew I Didn't Know How to Be a Dad(00:10:06) - Mary Magdalene(00:19:02) - The Day of Judgement

Preparing to Meet Your First Client - Humanism vs Person-Centred Therapy In Episode 371 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly explore three key topics relevant to counsellors and counselling students. Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice', they introduce the emerging conversation around AI in counselling, exploring whether therapists are being left behind and how practitioners can engage with AI ethically. Then in ‘Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Jessica Wing about preparing to meet your very first client, sharing insights to help students transition from classroom practice to real therapeutic work. And finally, in ‘Student Services', Rory and Ken clarify the difference between humanism and person-centred therapy, a common area of confusion for counselling students studying theoretical models. AI in Counselling – Have Therapists Been Left Behind? [starts at 03:07 mins] In this section, Rory and Ken explore the growing role of AI in counselling and why therapists cannot afford to ignore the conversation. Key points discussed include: AI is already embedded in many tools therapists use daily (email systems, video platforms, and software), even if practitioners do not actively use AI themselves. Counsellors don't need to become technology experts, but they do need to understand the ethical implications of AI in practice. Clients are increasingly using AI tools themselves, sometimes discussing personal struggles with chatbots and bringing those experiences into therapy. Therapists can respond with curiosity rather than resistance, exploring how AI interactions affect a client's experience and meaning-making. Practitioners may fall into different camps regarding AI: the enthusiast, the resistor, the anxious middle, or the pragmatist. Ethical frameworks and professional bodies in the UK (such as BACP and NCPS) are already beginning to address AI in guidance and policy. Preparing to Meet Your First Client [starts at 27:55 mins] In this week's Practice Matters, Rory speaks with counsellor and trainer Jessica Wing about preparing to see your first client as a counselling student. Key points from this conversation include: The transition from classroom triads to working with real clients can feel daunting because real clients bring richer and more complex stories. First-session anxiety is normal; leaning on support from supervisors and placement teams can help ground and reassure students. The first session is not about solving everything – it is about building trust, establishing rapport, and beginning the therapeutic relationship. Focusing on relational presence rather than getting everything “right” allows counsellors to be more authentic and effective. Maintaining self-regulation before sessions (for example through breathing exercises or grounding techniques) helps create a calm therapeutic space. Supervision plays a vital role in early practice, offering reassurance, reflection, and professional support as students begin their client work. Humanism vs Person-Centred Therapy [starts at 49:34 mins] In this section, Rory and Ken unpack the difference between humanism and person-centred therapy (PCT), a distinction that often confuses counselling students. Key points include: Humanistic psychology is a broad philosophical approach to understanding people, emphasising growth, free will, and personal meaning. It emerged as the “third force” in psychology, alongside psychoanalysis and behaviourism, influenced by thinkers like Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. Person-centred therapy is a specific therapeutic model that applies humanistic principles in practice. PCT is built on the belief in the actualising tendency – the idea that people naturally move toward growth and fulfilment when the right conditions are present. Rogers identified the core conditions (empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard) as essential elements for therapeutic change. While many modern therapies incorporate humanistic values, person-centred therapy places the therapeutic relationship and client-led growth at the very centre of the approach. Here is a full handout on this topic: Humanistic Psychology vs Person-Centred Therapy The terms humanistic psychology and person-centred therapy (PCT) are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different levels of theory and practice. Humanistic Psychology (Humanism) Humanistic psychology emerged in the mid-20th century, associated with figures such as Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers and Rollo May. It became known as the “third force” in psychology, following psychoanalysis and behaviourism. Humanism proposes that people are fundamentally oriented toward growth, meaning and creativity when the right conditions are present. Key Ideas People have an innate drive toward growth and self-actualisation Subjective experience is central to understanding the person Individuals have free will and personal responsibility Therapy focuses on the whole person, not only symptoms In therapy, humanism is an umbrella term that includes several approaches, such as: Person-centred therapy Gestalt therapy Existential therapy Transactional analysis These approaches share a focus on human potential, authenticity and lived experience. Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) Person-centred therapy was developed by Carl Rogers as a specific approach within the humanistic tradition. Central to Rogers' theory is the actualising tendency - the natural human drive toward growth and psychological health. Rogers described several conditions necessary for therapeutic change. Three key therapist attitudes are: Congruence – genuineness and authenticity Unconditional positive regard – acceptance without judgement Empathic understanding – sensing the client's internal frame of reference Person-centred therapy is intentionally non-directive. The client leads the process while the therapist provides the facilitative relational climate for change. Key Differences Level Humanistic psychologyA broad philosophy about human nature and helping. Person-centred therapyA specific therapeutic model developed by Rogers. Scope Humanism influences therapy, education, organisational work and personal development. Person-centred therapy describes a specific way of practising counselling, centred on the relationship and the core conditions. Practice Humanistic practitioners may integrate techniques while maintaining a humanistic philosophy. Classical person-centred therapists prioritise the relational conditions and tend to avoid structured techniques or therapist-led agendas. A Simple Way to Remember Humanistic psychology The broad philosophy that sees people as growth-oriented and best understood through their subjective experience. Person-centred therapy Carl Rogers' specific, non-directive therapeutic approach built around empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence. Links and Resources Counselling Skills Academy Advanced Certificate in Counselling Supervision Basic Counselling Skills: A Student Guide Counsellor CPD Counselling Study Resource Counselling Theory in Practice: A Student Guide Counselling Tutor Training and CPD Facebook group Website Online and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner's Guide Online and Telephone Counselling Course

Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the lessons we can learn from two of Humanistic psychology's more challenging branches: existential psychology and transpersonal psychology. Existential psychology asks what it means to build a meaningful life in the face of death, while Transpersonal psychology wonders if the individual self is what we should be so focused on. Forrest and Rick focus on the work of Rollo May, Irvin Yalom, Abraham Maslow, and Stanislav Grof, and major themes include freedom, agency, anxiety, the limits of the “self,” and how confronting these can lead to a fuller and more meaningful life.  Rick's Self-Worth Course: Starts this week! In this 6-week online course, Rick will guide you in practical, research-backed ways to release old patterns and grow a lasting sense of confidence, kindness toward yourself, and genuine self-worth. Learn more at RickHanson.com/worthy and use coupon code BeingWell25 to receive a 25% discount. Key Topics:  0:00: Intro and recap of humanistic psychology 6:12: History and context of existential psychology 12:04: Three important lessons from existentialism 26:03: Agency and meaning making within existential psychology 38:38: Overview of transpersonal psychology 1:00:43: Three important lessons from transpersonal psychology 1:11:14: Closing reflections, and a one word summary 1:14:07: Recap Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. SponsorsSleep Reset is offering a free 7-day trial, available only at thesleepreset.com/podcast. Start your first week of real, clinician-designed insomnia treatment tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

✅ Descubre Como Entender de Verdad Un Trastorno de Ansiedad y Tomar Acción En Nuestro Curso Gratuito El Mapa de La Ansiedad: https://escuelaansiedad.com/Cursos/el-mapa-de-la-ansiedad ¿Y si el gran error de muchas miradas psicológicas hubiera sido empezar por la pregunta equivocada? Durante décadas, la psicología se centró en detectar “fallos”: el psicoanálisis excavando en heridas del pasado, el conductismo reduciendo al ser humano a un conjunto de respuestas… hasta que una corriente se atrevió a decir: no eres un problema que arreglar, eres un potencial que desplegar. En este episodio de La Teoría de la Mente, dentro de nuestra serie de los jueves de historia de la psicología, viajamos al nacimiento de la Psicología Humanista, conocida como la Tercera Fuerza, para entender cómo cambió el foco: del “¿qué está roto en ti?” al “¿qué es lo mejor que puedes llegar a ser?” Abraham Maslow y la brújula de la motivación Maslow no solo diseñó una teoría: dibujó un mapa de las necesidades humanas. Exploramos su famosa pirámide y cómo su propia historia personal influyó en la forma en que entendía el crecimiento. Hablamos de la diferencia entre vivir persiguiendo placer y seguridad (hedoné) y vivir con sentido y expansión real (eudaimonía). Porque sí: incluso cuando hay cemento por encima, el impulso a crecer sigue ahí… como una planta que empuja hacia la luz. Carl Rogers y el terapeuta “jardinero” Rogers rompió con la idea del terapeuta “mecánico” que arregla piezas defectuosas. En su lugar propuso una relación que nutre, acompaña y permite que la persona florezca. En este episodio desgranamos sus tres condiciones esenciales para el cambio auténtico: ✅ Aceptación positiva incondicional ✅ Empatía precisa ✅ Autenticidad (congruencia) Un enfoque que no te empuja a ser “mejor” por obligación… sino a volver a ti. La trampa de la incongruencia ¿Por qué a veces, incluso “haciendo todo bien”, sentimos vacío? Porque puede que estés viviendo para sostener un personaje: el yo ideal (lo que haces para que te quieran) en lugar del yo real (lo que realmente eres y sientes). Esa distancia crea tensión, desgaste, ansiedad y una sensación de desconexión interna. Hoy te contamos cómo se forma esa brecha… y cómo empezar a cerrarla. Recuerda: tu potencial no se inventa, ya existe en ti. Como un roble entero que vive dentro de una semilla. Solo necesitas el contexto, la comprensión y el “abono psicológico” adecuado para crecer. RECURSOS IMPORTANTES (para seguir avanzando) Curso gratuito — El Mapa de la Ansiedad: https://escuelaansiedad.com/Cursos/el-mapa-de-la-ansiedad Nuestro nuevo libro: www.elmapadelaansiedad.com Nuestra escuela de ansiedad: www.escuelaansiedad.com Visita nuestra página web: http://www.amadag.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Asociacion.Agorafobia/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amadag.psico/ ▶️ YouTube AMADAG TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC22fPGPhEhgiXCM7PGl68rw Si este episodio te ayudó, da el siguiente paso Si quieres entender de verdad cómo funciona la ansiedad (y qué hacer con ella), entra ahora al curso gratuito y empieza a ordenar el mapa mental que lo cambia todo: https://escuelaansiedad.com/Cursos/el-mapa-de-la-ansiedad Preguntas para reflexionar (y comentar) ¿Sientes que estás viviendo de forma auténtica… o intentando cumplir expectativas? ¿Cómo crees que influyó la infancia de Maslow en su pirámide? ¿En qué consiste realmente la terapia centrada en la persona? ¿Qué diferencia hay entre el yo real y el yo ideal en tu vida? Te leemos en comentarios ✨ Keywords (25) psicología humanista, Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, tercera fuerza, autorrealización, pirámide de Maslow, eudaimonía, hedoné, motivación humana, necesidades humanas, crecimiento personal, potencial humano, terapia centrada en la persona, aceptación positiva incondicional, empatía precisa, congruencia, incongruencia, yo ideal, yo real, autenticidad, historia de la psicología, psicoterapia humanista, desarrollo personal, sentido de vida, ansiedad #Hashtags (6) #PsicologiaHumanista,#Maslow,#CarlRogers,#CrecimientoPersonal,#TeoriaDeLaMente,#ElMapaDeLaAnsiedad

