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Our Guest Dr, Kirk Schneider is a licensed psychologist and leading spokesperson for contemporary existential-humanistic and existential-integrative psychology. Dr. Schneider is past editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology, adjunct faculty at Saybrook University and Teachers College, Columbia University, and president of the Existential-Humanistic Institute (EHI), He is also a Fellow of five divisions of the American Psychological Association (Humanistic,  Psychotherapy, Clinical, Theoretical and Philosophical, and Independent Practice) as well as a frequent speaker at conferences and in the media. Dr. Schneider is also the recipient of Honorary Diplomas and Memberships from The Society for Existential Analysis, UK; The East European Association for Existential Therapy; and the Living Institute, Toronto, Canada, whose diploma in "Existential-Integrative" Therapy is based on Dr. Schneider's original model of this approach. He has authored or coauthored twelve books, including *The Paradoxical Self, Horror and the Holy, Existential-Integrative Psychotherapy, Awakening to Awe* and the forthcoming Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy. Several of these works have been translated into Chinese, German, Russian, Greek, Turkish, Portuguese, Slovakian, and Korean languages. Follow this link for the book referenced in this episode  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/95991062-life-enhancing-anxiety   Thank you to our sponsor The Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association visit us at rmhcpa.org Music by The Passion Hifi 

Today we speak with Ben Hearn, a doctoral candidate from the School of Human Services at the University of Cincinnati. Ben's work focuses on the integration of psychedelics into formal counseling practices.  Contact [email protected] Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Isaac Burt, an associate professor of counselor education at Florida International University. We discussed the altered state of consciousness called Flow. Dr. Burt explores what the experience of flow is and how we can be deliberate about it in optimizing our life experiences.  Contact [email protected] Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com

This episode features Nicole Arzt. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author of the book Sometimes Therapy is Awkward (audiobook now available). We discuss her book and the value of therapy for those looking to heal or change. Find more from Nicole Arzt at www.psychotherapymemes.com Contact [email protected] Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com  

This bonus episode features one of the inaugural episodes of the Lunchroom Cypher Podcast.  Dr. Chris Emdin, Columbia Teachers College Professor, Author of the New York Times Best Seller "For While Folks Who Teach In The Hood: And The Rest of Y'all Too", and the forthcoming text - "Ratchetdemic: Reimagining Academic Success". Together we discuss how supporting student's social and emotional development is the responsibility of all educators. Subscribe the The Lunchroom Cypher Podcast available wherever you listen to podcasts Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com

This episode was recorded before the shootings in Boulder Colorado. Dr. D'Silva and myself stand in solidarity toward community healing for all those impacted by this tragedy.  Dr. D'Silva is faculty in the philosophy department at UCCS and whose research includes philosophy of Religion, Islamic Philosophy, and Post Colonial Theory. This conversation centers us on the dynamics of religious freedom in contemporary times and what this means for our wellness and stability.  Contact [email protected] Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com

This episode we are joined by Dr. Brett Wilkinson, an assistant professor of counselor education at Purdue University. We discuss the complexities of empathy and emerging perspectives on self compassion and interpersonal wellness.  For more from Dr. Wilkinson: https://www.pfw.edu/departments/cepp/depts/professional-studies/about/wilkinson.html Contact [email protected] Music By Nick Tresente and The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com

Our conversation today focuses on the world of work in a society recently characterized change and unpredictability.  Dr. Brian Hutchison is an an expert career coach, counselor, educator, and researcher. His work seeks to capture trends in the world of work and reframe our outlook toward career.  For more from Dr. Hutchison: https://www.globalcareerguy.com Contact [email protected] Music By Nick Tresente and The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com

Dèsa Daniel is a counselor educator who's work centers the lived experiences of African American communities. In this episode we discuss allyship and the influence of the Black Lives Matter movement on on our understanding of how we as individuals can shape our society.  For more, please visit desadaniel.com Contact [email protected] Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com

This episode features Dr. Kaprea Johnson an Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. We are discussing health disparities among minority and vulnerable populations. To access more of Dr. Johnson's work visit her faculty page at VCU https://soe.vcu.edu/directory/full-directory/first--last-name-301577-en.html Contact [email protected] Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com

Episode 51 features poets Mercedez Holtry and Hakim Bellamy. Both are renown artists, teachers and writers. We talk about storytelling and contemporary struggles for space in the dominant narrative. We stress the value of expression and listening as communal and integral to our wellness.  To hear more from Mercedez and Hakim check out the resources below.  https://humansofnewmexico.com/2017/01/11/mercedez-holtry/ https://hakimbe.com http://www.beyondpoetryink.com Contact [email protected] Audio Engineer Daniel Reza Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com  

Greetings listeners,  The Theory of Change Podcast has been on a break and will resume releasing new content next week. Please contact the show at [email protected]

This episode features friend of the podcast professor of Africana Studies Charles Peterson from Oberlin College. We are discussing The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin (1963),the relevance of Baldwin's confessional account of white supremacy, and it's implications for human nature. Contact [email protected] Audio Engineer Daniel Reza Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com

This episode features the work of Dr. Aaron Smith, and Assistant Professor from Western Washington University and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps with Delta Company 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marines from 05′-13′ out of Albuquerque NM. We discuss the process of discovering purpose and meaning while experiencing transition within their return to civilian life. To learn more or support the work of Dr. Smith please visit the Warrior Wellness Lab https://wp.wwu.edu/warriorwellness/ Contact us at [email protected] Audio Engineer Daniel Reza Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com

We are joined by philosopher Shannon Mussett. She is a professor of philosophy at Utah Valley University and a scholar of  Simone De Beauvoir. Beauvoir is a seminal thinker in phenomenological-existential philosophy. She is also a pioneer theorist of Feminism  whose works The Ethics of Ambiguity (1947) and The Second Sex (1949) significantly challenged the status quo of philosophy and patriarchal society. For more on Simone de Beauvoir https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/beauvoir/ Contact us at [email protected] Audio Engineer Daniel Reza Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com