Best Charlie Swenson Podcasts (2025)

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Does DBT Work as a Model for Understanding and Addressing a Fascist Takeover? – Episode 124 47:03

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DBT’s emphasis on behavioral specificity, validation, and dialectical thinking, while effective for therapy, must be sufficiently grounded in deep moral convictions and motivational forces if it is to be used to address a fascist takeover of our society. View video version of this podcastBy Charlie Swenson, MD

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The Complex Legacy of Charlie Kirk 33:11

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Charlie Kirk’s sudden death by a sniper’s bullet has left America reeling—and divided. To some, he was a hero of faith, family, and conservative values. To others, he embodied exclusion, cruelty, and dangerous ideology. In this episode, I step back from the shouting to ask: what does Kirk’s life, and the reaction to his death, reveal about us? We’l…

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Deconstruction and the Temptation of Easy Answers 22:16

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Episode Summary In this episode, I reflect on the loneliness of living in nuance in a world of scripts. From MAGA truisms to the Sermon on the Mount, I explore how authoritarian movements thrive on simple answers while Jesus called his followers to a radically different way of life—humility, mercy, and love of enemies. Along the way, I share person…

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Signal To Noise Ratio - Filtering Out Noise, Finding The Music 36:17

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As a on again/off again live sound engineer, we are always thinking about signal to noise ratio. Or, why is that speaker humming? It's keeping me from hearing the vocals clearly! In daily life we are bombarded with influencers and newscasts designed to promote outrage and/or to generally obscure facts and data that don't look good. Here's how to ma…

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Bystanders Get Off the Sidelines Please – Episode 123 45:34

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In this podcast Charlie reviews the six categories of people in the United States insofar as they are actors in the drama between democracy and authoritarianism, highlighting where it might be possible to change the momentum. He then discusses the role of “bystanders” and the psychology of bystanders, with a plea to convert bystanders to more activ…

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Nuggets of Gold in Piles of Sand – Episode 122 35:49

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In this podcast, Charlie reflects on a recent consultation as a window into the way in which memory is tethered to certain moments, as an example of Linehan’s metaphor for validation as finding a nugget of gold in a pile of sand, and as a segue into the integration of DBT and depth psychology in therapy. View video version of this podcast…

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What Is a Man? (In Memory of Zach McCann) 11:57

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The cancer community that I am part of lost a friend last weekend. This podcast is an essay that I wrote about his memory and the loss. The topic is what healthy manhood looks like, and how that is different for different people. In this we contemplate Plato's theory of the forms, and how this theory affects how we see ourselves. Much love Zach. Se…

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Hyperfocus: Disability, Superpower, or Survival Tool? 36:24

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An ability to hyperfocus has long been one of my defining characteristics. In this episode I explore why we hyperfocus, the neurochemicals involved, when it becomes a special interest, and if this is a Golden Age of hyperfocus.By Adam Swenson

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Taking God Out of the Box (How I Learned to Stop Pushing Heretics Off Bridges) 20:49

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Has rigid denominationalism left you out in the cold? Is the God you are being asked to worship a monster? Is asking questions forbidden where you are? Then this episode is for you.By Adam Swenson

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Do I Have Trump Derangement Syndrome? 32:54

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A friend accused me of having “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” From immigration to healthcare, foreign aid to the erosion of empathy, I break down why I speak out against Trumpism—not because I’m obsessed, but because I believe the Gospel compels us to. We’ll talk about the politics of grievance, the cost of silence, and why loving your neighbor might…

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Wachira Wongthawinkul & Amika Bamrungsri Gin Thai Brasserie Portland, Oregon ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 118 28:19

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Wachira Wongthawinkul & Amika Bamrungsri Gin Thai Brasserie ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 118 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Wachira Wongthawinkul & Amika Bamrungsri the entrepr…

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The Needs of the Many vs The Needs of the Few 28:13

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Three autistic girls were "disinvited" from playing on a homseschool coop volleyball team recently. In this episode we look at: How you can argue anything from the Bible How to balance the needs of the many vs the needs of the few What our aspirational goals might be (inclusion) vs. what we can do. Enjoy and please like and share! As an independent…

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Amputation of Morality: What to Do About It? – Episode 121 1:01:20

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The perspective within this podcast is that our current political process is seriously dysfunctional, having been taken over by decision-makers who seem disconnected from normal human morality. After noticing the resemblance of that process to what goes on in mob organizations and families, and in some families where incest occurs, we will identify…

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Funerals, Hospitalizations, Protests, Assassinations, and World War 2.25? 32:01

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This last two week period has been one of the craziest of my life. In this episode I take a philospical look at how we survive and thrive through chaos, uncertainty, and health challenges. For me that's included funerals, hospitalizations, political protests, guests, assassinations, business uncertainty, selling cars, and the rumblings of war. Also…