You've spent decades showing up, giving, and getting it done. So why does actually enjoying what you've built feel like something you still need permission for?In this fifth episode of The Soul's Eight Thresholds of Transformation, Nina Hirlaender OFS walks you through Lammas, the ancient Celtic harvest threshold that asks a question most high-functioning seekers have been avoiding: Are you ready to receive the abundance you've worked so hard for? Through the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey and the story of a physician who hadn't taken a real vacation in eighteen years, Nina explores why receiving feels dangerous to people who've built their identity on being useful, and what happens when you finally let the bread that's already baked actually nourish you.Drawing on the wisdom of Brother Lawrence, Abraham Maslow, and the somatic intelligence of the body, this episode traces how the fear of receiving keeps your spiritual life malnourished and offers a devastatingly simple practice to begin crossing this threshold today.What You'll Learn:Why high-functioning people fear their own greatness — and how that fear quietly starves the soul even in seasons of abundanceThe two patterns that keep seekers stuck at this threshold: treating desire as suspect and staying in perpetual service modeWhat Brother Lawrence discovered about receiving God's presence while peeling potatoes — and why his kitchen spirituality still outpaces elaborate systemsThe body signals that reveal whether you're metabolizing your life or just producing through itYour Next Steps:Register for the final Celtic Shamanism in England pilgrimage (May 23 – June 2, 2026): https://dancingspirittours.com/journeys/england/Watch the free class replay — "The 8 Seasons of the Soul (And How to Know Which One You're In)": https://nina-hirlaender.mykajabi.com/8-seasons-of-the-soulSupport the showRate, Review & Follow If Holy Rebels has helped you practise your spirituality in real life, would you take 30 seconds to leave a quick rating and review? Your review helps new listeners decide to press play. Not sure what to write? Try one sentence:“Holy Rebels helps me ________.” And hit Follow so new episodes show up automatically in your feed. Show Notes: holyrebelspodcast.comConnect: Instagram | Facebook

No episódio "Ser Feliz é Ser Humano", o podcast da Nova Acrópole do Brasil propõe uma reflexão filosófica sobre a felicidade como expressão da própria natureza humana. Ser feliz não é apenas experimentar prazer ou alcançar êxito material, mas realizar conscientemente aquilo que se é em essência. A partir da "Hierarquia das Necessidades Humanas", de Abraham Maslow, compreende-se a felicidade como um processo de desenvolvimento que culmina na autorrealização. Essa perspectiva dialoga com a tradição hindu, ampliando a visão do ser humano como uma unidade integrada, capaz de crescer interiormente e manifestar suas potencialidades. Inspirado também em Aristóteles, o episódio destaca que a verdadeira felicidade está ligada à prática do bem e ao cultivo das virtudes. Assim como a semente cumpre sua finalidade ao dar frutos, o ser humano se realiza ao expressar valores e contribuir conscientemente para o mundo. "Ser Feliz é Ser Humano" nos convida a compreender a felicidade como um caminho de autoconhecimento, transcendência e construção interior — um estado que nasce da coerência entre pensamento, sentimento e ação. Participantes: Michel Queiroz e Pedro Guimarães Trilha Sonora: Joseph Hadyn - Sinfonia nº45 - Minueto

Maslows Bedürfnispyramide kennt fast jede:r – aber was, wenn sie so nie gedacht war? Woher kommt sie eigentlich, warum ist sie bis heute so mächtig und was daran ist wissenschaftlich haltbar? In dieser Folge nehmen Leon und Atze eine der berühmtesten Ideen der Psychologie auseinander. Dabei sprechen sie über Leitern statt Pyramiden, Segelboote mit Leck, falsche Vereinfachungen und die Frage, ob Menschen wirklich erst „oben ankommen“ müssen, um zu wachsen. Eine Folge über Mythen, gute Ideen, schlechte Grafiken – und darüber, was wir wirklich brauchen, um ein erfülltes Leben zu führen. Fühlt euch gut betreut Leon & Atze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonwindscheid/ https://www.instagram.com/atzeschroeder_offiziell/ Mehr zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/betreutesfuehlen Tickets: Atze: https://www.atzeschroeder.de/#termine Leon: https://leonwindscheid.de/tour/ Vorverkauf 2026: https://betreutes-fuehlen.ticket.io/ Quellen Bridgman, T., Cummings, S., & Ballard, J. (2019). Who built Maslow's pyramid? A history of the creation of management studies' most famous symbol and its implications for management education. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 18(1), 81–98. https://doi.org/10.5465/amle.2017.0351 Compton, W. C. (2024). Self-actualization myths: What did Maslow really say? Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 64(5), 743–760. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022167818761929 Cooke, B., & Mills, A. J. (2008). The fabrication of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2008(1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2008.33633768 Davis, K. (1957). Human relations in business. McGraw-Hill. Hoffman, E. (1988). The right to be human: A biography of Abraham Maslow. Addison-Wesley. Kaufman, S. B. (2020). Transcend: The new science of self-actualization. TarcherPerigee. Kaufman, S. B. (2023). Self-actualizing people in the 21st century: Integration with contemporary theory and research on personality and well-being. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 63(1), 51–83. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022167818809187 Maslow, A. H. (1943). A theory of human motivation. Psychological Review, 50(4), 370–396. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0054346 Maslow, A. H. (1970). Motivation and personality (2nd ed.; Original work published 1954). Harper & Row. McDermid, C. (1960). How money motivates men. Business Horizons, 3(4), 93–100. https://doi.org/10.1016/0007-6813(60)90004-3 McGregor, D. (1960). The human side of enterprise. McGraw-Hill. Oishi, S., Diener, E., Lucas, R. E., & Suh, E. M. (1999). Cross-cultural variations in predictors of life satisfaction: Perspectives from needs and values. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 25(8), 980–990. https://doi.org/10.1177/01461672992511006 Sheldon, K. M., Elliot, A. J., Kim, Y., & Kasser, T. (2001). What is satisfying about satisfying events? Testing 10 candidate psychological needs. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 80(2), 325–339. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.80.2.325 Tay, L., & Diener, E. (2011). Needs and subjective well-being around the world. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 101(2), 354–365. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0023779 Wahba, M. A., & Bridwell, L. G. (1976). Maslow reconsidered: A review of research on the need hierarchy theory. Organizational Behavior and Human Performance, 15(2), 212–240. https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-5073(76)90038-6 Redaktion: Dr. Leon Windscheid Produktion: Murmel Produktions

