Podcasts about integral life

My guest today was raised Catholic with a strong mystical side, gave her first astrology lecture in eighth grade and has been studying, doing readings and teaching ever since.  A student of many religious traditions with an undergraduate degree in Economics and a law degree, she lives and works in the suburbs of Chicago.Professionally, she goes by Theresa Beran Kulat.  I know her as “Teri” which is how she is known to friends and family. We met at ISTA – exploring deep Spiritual, Sexual, Shamanic practices.  She has mastery level training the TantraNova Institute and Quantum Healing training in The Rowley Method. She is a member of Integral Life and uses Ken Wilber's framework as a context for her work.  For over 20 years, she has been applying these different modalities to help families heal through her work as a divorce mediator and Collaborative lawyer.Teri enjoys guiding people in the creation of satisfying relationships.  If people are divorcing, they can do it with love, respect and dignity.  Trinity Family Law is her law firm. www.TrinityFamilyLaw.com Her signature offering called “Intentional Relationship Design” has helped struggling couples create a new marriage to live into and has guided not-yet-married couples in a framework to consciously create their partnership.  She provides individual and couples coaching (with astrology and other spiritual principles mixed in) and is a sought-after trainer and speaker.  You can learn about her programs and upcoming events at: http://www.tbkulat.com/ ***To get a taste of her program, watch this mini workshop called Upgrade Your Marriage: https://youtu.be/Oy_4wJedNWYMore about Liz-Work- https://www.raisethevibewithliz.com/Radio Show- https://www.voiceofvashon.org/raise-the-vibePodcast- https://www.buzzsprout.com/958816Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/raisethevibewithlizInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/raisethevibewithliz/*** Support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/958816/supportSupport me on Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/user?u=43081730https://paypal.me/LisbethPeterson?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USThank you!Support the show

With the amount of time folks invest in their news feeds, social scrolls, podcasts, and hot-takes, you'd think we'd have a better grasp on “the whole picture.” But we only operate with a partial perspective regardless of the situation or issue. This universal truth pushes many of us toward the false comfort of binary thinking. Podcast host and Professor of Criminal Justice at Plymouth State University Dr. Mark Fischler says we don't have to pick sides. He believes that if we can get comfortable holding multiple truths at once, even if we don't understand them, we can solve society's most distressing problems. GUEST BIO Mark Fischler is an award-winning professor of criminal justice at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. He is a former NH Public Defender. Mark also hosts a podcast on the Integral Life website called Integral Justice Warrior. Authentic Leaders Group  Are you a therapist stepping into leadership for the first time?  Or maybe you've been in a leadership position for a while, but are bumping up against new struggles? Our Authentic Leadership Group is here to help you become the authentic and wholehearted leader you aspire to be.  Next cohort starts November 2024!  Join Sarah in this journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll enhance your leadership skills and forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Register now at https://bit.ly/cwhauthenticleaders Right Use of Power™ Basics Training in Chicago Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic, inspiring, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being, the common good and right relationship. Our Basics Training is a 5-hour in-person learning experience for people who want to deepen their understanding of power and start to learn how to use power with strength and heart.  When: Friday, November 15, 2024 - 10:00am-4:00pm CST Where: Head/Heart Therapy, 4411 N. Ravenswood, Suite 250, Chicago Cost: Pay what you can $100-$225 includes 4 ethics CEs! Learn more and sign up at https://bit.ly/cwhrup Know the Numbers/Navigate the Feelings: Financial Literacy for Group Practice Owners Join Aggie Chydzinski and Sarah Buino for an engaging and interactive online workshop designed specifically for group practice owners. Gain valuable insights into financial literacy and begin to build confidence in your business management skills. This workshop will equip you with essential tools to understand the numbers and address the emotions surrounding your business finances. Designed for group practice owners of businesses large and small.  Details: 7pm CST Live on Zoom - Third Thursday of every month (starting Oct. 17, 2024) Cost: Pay what you can. Guests who pay $17 or more will receive access to the recorded webinar. Save your spot here: https://bit.ly/cwhgpfinancial The New Perimenopause: What Every Psychotherapist Should Know Perimenopause is a natural developmental stage and yet women (and folks with uteruses) are so often caught off guard by this important (albiet bumpy) rite of passage. Now more than ever before there are options to support women with both the mental and physical health vulnerabilities that can pop up during these years that lead up to menopause. Join Jessica Fruchter in partnership with Head/Heart Business Therapy Friday, December 6 to discuss all things perimenopause through the lenses of mind, body and spirit. RSVP at tinyurl.com/perimenochicago  

Ken Wilber is a philosopher and the author of more than 25 books which have been translated into 30 languages. His work attempts to integrate all fields of human knowledge into one “theory of everything”, which he calls Integral Theory. This draws connections between fields as far ranging as: systems theory, evolutionary biology, anthropology, quantum mechanics, Jungian psychology, neuroscience, sociology, and eastern mysticism. This interview introduces some of Wilber's key ideas, including: stages of development; waking up, cleaning up, and growing up; and the 4 quadrants. If you're interested in a “deeper dive” after listening to this, you can get a copy of Ken's new book by visiting: https://bit.ly/radical-wholeness --- Ken Wilber, a visionary thinker of inspired genius, is the developer of an integral “theory of everything” that embraces the truths of all the world's great spiritual, scientific, and philosophical traditions. He is the most widely translated academic writer in America, with 25 books translated into some 30 foreign languages. Ken Wilber currently lives in Denver, Colorado, and is still active as a philosopher, author, and teacher, with all of his major publications still in print. Often referred to as the"Einstein of consciousness studies", Ken Wilber is a preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development. He is also the founder of the Integral Institute, which is the first organization fully dedicated to advancement and application of the Integral Approach in relation to contemporary global issues. It was formed in collaboration with over 200 scholars and experts, specializing in education, politics, business, medicine, psychology, spirituality, as well as, law and criminal justice.In 2007 Wilber co-founded Integral Life, a social media-hub dedicated to sharing the integral vision with the world wide community, as well as documenting and catalyzing the progress of the integral movement. --- Interview Links: — Ken's website: https://integrallife.com/who-is-ken-wilber/ — Ken's books: https://amzn.to/3uJYx9a

The Lost Art of Adulthood: Reviving Our Rites of Passage [PREVIEW] by Integral Life

