The Weekend University
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The Weekend University
Insights for Evolving Consciousness In-depth interviews with leading thinkers at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, culture, and spirituality. This show is for you if you’re interested in: – Reducing suffering — in yourself and others – Continuously upgrading your perspective – Realisi...
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The Science of Changing Your Personality — Olga Khazan
In this episode, Niall speaks with Olga Khazan, a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of “Weird” and “Me, But Better”.
Drawing on res...
Socrates, Cognitive Flexibility, & Why Modern "Self Help" is Ruining Lives — Donald Robertson
Donald Robertson is a cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist, author, and a leading expert on ancient Stoic philosophy and its modern applications. Ori...
Consciousness Beyond Death: Findings from 20 Years of LSD Research — Christopher Bache
In this episode, Niall speaks with Dr. Christopher Bache about his 20-year exploration of consciousness, including 73 high-dose LSD sessions undertake...
Can Community Heal Addiction? - Dr. Sherif Darwish Abdalla
Dr. Sherif Darwish Abdalla is a consultant psychiatrist and addiction therapist. He is the Co-Founder of Recovery Egypt, one of the leading treatment...
The Easiest Way to Nondual Consciousness — Richard Lang
Richard Lang is a philosopher, author, and the leading proponent of the "Headless Way" – a method of self-inquiry first developed by Douglas Harding....
Overcoming High Functioning Depression & Reclaiming Joy - Dr. Judith Joseph
Dr. Judith Joseph is a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of "High Functioning." As the lead researcher behind the world's first...
Why Psychotherapy Works - Dr. Louis Cozolino, PhD
Dr Lou Cozolino - a clinical psychologist, author and professor based in Beverly Hills, California. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from...
Donald Hoffman & Iain McGilchrist - Is Consciousness Fundamental?
In this episode, I’m joined by two pioneers at the forefront of reshaping our understanding of human consciousness - Professor Donald Hoffman and Dr I...
Federico Faggin: Merging Science & Spirituality, Quantum Physics, Meaning, & Free Will
Dr. Federico Faggin is a physicist, engineer, and the inventor of the microprocessor - the technology which paved the way for the digital age; making...
Working at Relational Depth in Psychotherapy - Prof. Mick Cooper
Mick is a Professor of Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton, a Chartered Psychologist, and an internationally recognised author, tra...
IFS: Healing Parts and Accessing Self in Recovery — Dr Richard Schwartz & Cece Sykes
Richard Schwartz and Cece Sykes, who—along with Martha Sweezy— have recently co-authored a book on Internal Family Systems for Addictions.
Attachment & Healing Shadow Parts — Dr. Bonnie Badenoch, PhD
In this interview, I’m joined by Dr Bonnie Badenoch.
Bonnie is an author, therapist, mentor, and the co-founder of the nonprofit agency:...
Children, Consciousness & Near-Death Experiences — Dr. Donna Thomas
Dr. Donna Thomas is a social scientist and researcher specializing in children's consciousness studies. With over 28 years of experience researching w...
Healing Attachment Wounds: A Sensorimotor Approach - Dr Pat Ogden
Dr Pat Ogden is a pioneer in somatic psychology, the developer of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and one of the leading voices revolutionising our approa...
A Revolutionary Approach to Ending Homelessness — Alan Graham
Alan Graham is the founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves and Fishes, an organization he started in 1998 that has transformed the approach to homelessness i...
Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: An Introduction - Dr Andrew Tatarsky, PhD
Discover a transformative approach to recovery in this episode with Dr Andrew Tatarsky, PhD. Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (HRP) offers a groundbreakin...
Transforming Consciousness with Taoism, IFS, Tai Chi & Panpsychism — George Thompson
George Thompson is a filmmaker, Tai Chi practitioner, and creator dedicated to inspiring balance for both people and planet. After experiencing anxiet...
Sleepwalking, Insomnia, Circadian Rhythms: The Incredible Science of Sleep — Dr. Guy Leschziner
In this episode, I speak with Professor Guy Leschziner, a consultant neurologist and leading sleep specialist who has spent over a decade as the clini...
Rebuilding Connectability After Attachment Wounds & Trauma — Anna Runkle
Get Anna Runkle's new book, CONNECTABILITY. You can order via the following link: https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz — more links below 👇
Anna Runk...
