This is a fan fav episode. When you think of cultural beliefs, how often have you found yourself questioning where these beliefs stem from? My guest today explores the notion of cultural lies that are at the root of our suffering as a society and as individuals. Clinical psychologist, Dr. Shefali shares some of her most profound insights from her latest book, A Radical Awakening. Witness her working through some ideas with me in real time around the culture being the villain versus owning your internal life and consciousness. Dive into some of the deeper ideas Dr Shefali presents starting with recognizing our destructive animal nature. Order Dr. Shefali’s book, A Radical Awakening: ⁠https://www.aradicalawakening.com/⁠ 

Original air date: 6-22-2021

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Shefali

2:16 | Layers of Radical Awakening

3:29 | Our Animal Nature & Biological Wiring

8:06 | Our Destructive Nature to Justify

9:42 | Learn To Be Interconnected in Consciousness

13:50 | Chasing Dominance & Delusional Cravings

16:13 | Insecurities & Endless Consumerism

18:51 | Women Not Fitting The Beauty Standard

22:19 | Learning to Accept Yourself

25:32 | Dr. Shefali Explains the Toxic Patriarchy

33:20 | Women Buffering Against the Patriarchal System

36:36 | The Effects of Unconsciousness of Culture

39:57 | Who is Culture? What Toxicity Are You Buying?

41:35 | Navigating the Toxic Beliefs From Culture

44:05 | Dr. Shefali on Cultivating Your Own Voice

47:51 | Awakening to The Marriage Contract

52:07 | The Lie of Monogamy in Culture

53:28 | Our Insecurity That Drives Domination

54:51 | Realizing Self Worth and Self Acceptance 

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