To access our conference library of 200+ fascinating psychology talks and interviews (with certification), please visit: https://twumembers.com Described as “The Einstein of Consciousness”, Ken Wilber is a fascinating character, who began a zen meditation practice at the age of 11. An intellectual prodigy as a child, Wilber briefly attended Duke University, before dropping out to immerse himself in a rigorous and multidisciplinary self-education. With an IQ of 175, he is the most published philosopher alive, and his 25 books have been translated into 30 languages. His work attempts to integrate all fields of human knowledge into one “theory of everything”, which he calls Integral Theory. This draws connections between fields as far ranging as: systems theory, evolutionary biology, anthropology, quantum mechanics, Jungian psychology, neuroscience, sociology, and eastern mysticism. I could go on, but I think you get the picture. One of the core frameworks in Wilber's Integral Theory is The 4 Quadrants, which this interview focuses on. If you're interested in a “deeper dive” after listening to this, you can learn more about Ken's work by going to https://integrallife.com. --- Ken Wilber, a visionary thinker of inspired genius, is the developer of an integral “theory of everything” that embraces the truths of all the world's great spiritual, scientific, and philosophical traditions. He is the most widely translated academic writer in America, with 25 books translated into some 30 foreign languages. Ken Wilber currently lives in Denver, Colorado, and is still active as a philosopher, author, and teacher, with all of his major publications still in print. Often referred to as the"Einstein of consciousness studies", Ken Wilber is a preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development. He is also the founder of the Integral Institute, which is the first organization fully dedicated to advancement and application of the Integral Approach in relation to contemporary global issues. It was formed in collaboration with over 200 scholars and experts, specializing in education, politics, business, medicine, psychology, spirituality, as well as, law and criminal justice. In 2007 Wilber co-founded Integral Life, a social media-hub dedicated to sharing the integral vision with the world wide community, as well as documenting and catalyzing the progress of the integral movement. --- Interview Links: — Ken's website: https://integrallife.com/who-is-ken-wilber — Ken's books: https://amzn.to/3uJYx9a

The Seven Sins of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) by Integral Life

The Seven Sins of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) — Highlights by Integral Life

Hey Folks, This week we're looking at Maestro, Bradley Cooper's new movie about Leonard Bernstein. Bernstein has been a favorite of mine since I happened upon a lecture he gave in the 70s charting the development of music from a single note to the full musical polyphony we have today, as well as the two polarities in nature that transform sound into art (The Greatest Five Minutes in Musical Education). Maestro tells the story of Bernstein in three distinct periods, each rendered with the perspective and language of the time, quite literally in the first segment which is filmed in 35mm black and white and spoken in the Mid-Atlantic accent. It's one of the best attempts I've seen at resisting interpreting the past through contemporary sensibilities. As such we get a palpable transmission of the evolution of not only the artist himself but also the culture at large. This episode is edited from my live Fireside Chat, hosted by the Integral Life practice community. Nomali Perera, the founder of the community (and lover of Maestro), and several listeners weigh in too. I hope you can join us for the next Fireside Chat on Wednesday, February 21, at 1pm PT, 9pm GMT, where we look at culture and politics through an integral lens. I hope you enjoy the episode and check out Maestro on Netflix and in theaters. Jeff Salzman

In this episode, I take another look at the movie Everything Everywhere All At Once in light of its popularity and controversy – including in the integral community. I also consider how taking one new perspective on the play, The Realistic Joneses by Will Eno, turned it from infuriating to infatuating. And more on the ongoing saga of pronouns. Enjoy the episode! From a Live Fireside Chat at Integral Life, this recording is from earlier in the summer of 2023.

Dr. Brad Kershner is a school leader and independent scholar, currently serving as the Head of School at Kimberton Waldorf School. His research, teaching, and writing cover a wide range of interdependent topics, including education, leadership, parenting, cultural diversity, technology, integral theory, meditation, complexity, and developmental psychology. He received his graduate education at The University of Chicago and Boston College, and he is a longtime student of multiple Buddhist lineages. He is a co-founder of The Reconstitution Project, a meta-political think-tank, (www.thereconstitution.com), and his first book is Understanding Educational Complexity: Integrating Practices and Perspectives for 21st Century Leadership. A recent article Brad has written for Integral Life, which he references at the end of our conversation, is Diversity, Empathy, and Integration: Reframing and Reclaiming a Movement Toward Healing and Wholeness. Social Links LinkedIn: @bradkershner X (formerly Twitter): @bradkershner

Hey folks, In this episode, Ankur kicks off our discussion by asking: “What can we do for Israel and Palestine? What really helps?” We discussed a Kosmo-centric view and how it transcends (and includes) the world-centric view of green postmodernity. Also the evolution of empathy, the role of meditation, Sam Harris's “presentism” error and more. Enjoy the episode! Jeff Salzman Jeff Salzman – The Daily Evolver Ankur Delight – 10,000 Heroes TWO WAYS TO JOIN ME LIVE: Fireside Chats with the Integral Life Practice Community First and Third Wednesdays of every month @ 1 PM Pacific / 8 PM GMT It's a relaxed and free-flowing discussion of current events and cultural evolution. Zoom link to join Join other live events at Integral Life. The Daily Evolver Live, with Ankur Delight Thursdays @ 10 AM Pacific / 5 PM GMT Join here on YouTube Live For the last few Thursdays, my buddy Ankur Delight and I have been quietly showing up on YouTube Live to “talk integral” about what's happening in the world. It's been fun and fruitful, and we love for you to join us!

