416. Raphael Cushnir - a podcast by Rick Archer

Raphael Cushnir is a leading voice in the world of emotional connection and present moment awareness. He has shared his unique approach to personal and professional development with millions of readers in O, The Oprah Magazine, Beliefnet, Spirituality and Health, Psychology Today, and The Huffington Post. He is the author of six books, lectures worldwide, and is a faculty member of the Esalen Institute and the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. In addition, he coaches individuals and couples, as well as organizations and their teams. Raphael’s own heart was opened by an experience of profound grief.Website: cushnir.com

Books:The One Thing Holding You Back: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Surfing Your Inner Sea: Essential Lessons for Lasting SerenitySetting Your Heart on Fire: Seven Invitations to Liberate Your Life
How Now: 100 Ways to Celebrate the Present MomentUnconditional Bliss: Finding Happiness in the Face of Hardship

Interview recorded September 3, 2017Discussion of this interview in the Batgap Community Facebook Group.

Transcript of this interviewVideo and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.


Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump
00:04:58 - The Emotional Realm and Awakening00:09:43 - The Skepticism of Spiritual Teachers and Authenticity
00:14:42 - Genuine Humility and Blind Spots in Spiritual Teachers00:19:36 - The Intersection of Psychology and Spirituality
00:24:25 - Honoring the depth of a container00:29:37 -"Choosing Connection and Presence"00:34:56 - The Need for Spiritual Crisis Support
00:39:41 - The Transition to Surrendering Control00:44:27 - The Unpredictability of Kundalini Awakening
00:48:59 - Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome00:53:40 - Integration of Different Aspects of Being
00:57:40 - The Power of Integration01:01:55 - The Heart Opening and Expansion of Consciousness
01:06:03 - Trusting Intuition and Being Open01:09:59 - The Authentic Expression of Teachers
01:16:06 - The Container of the Self01:18:03 - Strengthening the Ego and the Dance of Shiva and Shakti
01:22:11 - Techniques for Processing Trauma01:26:12 - Emotions as Inner Touch
01:30:12 - Surfing Your Emotions01:34:06 - Healing Through Practice
01:37:49 - Ramana Maharshi and the Radically Different Consciousness01:41:48 - Embracing Resistance and Finding Freedom
01:45:49 - Neediness and Self-Identification01:49:51 - The Value of Ongoing Support
01:53:40 - Growing in Ease and Acceptance01:57:22 - The Sacred Journey of Seeking
02:01:10 - Following Your Curiosity and Trusting Your Heart02:05:29 - Wrapping Up with Raphael Cushnir
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