==============================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA MUJERES 2026“SUBLIME BELLEZA”Narrado por: Sirley DelgadilloDesde: Bucaramanga, ColombiaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================22 de FebreroComplejo de JonásJonás huyó del Señor (Jonás 1:3).El Complejo de Jonás fue nombrado por Abraham Maslow, psicólogo y autor de la teoría de la jerarquía de las necesidades humanas. En la pirámide de Maslow, la autorrealización como necesidad ocupa el lugar más alto y es anhelada recién una vez que otras necesidades anteriores son atendidas, tales como: necesidades fisiológicas, necesidades de seguridad, necesidades sociales y necesidades de estima.Jonás recibió la misión de predicar en Nínive, capital de Asiria y una de las mayores y más crueles ciudades del mundo antiguo. Ante esa comisión, Jonás pensó: "Es imposible. ¡Creo que Dios se equivocó esta vez!". Ignorando la sabiduría de Dios y dudando del poder divino, abrió una brecha para que Satanás lo desalentara y huyó.Bien, pensemos: ¿no era esa una responsabilidad pesada? Sí, lo era. Pero aquel que lo había enviado tenía todas las condiciones para asegurar su éxito. Si hubiera confiado, Jonás se habría ahorrado las energías gastadas en el miedo, el fracaso y la inseguridad.No creo que Jonás tuviera sus necesidades como explica la teoría de Maslow, pero quizá su pirámide debería haber contenido la necesidad de dependencia divina: el escalón esencial para la autorrealización.Según Maslow, Jonás sería el arquetipo de quien teme a la autorrealización y huye o se esconde, saboteándose a sí mismo y renunciando a su propia vocación. En verdad, Jonás temía ser ridiculizado, si Dios perdonaba al pueblo y sus predicciones no se cumplían. Dios le dio a Jonás la oportunidad de repensar sus mediocres conclusiones, enviando una tormenta.Esa tormenta tenía un propósito especial, y Dios no la aquietaría antes de tiempo. Los marineros místicos echaron suertes, y esta cayó sobre Jonás. Él les contó que había huido de Dios. Y fue lanzado al mar.Dios seguía al control: un gran pez lo tragó. Y, después de tres días y tres noches en ese ambiente oscuro y maloliente, Jonás percibió su pequeñez. Todavía había cosas por aprender, pero era una lección a la vez. Entonces el pez vomitó a Jonás en tierra seca, y él fue a Nínive.Dios también nos dio una misión intransferible. Mientras la realizamos, tenemos la oportunidad de experimentar a Dios y las grandes cosas que él puede realizar por nuestro intermedio.No sé cuál es tu misión, pero no dudes de lo que él es capaz de hacer. Avanza en la completa dependencia divina y observa el milagro. 

Hoy hablamos de: 1. Los niveles humanos pueden interpretarse a través de las teorías de Abraham Maslow, Clayton Alderfer, David Hawkins y Lawrence Kohlberg. 2. Alderfer plantea tres niveles simultáneos: existencia, relación y crecimiento. 3. El nivel más bajo está dominado por la supervivencia, el miedo y el orgullo. 4. El miedo acompaña todos los niveles, pero en su forma exagerada limita al ser humano. 5. Históricamente, la humanidad ha permanecido mayormente en el nivel de supervivencia. 6. El nivel relacional introduce amor y alegría como experiencias humanas más elevadas. 7. Muchas acciones humanas siguen motivadas por miedo al castigo o necesidad de aceptación (Kohlberg). 8. El nivel más alto implica actuar por convicción ética y principios universales, no por miedo. 9. La “gran paradoja”: el miedo y el orgullo que nos frenan son en gran parte construcciones mentales. 10. La evolución humana consiste en pasar del miedo y el ego a la conciencia, el corazón y la ética. Música: 1. soundcloud.com/nhamer-garcia/hamer-metamorphosis 2. Valkiria. Nhamer García. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwSu1nKgAo Si quieres invitarme a algo, puedes hacerlo aquí: 1. https://www.ivoox.com/support/36379 2. Paypal: contacto@buscadoresdesentido.es 3. Transferencia a nombre de Álvaro Gómez Contreras en la cuenta: ES98 1491 0001 2930 0007 5447 Si quieres contactarme puedes hacerlo en : contacto@buscadoresdesentido.es