Ken Wilber, a visionary philosopher and mystic, is renowned for his integral "theory of everything" that unites diverse fields of knowledge. Often likened to the "Einstein of consciousness studies," he's a leading scholar of human development's Integral stage. With over 20 translated books, Wilber's work spans across disciplines and is celebrated for its broad applications, from science to spirituality. He founded the Integral Institute and co-founded Integral Life, both platforms for advancing the integral vision. Based in Denver, Colorado, he continues to be an influential philosopher, author, and teacher. Visit Ken Wilber's IG Account! instagram.com/ken.wilber.official Check Out Ken Wilber's Books! https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ken-Wilber/author/B000APH4W2?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 00:00 - Introduction 01:29 - How Andy Initially Struggled to Understand Ken's Content 03:48 - Ken Wilber on Buddhism, Types of Wholeness, and Awakening 10:00 - William James' Studies on the State of Consciousness 11:38 - James Mark Baldwin's Structures of Consciousness 14:05 - How People Move from Birth to the Integral Stage of Development 15:29 - Stage of Growing Up 17:37 - Two Types of Wholeness by Sigmund Freud's Inner Circle 21:46 - Final Type of Wholeness: Showing Up 24:09 - The Five Types of Wholeness 26:20 - Ken Wilber on Studying Zen 27:36 - How to Practice Meditation, Oneness, Unity 29:31 - Douglas Harding's Book: "On Having No Head" 32:17 - How Does Ken Deal with Fear and Anxiety? 33:47 - Ken on Energy Consumption 35:17 - What Happens If You Wake Up with Less Serotonin, Less Dopamine? 36:22 - Ken Wilber's Day-to-Day Life 37:59 - Lucid Dream and Deep Dream State 40:59 - Ken Wilber's Waking Up State 44:06 - What Are Dreams? 5 States of Consciousness 49:18 - 3 Types of Objects 51:56 - Deep Formless State/Deep Dreamless State 53:25 - How Does Ken Integrate the Feeling of Oneness in His Everyday Life 56:02 - Ken on Eastern Tradition: Sat Chit Ananda 57:26 - Finding and Creating Your Unique True Self 01:00:45 - Erwin Schrödinger: Founder of Modern Quantum Mechanics 01:02:59 - Who or What Is the Ultimate Reality 01:04:44 - Ken Wilber's Motivation to Continue Writing Books 01:08:19 - Ken's State of Self Unity in Working 01:10:45 - Does Ken Feel Exhausted from His Sleep Schedule? 01:12:26 - Stan Grof's Holotropic Breathwork Psychedelic 01:17:41 - Where Does Ken Gain His Energy? 01:19:21 - Ken's Experience with Dalai Lama and Other Gurus 01:21:12 - Ken on Practicing Dzogchen and Zen Meditation 01:22:52 - How Does Ken Tap into the 5th State or State of Pure Unity 01:24:25 - Can Humans Evolve After Tapping into the 5th State and Have the Ability to Talk to Aliens? 01:28:49 - How Do People Focus Their Attention on Certain Things? 01:30:15 - Andy's Experience Praying with His Christian Friends 01:32:31 - Ken on Having Children 01:37:47 - Ken on Finding and Having a Partner 01:38:55 - Ken's Ultimate Real Self and Small Relative Self 01:41:12 - How Does Ken Wilber Gain Knowledge? 01:42:53 - How Does Ken Choose the Books He Reads? 01:44:28 - Why Is Intelligence Universal? 01:45:56 - How Does Ken Spend His Time Every Day? 01:46:50 - How Does Ken Experience His Lucid Dreams? 01:48:27 - Ken's Writing Process 01:50:23 - Does Ken Speak Faster Than He Types? 01:52:21 - How Do You Learn from Past Experiences and Dreams? 01:54:03 - Ken's Latest Book: Finding Radical Wholeness 01:55:55 - Ken on Having Shambhala as His Publisher 01:57:46 - Ken's Reading Process 01:59:03 - How Do the 5 States of Wholeness Impact Ken's Life? 02:00:33 - Connect with Ken Wilber! 02:02:30 - Outro

Ankur and I take an integral look at the Russel Brand sex scandal and how it is raising consciousness. We talk about: Presentism: a moving target * The power (and limits) of consent * Green sexuality's great contributions and what it keeps in shadow * Cancellation, big media, and the evolution of collective consciousness * The emerging practice of holding multiple opinions. Enjoy the podcast!! Jeff Salzman, The Daily Evolver Ankur Delight, 10,000 Heroes Announcements Check out my Twitter feed for up-to-the minute observations.  My friend Ankur Delight is hosting an in-person coaching event in Seattle this fall (December 7th-10th). It’s called The Night Vision Summit and the point is to help every participant make major breakthroughs towards their personal and professional goals. You’ll get personal coaching from Ankur in a deeply supportive community environment of authenticity, connection, and delicious food. For more info, check out his description here, or email ankur@momentumlab.com NEXT LIVE FIRESIDE CHAT: October 4th Join me for a live look at current events and culture through an integral lens. Free Zoom link here Join other live events at Integral Life – many free events open to all.

Toward an Integral Meta-Psychotherapy [HIGHLIGHTS] by Integral Life

Taking a little summer break from the news, Ankur Delight and I turn our attention to a subject that has fascinated – and terrified – human beings since day one: what happens when we die? What might the integral answer to that question be? Enjoy the episode! Ankur Delight – 10,000 Heroes podcast Jeff Salzman – The Daily Evolver podcast _________________________ Join me at the live Fireside Chat I do two Fireside Chats a month, on the first and third Wednesday. The next one is on Wednesday, August 2nd at 2pm MT, 4pm ET. Join us – it's freewheeling integral fun! Zoom link here. You can also add it to your calendar here. Join other events at Integral Life here – many free events open to all.

In this episode we talk to Roger Walsh about a wide range of topics, including shamanism, nonduality, how to respond to global crises, and practices in all religious traditions. • Includes a guided meditation showing us how to invoke a person or archetype who has a trait that you would like to imbue your life with, enabling you to contribute more effectively and be more joyful. To learn more about Roger Walsh, please visit https://drrogerwalsh.com/ To listen to his podcast, Deep Transformation, please visit https://deeptransformation.io/ To read articles by Roger Walsh on Integral Life website, please visit https://integrallife.com/author/roger-walsh/ Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. NEWS: Awareness Explorers has made the following top listener charts on Goodpods: #3 in the Top 100 Spirituality chart #5 in the Top 100 Religion & Spirituality chart To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/awarenessexplorers To learn more about Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor, please visit https://findinghappiness.com/ and https://www.playawarenessgames.com/ You can listen to all of our episodes on this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAXyaArC4OyY0y84CZ8uSb_n Enjoy, Jonathan and Brian 

Ep. 69 (Part 3 of 3) | Corey deVos is the heart and center of Integral Life, the organization that revolves around the work of Ken Wilber. Corey became passionate about Integral Theory at the age of 19, and in this lively conversation, he is clearly every bit as passionate about the actuality and the promise of Integral today. Here, Corey gives a terrifically lucid explanation of what the term Integral encompasses: a stage of psychological development, a description of Ken Wilber's life's work, and a comprehensive map that comes alive for people, guiding their way and making sense out of enormously complex issues. Corey also describes Integral as a gateway between two massive phases in human history—the “adolescent” phase of collective development now starting to fall behind us and an integrated phase quite possibly ahead.Corey infuses the complex topics under discussion—the Integral metatheory, social issues that never seem to get resolved, human evolution itself—with optimism and enthusiasm, clarity and light, a testament to his own embodiment of Integral consciousness. At Integral Life, Corey co-hosts The Ken Show (with Ken Wilber), applies Integral to social issues like racism and justice in his podcast series, and excels at finding creative ways of translating the complexities of Integral Theory into easy-to-understand nuggets of information. This conversation is a brilliant, beautiful illumination of the Integral vision, covering how Integral has evolved and describing what it can do for our future. Recorded on November 10, 2022.“The more we can make room for each other's perspective…that's how you go about solving the kind of political tribalization and polarization that is so prominent today.”(For Apple Podcast users, click here to view the complete show notes on the episode page.)Topics & Time Stamps – Part 3The early days of Integral after the end of its “dark ages” (01:50)What was Integral Naked exactly? (03:18)Robb Smith takes over the leadership of Integral Life (06:16)The early days conversations are as relevant today as when they were recorded (08:57)The evolution of Integral Life, what's going on now: political sensemaking, intra personal development, live community practice groups, and much more (10:08)Corey's development of trust and confidence doing the work: from instrument to symphony (15:50)Carrying on the flame that was ignited by Ken Wilber (20:30)The curse of Ken Wilber is being born ahead of his time (22:04)What is most exciting to Corey right now? Taking Integral ideas and expressing them artistically with woodwork (24:41)Where is Integral headed? As the framework is applied in the world, it's going to start generating real impact (28:25)Integralists are growing up, cleaning up, and now is the time for a collective “showing up” (30:51)Resources & References – Part 3Alex Gray, visual artist known for creating spiritual & psychedelic paintingsRobert Kegan, developmental psychologist, author of The Evolving...

