By temporarily pretending to be someone else and putting ourselves in their shoes, we can actually learn more about hidden aspects of ourselves.
Taoist Monk Yunrou is an ordained monk, Tai Chi practitioner, environmentalist, writer, and documentarian. In this chat, we discuss how he became interested in Taoism and how it changes our views of nature compared to typical Western attitudes where we often see nature and man as divided and not connected. We also touch on his process of becoming a monk, the role religion plays in our current society, and why it’s so important we start taking better care of the world and the future of our planet.
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Monk Yunrou
@monkyunrou
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Book Recommendation:
Yin: A Love Story
Ginger Klee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on EMDR, art therapy, and sandbox play. In this chat, we discuss the limitations of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and how different approaches that don’t always focus on “talk therapy” can be the best way to go for many people, especially those with trauma and emotional abuse. We also touch on ways for therapists to manage their own mental health, the role of feminism and culture in therapy, and the potential of virtual reality.
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GingerKlee.com
@Ginger_Klee
Brian Vondruska is a dad, author, and founder of The Kind of Parent You Are. In this chat, we discuss the difficult but rewarding task of being a parent, the downfalls of different approaches like helicopter parenting and tiger parenting, and how “Self Determination Theory” can help us become better parents. We also get to touch on topics like TV and computers, homeschooling, and why parents shouldn’t be too hard on themselves.
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The Kind of Parent You Are
@BrianVondruska
Book Recommendations:
The Optimal Life Experience
Self-Determination Theory
Do you commonly find yourself over-thinking? Try this easy “brain drain” exercise to help free up your mind and release thoughts trapped in your head.