Make it Conscious

Most cults do not look like cults. Exploitative group dynamics are way more common in today's society than most people realise, and anyone can become involved in a cult. In fact, most people have, often without realising something is amiss. In this episode I discuss the phenomenon of exploitative cults from a psychospiritual perspective, so that you can best equip yourself to spot exploitative cults of all kinds. As part of this I discuss some key cult myths, my own experience of cults, codependency, narcissism, how cults avoid detection, participation mystique and spiritual self-sovereignty.  The Cult Recovery Guide - 80-page ebook available free at https://makeitconscious.com/freeguide/

In this episode I describe empathy from a psychospiritual perspective and discuss why true empathy is essential for spiritual growth. Most can agree on the importance of empathy, yet there is still quite some disagreement on what empathy actually is.  As part of this I explore the why true empathy doesn't always 'look like' empathy, why false empathy often does, the different ways empathy can show up, the Persona, what true empathy looks like and some red flags to be aware of when discerning daily situations.

In this episode I continue on the theme of - what is spirituality? I examine what modern psychology misses about spiritual growth, and why a ‘life practice’ that permeates all aspects of life is necessary to grow spiritually.  As part of this I explore: what is individuation and why it matters, Carl Jung and his contribution to psychology, the cornerstones of any spiritual practice, the multiple ways spiritual disinterest shows up in modern culture, and an introduction to The Seven Habits of Individuation.  This episode will set the foundation for further discussion of psychospirituality and for sharing the techniques to help you develop your consciousness.  Check out makeitconscious.com for free resources and downloads, or to make a coaching enquiry.

In this episode I continue on the theme of - what is spirituality? I examine what religion misses about genuine spiritual growth and the role of the unconscious mind. As part of this I explore: the changing patterns of religiosity around the world, what value we can take from religion and how they can become a spiritual trap, how modern psychology helps, "participation mystique," ethical conduct, mental discipline and the importance of understanding the unconscious mind. This episode will set the foundation for further discussion of psychospirituality and for sharing the techniques to help you develop your consciousness.  Check out makeitconscious.com for free resources and downloads, or to make a coaching enquiry.

In this first episode of the Make It Conscious podcast, I answer the question - what is spirituality? As part of this I explore: why spirituality matters, the difference between spirituality and religion, Carl Jung, the role of the unconscious mind, how spiritual disinterest is causing havoc in our society, Materialism and the alternative of Idealism. This episode will set the foundation for further discussion of psychospirituality and for sharing the techniques to help you develop your consciousness. Check out makeitconscious.com for free resources and downloads, or to make a coaching enquiry.