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Is Truth Subjective or Objective? 27:17

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In this episode we consider the nature of truth: What does it mean for a thing to be true? What does it mean to be "true for me" and "true for you"? In science things are "true to the best of our current understanding." Lastly, there are truths that are if/then propositions. IF this is granted, THEN this follows. This is a very interesting subject …

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Exhaustion/Radicalized by Basic Human Decency 16:07

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In this episode, I talk about life as a caregiver, grief, politics, faith, and the strange process of being radicalized by basic human decency. It’s a personal one. There’s some ranting, some reflecting, some philosophizing, a sunrise, and probably too much caffeine. Also, I thought we were pro-life?…

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Getting Out of Hell and Into Reality – Episode 120 40:14

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This podcast focuses on the fact that we spend most of our lives living in the stories we tell ourselves about reality, but not in reality itself. Hear how DBT helps us to find our way back to reality, and how doing so increases the quality of our lives and the lives of those around us View video version of this podcast…

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Thinking Philosophically 21:37

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Welcome to the first episode of the Friendly Neighbhorhood Philosopher podcast! I was inspired by Northern Exposure's Chris in the Morning to become a philosphy major and for the last 30 years I've been thinking philosophically about pretty much everything. In this episode: How does our philosophical (or theological) outlook help us weather hardshi…

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Lynell and Yoshi Yonemura Dim 'N' Den Sum Food Truck Kauai ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 117 32:52

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Lynell and Yoshi Yonemura Dim 'N' Den Sum Food Truck in Koloa, Hawaii on the Island of Kauai ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 117 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Lynell and Yoshi Yo…

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What the fuck? Dialectics and Improvisation in Therapy and Everyday Life – Episode 119 47:35

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In this podcast, I explore what is meant by dialectics in general, dialectics in the practice of DBT, and especially what it takes to “do dialectics-in-action.” It’s way more common and profound than simply applying dialectical strategies to certain situations. View video version of this podcastBy Charlie Swenson, MD

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Sandy Poehnelt The Right Slice Pie Shop Kauai ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 116 27:27

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Sandy Poehnelt The Right Slice Pie Shop in Kalaheo, Hawaii on the Island of Kauai ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 116 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Sandy Poehnelt the entrepreneu…

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Wise Mind, Polarization, Dialectics, and Stopping Fascism – Episode 118 45:52

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In this podcast, the third in a series, I clarify the place of dialectics in DBT as an antidote to polarization. Using some case examples, I detail how one might use dialectics. Then I bring the same lessons into finding a way to deal with political polarization and what appears to be a fascist takeover. By the end of my search, I find a way. View …

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Learning to Say No Effectively to Fascism – Episode 117

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To say NO to the forces and practices of fascism in the U.S., effectively enough to stop it, can be frightening. We will borrow from the DBT skills training model, explaining ways to acquire, strengthen, and generalize the skill of saying NO in hopes that each of us can find our voice and make a difference. View video version of this podcast…

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Mindy Rosenberg-Hibbitt RipTides Shave Ice Kauai ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 115 48:50

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Mindy Rosenberg-Hibbitt RipTides Shave Ice Kauai ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 115 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits Mindy Rosenberg-Hibbitt the entrepreneur who oversees the delectable…

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When Hell is an Attack on Democracy – Episode 116 56:35

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In this podcast, Charlie draws from DBT in search of ways to understand the current assault on democracy in the United States, and to become more effective at taking care of oneself and acting more effectively. View video version of this podcastBy Charlie Swenson, MD

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Brandon Cunningham Executive Chef at the Green O Resort Greenough, Montana ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 114 57:24

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Brandon Cunningham Executive Chef at the Green O Resort Greenough, Montana ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 114 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with James Beard nominated Chef Brandon Cu…

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Krystle Swenson Executive Pastry Chef The Resort at Paws Up Greenough, Montana ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 113 39:16

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Krystle Swenson Executive Pastry Chef The Resort at Paws Up Greenough, Montana ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 113 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with James Beard nominated Chef Krystl…

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Jody Alexander Williams - Marie Sharp's Hot Sauce Chief Marketing & Sales Director ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 112 33:11

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Jody Alexander Williams - Marie Sharp's Hot Sauce Chief Marketing & Sales Director ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 112 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Jody Alexander Williams who i…

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Marie Sharp Founder of Marie Sharp’s Hot Sauce ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 111 35:48

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Marie Sharp Founder of Marie Sharp’s Hot Sauce ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 111 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Marie Sharp Founder of Marie Sharp’s Hot Sauce. Note From Steven …

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Brighid Doherty Founder of The Solidago School of Herbalism and Host of the Healthy Herb Podcast Deer Isle, Maine ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 110 43:27