Ep. 68 (Part 2 of 3) | Corey deVos is the heart and center of Integral Life, the organization that revolves around the work of Ken Wilber. Corey became passionate about Integral Theory at the age of 19, and in this lively conversation, he is clearly every bit as passionate about the actuality and the promise of Integral today. Here, Corey gives a terrifically lucid explanation of what the term Integral encompasses: a stage of psychological development, a description of Ken Wilber's life's work, and a comprehensive map that comes alive for people, guiding their way and making sense out of enormously complex issues. Corey also describes Integral as a gateway between two massive phases in human history—the “adolescent” phase of collective development now starting to fall behind us and an integrated phase quite possibly ahead.Corey infuses the complex topics under discussion—the Integral metatheory, social issues that never seem to get resolved, human evolution itself—with optimism and enthusiasm, clarity and light, a testament to his own embodiment of Integral consciousness. At Integral Life, Corey co-hosts The Ken Show (with Ken Wilber), applies Integral to social issues like racism and justice in his podcast series, and excels at finding creative ways of translating the complexities of Integral Theory into easy-to-understand nuggets of information. This conversation is a brilliant, beautiful illumination of the Integral vision, covering how Integral has evolved and describing what it can do for our future. Recorded on November 10, 2022.“The more we can make room for each other's perspective…that's how you go about solving the kind of political tribalization and polarization that is so prominent today.”(For Apple Podcast users, click here to view the complete show notes on the episode page.)Topics & Time Stamps – Part 2In appreciation of Ken Wilber's kindness and generosity (00:48)The Integral vision, the concept of “vision-logic,” and the geometry of consciousness (02:23)Corey's creativity using mainstream movie clips to communicate the complexity of each Integral stage of development in a nutshell (05:18)How Corey applies Integral to the major social issues of our time (09:21)The Integral Justice Warrior series, co-hosted by Mark Fischler and Corey deVos (10:38)The Ken Show with Ken Wilber and Corey deVos (13:18)The Integral map's four quadrants explained (14:47)The Integral heart is an empathetic heart (18:14) The 8 zones of racism: can we create a frame in which both a “woke” person and a traditional person can find themselves? (20:28)How can we talk about systemic racism (or any other issue) from different developmental perspectives and find common ground? (23:22)Stumbling our way towards Integral and finding out that the territory is actually real (26:21)The evolution of Integral, symbol of wholeness (32:47)How Corey came to be knocking on Ken's door and his intention to create a way for people to become transformed by Integral yet not feel alone in this (34:41)Resources & References – Part 2John Dupuy, Integral Recovery: A Revolutionary Approach to the Treatment of Alcoholism and Addiction*Ken...

Watch the full 1-hour discussion here: https://integrallife.com/navigating-the-meaning-crisis/ John Vervaeke, PhD is an award-winning lecturer at the University of Toronto in the departments of psychology, cognitive science and Buddhist psychology. His work involves constructing a bridge between science and spirituality in order to understand the experience of meaningfulness and the cultivation of wisdom so as to afford awakening from what is often experienced by members of society as “the meaning crisis.” In 2022, Nomali Perera facilitated a study group at Integral Life using the teachings of John Vervaeke from his Awakening from the Meaning Crisis YouTube video series. This video is from Mr. Vervaeke's visit with study group participants for a lively Q&A. In the first half of this very rich discussion, John talks with Nomali, Jeff, and the rest of the group about his three major concerns about stage models, and why he doesn't emphasize them in his own work: - Psychometric skepticism – uncertainty around how we are measuring and validating these measurements, - The problem of the “monolithic mind” — the idea that the mind is a “whole”, which wholly moves from one stage to the next, - Underlying founders' bias — stage models often bias the model-maker, who tend to represent themselves as the highest stage(s) in the model. Whether we agree with John's criticisms of stage models, or we see these criticisms already being addressed by other elements of Integral metatheory, these nonetheless offer some exceptionally important guardrails around how we wield and communicate these ideas. Integral theory in many ways represents a “simplicity on the other side of complexity” — but if we are being overly simplistic with these ideas, then we begin to lose some much-needed resolution, and are left only with a blurry map that can be misread and misapplied in all sorts of ineffective or even abusive ways.

