Deep Psychology

In this two-part episode, we carefully describe the real meaning of easter: beyond superstition, myth, hearsay and history.In ultimate instance, Easter is one great symbol for your own spiritual awakening.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Here I explain how to forge success from nowhere. I’ll share a method I’ve used many times, sometimes knowingly, sometimes unknowingly, to achieve great things in several areas.The remarkable thing is that this method is fundamentally psychological. Consider it the key mental strategy that you require to forge success in any pursuit, whether you’re just starting out, or are already successful and want to continue your growth trajectory.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

In this episode, I discuss what an integral approach to depression looks like.In short, any all-inclusive approach takes into account as many as factors as possible. Not just medicine, or genetics, or neuroscience, but all factors that affect the individual.This differs wildly from our current approach to mental health, yet most of my suggestions are commonsense and even obvious.Get my ebook Integral Theory: Your Concise Guide - https://deep-psychology.com/integral-theory/

I share my experience of being diagnosed with depression and the severe weaknesses in the medical health system.I challenge our assumed, unconscious assumptions about the causes and treatment of this widespread illness.This episode sets the scene for next week, when I'll talk about an integral approach to depression diagnosis and treatment.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Let's talk about how to live fearlessly.This is a hugely personal topic, and a hugely personal episode! I share my challenges with fear and resistance, and discuss how reading a book in my favourite coffee shop precipitated a life-changing realisation.At the end, I share my declaration for a new life.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Don't settle for mediocrity: In this episode, we talk about how to achieve excellence instead of being stuck in mediocrity.In my experience, I've observed that there is one simple factor that keeps you from success in any pursuit, and here I share it.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Learn what's wrong with modern meditation, why you're selling yourself very short by focusing on relaxation, and how to go deep with this practice.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Let's talk about how to stop negative self-talk... without having to stop it or alter it. You'll learn a mindfulness-based method that will show you deeply how your mind works, potentially changing your relationship to it for good.Head to deep-psychology.com and search "negative self-talk" for the extra article and free guided audio.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

It's essential you start to clearly see your negative self-talk to live a fulfilling life. As we discuss here, negative self-talk is something we all experience throughout the day.Sometimes it's subtle, sometimes it's completely overpowering, and its effect is always predictable: it brings us down, turns us into victims, and skews our self-image and self-worth.To learn more, find the accompanying article What is Negative Self Talk? on my website.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

This video explains one of the fundamental truths of life: that your psychology = your life. Understand this, and your world will turn inside out.Accompanying article: https://deep-psychology.com/non-dual-therapy/Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Are you falling into the trap of reading about, talking about, fantasising about spirituality while never really making any progress? In this episode we discuss the problem of spiritual walk v spiritual talk and cover the top tips for avoiding it.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

This is the fundamental illusion we are all stuck in.Isn't it mind-blowing that something so basic and essential can be right before us, and we can spend our entire lives unaware of it?Seeing through this illusion is completely transformative, as spiritual traditions have known and taught us for hundreds of years.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Today I discuss whether babies are enlightened, compassionate, self-expressive and altruistic, and whether they're the ultimate model for the human growth process. I hope you find this both amusing and informative.Cook-Greuter's 9 Stages of Ego Development:https://deep-psychology.com/the-9-stages-of-ego-development/Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Spiritual enlightenment is the damnedest thing: it's both better than you think and not at all what it's made out to be, it's shrouded in mystery, and there's a huge paradox at the heart of it.FYI I honestly didn't know Jed McKenna had a book by this name before I made the episode. You may wish to read it!Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

An unorthodox view of learning and mastery: nothing is inherently difficult to learn. Huh? I explain all.Be a Prolific Learner: https://deep-psychology.com/category/be-a-prolific-learner/Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Here I share a simple experiment you can use to glimpse your true self. This is a direct pointer to your real essence.It cuts through all your habitual identification and shows you the secret at the heart of all mystical teachings.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

I want you to realise that you filter other people through your own self bias, meaning that your view of them is highly skewed and limited.Overcoming this self bias is the first step towards healthy relationships and deep self-awareness.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

There is so much confusion around the Christian cross and what it means.In this episode, I discuss why it is really a pointer to your true self, your inner christ.I am not a Christian, but I have deep respect for and affinity with the symbolism and pointers of Christianity.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

