Behind The Human with Marc Champagne

Transforming Lives & Thriving in Chaos: Stephen Gyllenhaal's Personal Journey

Sep 24, 2023

Stephen Gyllenhaal, visionary director and writer, discusses philanthropy, rewiring the brain, storytelling, and finding fulfillment. He introduces his documentary, UnCharitable, and talks about the Identity Development Institute. He reflects on parenting, the influence of his grandmother, thinking outside the box, early trauma healing, and connecting with the inner child. He also discusses creating a movement and the challenges of making a movie with limited resources.

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Stephen Gyllenhaal

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The documentary 'Uncharitable' exposes the dark side of philanthropy, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in the charitable sector.

Stephen Gyllenhaal emphasizes the importance of facing and healing from childhood traumas for personal growth and the creation of meaningful art.

Embracing chaos in child rearing and in life can unlock creativity and foster personal growth, according to Stephen Gyllenhaal.

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The Power of Unleashing the Charitable Sector

The documentary 'Uncharitable' explores the dark side of philanthropy and the need for radical change in charitable practices. The film tackles the issue of misleading messaging and mismanagement of funds in the charitable sector. Through interviews and insights from experts and individuals impacted by the sector, the documentary sheds light on the importance of transparency and accountability. The film aims to empower and celebrate the millions of people working in the sector, while also calling for a shift towards a more effective and efficient approach to charity.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Identity and Existence: From Conception to the Vast Universe

4min

Reflections on Parenting and Self-Identity

13min

Thinking Outside the Box, Impactful Women, and Scientific Uncertainty

5min

Exploring Early Trauma and Healing

23min

Sitting with Fear, Believing in Something Bigger, and Connecting with the Inner Child

2min

Creating a Movement: The Challenges of Making a Movie with Limited Resources

16min

Stephen Gyllenhaal, a visionary director, producer, poet, and writer, discusses various topics including philanthropy, radical change, the power of storytelling, rewiring the brain, and finding fulfillment in life. He also introduces his documentary film, UnCharitable, which delves into the hidden depths of philanthropy and calls for a call to action for a better future. Additionally, he shares information about the Identity Development Institute, an organization focused on human development. Throughout the conversation, Stephen reflects on his own experiences as a parent to Jake, Maggie and Luke and the influence of his grandmother on his perspective to life, parenting and working in chaos.

UnCharitable Documentary: https://uncharitablemovie.com/

The Identity Development Institute: https://www.identitydevelopmentinstitute.com/

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