Join us for What Stayed, a live Season Two gathering. March 31 · Virtual · Free · Limited spots · konu.org/eventsMindfulness has become respectable.It improves focus. It reduces stress. It helps leaders perform under pressure.But what if mindfulness isn't primarily about performance?In this episode of On the Balcony, Michael Koehler sits down with Dr. Matthias Birk—organizational psychologist, executive coach, former Global Head of Coaching & Advisory at Goldman Sachs, Global Director of Partner Development at White & Case, Zen teacher, and founder of Self-Transcendent Leadership.What unfolds is not a conversation about mindfulness as a productivity tool.It's a conversation about perspective.Matthias distinguishes between what he calls within-paradigm mindfulness—using meditation to cope more skillfully within the identity you already inhabit—and beyond-paradigm mindfulness, which loosens that identity altogether.One reduces suffering within the game. The other questions the game itself.At the heart of the episode is a passage from Rainer Maria Rilke:Be forever dead in Eurydice, singingly rise, praisingly rise, back into pure relation. Here, among the vanishing, be—in the realm of demise. Be the pulsating glass, shattered yet of its own vibration. Be—and yet know the non-being's ground, The infinite bottom of your innermost sound. So that you might complete it—this one only time.For Matthias, meditation isn't an accessory to leadership. It's not like playing golf. It's about being fully alive in the here and now—and discovering what remains when achievement, anxiety, and identity begin to soften.What You'll Explore in This EpisodeMeditation before it was fashionable Matthias began practicing Zen as a teenager, long before mindfulness entered corporate vocabulary.Within-paradigm vs. beyond-paradigm mindfulness Mindfulness can help you manage stress inside demanding roles. But it can also invite you to question who you are beyond those roles.Achievement and insecurity From McKinsey to Goldman Sachs to global leadership, Matthias reflects candidly on ambition and belonging—and how meditation shifted his relationship to that inner voice.Self-transcendence Drawing on Abraham Maslow's later work, Matthias explores what it means to move beyond ego-centered striving toward expression, service, and alignment with something larger.Leadership as expression What if leadership isn't about constructing a persona—but about listening deeply enough to express what's already there, this one only time?Quotes from This Episode"Meditation is not a hobby. It's not like playing golf. It's not something you do on the side. It is about being fully alive in the here and now." — Dr. Matthias Birk"If you don't brush your teeth, they're going to rot. If you don't brush your mind, it's going to come up with not great stuff." — Dr. Matthias Birk"The real benefit of mindfulness is that you can live a free life." — Dr. Matthias Birk"One of the saddest things is to live a life and never hear your innermost sound." — Dr. Matthias BirkLinks & ResourcesSelf-Transcendent Leadership — Dr. Matthias Birk https://www.self-transcendent.com/Publications & Articles by Dr. Matthias Birk https://www.matthiasbirk.com/publicationsSelected...

So much of our world today can be summed up in the cold logic of “if I don't, they will.” This is the foundation of game theory, which holds that cooperation and virtue are irrational; that all that matters is the race to make the most money, gain the most power, and play the winning hand. This way of thinking can feel inescapable, like a fundamental law of human nature. But our guest today, professor Sonja Amadae, argues that it doesn't have to be this way. That the logic of game theory is a human invention, a way of thinking that we've learned — and that we can unlearn.In this episode, Tristan and Aza explore the game theory dilemma — the idea that if I adopt game theory logic and you don't, you lose — with Dr. Sonja Amadae, a professor of Political Science at the University of Helsinki. She's also the director at the Center for the Study of Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge and the author of “Prisoners of Reason: Game Theory and the Neoliberal Economy.”The history of game theory as an inhumane technology stretches back to its WWII origins. But humans also cooperate, and we can break out of the rationality trap by daring to trust each other again. It's critical that we do, because AI is the ultimate agent of game theory and once it's fully entangled we might be permanently stuck in the game theory world.RECOMMENDED MEDIA“Prisoners of Reason: Game Theory and the Neoliberal Economy” by Sonja Amadae (2015)The Cambridge Centre for the Study of Existential Risk“Theory of Games and Economic Behavior” by John von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern (1944)Further reading on the importance of trust in FinlandFurther reading on Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsRAND's 2024 Report on Strategic Competition in the Age of AIFurther reading on Marshall Rosenberg and nonviolent communicationThe study on self/other overlap and AI alignment cited by AzaFurther reading on The Day After (1983) RECOMMENDED YUA EPISODESAmerica and China Are Racing to Different AI FuturesThe Crisis That United Humanity—and Why It Matters for AILaughing at Power: A Troublemaker's Guide to Changing TechThe Race to Cooperation with David Sloan Wilson Clarifications:The proposal for a federal preemption on AI was enacted by President Trump on December 11, 2025, shortly after this recording. Aza said that "The Day After" was the most watched TV event in history when it aired. It was actually the most watched TV film, the most watched TV event was the finale of MASH Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs is one of the best-known theories in psychology.  First introduced in 1943, the theory posits that people have an innate desire to reach their maximum potential, but to achieve this goal, they must first have their basic needs met.  These needs can be both physical and psychological, but they play a major role in understanding people's motivations.  Learn more about Maslow's hierarchy of needs, how they came to be, and how the psychology behind it can be used to explain human behavior on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.  Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Chubbies Get 20% off your purchase at Chubbies with the promo code DAILY at checkout! Aura Frames Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DAILY. Promo Code DAILY DripDrop Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code EVERYTHING for 20% off your first order. Uncommon Goods Go to uncommongoods.com/DAILY for 15% off! Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's wisdom comes from Toward a Psychology of Being by Abraham Maslow.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily.   And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2025!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappinessIt's another mailbag episode (part one of two)! Abby, Patrick, and Dan respond to listener questions about everything from the utility of psychoanalytic concepts in everyday life to the complexities of Melanie Klein to the allure of AI “wisdom” and beyond. Plus, they tackle Abraham Maslow's famous “Hierarchy of Needs” and get into the weeds of why, exactly, Hallmark movies exist, who they're for, and what libidinal work they do.Have you noticed that Freud is back? Got questions about psychoanalysis? Or maybe you've traversed the fantasy and lived to tell the tale? Leave us a voicemail! (646) 450-0847  A podcast about psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture, and the ways we suffer now. New episodes on Saturdays. Follow us on social media:  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/OrdinaryUnhappiness Twitter: @UnhappinessPod Instagram: @OrdinaryUnhappiness Patreon: patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Theme song: Formal Chicken - Gnossienne No. 1 https://open.spotify.com/album/2MIIYnbyLqriV3vrpUTxxO Provided by Fruits Music

