Scientific practice contains certain philosophical assumptions. These are treated as facts and then passed on. And they are unexamined. That is, they are dogma. In episode 1 of my April series on the philosophy of science, we uncover these hidden assumptions and help you free your mind from scientism. My philosophy episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/41de4d4f-0232-4c5d-bb84-436add43f6f9 Explore my 200-episode podcast library: https://deep-psychology.com/#pod-cats Newsletter & books: https://deep-psychology.com/my-links
What is the meaning of life? When we get down to it, why are we here as individuals? Why does life itself exist? What is…
We tend to assume other people are separate and independent from us. But what if this was simply a useful assumptn or paradigm, not the be all end all? Do other people exist? My conclusion: well… kind of.
There’s no shortage of big questions this month, and today we discuss whether the world is physical or not. This is part of my February…
This month we get very existential and I start with a big question: does the external world exist? That is, is there a physical, permanent,…
Though it sounds exotic, the word Bodhi is simply a Pali and Sanskrit term for awakening, and dates back to early Buddhism. This short text…
I want to give you my raw, unfiltered opinion on non-dualism from a spiritual perspective and help you avoid the many traps of non-dual work.…
This short text is an extract from Chapter 13 of my upcoming book, The Boundless Body, published with Collective Ink Books. Here I describe what Buddha…
This short text is an extract from the Introduction to my upcoming book, The Boundless Body, published with Collective Ink Books. In these times, the…
Welcome to my Wednesday series for November, where we’ll cover all you need to know about the psychology of intimate relationships and how to use…
Episode 1: Introduction to Integral Spirituality The first episode in my series on Integral Spirituality, where we learn about this fascinating stage of spiritual development…
In the final episode of this series, we discuss progressive spirituality, one of the main levels of spirituality active in the world today, and one…
Let’s continue with the levels of spirituality, covering the second major stage, called Secular Spirituality. Steve McIntosh calls this “aspirituality” because it is defined by…
Today we explore the traditional level of spirituality. Though this level has shaped society for millennia, it is facing rapid decline in the West. This…
“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.” Let’s unpack this…
Ever wonder how some psychologists manage to build steady, meaningful careers while others burn out before they even finish licensure hours? It’s not just about…
Students today face more pressure than ever. Between academic expectations, social media, family stress, and global events, many are struggling to stay focused and emotionally…
Learn about the enneagram, the 9 personality types it proposes, and the power of learning this typology. We cover what it means to have a…
Learn what Spiral Dynamics Stage Blue is, why it appears, when it appears, and how to healthily integrate it in your life. This stage of…
Let’s continue this Worldviews series with an in-depth look at the Integral worldview. Though this isn’t one of the main worldviews currently active in the…
In this article, we’re going to cover the key aspects of the postmodern worldview. This worldview has been active in a significant percentage of the…
In this article, we’re going to cover the key aspects of the modern worldview. This worldview has been among us for the last 300 years…
This article on psychospirituality is going to be particularly relevant to those of you who have participated in my coaching or classes and those who’ve…
In this article, we’re going to cover the key aspects of the traditional worldview. This worldview has been among us since the beginning of human…
In this article, I present my model for the 5 Levels of Being, giving detailed descriptions of the levels as well as methodologies for deepening…
Let’s talk about how modern meditation is in a mess, and how you might like to avoid most current forms of meditation if you really…
Anxiety is difficult to deal with, as are the ups and downs of anxiety recovery. It’s a challenging road, filled with setbacks and pitfalls, but…
In this article, we cover the extremely important topic of negative self-talk and depression: how they are linked, the power of negative self-talk in maintaining…
Let’s talk about the principles of how to live fearlessly. We’re going to discuss many facets of fear and how it operates in our life,…
Let’s discuss reframing negative self-talk, using a method I call awareness first. In other articles, we’ve spoken about what negative self-talk is and given many…
In this article, I want to explain how to forge success from nowhere. I’ll share a method I’ve used many times, sometimes knowingly, sometimes unknowingly,…
Here are 10+ ultra-common examples of negative self-talk. I hope that reading these general examples helps you to identify your own negative self-talk patterns and…
Let’s discuss the topic of money and mindset. I want you to realise that our relationship with money is deeply psychological and subjective. When discussing…
Let’s talk about negative self-talk: what it is, how it affects us, how to become aware of it, and how to detach from it. If…
In this article, I want to talk about the Enneagram as a tool for ourselves and clients. What I’ve come to appreciate is that the…
In this article we’ll cover the key Joseph Campbell archetypes that appear in the Hero’s Journey. After studying the Hero’s Journey and observing how it…
What is the Enneagram 9w1 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
What is the Enneagram 9w8 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
What is the Enneagram 8w9 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Let’s discuss the Threshold Guardian archetype and its significance in our personal lives. This archetype appears in many stories and myths from across the ages…
What is the Enneagram 8w7 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Let’s look at the Tibetan Wheel of Life, a diagram or painting that depicts the Buddhist Wheel of Life. It’s important to note that there…
What is the Enneagram 7w8 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Let’s talk about the Wilber-Combs lattice and the implications it has for our psychospiritual growth. Before we get started, it’s worth noting the that Wilber-Combs…
In this article, we look at Ken Wilber and his views on Spiral Dynamics, which are complex and have evolved over the years. If you’re…
What is the Enneagram 7w6 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Let’s look at subtle body energy, particularly the nine systems that comprise the subtle body. The idea of subtle body energy might seem far-fetched to…
Let’s talk about Don Beck, the creator of the well-known Spiral Dynamics framework. Though originally and primarily an academician, Don Beck later became very interested…
What is the Enneagram 6w7 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Let’s talk about the path to enlightenment, including the common models for it, how it is largely consistent from one spiritual system to the next,…