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Brighid Doherty Founder of The Solidago School of Herbalism and Host of the Healthy Herb Podcast Deer Isle, Maine ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 110 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits wit…

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Chef Charlie Zorich The Hichborn Stockton Springs, Maine ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 109 40:15

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Chef Charlie Zorich The Hichborn Stockton Springs, Maine ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 109 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Chef Charlie Zorich Co-founder of the Hichborn restaura…

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Cortney Peres Head Distiller Bozeman Spirits in Bozeman, Montana ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 108 23:31

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Cortney Peres Head Distiller Bozeman Spirits in Bozeman, Montana ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 108 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Cortney Peres the Head Distiller at Bozeman Spi…

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Chef Samson Arzamendi Friendly Waves Restaurant Old Koloa Town on the Island of Kauai ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 107 1:01:18

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Chef Samson Arzamendi Friendly Waves Restaurant Old Koloa Town on the Island of Kauai ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 107 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Chef Samson Arzamendi with…

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Adapting DBT Skills When Working with Autistic Individuals – Episode 115 1:19:46

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In this episode, the fourth in a series on autism and DBT, Charlie is again joined by Amara Brooke and Rachel Kraus, two DBT therapists who are autistic and who have subspecialties in working with autistic clients. Our focus here is entirely on the application and adaptation of DBT skills in the work with autistic individuals. Which skills work wel…

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I Dont Want to Keep the Baby, Can My Partner Understand – Episode 89 1:04:26

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Death by Suicide of a Charismatic Young Man in a Loving Family – Episode 96 1:08:19

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In this episode, Charlie and Nicole speak with Beth about her son Ross who ended his life two years ago. We hear about Beth, the family, and Ross leading up to his death. In future episodes we learn how Beth and other family members have coped with the tragic loss. View video version of this podcast View Gallery…

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Dialectical Perspectives on the Gun Violence Debate – Episode 86 53:27

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What is DBT and Where Did It Come From? – Episode 84 54:04

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Challenging, Changing Course, Reframing. Irreverence in Therapy and Life – Episode 114 1:24:26

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Top Ten Tips for Adapting DBT to Autistic Clients – Episode 113 1:13:43

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Do we use DBT to target autism? No – Episode 112 1:15:18

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Autism, Neurodiversity and DBT – Episode 111 1:00:46

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Wise Mind – Episode 110 1:00:50

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Charlie provides an in-depth discussion of WISE MIND as used in DBT. What is it, why is it so valuable, what are perspectives on it, what are its features, how do you access it and use it? He then discusses a painful example from his own life when he needed wise mind but failed to access it.By Charlie Swenson, MD

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“As Bad A Year As It Was, It Was As Good As It Could Have Been” – Episode 109 1:07:44

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In a manner that is absolutely true to these words from her DBT and life mentor, Seth Axelrod, Andrea Gold has completed her one year of prescribed treatment for breast cancer, with the best results one can hope for. Tune in to this episode to hear Andrea celebrate the completion of the year and reflect upon how she managed the suffering (a lot) an…

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Michael Littman Co-founder Hapa Kauai & Hapa PDX ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 106 1:05:41

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Michael Littman Co-founder Hapa Kauai & Hapa PDX ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 106 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Michael Littman Co-founder Hapa Kauai & Hapa PDX. Go to the Cul…

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Guaranteed Success, By Design - Episode 108 46:14

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Be your best by inspiring the best in others. Join Nicole and Charlie as they tap into Cem Eren’s two-decades of wisdom training elite NBA athletes, boxers, bodybuilders, beauty contestants, and ordinary humans of all ages. In examples that apply to therapy and coaching, Cem shares how he meets his clients every single day with freshness, compassio…

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Guaranteed Success, By Design – Episode 108 46:14

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Skillful Mind Training, Embodied - Episode 107 47:45

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Learn how to be your best by inspiring the best in others as Nicole and Charlie tap into Cem Eren's two-decades of wisdom training elite NBA athletes, boxers, bodybuilders, beauty contestants, and ordinary humans of all ages. In examples that apply to therapy and coaching, Cem shares how he meets his clients every single day with freshness, compass…

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Skillful Mind Training, Embodied – Episode 107 47:45

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"In this episode, Nicole and Charlie tap into the wisdom that Cem Eren has gained from two decades of training elite NBA athletes, boxers, bodybuilders, beauty contestants, and ordinary humans of all ages. In examples that extend to therapy and coaching, Cem shares how he meets his clients every single day with freshness, compassion, dignity, and n…

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Identity Grammar - Episode 106 1:08:10

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What shapes the syntax of Self? How does context inform our inner lexicons? Are we more than the sum of all our actions? In this episode Charlie and Nic explore the ways we find meaning through expressing identity, how we hold space for inner contradictions, and why self definition is a paradox, ripe for dialectical intervention.…