Integral Being Podcast
By Gregor Steinmaurer
Integral Being PodcastMar 11, 2022
Idolizing Heroes or Victims (The Shadows of Trauma-Informed Culture Part 2)
In this episode, we continue the exploration on the Shadows of Trauma-Informed Culture.
Some of the topics covered:
- Conservative emphasis on individual strength versus progressive emphasis on systemic support
- Misconceptions from a trauma-informed culture that all suffering can be eliminated
- The danger of creating simple stories or categories of good and bad historical figures
- Not taking differences personally and the importance of not conflating a perspective with a person's identity
The Shadows of Trauma-Informed Culture (Part 1)
I recently sat down with David Lion to talk about the Shadows of Trauma-Informed Culture.
This is the starting point of a longer conversation, where I would love to hear your perspectives and questions as well. So if you like, please listen to the conversation and then add your questions/comments below!
What happens if we stop pushing ourselves?
Welcome to the Integral Being Podcast!
In today's episode, hosts Gregor Steinmaurer and David Lion engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the complexities of pushing oneself and the deeper reasons behind it.
They explore the fear of not being productive and the importance of finding motivation from a deeper place within oneself.
Join us as we unravel the layers of self-compassion & self-discipline and uncover the true essence of creativity, allowing space for introspection and understanding.
The Power of Not-Knowing & The Pre-Trans-Fallacy (Part 2)
Episode Summary: - Distinction between choosing to oppose conventions and not being able to live by them - The impulse for growth in pre-rational thoughts/experiences
- The value of not knowing in facing complex issues - The capacity to hold the conviction of not knowing - The role of not knowing in innovation and receiving new ideas - Not knowing does not signify weakness, but the need for listening and relating - The importance of transactional intelligence for the future - The concept of higher resolution in understanding reality - Valuing pre-rational and post-rational orientations
If you want to learn more about my work, go to integralbeing.at
From Pre-Rational to Trans-Rational: Understanding the Stages of Human Consciousness (Part 1)
Episode Summary:
-Gregor's personal spiritual journey and search for meaning
-Introduction to pre-rational & transrational intelligence -The confusion that can arise when not differentiating between pre- and trans-rational intelligence -Description of pre, rational, and trans rational stages -Explanation of Ken Wilber's map of human consciousness If you want to learn more about my work, go to integralbeing.at
Do some people have it all together or does everybody struggle?
David shares his experience of following people on Social Media, who seem to be living the Dream Life.
What follows is a conversation on the question of whether every human being struggles or not and how we can relate to the (often) one-sided reprentations of people on Social Media.
If you want to learn more about my work, go to integralbeing.at
Examining the Relationship between Nervous System States & Spirituality
How can Spirituality stop being something lofty and intangible?
Recent advances in Neurobiology and Neuro Science are offering new perspectives on how different states of our Nervous System affect people around us.
This might bring new understanding to the Power people that we used to call Sages or Saints have.
Tune in to the episode to learn more!
My conversation partner in this episode is David Lion, Men's Coach and Founder of Evolving Men.
David has supported me in making more of my work accessible online for the past 2 years.
If you want to learn more about my work, go to integralbeing.at
Self-Sacrifice vs. Self-Care
Is Self-Sacrifice the way to live a meaningful life?
What do we actually sacrifice?
What's the relationship between Self-Sace and Self-Sacrifice?
My conversation partner in this episode is David Lion, Men's Coach and Founder of Evolving Men.
David has supported me in making more of my work accessible online for the past 1 1/2 years.
If you want to learn more about my work, go to integralbeing.at
Over-simplified Masculine-Feminine Polarity in Relationships
Polarity in relationships can be a beautiful thing, if understood correctly.
Most trendy teachings oversimplify these dynamics to a degree, where they do not support healthy relating between men and women.
In this episode, we uncover the missing nuances that are required to understand polarity correctly.
My conversation partner in this episode is David Lion, Men's Coach and Founder of Evolving Men.
David has supported me in making more of my work accessible online for the past 1 1/2 years.
If you want to learn more about my work, go to integralbeing.at
Can we find a new way to respond to Threat than our Instinctual Survival Mechanisms?
In this episode we explore how humans tend to respond to threats, how continuing to do that will simply recreate history.
So then we are left with the questions what a new response might look like.
What practices can help us access a new kind of response, that is guided by love and care rather than just survival.
My conversation partner in this episode is David Lion, Men's Coach and Founder of Evolving Men.
David has supported me in making more of my work accessible online for the past 1 1/2 years.
If you want to learn more about my work, go to integralbeing.at
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Death as the High Point of Life & The Lost Practice of Grieving
In this episode I talk about Death and the lost practice of Grieving Rituals.
My conversation partner in this episode is David Lion, Men's Coach and Founder of Evolving Men.
David has supported me in making more of my work accessible online for the past 1 1/2 years.
If you want to learn more about my work, go to integralbeing.at
To subscribe to my newsletter, click here: integralbeing.at/newsletter
The Dangers of Turning Sensitivity into an Identity
In this episode I explore the Difference between Sensitivity and Fragility and why it's dangerous to create an Identity around being sensitive.
I share my perspective on the relationship between Rights and Responsibilities and how we need both of these dimensions to live a functional life.
My conversation partner in this episode is David Lion, Men's Coach and Founder of Evolving Men.
David has supported me in making more of my work accessible online for the past 1 1/2 years.
If you want to learn more about my work, go to integralbeing.at
To subscribe to my newsletter, click here: integralbeing.at/newsletter
How we can relate to the Media in Times of Crisis
How can we avoid being an unconscious consumer to the images and narratives the Media are providing in times of Crisis?
What deeper Questions actually inform our relationship to Media?
What are different ways we can act and contribute in these times?
My conversation partner in this episode is David Lion, Men's Coach and Founder of Evolving Men.
David has supported me in making more of my work accessible online for the past 1 1/2 years.
If you want to learn more about my work, go to integralbeing.at
To subscribe to my newsletter, click here: integralbeing.at/newsletter