Bernardo Kastrup: Aligning with Nature’s Will, Eastern vs Western Spirituality, & Understanding Evil
Dr. Bernardo Kastrup is a philosopher, scientist, and author whose work challenges mainstream materialism. With a background in computer engineering a...
The 4 Jungian Archetypes Driving Male Psychology — Douglas Gillette
Douglas Gillette is a bestselling author, Jungian psychologist, and co-creator of the influential King, Warrior, Magician, Lover framework that has tr...
Is it Rational to be Religious? — Ross Douthat
Ross Douthat is a New York Times columnist, author, and podcast host.
His latest book, "Believe," presents a rational case for faith in...
Attachment-Focused EMDR — Dr. Laurel Parnell
Dr. Laurel Parnell is an internationally recognised clinical psychologist, author, consultant, and the developer of the innovative treatment approach:...
The Neurobiology of Thriving Relationships — Dr Stan Tatkin
Dr Tatkin is a clinician, researcher, teacher, and developer of the psychobiological approach to couples therapy, often referred to as PACT.
The Healing Power of Ancestral Reconnection — Jerry Colonna
Jerry Colonna is an executive coach, author, and former venture capitalist who has been called "the CEO Whisperer." As the founder of Reboot.io, he wo...
Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Wounds — Dr. Alicia Lieberman
Dr Alicia Lieberman is a clinical psychologist, author, and the senior developer of Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). Her books include: The Emotional...
Speed Addiction: Our Invisible Mental Health Threat — Dr Stephanie Brown
Dr Brown is a licensed psychologist with more than 40 years of clinical experience, a researcher, and lecturer in the field of addiction.
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Healing Attachment Wounds with Psychological Flexibility — Dr. Steven Hayes
Professor Steven C Hayes is the co-developer of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Frame Theory, and most recently Process Based Therapy.
Integrating Grief: A Holistic Approach — Dr. Joanne Cacciatore
Dr. Jo is a bereaved mother and the founder of the MISS Foundation, an international NGO that serves families whose children have died, and the Selah...
Idealism, Altered States, & The Case for a Purposeful Universe — Dr James Glattfelder
In this interview, I’m joined by Dr James Glattfelder.
James is a physicist, complexity scientist, and peer-reviewed philosopher.
...
Clinical Hypnosis: The Future of Addiction Treatment? — Dr David Spiegel
Dr. David Spiegel is an author, psychiatrist and professor at Stanford University, and one of the world’s leading experts into the clinical applicatio...
Nonduality and Psychotherapy - Dr Peter Fenner, PhD
Dr. Peter Fenner’s nondual approach has been transforming psychotherapy and spiritual practice for decades. In this session, he explore why his teachi...
Internal Family Systems: Healing Trauma & Restoring Wholeness - Dr Richard Schwartz, PhD
Is there just one “you”? We’ve been taught to believe we have a single identity and to feel fear or shame when we can’t control the inner voices that...
Consciousness, The Genesis Story, Jung, & Ending Inner Conflict — Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained neuroscientist, stroke survivor, and bestselling author of My Stroke of Insight and Whole Brain Living. Wit...
MIT Neuroscientist: Expanding Consciousness is the Purpose of Life — Dr. Tony Nader
Dr. Tony Nader is a medical doctor, neuroscientist, and the global leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement. He holds an MD from the American...
Surviving and Thriving in the AI Renaissance — Zack Kass
Zack Kass is an AI strategist, futurist, and former Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI — the company behind ChatGPT. As a leading voice in the responsible...
Nonduality & The Science of Consciousness - Peter Russell
The spiritual teaching of nonduality, which stems from the Indian philosophy of advaita, teaches that consciousness is the primary reality, the fundam...
The Hidden Life of an Abuse Survivor — Tomás Hardiman
Tomás Hardiman is a film producer and a survivor of childhood abuse. His recent documentary “The Days of Trees” tells the story of his own experience...
Morality or Biology? Rethinking the Dark Side of Human Nature — Dr Guy Leschziner
In this episode, I speak with Professor Guy Leschziner, a consultant neurologist and author of three bestselling books, including: “The Man Who Tasted...
Are You More Than Just Your Brain? — Dr Sharon Dirckx
Dr. Sharon Dirckx is a speaker and author trained in neuroscience, who speaks internationally on topics such as science and theology, human consciousn...