The attachment specialist Adam joins me to talk young men’s dating, what masculinity is, service to others, protection and provision, why not follow Andrew Tate’s dating advice, role models, spiritual holding, the connection between fathers and spirituality, being into attachment before it was cool, EMDR, red flags for attachment disorders, boundaries, why feelings don’t really matter, the politics of psychology, and why we need corporations out of therapy. A hugely important one for all of us.     Find out more about Adam here: https://adamlanesmith.com/  -----------------------------------------------------------------    With an unwavering belief in the transformative power of secure attachment to help right many social ills facing the modern world, Adam has amassed a dedicated following of over 550,000 on social media. Together, they're rewriting the belief about how human connection is supposed to function. Adam teaches honesty, direct communication, clear boundaries, measurable levels of trust, and other means of building secure and healthy relationships.    Drawing from his wealth of clinical experience and personal insight, Adam offers a unique perspective on the essential role of attachment in our lives. His engaging podcast episodes on the "I Wish You Knew" podcast and his online presentations during livestreams and recorded video media have inspired individuals, couples, and families around the world to embrace the journey of repairing their relationships and fostering secure attachments. -----------------------------------------------------------------     Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: https://embodimentunlimited.com/coachingpodcast     Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

   Neuroscience and trauma educator Dr Cathleen King joins me to talk about her journey through ill health, vagus nerve retaining, cell danger response, nervous system education, the danger of social media tools, Deb Dana, Huberman, Irene Lyon, trauma and intimacy, making money, vicarious trauma, victimhood, leftist politics, polarity, trust, and more. A useful, wise and fun one with a kindred spirit.    Find out more about Dr.King here: https://www.primaltrust.org/about/     Join our trauma course starting THIS week: https://embodimentunlimited.com/superpowers/  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    Cathleen was a pioneer in the brain-body field by launching the first top-down brain retraining + bottom-up somatic and vagus nerve healing program titled “Creating Calm”. 
    In 2020 she launched the first Primal Trust™ Mentorship pilot program to incorporate trauma healing practices into her neuroplasticity work. Since then Primal TrustTM has expanded beyond being simply a program and has become a movement and a paradigm shift, igniting self-healing across the globe as people reclaim their inner superpowers to self-regulate their own biology and reconnect with their true nature. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------       Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: https://embodimentunlimited.com/coachingpodcast     Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/    

   Why the change? Because this podcast is for coaches mainly. -----------------------------------------------------------------    Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: https://embodimentunlimited.com/coachingpodcast     Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

In this insightful discussion, Stephen Law, an Oxford-based philosopher and author, dives deep into the complexities of philosophy, consciousness, and gender identity. He shares his unconventional journey from postman to academic, emphasizing the art of navigating truth and misinformation in the context of social justice. The conversation tackles the philosophical debates around AI, belief systems, and the laden language of gender identity, all while providing a critical lens on the responsibilities of modern philosophers. Prepare for a thought-provoking listen!

   Forensic behavioural expert and ex spy An, joins me to talk about why people commit crime, morality, micro-expressions, lie detection, common body language misunderstandings, fight flight freeze friend, honey traps, interview tips, what kind of people are spies, being a yogi, boundaries, intuition, ethics in the business world and more. A really fascinating one.    Find out more about An here: https://www.angaiser.com/en/  ---------------------------------------------------------------    An Gaiser has a background in social work and began her career as a probation officer. Now she is an expert non-verbal profiler, investigative interviewer, trainer, and coach. As a super-specialist, she has extensive experience with complex and in-depth interview situations in both the commercial and security domains. She applies validated scientific tools to achieve optimal results.    In 2021, An decided to go in a different direction and start her own consulting firm - An Gaiser Consultancy. An’s expertise is specifically interesting for HR and screening programs, insider risk programs, and topics within change management. She also offers (customized) training and coaching programs. Additionally, she offers services in the areas of profiling, behavioral assessment, and business intelligence ("scripting" during sales and negotiations). ---------------------------------------------------------------     Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: https://bit.ly/Top12Embodiment      Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: https://youtube.com/@feralphilosophy_mw?si=PHJcNwK4GYpRSflK    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