Ep. 67 (Part 1 of 3) | Corey deVos is the heart and center of Integral Life, the organization that revolves around the work of Ken Wilber. Corey became passionate about Integral Theory at the age of 19, and in this lively conversation, he is clearly every bit as passionate about the actuality and the promise of Integral today. Here, Corey gives a terrifically lucid explanation of what the term Integral encompasses: a stage of psychological development, a description of Ken Wilber's life's work, and a comprehensive map that comes alive for people, guiding their way and making sense out of enormously complex issues. Corey also describes Integral as a gateway between two massive phases in human history—the “adolescent” phase of collective development now starting to fall behind us and an integrated phase quite possibly ahead.Corey infuses the complex topics under discussion—the Integral metatheory, social issues that never seem to get resolved, human evolution itself—with optimism and enthusiasm, clarity and light, a testament to his own embodiment of Integral consciousness. At Integral Life, Corey co-hosts The Ken Show (with Ken Wilber), applies Integral to social issues like racism and justice in his podcast series, and excels at finding creative ways of translating the complexities of Integral Theory into easy-to-understand nuggets of information. This conversation is a brilliant, beautiful illumination of the Integral vision, covering how Integral has evolved and describing what it can do for our future. Recorded on November 10, 2022.“The more we can make room for each other's perspective…that's how you go about solving the kind of political tribalization and polarization that is so prominent today.”(For Apple Podcast users, click here to view the complete show notes on the episode page.)Topics & Time Stamps – Part 1Introducing Corey deVos, Executive Producer of Integral Life, the organization that revolves around Ken Wilber and his work (00:57)The ordinary and the extraordinary about Integral: Corey gives a superb explanation of just what is meant by the term “Integral” (02:41)Global challenges now are so huge, complicated, and urgent, they are forcing developmental movement—a new evolution—and necessitating the kind of comprehensive solutions that Integral offers (07:14)How the spiral of development is now at war with itself—like a global auto-immune disease, we are attacking ourself; Integral can supply the “medicine” (08:27)What distinguishes the Integral stage from all the previous stages and how does Integral fit into history? (11:08)The fragmentation of knowledge and how Integral is able to hold it all in a meaningful framework (14:46)Integral is also a call to transform (18:39)Every new stage coming into being involves a revolution; Integral's revolution is from the inside out rather than the outside in, and it demands we do our inner work (19:53)The problem with reductionism and how Integral holds our basic polarities: interior/exterior, subjective/objective, individual/collective, offering a way out of our conflicts (22:34)How can people start to get involved with the Integral project? (27:29)Corey's catastrophic first spiritual experience and love at first read of Ken Wilber's A Brief History of Everything (30:38) Resources & References – Part 1Corey deVos, Executive...

In a previous video, Everything You Think You Know About Integral Theory Is Wrong, we met with Mark Forman to talk about and address a number of the commonly heard criticisms of Integral Theory and the Integral community. In this follow-up discussion, we are joined by Mark Forman and Nomali Perera to take a candid look at a number of the teacher-related scandals that have impacted the community, and a number of the community's missteps over the past two decades as it transformed from a small gathering of interested individuals to a global movement. Dr. Mark Forman provides psychotherapy in San Jose and online throughout California, as well as developmental consulting for individual adults worldwide. He is the founder and lead trainer of the Certified Integral Psychotherapist (CIT) Global Training Program and actively teaches and supervises both therapists and coaches interested in the direct application of Integral Theory. He is also the organizer of several previous Integral Theory Conferences, and the author of several books on integral psychology. Nomali Perera, MA, PCC, joined the integral world in Colorado in the early, exciting days of 2002 as a volunteer and, later, co-director of the Integral Spiritual Center at the Integral Institute. Professionally, Nomali is an executive coach, certified facilitator of Polarity Management and the Immunity to Change™ process, and is a Master Coach through Integral Coaching Canada. Currently, she's in a year-long course in trauma-informed Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Maté's school. Currently she also leads study and practice groups through the Integral Life organization.

Our guest this week is Greg Thomas. Greg is a writer, teacher, entrepreneur, and CEO of the Jazz Leadership Project, which uses a creative methodology to frame leadership and team development through the lens of jazz. Greg has written about culture, race, and democratic life in publications ranging from the Village Voice, Integral Life, New Republic, Salon, UPTOWN, The Root, the Guardian Observer, and the New York Daily News—as jazz columnist. We discuss jazz and its ability to serve as a foundation for learning leadership and connection, the power and importance of art and storytelling in our culture, race and the idea of transcending race in our society and personal lives, Greg's use of the term “Black American” and the tensions of trying to adopt it without racialization, whether “American” is an ethnicity, how to disentangle culture and ethnicity from race, and more.

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You've heard Paul talk a lot about the work of Ken Wilber and how it has influenced his life and career as a teacher and healer. Dr. Keith Witt returns the podcast to discuss the state of American life in the post COVID-19 era and how we can begin to heal and grow by embracing more integrative approaches inspired by Wilber and others in this mindful Living 4D conversation.Learn more about Keith's work at his website where you can enroll in his FREE Art and Science of Relationships course which includes a copy of his book, The Attuned Family, and 12 weeks of videos full of spiritual, personal and relationship tips for a great life.Show NotesAmerican industry keeps people just healthy enough to be dependent on them. (9:52)Human behavior falls into two categories: Solutions or drama. (14:57)The dialectic of progress. (22:37)Everyone has this superpower. (30:02)A volatile mix of politics, emotional challenges and personality disorders. (41:11)Dos and don'ts with guns. (55:37)The lack of cognitive dissonance creates so much unnecessary suffering. (1:05:07)Do you learn through trauma or resilience? (1:16:18)How shadow work helps at an individual, unconscious level. (1:28:36)Authoritative versus authoritarian parenting. (1:47:06)Do kids need a little shame in their lives? (1:53:04)Recognizing your child's inner wisdom. (2:02:03)Life inside the Four Quadrants, according to Ken Wilber. (2:06:50)The value of working with spirit guides. (2:19:11)A preview of Keith's next book. (2:23:53)Do these mindfulness practices along with Keith. (2:30:46)Resources The work of Suzanne Cook-Grueter, Robert Kagan, Alex Grey and Dr. Dan SiegelMattias Desmet discusses mass-formation psychosis on YouTubeLisa Miller discusses her book The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life on YouTubeBeena Sharma describes Polarity Wisdom on YouTubeThe Gift of Shame by Dr. Keith WittMore resources for this episode are available on our website. Thanks to our awesome sponsors: CHEK Academy, Cymbiotika (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK15 at checkout), Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout) and BiOptimizers (save an extra 10 percent on your purchase by using the code PAUL10 at checkout).We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Jacob Wagner CDMP | Co-founded the What is Finology? | Founder of Digital Marketing 4FP | BIO: Jake is the driving force behind getting Financial Planning 3.0 published and on bookshelves. Since Dick's passing, he has maintained the vision and drive to get the What is Finology project to be what it is today. He has a strong internal understanding of Dick Wagner's body of work. Jake has studied currency theory with his mentor, Bernard Lietaer. He worked for Ken Wilber and the Integral Institute (now Integral Life), enabling him to be an expert in the integral framework and Integral Finance. Jake is the founder of Digital Marketing 4FP, a marketing agency focusing on CFP® Professionals and RIAs. He has studied the art and craft of digital marketing with Digital Marketer, Billy Gene is Marketing, Lee Goff and numerous other digital marketing experts. Jake is passionate about helping our civilization have a better relationship with money and exchanging value. Highlights: Why you need to understand the newly emerging field of FinologyWhy tapping into our relationship with money can be a profound teacherWhy money as a force is singularly persuasiveHow Financial Planning 3.0 may save the worldHear about the skills for humanity in moneyUnderstand the study of money and how people exchange valueWhy Finology was created to address the personal nature of money's role in modern society Quotes: "Money is giving and receiving" Jake Wagner"How financial planning and financial planners shape culture and society?" Jake Wagner"It's amazing what comes up when we tap into our relationship with money" Jake Wagner"Economies are not machines and our money contains the elements of our souls. We must learn to talk about money with a new language" - Dick Wagner LINKS: What is Finology? CLICK HERE

Integral Life's Editor-in-Chief Corey DeVos and I are old integral pals who love talking about current events. Here we turn on the microphone to share our attempt to make sense of the Ukraine conflict. Recorded 3/2/22 The post Does Integral Help? appeared first on The Daily Evolver.

