The practice of mutual awakening: a conversation with Patricia Albere
Years ago, a love relationship changed the course of Patricia Albere’s life. “We entered into a...
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Sanders’ amazing race • Policing Trump-speak • An unlikely source of Muslim rage
Jeff begins this episode with a heartfelt reminder of just how valuable integral theory is for...
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Trump versus Clinton: the roller derby begins
Jeff begins the podcast by playing an excerpt from a commencement speech given by President Obama...
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Insect consciousness • Saving the elephants • The Witch: movie review • Plus, Trump’s the one!
As humans evolve we are able to empathize with more and more life forms, beginning with other...
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The psychology of politics: a conversation with Dr. Keith Witt
Carl von Clausewitz famously said “war is the continuation of politics by other means.” From a developmental standpoint, Dr. Keith points out, it’s the other way around: politics is actually war by other means. The 1800 election between Adams and Jefferson was the first ever peaceful transition…
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“I, my brother and my cousin against the stranger.” The soul of Saudi Arabia. Plus Bence Ganti on IEC 2016
In this week’s Daily Evolver live Jeff takes an in-depth look at the beautiful and mysterious...
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Jeff speaks with Bence Ganti about “Reinventing Europe”, IEC 2016
In this short episode, Jeff speaks with Bence Ganti about the 2nd Integral European Conference...
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First tier food fight: Red Trump to Green Sanders
Jeff often talks about how politics offers us opportunities to do integral practice, because...
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Can integral theory solve climate change and save democracy? A conversation with Alan Watkins
In “Wicked and Wise”, Alan and Ken use climate change as an example of a wicked problem. “Integral coherence”, or applying the integral map in a coherent fashion, is the essence of the solution. In the podcast, Jeff and Alan discuss climate change, the problems of globalization and democracy, getting CEO’s to do the right thing, and even Donald Trump!
Read MoreThe Warrior and the Man of Wisdom: Jeff and Dr. Keith on the nature of masculinity
Dr. Keith has been working with men for decades as a psychotherapist. When he talks about masculinity, he focuses on the Warrior archetype, and beyond that, what he calls the “Man of Wisdom”. The Warrior is that part of us that is willing to…
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The Mormon faith crisis: can integral thinking help? A conversation with author Thomas McConkie
Activity in the Mormon church seems to be declining – particularly in the West – and Thomas...
Read MoreDr. Keith Witt on how to regulate anxiety
anx·i·e·ty (aNGˈzīədē/) noun 1. A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. T he ability to remember the past and to imagine the future sets us...
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Steve McIntosh on polarity theory and a path forward in US politics, (plus Donald Trump!)
In this conversation, Steve talks to Jeff about the new paper he released through The Institute...
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Validation for Einstein; Funeral for Scalia. Plus, America’s gun-love
Ripples in the fabric of space/time Einstein’s general theory of relativity got its final proof...
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Integral political practice: How to endure Ted Cruz. Plus, the Mormon faith crisis
There are good reasons why, traditionally, politics and religion are not discussed in polite...
Read MoreIntegral sex therapy with Dr. Keith Witt
In a healthy intimate relationship, the partners don’t have to be turned on by each other all the time, says Dr. Keith, “but they do need to be turned on by each other regularly.” Every couple has a balance of how much sex...
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Political correctness and the evolution of culture
There is political correctness, it turns out, at every stage of development, from the capitol crime of blasphemy at the traditional/amber stage to the prejudices and microaggressions you may not even know you’ve inflicted at the postmodern/green stage. Jeff shows how they are pushing humanity into new, ever more humane and compassionate territory. Also, Obama’s last State of the Union address.
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From midlife crisis to a deeper sense of self, with Dr. Keith Witt
The popular picture of the midlife crisis is the man in his 40’s or 50’s who’s lost his job, his...
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How to stay engaged in politics from a place of love
Jeff talks to Alex Howard about the importance of engaging in political issues and how we can...
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Evolutionary spirituality’s emerging method for evolving consciousness, by Steve McIntosh
In the six minute clip below, Steve explains how evolutionary spirituality lends itself to a...
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Terror and backlash in America: The San Bernardino attack and its effect on US politics
In a world in which there are no mess-free options, says Jeff, “I’m so happy to have an...
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The integral guide to divorce, with Dr. Keith Witt
The higher divorce rate likely indicates our changing expectations of a primary partnership. We’re living twice as long as we did a hundred years ago, women have more power, and the standard of marriage is a fulfillment standard now more than a stability standard, which is more demanding.
Read MoreThe practice of the marital love affair, with Dr. Keith Witt
In this conversation on marriage, Dr. Keith shares intimate insights on topics such as what questions to ask as you consider marriage, how to deal with conflict and infidelity, progressive bonding, passion and friendship, and above all, the challenge of supporting each other’s mutual development.
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The holy war on modernity: An integral analysis of the Paris attacks
The recent terror attacks in Paris brought to light, once again, the difficulty in reconciling the...
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