101. Making Meaning, Finding Wisdom: Kim O, Matt Osborne, & Benjamin the Dream Wizard

Wise decision-making often requires that we grapple with notions of good and evil. Fields such as history, spirituality, philosophy, and psychology all help orient our moral compass. Yet despite so much access to information, today’s youth seem to lack the grounding principles needed to navigate life's challenges.

How is the modern world's existential crisis impacting today's youth? Today, returning guests and I unravel the connection between sensitivity, trauma, and the search for meaning. And what role does spirituality play in finding healing and purpose for those with unique sensitivities?

Uncover the hidden truths behind the gender industrial complex and its impact on mental health, as we question the narrative that permanent physical alterations can solve deeper psychological issues. How do unstable identities and the quest for belonging intersect with transgender ideation? Join us on this journey of self-discovery and introspection, where each revelation leads to more profound questions and a deeper understanding of the human experience. Tune in to unlock the mysteries of history, spirituality, and personal growth.

Kim O is a Relational Soul Coach, Author, & Resilience Cheerleader. Contact, workbooks, journals, free course of the month: https://linktr.ee/heartworku

Matt Osborne is a military historian and an accidental movement historian. @OsborneInk https://www.thedistancemag.com/

Benjamin “The Dream Wizard” Davidson is a psychological professional with over 20 years experience in mental health, offering eclectic dream analysis, editing historical dream literature, and sometimes playing video games, all for entertainment and educational purposes only. https://BenjaminTheDreamWizard.com

Books mentioned in this episode:

• The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal https://amzn.to/3PoNDx9

Kim’s books:

• What is Ego, by Kim O: https://amzn.to/46FoGE2
• Living in the Power of Your Energetic Signature, by Kim O: https://amzn.to/3S83GkZ
• Love Cures Anxiety, by Kim O: https://amzn.to/3tFWnXD
• Roe the Rabbit Lost His Happy Hop: https://amzn.to/4cjLFrp
• I Want Prickles Too! https://amzn.to/3Tk43rC

Benjamin’s books:

• https://amzn.to/4agqG75

All books mentioned on this podcast can be found at sometherapist.com/bookshop or by following the Amazon affiliate links here. Thank you for purchases that support the show!

 00:00 Start

[00:02:53] Historian of ideas and religion.

[00:04:17] Modernity and spirituality crisis.

[00:10:06] Lack of challenge in modern lives.

[00:13:40] Dissociation and embodiment in spirituality.

[00:17:21] Pain perception and chronic conditions.

[00:20:10] Individual constitution and Ayurveda.

[00:23:12] Indigo Child concept.

[00:27:03] Spiritual experiences in punk rock.

[00:31:14] The draw of community.

[00:35:51] First principles and grounding principles.

[00:39:51] Spirituality and personal development.

[00:41:08] Highly sensitive nervous system.

[00:47:29] Borderline Personality Disorder and Identity

[00:50:50] Man-made horrors and consequences.

[00:54:19] The healthiest resolution to the trans question.

[00:57:58] Astral projection and dreams.

[01:02:12] Astral projection experience.

[01:04:06] Out of body experiences.

[01:07:32] Vivid encounters in dreams.

[01:13:45] Dreaming of public figures.

[01:16:50] Dream interpretation and magic.

[01:21:15] Exploring spiritual beliefs and afterlife.

[01:24:04] Dreams and technology in sleep.

[01:27:43] Dreams and screen time.

[01:29:31] Effects of technology on creativity.

[01:33:26] Life's joys and sorrows.

[01:37:38] The Gender Crisis.

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