"The long-awaited emergence of 'Teal' as a shape of consciousness, set of life conditions, and accompanying techno-economic structure is upon us, and will increasingly emerge with the rise of The Transformation Age. The Integral Philosophy movement inhabits just one small niche of this broader phenomena that inside Integral Life we simply call 'Emergent Teal'. Populated by a diverse set of people and organizations, starting this year Integral Life has begun opening its platform to a broader set of voices, hosts and activities—look out for many exciting announcements coming your way soon—and also begun to engage with some of these talented people, like the one here, an “open class” format which arose from an interaction among Perspectiva's Jonathan Rowson, The PopUp School's Bonnitta Roy, GameB's Jordan Greenhall and myself on Twitter. I was excited to join this conversation because our host, the brilliant Bonnitta Roy, intentionally focused on the personal and concrete among the three guests—all of us fathers—on what it means to be a father, raise children, and take on the responsibility of intergenerational transmission in this time between eras, and whether it holds lessons for being a leader today." —Robb Smith

Today I am joined by my dear friend and colleague, Diane Musho Hamilton, to honor our brother-in-arms, Terry Patten, who recently passed away at the age of 70. Terry was beloved by many in the Integral community, and Diane and I had the privilege to teach and work with him for nearly 20 years. As […] The post Terry Patten, An Integral Life appeared first on The Daily Evolver.

How do polarities help us see ourselves and our world more clearly, and more completely? Watch as Beena Sharma answers your questions about her Integrating Polarities training, while offering a simple introduction to the practice. Integrating Polarities is designed to teach you the higher-order thinking common to individuals at the integral stage of development. By learning and practicing the cognitive processes that come naturally to integral thinkers, this training can accelerate your own development toward integral stages of being and doing. Learn more about the training here — and remember, supporting members of Integral Life can enroll for only $50! https://integrallife.com/integrating-polarities-training/ Topics include: - How to embody these polarities in your life - The Integrating Polarities practice - Calibrating our polarity map - Integrating Polarities across multiple altitudes - Can our polarity maps include multiple topics? - Masculine and feminine polarities - Using polarity thinking in diversity training - Core polarities to consider - How can polarities help us navigate the culture wars?

Watch as Lisa and Corey preview the new season of Integral Life Practice Experiences now available on Integral Life, taking you deeper than ever before into your own growth, awakening, and life purpose. Lisa also discusses her exclusive new program, which she is calling Live Your Deepest Yes, a 12-week live group coaching series that will help you better align yourself with your innermost truth, your passion, and your own unique contribution to the world. What is your Deepest Yes? Deep within, at your very core, there is a voice. This voice is the guiding wisdom that we all have access to. When you clarify and attune to that place inside, you gain access to that voice – learning first how to listen and then speak and act from it. This is the source of right speech, right action and right livelihood. It is the ground from which your purpose, values and ethics arise organically across the various domains of your life. When your heart, body, mind and soul are aligned, you experience a profound sense of rightness all the way down. This is your truth. The truth about who you are, what you want and why you're here. This truth is the very thing that has been guiding your quest for authenticity, purpose and meaning. When you touch this truth, you experience it like a tuning fork sounding from the core of your being that reverberates out to dynamically interact with life. I call this truth your Deepest Yes.

In this episode of the Metamodels series, Bruce and Layman are joined by Ken Wilber, one of the greatest metatheorists of the past century, and a primary inspiration for many of us on this channel. Armed with vision-logic machetes, Bruce and Layman take a trek into the Wilberness to explore the guiding drive or call behind Ken's metatheoretical work for the past 50 years; his thoughts on what he would be working on now if he was just launching his career; his understanding of the difference between sense-making and meaning-making in relation to the meta-crisis; the nature and scope of cognition, and the role of 'relationality' in his AQAL model; how to cultivate communities of integrity, and navigate the culture wars; his perspective on the paranormal and subtle energies; what the Integral community should do to continue thriving in his absence, whenever that day eventually comes; and much more. Ken Wilber, a visionary thinker of inspired genius, is the developer of an integral “theory of everything” that embraces the truths of all the world's great spiritual, scientific, and philosophical traditions. He is the most widely translated academic writer in America, with 25 books translated into some 30 foreign languages. Ken Wilber currently lives in Denver, Colorado, and is still active as a philosopher, author, and teacher, with all of his major publications still in print. Often referred to as the "Einstein of consciousness studies," Ken Wilber is a preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development. Ken Wilber is also the founder of the Integral Institute, which is the first organization fully dedicated to advancement and application of the Integral Approach in relation to contemporary global issues. It was formed in collaboration with over 200 scholars and experts, specializing in education, politics, business, medicine, psychology, spirituality, as well as, law and criminal justice. Integral Life website https://integrallife.com/ Please consider supporting The Integral Stage on Patreon to make more of these conversations possible! https://www.patreon.com/theintegralstage

I, teacher, and entrepreneur. He is CEO of the Jazz Leadership Project, and a senior fellow for the Institute for Cultural Evolution. Since the pandemic and social uprising, he has been featured on a range of online platforms discussing race, culture, and leadership, including Rebel Wisdom, The Daily Evolver, Aligned Center, Coaches Rising, and Integral Life. His blog is Tune In To Leadership. In March, Greg and Gregg hosted the Body and Soul series at the Stoa.   Jazz Leadership Project: https://www.jazzleadershipproject.com/   Tune In To Leadership: https://www.tuneintoleadership.com/blog   Greg and Gregg hosted the Body and Soul series at the Stoa: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJe1xFfoxrBfAgSvYKHZ3bpFjEJPudmb   Here is a clip where he elaborates on the Blues Idiom Wisdom Tradition: https://youtu.be/rXhQNiKO8Ac   Here is Greg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregthomas22?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor   And here is his profile at the Jazz Leadership Project: https://www.jazzleadershipproject.com/about-us

