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The Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed

By Gregory W. Sammis

We all die, all of us. There is beauty, depth, and insight in this reality. Join us for a biweekly discussion with... everyone! We all have something to say about this universal experience that influences all of our lives.
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The Mustard SeedSep 11, 2021

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Sep 11, 202111:28
What The Hell is Terror Management Theory?

What The Hell is Terror Management Theory?

We have, this week, on the show Professor, Doctor, Sheldon Solomon.  He, among others, was one of the founders of Terror Management Theory, the psychological exploration and study of Ernest Becker's work.  If ever there was an episode to help each of us understand why we do the stuff we do, this is the one.

Aug 27, 202157:57
Legacy!

Legacy!

Here's our interview with Ian Jackson!  Taking a little trip back, partying like it's 1999 (shout out to Prince)!  Talking about the impact we have on the people and communities we are all a part of.

Aug 13, 202101:11:56
Death from the 12-year-old mind

Death from the 12-year-old mind

This week we are highlighting the conversation with my nephew Max.  He's twelve-years-old and is not shy sharing his thoughts and ideas about death and all things death-related.

Jul 30, 202156:56
Our Mid-Season (book) Review!!

Our Mid-Season (book) Review!!

It's just me this week!  A little story, some book recommendations, hopefully a little insight.  Get your Amazon Wish List warmed up!

Jul 16, 202154:19
It's not a fear of death, it's a fear of life without meaning

It's not a fear of death, it's a fear of life without meaning

In this episode we highlight the conversation with Deborah Jacobs, the Volunteer Executive Director of the Ernest Becker Foundation.  We explore social justice and sociological issues and how death relates to all of it.

Jul 02, 202101:02:46
The 83rd problem

The 83rd problem

Listen in on my interview with my friend and brother Ken Price.  This one is more than just an interview, it's really just a recording of one of the conversations that Ken and I have all the time.

Jun 18, 202101:31:56
Suffering With Purpose

Suffering With Purpose

What an interview this week!!!  We get the perspective of a medical professional in Dr. Eric Adler.  It's not just theoretical this week!

Jun 04, 202157:60
Step of Faith

Step of Faith

I'm so incredibly grateful for this week's guest: Ken Naranja.  Ken is my coach, my guide, my Obi-Wan Kenobi, but most of all, my friend.  In this episode Ken speaks candidly about his experience with his father.  I hope you get a lot from this inspirational, moving, and beautiful story.

May 21, 202101:03:41
I'm sorry you're feeling some death anxiety

I'm sorry you're feeling some death anxiety

In this week's episode, we interview Lyla Rothschild of the Ernest Becker Foundation.  We talk Ernest Becker, Terror Managment Theory, and how choosing the wrong flavor of ice cream can trigger death anxiety!

Check out The Ernest Becker Foundation at https://ernestbecker.org/

May 07, 202101:16:44
Don't die with the music still in you!

Don't die with the music still in you!

Great news!!  We are partnering with the Ernest Becker Foundation (ernestbecker.org) to bring you new content, resources, and best yet: new conversations with thought leaders in the world of death awareness.

We also listen in on the conversation we had with Lindsay Bowen, a thought leader in her own right.  

Enjoy!

Apr 23, 202157:23
Strength Through Fragility

Strength Through Fragility

Time for The Mustard Seed!  Learn why we even call this podcast The Mustard Seed.  Then listen in on an interview with someone I've never met.  We all have something to say about death, even our guest, Tatyana.  Enjoy!!

Apr 09, 202101:10:15
When the student is ready, the teacher appears

When the student is ready, the teacher appears

Listen in on our interview with Jacob Chinn, Chinese Medicine practitioner and all around incredible human being!  This is the first episode in the "Gifts Of COVID" series.

Mar 26, 202157:34
Let's not be super angry at everyone all the time!

Let's not be super angry at everyone all the time!

This episode's special guest: Katie Sammis, also known as, my older sister.  Listen as we talk religion, politics, power, and living a life of meaning... and, of course, death!

Mar 12, 202101:07:46
Good Thought Hygene

Good Thought Hygene

The Mustard Seed - Episode 2

This week's guest, Nancy Goldrain!

We talk about victim mentality, the value of a "good" death, and making sure the right person comes to get you when it's your time.

Enjoy!

Feb 26, 202101:00:14
The Mustard Seed: Episode 1 "Let's start at the end..."
Feb 12, 202117:17