I discovered during a short stay at a local monastery that being a monastic isn't all it seems, and that it's not necessary.In fact, being a layperson means you have endless fuel for your spiritual growth.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

I've found that many people believing being spiritual equates to being soft, sensitive and warm all the time. This is a big mistake, and we can't confuse timeless spiritual wisdom with these personality traits.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

How to remain present, centred and happy when your to-do list is full.This is a subtle but powerful technique that will change how you relate to busy-ness.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

I find Ken Wilber’s theory on the shadow to be refreshing, modern and complete. It far eclipses Freud’s theory, which focuses on childhood dysfunctions and tries to reduce all later dysfunction to it. It’s also more complete than Jung’s theory, in my opinion. It offers a complex, nuanced, yet intuitive explanation of how shadow forms throughout our lives and what we can do about it.Get my Integral Theory Condensed Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW17J29C

Today I’m sharing my view on how meditation can inform psychotherapy and take it to the next level.This isn’t only important if you are a therapist of any kind, or a patient, but also if you’re just a growing human being.We’ll also delve into the insight that is fundamental to any effort at personal transformation.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Today I discuss how I beat boredom forever.We discuss the problem of boredom and how it’s getting worse. We’ll talk about how it’s a vicious cycle that can lead you to dark places. We’ll look at why we feel bored. And I’ll tell you the methods I’ve used to beat boredom for good. These can help you dramatically improve the quality of your life.You’ll start to savour and even crave moments of low stimulation, and feel the release that comes when you go into them.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Let's talk about the Zone of Genius.In my previous episode we spoke about the Zone of Excellence and the upsides and downsides to it. This is when we feel unfulfilled, unappreciated and uninspired in our work. We concluded there is an greater level of work we can attain: the Zone of Genius.Know that this is a potentially life-changing move. It can dramatically impact your work, creativity, finances and fulfilment.

Don't take it too seriously, nor too lightly. Both will block your progress.Here's the Sasaki Roshi quote: "All your problems go back to your belief that you have a self. There is no thing called a self."

Today, we’re going to discuss the Zone of Excellence.If you feel unfulfilled in your life, unappreciated at work, not fulfilling your potential, it may be because you’re stuck in your Zone of Excellence. You haven’t yet discovered or developed your Zone of Genius.We’re going to help you uncover whether you’re languishing in this zone.If you realise that you are, get excited, because we’re going to explore what comes after the ZoE and help you move into it.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Today I want to share how taking acid has changed me.Psychedelic drugs aren’t just about seeing stuff or having a good time. If you use them with the right intention and in the right setting, they are powerful and transformative.I share my deepest psychedelic experiences and how they've transformed my life.Disclaimer: The information here is strictly educational. I’m not responsible or liable for any damage you cause yourself while using psychedelics. These substances can potentially be very dangerous and even lethal. If you use them, please do so carefully and responsibly.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Most people know, at least as an idea, that meditation is transformative. We’ve all heard snippets of scientific studies, most people have tried it at some point, you might have a friend who is a meditator.But what’s not talked about are the downsides, and the students in my local classes have been bringing this particular downside up quite often. It inspired me to do an episode on it.This isn’t just a downside. It’s not all doom and gloom! It’s actually a great strength and a sign you’re making progress. But I want you to be aware of it so you can anticipate it as your meditation journey progresses.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

You only experience a finite part of objective reality, of all positive input you could receive, of all possible human experiences,ANDyour unique psychology is so powerful that it puts a particular slant or filter on everything you experience.This in short is why we all live in our own world.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

The ruthless autodidact is the person who can autonomously learn any subject or skill. They are masters at navigating the challenging path to mastery and busting through all the mental and practical obstacles.Trusting in persistence and the power of repetition, they lock their focus on a goal and never rest until it is achieved. They primarily look inside for their inspiration and love learning for its intrinsic rewards. Though they take guidance from masters and teachers, they don’t get stuck in worship, idealising or perpetual studenthood.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

In researching the anima and animus, I discovered that it has caused much controversy when it comes to gender and identity. Some people have even started to doubt the validity of Jung’s theory.Today I want to share my perspective on this controversial issue, and give an extended definition of the anima and animus to try to bypass this issue, see it from a bigger perspective, and make it a truly inclusive conversation.Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com