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Becoming Wise with Dr. Roger Walsh
Becoming Wise with Dr. Roger Walsh
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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2021
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Podcast episode
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How can we bring together psychological science and contemplative practice, and what can we all learn from the world’s great wisdom traditions? Dr. Roger Walsh, a professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology, and expert on the world's great wisdom traditions, joins the show to help us explore this central question.About Our Guest: Roger is professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology, as well as professor in the religious studies program at UC Irvine. His scholarship has had a huge impact on the fields he’s participated in, and he’s the author of a number of wonderful books. Life After COVID Summit: Join Dr. Rick Hanson, Forrest Hanson, and a roster of world-class experts during this FREE three-day online event to explore our life after COVID. Click here to learn more about the Summit and register now.Key Topics:1:35: What drew such a successful academic toward contemplative practice?7:30: Conflict and synergy between psychological science and contemplative practice.10:30: The challenges of translating ancient wisdom.12:25: The maturation of spiritual faith. 16:30: What helps people move from one developmental stage to another?22:00: The gradual process of self-development.25:15: Commonalities among the world’s many wisdom traditions.33:00: Things that hold us back. 39:45: Therapeutic lifestyle changes.44:00: What can we do for the world?50:50: Many small impacts.53:00: Non-judgementality and non-attachment.58:00: RecapForrest has a new YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel, and watch his newest video over there. Sponsors:From Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need. Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month! Want to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.Connect with the show:Follow Forrest on YouTubeFollow us on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookSubscribe on iTunes
Released:
Mar 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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