Join us for a fascinating exploration of human motivation and the Masonic path with WB Bull Garlington, author of the insightful paper ‘Maybe Maslow's Pyramid Could Work...' We'll discuss how Abraham Maslow's theory of human development aligns with the stages of growth within Freemasonry. Discover how the pursuit of belonging, esteem, and self-actualization resonates with the journey from Entered Apprentice to Master Mason.Show notes: Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog!Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!Yes, we're on Instagram.Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.Email the host, RW Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

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Send us a textIn this special birthday episode, Tom and Ruth explore what it really means to thrive as a whole human being. Building on their series about the fundamentals of wellness and Maslow's hierarchy of needs, they dive into the top of the hierarchy—self-actualization—and why it's never just about “me.”Together they unpack how homeostasis—that dynamic state of balance in body, mind, and spirit—is both personal and collective. Drawing on insights from neuroscience, somatic practice, and ecology, Tom explains how true wellness emerges when our physiological, emotional, and relational needs are met within connection—not isolation.From the wisdom of Kurt Goldstein and Abraham Maslow to the biology of “many little lives” within us, this conversation reframes self-actualization as thriving through interconnectedness.

Welcome in the Friday refresh brought to you by Team Ben and Travis for St Jude Marathon weekend. We have several people  who have signed up to run on our team and many more who have given to this great cause. You can donate here https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?team_id=315929&pg=team&fr_id=158671. Josh Thorne and I are still trying to reach our $4000 commitment each and we could use your help. That's BenandTravis.com and the St Jude tab. What does your pyramid look like? Is it fully constructed? Or is it stuck in the middle of construction somewhere? I guess I should explain before I ask questions like that. I'm sure at some point in your high school or collegiate career you have come across Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Abraham Maslow proposed that these five needs are the motivators behind human behavior. They start at the bottom of the pyramid with the most basic of needs and work up to the more complicated and self-realized toward the top. Initially it was believed the lower goals always had to be completed first with a linear view of how they are accomplished, it is accepted now that different individuals and cultures may achieve various levels at different times. Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.benandtravis.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis http://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Reframing Hope Book https://www.benandtravis.com/books Helping. Healing. Humor. with Ben and Travis: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batify/id1457601152?mt=2&uo=4 Good Old Fashioned Dislike podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Rhonda F., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

In this episode, we share three stories from three diaries. In the first, you will hear about a young school teacher who wrote out her idea of "The Basic Needs Of Every Life". She beat Abraham Maslow and his "Hierarchy of Needs" by twenty years, as her ideas and his are very similar. Next, we visit the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair. We share diary entries by a 21 year old man, who had a unique job at the fair.  His very first entry mentioned "danger from fire" and was written months before a tragic fire that killed 12 Firefighters in full view of fair goers. The final diary for this episode was written by a soldier in the Spanish American War of 1898. He transcribed two newspaper articles in his diary regarding a "dastard" who committed a crime "worse than cold blooded murder". Send us a textPlease go to: https://diarydiscoveries.com to see episode photos and read our blog. Thank You.

You're Building Your Life Backwards October 21, 2025 | Episode 5207 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Smart people are doing it backwards right now. Even people who studied this exact thing in college are forgetting the basics. They're chasing respect before they can pay rent. They're demanding acceptance while their life's falling apart. Scott breaks down why 2025 has been so damn hard and what Abraham Maslow figured out in 1954 that still works today. No shortcuts. No hacks. Just the sequential steps you actually need to climb. Spoiler: You can't skip steps just because you're 21 and think the world is different now. Featured Story Scott's been having the same conversation over and over the past few weeks with successful people who've somehow forgotten what they learned in college. They're college-educated. They know Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. But when Scott reminds them what they studied at university, they go, "Oh yeah, I forgot about it." Here's the thing that keeps coming up: people are trying to build the top floors before they've laid the foundation. They want self-actualization and respect while they can't feed themselves or feel safe. Scott calls it building without a peaceful base. And in a year as hard as 2025 has been—politically, financially, with AI throwing monkey wrenches everywhere—more people are doing this than ever. Even his son-in-law thinks he has to fix his entire hurricane-damaged house by himself when he's surrounded by a church community ready to help. Sometimes the basics are right in front of you. Important Points Your best life is built sequentially, one level at a time—forget the elevator, you've got to climb the steps to the top. If you can't feed yourself, feel safe, or maintain good relationships, you're not ready to help others or reach your full potential yet. Humans figured out how to build this whole world without AI, and things that have worked forever still work today—don't get distracted. Memorable Quotes "What a man can be, he must be. You feel it inside your bones." "I don't think you have to wait to become the person you're meant to be. I think you were put on this planet as that person." "If you can't feed yourself, if you don't have good relationships, if you're not happy, how could you possibly go out and help other people?" Scott's Three-Step Approach Take inventory of where you are in Maslow's five levels—physiological needs, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Build your peaceful base first by handling the basics like shelter, money, relationships, and feeling safe before chasing bigger goals. Stop demanding respect and acceptance from others until you've mastered the previous levels—what you can be, you must be, but in the right order. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crezi că viața personală și cea profesională sunt două lumi separate? În acest episod, explorăm o perspectivă diferită: munca ca parte integrantă a sensului vieții noastre, nu ca o sferă separată pe care trebuie să o echilibrăm cu restul existenței.Ce vei descoperi în acest episod:De ce conceptul de "work-life balance" poate fi înșelător și cum să privim sensul muncii ca parte din sensul viețiiCele trei nevoi fundamentale care ne motivează intrinsec: autonomia, măiestria și sensul (Daniel Pink)Cum teoria autodeterminării (Deci & Ryan) explică de ce avem nevoie de competență, autonomie și relații apropiateModelul PERMA al lui Martin Seligman pentru o viață împlinită: emoții pozitive, angajament, relații, sens și realizăriFilosofia lui Viktor Frankl despre puterea "De ce"-ului în a depăși orice "Cum"Paradoxul organizațional: de ce a face oamenii ușor de înlocuit poate limita contribuția lor realăCum ficțiunile împărtășite ne permit să colaborăm la scară largă (Yuval Harari)Tendința naturală către autoactualizare în condiții potrivite pentru creștere Pentru cine este acest episod:Acest episod este dedicat oricui simte că munca sa nu are suficient sens, managerilor care vor să creeze organizații unde oamenii prosperă, și tuturor celor care caută să-și înțeleagă mai bine motivațiile profunde și să-și construiască o viață profesională autentică și împlinitoare.Date cheie din episod:Autonomie, măiestrie și sens ca piloni ai motivației intrinseci (Daniel Pink)Teoria autodeterminării: competență + autonomie + relații (Deci & Ryan)PERMA: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement (Seligman)"Cel ce-și găsește 'De ce'-ul poate îndura aproape orice 'Cum'" (Viktor Frankl)Tensiunea între a fi ușor de înlocuit și contribuție unicăFicțiunile colective ca fundament al colaborării umane (Harari)Modelul Evoluției Conștiinței al lui Richard BarrettResurse: 1. Daniel Pink, Drive2. Edward Deci și Richard Ryan, Teoria autodeterminării3. Martin Seligman, Modelul PERMA4. Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning5. Yuval Noah Harari, Sapiens6. Abraham Maslow, Piramida nevoilor7. Richard Barrett, Evoluția ConștiințeiAcest episod este produs și distribuit cu susținerea E.ON Energie România.

