Train for HARD TIMES, Get Uncomfortable & Find PEACE | Dr. Mark Epstein
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04/05/22
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When we think of Buddhism, Taoism, and other Eastern philosophies, we often imagine achieving a state of permanent inner peace - being completely untroubled by the concerns of this world.
Unfortunately, we need to be able to deal effectively with the realities of everyday life, rather than shrink away from them.
According to Dr. Mark Epstein, most people have a fundamental misunderstanding about what Buddhism is trying to teach us.
It isn’t about dissolving the ego completely, or becoming totally detached from our past and future.
Rather, the point of the Buddha’s teachings is to use fundamental psychological truths to become more effective at actually engaging with the difficulties of everyday life.
So if you’re struggling with difficult relationships, have difficulties with past trauma, or simply have never been able to understand the point of meditation, then you’re sure to find something valuable in today’s episode.
And if you like what you see here, then you should definitely order Mark’s latest book: The Zen of Therapy: Uncovering a Hidden Kindness in Life: https://amzn.to/3NDZxk5
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“Awakening does not mean a change in difficulty, it means a change in how those difficulties are met.” - Dr. Mark Epstein
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 | Introduction
01:27 | Why Eastern Philosophy Is So Attractive
09:16 | The Core Tenets of Buddhism
19:50 | How Buddhism Heals Trauma
35:04 | The Four Noble Truths
51:05 | What is the Ego?
56:49 | The Eightfold Path
1:04:39 | Struggling With Meditation
1:19:06 | Psychedelics and Therapy
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00:00 | Introduction
00:52 | Get More Sunshine
16:03 | What Is Oxidative Stress?
27:46 | The Physiology of Covid
33:03 | Optimize Your Circadian Rhythm
44:30 | The Double Slit Experiment
49:09 | Meat vs Plants
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When it comes to pursuing your passion, people often think that you need to decide between making a living, and doing what you love.
The reality is that not only can you have both, but if you’re going to live a life of fulfillment, it’s actually necessary to do so.
However, that doesn’t mean that it will be easy - especially if you’re stuck in a dead-end job, or you aren’t even sure what else you’d like to do with your life.
In today’s episode of Impact Theory, you’ll get answers to some of the most common questions about transitioning from an unfulfilling career to one that excites you - without sacrificing financial stability in the process.
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"You can fail in life doing the things you hate, so you might as well take a chance doing what you love." - Jim Carrey
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 | Introduction
00:22 | Overcoming the Fear of Following Your Passion
06:07 | Transitioning From Regular Job to Dream Job
13:56 | Leaving Corporate to Pursue Your Own Business
19:02 | What Tom Would Tell His 20-Year-Old Self
22:55 | Are Humans Wired to be Subservient?
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Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.
This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.
Subscription Benefits:
- Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more
- New episodes delivered ad-free
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- You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:
- Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement
- Money Mindset: Business & Finance
- Relationship Theory: Relationships
- Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health
- Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes
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