The MindThatEgo Podcast
Ricky Derisz
Welcome to the MindThatEgo Podcast — hosted by Ricky Derisz.
MindThatEgo's ethos is to explore nuances of mind, body and spirit by igniting challenging conversations with insightful thinkers, combined with deep reflection on subjective experience.
Vulnerability and authenticity are guaranteed as Ricky talks to psychologists, spiritualists, philosophers, scientists, friends and fellow human beings during his quest to understand key questions — what's the key to wellbeing? How can we reduce suffering? What tools are most useful in managing mental health?
MindThatEgo's ethos is to explore nuances of mind, body and spirit by igniting challenging conversations with insightful thinkers, combined with deep reflection on subjective experience.
Vulnerability and authenticity are guaranteed as Ricky talks to psychologists, spiritualists, philosophers, scientists, friends and fellow human beings during his quest to understand key questions — what's the key to wellbeing? How can we reduce suffering? What tools are most useful in managing mental health?
Episodes
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Sep 2, 2018 • 1h 4min
#2: Healing From Heartbreak with David Gandelman
Ricky is joined by David Gandelman, founder of Grounded Mind and co-host of the Energy Matters podcast. David has over 10 years experience dealing with thousands of clients, many of whom have one burning question — how do I heal from heartbreak?
In this discussion, Ricky and David explore why heartbreak is so devastating, from a spiritual, psychological and personal perspective. Are rebounds ever a good idea? What happens when we don't take time to heal? Why do we sometimes gravitate to partners not suited to us?
Feeling heartbroken and don't know where to begin? This discussion includes practical tools to kick start the healing process, including a guided meditation from David.
Talking points include:
- Finding gratitude through grief.
- The role of forgiveness.
- The importance of removing energetic bonds.
- How to clear space to heal, recover, and find new love.
- Love's healing power.
(Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch)
Aug 19, 2018 • 1h 29min
#1: Essential Spirituality with Roger Walsh
In this premiere episode, Ricky is joined by Dr. Roger Walsh, Professor of Psychiatry, Philosophy & Anthropology at the University of California.
Roger has spent three decades researching wellbeing, combined with deep spiritual practice and self-exploration. Roger's writing has earned him numerous international awards. His book — Essential Spirituality: The 7 Central Practices — is the topic of this discussion.
Roger's transformative work has extensively uncovered useable tools all of us can practice to open us to new ways of living. These tools can help uncover our potential, transforming our inner-universe into an abundant landscape of analysis and learning.
Far from dogmatic religion, this is livable, life-changing, state-enhancing spirituality.
Talking points include:
- The true source of happiness.
- Psychedelics as a glimpse of our spiritual potential.
- The nature of true love.
- The benefits of living ethically.
- The power of connecting with the world & serving others.
