Dr. Jean Houston, Ph.D., is a scholar, philosopher, educator and a recognized pioneer of the Human Potential Movement. Widely recognized as a visionary leader and multi-cultural expert, Houston is the author of over 30 books exploring human possibilities and positive action in the world. Houston served as an advisor in human and cultural development for UNICEF, and to national and international heads of state.
Houston has devoted her life to developing processes to activate the latent abilities in individuals, groups, organizations, and societies. Over the last 60 years, Dr. Houston has worked in over 109 countries as an international speaker and teacher. Dr. Houston is the Chancellor of Meridian University and a dedicated champion of the human spirit.
Website: jeanhouston.com
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I asked Jean which of her 30 books she would recommend for those wishing to learn more and she recommended:
A Mythic Life: Learning to Live our Greater Story (her autobiography), and
The Possible Human : A Course in Enhancing Your Physical, Mental, and Creative Abilities
More of Jean's books:
The Wizard of Us: Transformational Lessons from Oz
The Search for the Beloved: Journeys in Mythology and Sacred Psychology
The Hero and the Goddess: The Odyssey as Pathway to Personal Transformation
Manual for the Peacemaker: An Iroquois Legend to Heal Self and Society
A Passion for the Possible: A Guide to Realizing Your True Potential
Quantum Revelation: A Radical Synthesis of Science and Spirituality
The Passion of Isis and Osiris: A Gateway to Transcendent Love
Godseed: The Journey of Christ
Jump Time: Shaping Your Future in a World of Radical Change
What is Consciousness?: Three Sages Look Behind the Veil (A New Paradigm Book)
Mystical Dogs: Animals as Guides to Our Inner Life
Life Force: The Psycho-Historical Recovery of the Self (Quest Book)
Mind Games: The Guide to Inner Space (A Delta Book)
Drawing on the Dream: Finding My Way by Art
The Varieties of Psychedelic Experience: The First Comprehensive Guide to the Effects of LSD on Human Personality
Transcript of this interview
Interview recorded September 1, 2018
Youtube Video Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump
00:04:24 - Interesting Encounters with Influential People
00:08:39 - Questions for Sister Teresa
00:12:17 - Unity of All Being
00:16:42 - The Origin of the Who's on First Joke
00:20:42 - Tapping into the Depths of the Human Psyche
00:25:22 - The Emergence of the Next Stages and the Heroine's Journey
00:30:35 - Shifting schools and embracing art in education
00:35:29 - Communing with the Imaginal Realm
00:39:43 - Cooking Up the Human Potential
00:43:56 - The Rise of Women and the New Creation
00:47:47 - Rising Energy of Women
00:52:12 - Women Scientists and a New Order of Possibilities
00:55:54 - The Call to Create a Better World
01:00:18 - Cooking up new possibilities
01:04:37 - Finding Passion and Inspiration
01:08:53 - The power of collective action for change
01:12:57 - The Rise of Women and Changing Stories
01:17:38 - The Mythic Form of Science Fiction
01:22:21 - The Untold Story of Real Change
01:26:57 - Learning from Other Cultures
01:31:45 - Cultivating a sense of astonishment and the power of fairy tales
01:35:49 - The Power of Imagination
01:39:47 - Helen Keller and the Power of Braille
01:43:20 - Introducing Our Dogs Lola and Theo
01:46:49 - The Great Waking Up
01:50:55 - The Joy and Darkness of Spiritual Awakening
01:55:52 - The Dream of the Blue Devil
01:59:29 - Wisdom Figures in Different Cultures
02:03:01 - A Conversation with Jean Houston
02:07:00 - Links to Additional Resources