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Thinking Integrally with Corey DeVosAs you know, I’ve been quite taken with the philosophy of Ken Wilber, known as Integral Theory, lately. I interviewed Bryan O’Doherty in Blackbird Ep. 8. Bryan, who is also libertarian, was able to give us a good overview of Integral Theory, along with his political framework of panarchy.Today I’m happy to introduce you to Corey DeVos. Corey is a leader in the Integral community. He hosts the “Everyone is Right” podcast, and he runs Integral Life, Ken Wilber’s website. This is an educational and insightful conversation. Plus, I promise you won’t hear this many references to a podcast host’s genitals on any other show.As a reminder, here’s the color code and quadrants we’ll be talking about throughout this episode. (If you’re listening on a podcast app and there’s no image below, click here to see it, and subscribe to the Substack while you’re at it.)Corey LinksIntegral Life, where Corey is editor-in-chiefJoin Integral Life Practice, to learn to Wake Up, Grow Up, Clean Up, Show UpCheck out Corey’s beautiful woodwork at VisionLogixJoin the Integral Global Facebook group, of which I’m a member (please be polite)Follow Corey on TwitterLearn With MeRenegade UniversityJoin me at Thad Russell’s Renegade University. His postmodernism course is available on replay now. Check out the other offerings to enroll in current and future courses. I think you’ll be particularly interested in what’s coming up in March, a course with CTRL+Pew.Liberty ClassroomI’ve renewed my Basic Membership to Tom Woods’s Liberty Classroom so many times that I finally just sprung for the lifetime Master Membership. I recommend you do the same. You’ll get unlimited access to courses on history, economics, political theory, logic, and even literature taught by liberty-loving professors from colleges and universities around the world. It’s the antidote to the cathedral.Follow MeBe sure you’re following me on Twitter (@jameslj), Flote, and MeWe.If you’re reading this on Substack, you can subscribe to the show on any podcast app simply by searching Blackbird with James Jenneman.If you watch the show on YouTube, switch to Odyssee. This decentralized platform will give you a clear conscience and make me a tiny amount of money (at no cost to you).Become a paying subscriber for bonus episodes, written content, and your very own private podcast feed.(Note: I use affiliate links. By clicking the sponsored links above, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you when you make a purchase. Using my affiliate links is a great way to support the show, and I really appreciate it!) This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.b

What exactly is the Enneagram, and what makes it such a helpful tool when it comes to our ongoing growth and awakening? Watch as Lisa and Corey offer a broad introduction to the Integral Enneagram, as well as to the many Enneagram offerings we currently have available on Integral Life, including: - A self-assessment test that allows you to better discern your own Enneagram type, - A monthly “Harnessing the Power of Your Enneatype” practice session, available to all supporting members of Integral Life, - A series of monthly Enneagram sessions that focus on each of the nine types — a monthly session for Type 1, another monthly session for Type 2, another for Type 3, etc. Click here to learn more: https://integrallife.com/your-enneagram-type-an-introduction/

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I met Ryan a couple of years ago on Integral Life, a hub for followers of Ken WIlber's Integral theory. At that time of my life I sought out a sangha to help develop and enrich my own integral practice. Ryan welcomed me into a weekly zoom call he was participating in at that time and as the saying goes-the rest is history. Eight months ago Ryan, Jeremy Johnson and I created an integral political podcast named Growing Down. Ryan has described himself as a political animal. In his new project "Perspectivepedia", he reaches out to folks that come from different political perspectives in an attempt to find common beliefs. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0GTEGZCM97STPur-lPKQdw

Hey Folks, I recently checked in with Corey DeVos, Editor-in-Chief of Integral Life, about their long-awaited debut of Integral Life Practice (ILP), a “personal-evolution” program that integrates the best practices of spiritual, psychological, interpersonal and cognitive development. Integral Life has brought together dozens of deeply-experienced Practice Leaders to provide live, daily guided ILP practice sessions […] The post Integral Life Practice Comes to Life! appeared first on The Daily Evolver.

