Wisdom

Following Cynthia Bougeault's visit we look at the breakdown of the 'rational' stage of consciousness around the world. What are the implications? What can take it's place?

Do you want to make 2024 your best year yet?

There are only 6 questions to ask yourself for instant clarity and insight. Your answers will show you what the very next steps are in your life. 

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In this episode, Mel will discuss:

The powerful year-end ritual she has used for the past 20 years.

The simple question to ask yourself to know what you really want.

How to use your camera roll to highlight your year.

The only reminder you need during this time of year.

What the launch of The Mel Robbins Podcast taught Mel.

What the stop-start-continue method is and why successful businesses use it.

The one best step you should take after listening to this episode.

This episode comes with a 29-page companion workbook. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it.

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Today we'll delve into the mind of the man who's helped keep one of the biggest names in the NBA at the top of his game for years. What does it take to consistently outperform the competition? LeBron James' Agent, Rich Paul, is here to share his insights on what it takes to stay on top.

Rich Paul is the CEO and founder of KLUTCH Sports Group, the powerhouse agency representing some of the biggest athletes across major professional sports. Paul founded KLUTCH Sports in 2012 in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he forged a unique and personal approach to representing top NBA talent – putting athletes first and empowering them to build careers and brands on and off the court.

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In this episode you will learn,

• How vulnerability is a crucial aspect of human connection, even if it's challenging due to societal expectations and norms.
• The power of understanding and connecting with people on a deep emotional level by observing their body language and emotions.
• Why effective communication can be especially difficult for young black men who may feel pressured to conform to certain stereotypes.
• The importance of evolving and adapting to different roles and situations throughout your life.
• That true success and greatness are achieved through consistent and disciplined habits, regardless of your background or circumstances.

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This week the guys turn to the pages of wisdom literature in their study of Christian violence in the Bible.

In today’s episode, John, Sam, and Ron unpack “a time for war” in Ecclesiastes and examine the revenge of God’s people in the book of Esther.

How do those who find wisdom find peace, according to wisdom literature?

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John Vervaeke (@vervaeke_john) is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. He currently teaches courses on thinking and reasoning with an emphasis on cognitive development, intelligence, rationality, mindfulness, and the psychology of wisdom.

Vervaeke is the director of UToronto’s Consciousness and Wisdom Studies Laboratory and its Cognitive Science program, where he teaches Introduction to Cognitive Science and The Cognitive Science of Consciousness, emphasizing the 4E model, which contends that cognition and consciousness are embodied, embedded, enacted, and extended beyond the brain.

Vervaeke has taught courses on Buddhism and Cognitive Science in the Buddhism, Psychology, and Mental Health program for 15 years. He is the author and presenter of the YouTube series “Awakening from the Meaning Crisis” and his brand new series, ‘After Socrates.’

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[05:31] The four ways of knowing (4P).

[10:15] Affordances.

[13:04] Semantic memory.

[13:37] Flow.

[27:03] Did John find Tai Chi, or did Tai Chi find him?

[29:46] Leaving Christianity.

[34:42] Wisdom vs. knowledge.

[36:54] Self-deception.

[41:53] When is logic the illogical choice for solving a problem?

[46:05] The powers and perils of intuition.

[55:05] Spotting patterns that need breaking.

[59:18] Meditation vs. contemplation.

[1:05:30] Misunderstanding love.

[1:06:36] Circling.

[1:12:28] “God is related to the world the way the mind is related to the body.”

[1:14:34] A non-theist in the no-thingness.

[1:24:03] Responsive poiesis and Sufism.

[1:27:31] Neoplatonism.

[1:29:16] Seminal moments.

[1:31:36] Pierre Hadot.

[1:32:43] Two books.

[1:34:38] Potent poetry.

[1:37:40] The four Es.

[1:42:38] Two bonus Es.

[1:45:24] Heretical beliefs.

[1:54:12] Panpsychism.

[2:00:56] Most unusual modes of cognition.

[2:02:37] Jordan Peterson.

[2:10:27] Opponent processing.

[2:13:53] How to support friends endeavoring to lead meaningful lives.

[2:17:50] After Socrates.

[2:21:44] Western words.

[2:25:11] John’s changing perspective of experienced reality.

[2:28:01] Something old, something new.

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Do you take taking a walk for granted? In this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman, listen in as Elizabeth Cush and author Marjorie Turner Hollman talk about walks and other miracles.

“You can't prevent terrible things from happening. But you can choose to say ‘No’ to things that otherwise you're just doing because….”
— Marjorie Turner Hollman

You can find the full show notes for this and every episode here.

I’ve got a very special invitation for you today.

Grab a spot on the couch next to me and my family here in Southern Vermont. 

Join our family as our three kids discuss all the parenting mistakes Chris and I made – and the things we did that built trust and brought us all closer.

I’m really excited and proud to share this with you, even though there are moments where my kids absolutely school me.

They also share wisdom and insights that are so profound, you’ll hear Chris break down and cry.

This really isn’t a conversation about parenting at all. It’s about how you create a close and meaningful connection with anyone.

So whether you’re wondering how to get closer to your family or your friends, everything we discuss applies to all relationships.

This episode goes deep – we cover drinking, drugs, addiction, and what to do when teenagers stop talking to you or someone you love is dating someone that you don’t like.

And, since so many of you have written in asking about my approach to parenting after hearing our kids on various episodes of this podcast, I’m also sharing our parenting philosophy.

My family is getting real and raw in this discussion, and we’re inviting you to be a part. So join us. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this episode, and one thing you might want to consider is listening to it with your family. I guarantee you, it will spark very interesting discussions.

Xo Mel 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

0:32: Why I recorded today’s episode

3:25: Meet the Robbins family

6:02: You keep asking: How are my kids so open with me?

7:30: A frank discussion on drinking

12:33: Why people don’t listen to you

14:10: What Chris and I think the whole point of parenting really is

18:27: Let’s talk about addiction, including groundbreaking new research from Mt. Sinai

25:15: Our #1 piece of advice that will keep people honest with you

30:55: What we mean when we say people in your life are “lie detectors”

33:07: Why showing your feelings to loved ones is so powerful

36:58: How to build connection with anyone

40:52: When you keep repeating patterns you wish you could break

44:44: Why you need to let kids be themselves

50:52: Why you shouldn’t let people bounce from uncomfortable situations

52:39: “I don’t like who my kid is dating” – advice that applies for any relationship

1:01:52: Our #1 piece of advice for you

For full show notes, go to melrobbins.com/podcast