Send us a textThis bonus episode was originally posted as a Patron-only bonus episode on Patreon on November 17, 2024. I hope you enjoy it. explores the life and theories of Abraham Maslow, a prominent psychologist known for his "Hierarchy of Needs" theory andThis special episode delves into the life and theories of Abraham Maslow, a renowned psychologist who is famous for his "Hierarchy of Needs" theory and his contributions to the field of "Humanistic Psychology." In it, I examine the intersection of Maslow's ideas with Christian principles, analyzing how concepts such as self-actualization and human potential align with the biblical view of human nature, purpose, and fulfillment. I also discuss Maslow's later work in transpersonal psychology, in which he explored mystical and spiritual experiences, and I critique this, as well as his controversial views on eugenics. Finally, I conclude by arguing that a Christian worldview provides a more comprehensive understanding of human flourishing than Maslow's theories alone.I shall be posting several bonus episodes over the next week or so whilst I work on our next season together, in which I return to the New Testament and begin our study through Paul's 2nd letter to the church at Corinth. The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

Abraham Maslow and the Science of Self-Actualization with Scott Barry Kaufman Scott Barry Kaufman is a professor of psychology at Columbia University and director of the Center for Human Potential. He hosts The Psychology Podcast which has received over 30 million downloads. He is the author and editor of 11 books. His most recent book is Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, … Continue reading "Abraham Maslow and the Science of Self-Actualization with Scott Barry Kaufman"

Care sunt comportamentele pe care le învățăm adesea, încă din primii ani de viață și din primele interacțiuni avute? Cum sunt acestea reîntărite la școală și, mai apoi, în alte relații pe care le dezvoltăm cu cei din jur? Cum ajung acestea să devină reprezentative nu doar pentru fiecare individ, ci pentru noi ca societate și, mai ales, cum impactează deciziile pe care le luăm și modul în care ne raportăm unii la ceilalți? În episodul de astăzi descoperim, alături de Gelu Duminică, de ce e atât de importantă puterea lui împreună și cum "diferența dintre ceea ce unii credeau că putem fi și ceea ce suntem e dată de cei care au crezut mai mult în noi decât am crezut noi în noi înșine". Resurse:1. Howard Saul Becker, Outsiders: Studies in the Sociology of Deviance2. Albert Bandura, Social Learning Theory 3. Gelu Duminică, Coronavirusu' și echitatea, https://unibuc.ro/coronavirusu-si-echitatea-gelu-duminica/ 4. Raportul Comisiei Prezidențiale 2009 - https://www.cdep.ro/co/docs/F13400/Sinteza%20Raportului%20Comisiei%20Prezidentiale.pdf 5. Nimeni nu zboară niciodată singur - https://books.google.ro/books/about/Nimeni_nu_zboar%C4%83_niciodat%C4%83_singur.html?id=etDCzwEACAAJ&redir_esc=y 6. Plato, The Allegory of The Cave7. Abraham Maslow, A Theory of Human Motivation8. Marian Preda, Riscuri și Inechități Sociale0:00 Introducere8:30 Ce s-a schimbat în România ultimilor 25 de ani9:45 De ce privim trecutul cu nostalgie și cum ne comportăm în momentele de tensiune11:55 Ce învățăm în contextul culturii în care ne dezvoltăm 18:00 Cum ne impactează comportamentele învățate în alegerea liderilor 21:40 Vârsta democrației românești 23:00 Relația cu statul și cum ne impactează în cum ne raportăm la stat27:30 Cum adresăm problema încrederii în stat și instituțiile acestuia30:50 Importanța abordării centrate pe nevoile clientului 34:00 Evenimentele ultimilor 25 de ani care au indicat creșterea extremismului40:45 Cum ne divizează ura și discriminarea46:20 Ce se întâmplă când percepem că ne este pusă în pericol poziția privilegiată 50:50 De ce avem nevoie să fim împreună54:00 De ce avem nevoie să avem încredere unii în alții pentru învățare57:30 Cum creăm interacțiuni constructive1:00:40 Respectul se oferă mai întâi, nu se cere1:03:15 Cum rescriem comportamentele individualiste învățate1:06:00 Uită-te la tine