I remember the days when I thought that changing my mind was a sin; like seriously I carried so much weight around disappointing ‘them'. I carried SO much shame around making a new decision because I was taught I had to finish what I started. But what is the fun in that, am I right? Years later I have learned a couple of things . . . one,  if we never changed our mind we would be stuck, like really stuck and not able to give ourSelf the opportunity to evolve into a more expansive, grander version of ourSelves. And two, after learning my Human Design, my energy type and my constitution are quite literally designed to pivot quickly and move in motion and with my life's flow. Remember, life is not stagnant, we are ALWAYS in motion and we are forever learning to ride the waves. How do we begin to ride the waves of conscious change? I want you to remember a time where you were scared to choose something different or change your mind. Maybe that's deciding to go vegetarian, maybe that is leaving a partner or a job, maybe it's moving cities. What if you hadn't made the choice to change your mind, to leave the partner that at one time made you happy or take your health more seriously because your back kept hurting or take the big job opportunity even though it was in a different city, where would you be right now? The same spot sulking in a corner I bet. What if you had never leaned into change? The world has this funny way of making us think that once we decide that is it, we're in it for life, whatever ‘it' is. NO. NO. NO NO NO. This needs to stop. You are not stuck in your current job, your current relationship status, your current situation and here's how we start to believe it . . . My first dirty little secret on changing your mind is the ‘them' we feel like we are disappointing is actually a current version of ourSelf that we are judging based off something we were told we had to do in the past. We are judging ourSelves either consciously or unconsciously based on something someone else has taught us. Some of my inner stories that just weren't true were:  Erin, you have to finish everything you start  Erin, you can't give-up on something you started  Erin, you change your mind too much These stories were given to me by the adults who guided me. Little did they know in Human Design I am a Manifesting Generator which means I am designed to move fast and pivot even faster to make my life more full for me. AND in my human design profile I have a 3 which quite literally means I am here to try and try again and that's how I learn. By adults conditioning me to feel better when I finish something was just SO opposite of me. I was taught I have value when I get the gold star, the certificate, the degree and I bet you I am not the only one out there that has been conditioned just like this. If I had not changed my mind I would have never dropped out of university that was sucking all my life away, I wouldn't have even thought of doing a yoga teacher training and I would have stayed in some seriously crappy relationships. I thank the universe every day for my ability to change MY mind and I have also learned how much power lies in this ability to pivot at any minute, cough cough COVID! I invite you to begin to notice inner dialogue or stories that may not be yours and begin to consciously change your mind if that's what is calling to you!  You may be asking, ‘But Erin, how do we know it's what we want?' And my answer, YOU TRY IT OUT! Remember when we were little and we got to try all kinds of sports, crafts and subjects in school, it's kind of like that. We forgot somewhere in the transition from child to adult that we get to try things out, play and see what fits. This looks like giving ourSelves some grace as we go and really leaning into the inner child in us. So maybe you want to take up knitting but try one time and just hate it because you didn't get it right away. When you were learning to ride a bike, did you try one time and then never again, NO. If you were like me, you got on that bike 17 million times that day and didn't get it so started again the next day. I knew I wanted to learn to ride a bike so I did. I didn't care how many times I fell, I didn't care who saw me, I just kept going because I believed in mySelf. This is what we need to bring into changing our mind as adults. As adults we feel we need to get it the first time, well, because we're adults. But what if you try this on, what if you leaned into that childlike wonder when deciding to change your mind. Instead of leaning into all the things that could go wrong, what if you leaned into all that could go right, all the possibilities that come with this new choice. When I was learning to ride a bike all I knew is that I would learn to ride a bike. I knew that if other people could do it, I could do it too and I gave mySelf grace and patience along the way. Let's take after little Erin and give ourSelves some grace as we begin to choose differently.  I know I dropped Human Design earlier and that might be a new term for you. Human Design is a system that helps you understand yourSelf on a deeper energetic level and really feel whole as yourSelf. There are 5 energetic archetypes and here's my next little secret, we are ALL designed to change our mind and respond to life as it comes. As we all know, life is always moving and so should we. We can ground in moments and feel rooted in our happiness but it is inevitable that things will come in and out and change. Think about Covid; it created an upheaval for many because they hadn't changed their mind in years. They decided what their life would look like years and years ago and made the decision to stay there without any wiggle room for new possibilities or opportunities. When covid shifted all lives on some major levels, it was/is hard for some people to see another way of life. This global level wave taught us as a collective that one, it is essential to practice non-attachment and two, learning to go with the flow is an integral life skill. To start practicing non-attachment means showing gratitude for all that we have in this moment because at any time it could shift, even when it was not our choice to make the change. Going with the flow is really allowing yourSelf the safe space to change your mind, listen to your body when making decisions NOT your mind. So I ask you, how could you begin to go with the flow today to help give yourSelf permission to change your mind more often. Remember, this doesn't mean every mind change is drastic, this could look like changing your mind to going out with a friend or what you're going to eat for dinner, really anything!  We know that life is ever moving and so should we. Some of us will change our mind more often than others and that's okay. Some of us may take longer to feel comfortable in our shift in decision making but I promise you it is worth it. Giving yourSelf permission to change your mind allows room for adventure, huge expansion and magic. Changing your mind is saying yes to the universe and what it has to provide for you. If we continue to say no to what comes our way, we may always feel that, is this it feeling? When we decide to ride our waves in all of their directions, we get to experience life fully and to its true beauty. Way more fun, right? What are some things you've been dying to change your mind on but just couldn't bring yourSelf to . . . TODAY IS THE DAY! GO DO IT :)  To be the first to get in on all my dirty little secrets, workshops, courses, new episodes and more Subscribe to the Tribe. 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In this episode Jeff talks with Corey DeVos of Integral Life about the exhilarating emergence of virtual reality technology and the far-reaching implications it has across the full spectrum of human experience, from entertainment to education, to medicine, art, journalism, spiritual practice, sexuality, communication, and any number of other exciting and potentially groundbreaking applications.

In this episode I talk with Corey deVos of Integral Life, and Episcopal priest Fr. John Forman about the message of Christmas and how we can enjoy a deeper experience of the season. Father John Forman answered the call to priesthood in mid-life, after a career in business (he was a co-creator of the original Integral Institute business seminars) and is now Rector of the Episcopal Church in Burion, Washington. He was drawn to the Episcopal / Anglican lineage for its commitment to, as he puts it, “the protection of the mystery of God”, and his teaching emphasizes direct experience over belief. I love visiting with my old friend Father John and am grateful to join with him as we celebrate the birth of Christ and the perpetual rebirth of love in the world.

The emergence of the internet and social media has been spectacularly fruitful for the evolution of humanity. They connect the world, put all information at our fingertips and provide endless opportunities for self-expression, community and creativity. In recent times, however, we have seen the dark side of technology arise: customized newsfeeds that seal us off from opposing world views, stoking our tribal identities. Data collection systems that compromise our privacy in ways we not may not understand. Sophisticated feedback loops that keep us hooked and threaten our peace of mind. In this episode Jeff talks with David Riordan, Vice President of Media for Integral Life, about some of the ways we can inhabit the virtual world more safely and intelligently.

Inaugurated with bogus crowd claims and tales of voter fraud, the post-truth presidency of Donald Trump is upon us. Trump lives in a Red “warrior” worldspace alive with apparitions, rumors, conspiracies, and above all, scheming enemies. Placed in the context of cultural evolution Trump's view actually represent a pre-truth mentality, typical of the world prior to modernity where warlords and monarchs ruled unconstrained by the divisions of power. This is a world where “might is right”, a world of plunder where the goal not just to defeat the enemy but to take their oil. A world where we don't just build a wall, we make the Mexicans pay for it. (Take heart though; in an actual Red world Trump would not just make them pay for it, he would make them build it, as slaves. So there is that.) Modernity is fighting back against pre-truth thinking with objective facts, evidence and a plea for regular order, but it has been hobbled by the post-truth worldview of postmodernity, where all truth claims are suspect and feelings are privileged over facts. For a brilliant analysis of this phenomenon, check out Ken Wilber's new essay Trump and a Post-Truth World on Integral Life. Also, look for my interview with Ken on the topic which will be posted in the coming days. The Trump presidency begs a crucial question: can a government that has evolved beyond Red consciousness contain a leader who hasn’t? If so, Trump may be the disruptive force we need to break up some calcified habits and thinking. If not … well, there are only 206 weeks left in his first term! In this podcast I look at how integralists can understand and relate to the fight over pre-modern, modern and postmodern conceptions of truth, and how a new integration of the three can help us build a more authentically inclusive world.

In advance of the Return to the Heart of Christ conference, Jeff and David Riordan of Integral Life talk about the questions that arise with an integral inquiry into Jesus's life and teachings. Also, the postmodern view of miracles, and bringing back something we thought we lost.

    Dr. Keith Witt is one of my favorite conversation partners. He has been an integral enthusiast for decades, and a practicing psychotherapist in Santa Barbara for nearly 40 years, conducting over 50,000 therapeutic sessions. In other words he knows the human animal up close and personal.In this audio conversation, recorded earlier this morning, we talk about some of the textures and markers of integral consciousness. Get more of Keith’s expertise and insight at drkeithwitt.com. Listen on the player or download below. Need some help to listen on your mobile device? Click here. You can also find The Daily Evolver on Integral Life or iTunes. Want to comment on this post? Click here and scroll down.