   Integral theorist, writer and philosopher Ken Wilber joins me to talk about the meaning of life, woke culture, culture wars, the spiritual conveyer belt, “waking up” vs “growing up”, how to raise your level of development, “spiritual but not religious”, Plato, Voodoo, Russell Brand, Jordan Peterson, the meaning crisis, intelligences, therapy and shadow, Esalen Institute, weight-lifting, mindfulness, non-duality, his own satori, tantra, what he’s gotten wrong over the years, Grace and Grit, and his election prediction. A wonderful snapshot of his work.     Find out more about Ken here: www.kenwilber.com www.IntegralLife.com www.FindingRadicalWholeness.com www.KenWilberFund.org ---------------------------------------------------------    Ken Wilber, a visionary thinker of inspired genius, is the developer of an “integral theory of everything” that embraces the truths of all the world’s great spiritual, scientific, and philosophical traditions. He is the most widely translated academic writer in America, with 25 books translated into some 30 foreign languages. Ken Wilber currently lives in Denver, Colorado, and is still active as a philosopher, author, and teacher, with all of his major publications still in print. --------------------------------------------------------     Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: https://bit.ly/Top12Embodiment      Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: https://youtube.com/@feralphilosophy_mw?si=PHJcNwK4GYpRSflK    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

   Writer and podcaster joins me to talk relational meditation, integral theory, the meaning crisis, what is good, Conan, USA vs Italy vs UK, left and right politics, AI, consciousness, theory of mind, soulless art. A deep, fast, fun one.    Find out more about Robbie here: https://robbiecarlton.com/  ----------------------------------------------------------------    Robbie Carlton is host of The Sane and Miraculous podcast. He thinks, writes, and speaks on many things, with varying amounts of credibility. A some-time coach and NLP practitioner, and teacher of relational practices, he’s currently on a mission to free the cultural imagination from the limited adherence to modern metaphysics, a task somewhat above his pay grade. In the day time he helps computers talk to each other. ----------------------------------------------------------------        Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: https://bit.ly/Top12Embodiment      Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: https://youtube.com/@feralphilosophy_mw?si=PHJcNwK4GYpRSflK    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

   Ukranian trauma educator Kateryna Timakina joins me to discuss learning about trauma, CBT, embodiment, SE, how to teach people effectively, IFS, “selling a training”, % of trauma in the population, heroism, what doesn’t work, self care, embroidery, gender, and more. A touching and practical one.     Find out more about the Sane Ukraine project here: https://www.saneukraine.org/en/home/     Join our FREE trauma event on Oct.16-18 via: https://embodimentunlimited.com/uncover-trauma/  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------     Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: https://bit.ly/Top12Embodiment     Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

   Trauma teacher and breathworker Giten Tonkov joins me to talk about why we hold our breath, work in Ukraine, the challenges of the times, what works with trauma, BioDynamic Breathwork, hands-on trauma work, de-armouring, strong experiences, Wim Hof, making noise, Lowen, hyper-sexuality, burnout prevention, why airports suck, and more. A deeply trauma informed episode, for anyone interested in the breath.    Learn more about Giten here: https://biodynamicbreath.com/  -----------------------------------------------------------------    Developer of the BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System, Giten Tonkov shares a mastery of body-oriented therapies that evolved from over 20 years of learning, exploration, and work with countless clients and groups around the world. His passion for life, humility, and love for people has inspired his own personal journey and the creation of his 6-element approach to healing.    The author of Feel to Heal: Releasing Trauma Through Body Awareness and Breathwork Practice, Giten continually leads practitioner trainings and experiential workshops with his unique blend of creativity, depth, and playfulness, while growing the BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release Institute and its global community of friends and colleagues. The next training starts on October 18th, 2024  https://biodynamicbreath.com/advanced-professional-practioner-certification-in-person/      Giten has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1994 (Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy, New York), a certified Breathwork & Body Oriented Therapist since 2001 (Diamond Breath School, Miasto Meditation Institute, Italy), and is a former Osho Multiversity Therapist (OSHO Meditation Resort, Pune, India). He was born in Ukraine and lived in New York for 24 years before finding his current home in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California.   -----------------------------------------------------------------     Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: https://bit.ly/Top12Embodiment      Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: https://youtube.com/@feralphilosophy_mw?si=PHJcNwK4GYpRSflK    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/  

Adrien Matter, a Pilates and yoga teacher trainer with extensive experience, discusses the intersection of martial arts, healing, and men’s engagement in yoga. He challenges stereotypes around masculinity and flexibility, urging men to embrace vulnerability. The conversation also addresses trauma awareness in fitness, the balance between ambition and health, and the evolving landscape of embodiment practices in a modern context. Additionally, Adrien shares insights on authenticity in the digital age and the importance of community in somatic practices.