How can we grow into our full potential?—living up to what we know is the best version of ourselves, actualizing our goals, and expressing our deepest purpose in a life of impact and love?Grounded in cognitive science and psychology, best-selling author, podcaster, educator and researcher Scott Barry Kaufman believes that we need to redefine our understanding of greatness and excellence to include our whole selves—our emotions, dreams, failures, and gifts—all to live a life that is fully human, fully yourself.In this conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman, we discuss:Education and formation for the whole person, not just our intellect but our bodies, emotions, and spiritualityMaslow's hierarchy of needs and the journey that leads to self-actualizationThe difference it makes to see the world through growth rather than our deficienciesWhat it means to thrive even in the midst of mental illnessThe horizontal dimensions of transcendenceAnd how to connect and align with your deepest valuesEpisode Highlights“You can be mentally ill and thriving.”“Self-actualization is bringing your whole self to the table—not just one part of you.”“Real transcendence is about becoming one with the world—not being more enlightened than others.”“People are far more likely to demand respect than to give it.”“Only you can walk the path.”Helpful Links and ResourcesVisit scottbarrykaufman.comThe Psychology Podcast with Scott Barry KaufmanChoose Growth Workbook by Kaufman & Feingold*Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization,* by Scott Barry KaufmanScientific American: Spiritual NarcissismThe Lights Triad Personality TestSensitive Men Rising DocumentaryMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs Reimagined – Big ThinkCorey Mascara Podcast on ValuesShow NotesOrigin Story and Human ComplexityScott shares his journey from being labeled “ungifted” with an auditory disability to becoming a cognitive scientist.A pivotal teacher asked, “What are you still doing here?”—sparking self-belief and ambition.“I was a champion for the quirky kids from the start.”His work has shifted from an early obsession with greatness to a lifelong pursuit of self-actualization.“Greatness is tied up in power and status. Self-actualization is about bringing your whole self.”Reimagining Maslow & The Sailboat MetaphorKaufman replaces the hierarchy of needs with a dynamic sailboat metaphor.The boat represents safety (security, connection, self-esteem); the sail represents growth and transcendence.“Unless we open our sail and become vulnerable to the wind, we can't move toward what matters.”Adds collective dimension: “There are other boats in the sea. Some people forget that.”Contrasts “horizontal transcendence” (connection) with “spiritual narcissism” (superiority).Mental Illness, Creativity, and ThrivingChallenges the binary between wellness and illness: “You can be mentally ill and thriving.”Cites research showing creative strengths in children of those with mental illness.“They get the goodies without the baddies—the imagination without the psychosis.”Dismantles false dichotomies in psychiatry: labels vs. lived experience.Encourages integration rather than repression of neurodivergence and emotion.Alignment, Identity, and Individual GrowthAlignment—not perfection—is the goal of self-actualization.“Self-actualization coaching isn't about judgment. It's about helping people align with their values.”Different people prioritize different values: connection, power, freedom, meaning.Encourages reflection: What roles do you cherish most? What do you say yes and no to?“Ask: What's my reason for being? What legacy do I want to leave?”Moral Psychology and MatteringDiscusses mattering and the perils of performative self-importance.“Some people matter too much… they take up so much space, there's no room for others.”Proposes a “mattering ecology” for shared dignity and contribution.On moral flexibility: “People who scream loudest often don't like themselves.”Calls for emotional regulation, reflection, and collective moral grounding in a polarized world.Relationships, Whole Love, and SpiritualityIntroduces the concept of “whole love”—where all parts of the self are seen, accepted, and growing together.“It's as simple and as hard as that.”Critiques spiritual narcissism and “dark empaths” who use others for ego validation.Real empathy requires asking: “Am I helping this person for their sake—or because I need to be needed?”“Good character doesn't need an excuse.”Practical Takeaways & Coaching ToolsDirects listeners to Choose Growth, a practical workbook co-authored with Dr. Jordan Feingold.Reflection prompts: What am I proud of? What do I wish to change? What's my legacy?Encourages clarity around values and meaningful roles.Offers self-coaching questions to foster personal development and alignment.Provides listeners with tools for discernment, purpose, and sustainable growth.Pam King's Key TakeawaysScience and spirituality work together as an integrated pursuit of truth.Intelligence is so much more than a thought-process.Self-actualization leads us well beyond the self.Life is like a sailboat: so let the wind fill your sails as you dance on the waves toward our most valued harbor—and may the tides rise for all of us.To be a whole-person means resting in a loving compassion for ourselves and others—an openness and oneness with the world.“Many people could carry you across the bridge, but only you can walk the path.”About Scott Barry KaufmanScott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist, author, and humanistic psychologist exploring the depths of human potential. He is the founding director of the Center for Human Potential and a the best-selling author, speaker, and podcaster. He hosts The Psychology Podcast. And he is author and/or editor of numerous books, including his celebrated *Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization, Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined*, as well as his latest books, Choose Growth: A Workbook for Transcending Trauma, Fear, and Self-Doubt and Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential. If you're interested in more from Scott, visit scottbarrykaufman.com. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

You don't need to scale a mountain or surf a 100-foot wave to hit your peak. In fact, unlocking your full potential might be a lot simpler, and a lot more boring, than you think. In this episode, I unpack the science behind “flow,” that elusive state where time vanishes, focus sharpens, and we perform at our absolute best. Inspired by the work of author and journalist Steven Kotler, I dive into how elite athletes, creatives, and everyday people are using flow to redefine what's possible.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, ⁠David Hauser⁠, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.