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Becoming Wise with Dr. Roger Walsh

Mar 15, 2021

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Dr. Roger Walsh is a distinguished professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology, with deep insights into the world’s wisdom traditions. He explores the synergy between psychological science and contemplative practices, while discussing how ancient wisdom can be effectively translated into modern life. Dr. Walsh emphasizes the importance of personal growth and the role of community in fostering change. He also highlights the advantages of lifestyle choices over medication for mental health, making a case for wisdom as essential in navigating today's challenges.

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Dr. Roger Walsh's journey reflects the integration of Western scientific understanding with Eastern contemplative practices to enhance personal well-being.

The evolution of spiritual faith highlights the necessity of transitioning from conventional beliefs to a more individualized and post-conventional spirituality.

Community and mentorship play a critical role in personal growth, providing support that fosters compassion, wisdom, and shared learning among individuals.

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The Journey to Contemplative Practice

Roger Walsh's journey toward contemplative practices began with his background in neuroscience and psychiatry. Initially trained as a hardcore neuroscientist, he found himself captivated by the emotional and subjective aspects of human experience while undergoing psychiatric training in California. This transformative experience led him to engage deeply with various contemplative practices, prompting a realization about the vast inner universe of feelings and intuitions that exists within each individual. Through his exploration of practices that were once foreign to him, Walsh found a profound reservoir of wisdom that bridged the gap between Western science and Eastern philosophies.

Intro

5min

Integrating Eastern Wisdom with Western Psychology

27min

Navigating Health and Nutrition with Confidence

3min

Navigating Personal Growth

9min

The Power of Lifestyle Choices Over Antidepressants

2min

The Essence of Wisdom in Modern Life

14min

Exploring the Nature and Paths of Wisdom

4min

How can we bring together psychological science and contemplative practice, and what can we all learn from the world’s great wisdom traditions? Dr. Roger Walsh, a professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology, and expert on the world's great wisdom traditions, joins the show to help us explore this central question.

About Our Guest: Roger is professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology, as well as professor in the religious studies program at UC Irvine. His scholarship has had a huge impact on the fields he’s participated in, and he’s the author of a number of wonderful books.

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Key Topics:

1:35: What drew such a successful academic toward contemplative practice?

7:30: Conflict and synergy between psychological science and contemplative practice.

10:30: The challenges of translating ancient wisdom.

12:25: The maturation of spiritual faith.

16:30: What helps people move from one developmental stage to another?

22:00: The gradual process of self-development.

25:15: Commonalities among the world’s many wisdom traditions.

33:00: Things that hold us back.

39:45: Therapeutic lifestyle changes.

44:00: What can we do for the world?

50:50: Many small impacts.

53:00: Non-judgementality and non-attachment.

58:00: Recap

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