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Consciously create your life with Soul Sessions by CreativeMind. This is your guide to uncover your authentic self and live in true purpose, success and fulfillment. Join life coaching experts and Founders of CreativeMind, Debra Berndt Maldonado and Robert Maldonado, PhD, as they explore personal growth through Jungian Theory, Eastern Spirituality and Social Neuroscience in a deep, but practical way. 

Soul Sessions by CreativeMind Debra Berndt Maldonado and Robert Maldonado PhD Life Coach Training and Personal Transformation Experts

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    • 4.8 • 49 Ratings

Consciously create your life with Soul Sessions by CreativeMind. This is your guide to uncover your authentic self and live in true purpose, success and fulfillment. Join life coaching experts and Founders of CreativeMind, Debra Berndt Maldonado and Robert Maldonado, PhD, as they explore personal growth through Jungian Theory, Eastern Spirituality and Social Neuroscience in a deep, but practical way. 

    Satya Leaders Series: How Your Leadership Persona Affects Your Life

    Satya Leaders Series: How Your Leadership Persona Affects Your Life

    Unmask the leader within you! Discover the transformative power of understanding how your leadership persona affects your life in this episode. Dive deep into the art of authentic leadership by shedding the facades that limit your potential.

    We unravel the psychological constructs behind the Persona, focusing on its impact on leadership. Join us as we dissect the societal masks we wear and how they can both protect and hinder us in our quest for true success.

    In this episode, we discuss:
    The critical difference between reinforcing the Persona and authentic transformation in leadership.The Marilyn Monroe phenomenon: the creation of a public Persona and its personal consequences.The pitfalls of success when it's not aligned with the authentic self and how it can lead to a lack of fulfillment.Insights on using the Persona as a tool for genuine self-representation instead of letting it become a trap.
    ➡️ Download your FREE ebook, “The Success Trap: 3 Hidden Forces That Keep You From Going To The Next Level in Business and Life.”  Visit: thesuccesstrapbook.com ⬅️

    Join the Satya Leadership Experience Facebook Group for live classes and workshops that are going to help you open your mind to a new, higher level of leadership here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/satyaleadershipexperience
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    Interested in Jungian Life Coaching? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/program-brochure

    Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:
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    • 32 min
    Satya Leaders Series: What it Means to Be an Authentic Leader

    Satya Leaders Series: What it Means to Be an Authentic Leader

    This episode challenges what it means to be an authentic leader, using Jungian and Eastern perspectives to shed light on true authenticity. We explore the importance of integrating the unconscious and the shadow work necessary for true authenticity. Learn practical insights for leaders in various settings, whether in the corporate world or entrepreneurship. 

    In this episode, we discuss:
    Exploring the concept of Satya in leadership and self-realizationThe Jungian perspective on authentic leadership and the limitations of the PersonaShadow work and its impact on leadership and personal growthThe interconnectedness of authentic leadership and non-dualityJoin us as we explore how embracing authenticity can transform leadership and lead to genuine, interconnected, and successful relationships in both personal and professional realms.

    Download your free ebook and explore the 3 hidden forces keeping you from going to the next level in your business and life here: https://creativemindcoach.com/success-trap-registration/
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    Interested in Jungian Life Coaching? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/program-brochure

    Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:
    Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

    • 26 min
    Dr. Lauren Tober on Working with Mental Health as a Yoga Teacher

    Dr. Lauren Tober on Working with Mental Health as a Yoga Teacher

    Founder of the Yoga Psychology Institute and the Mental Health Aware Yoga training, Dr. Lauren Tober, joins Dr. Rob to discuss the depths of yoga and guided practices and how these practices harmonize with our hectic realities.
    In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Tabor shares her vast knowledge and personal experiences, highlighting the essence of utilizing meditation and yoga for overall mental health. Host Robert Maldonado, PhD, joins her to explore the deep connections between these practices and their implications for therapy and self-discovery.
    In this episode, we unpack:
    How varying meditation techniques, including short active meditations, can be skillfully adapted to individual needs for emotional regulation.The profound intersection of Eastern philosophy with Western psychology to foster mental resilience and therapeutic practices.Strategies for yoga teachers to maintain their composure and provide compassionate support for students experiencing emotional distress.The role of yoga and meditation in managing mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma, offering a holistic approach to wellbeing.
    Pre-order Dr Lauren Tober’s book, Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers: https://www.mentalhealthawareyoga.com/book/

    Learn more about the Yoga Psychology Institute: http://www.yogapsychologyinstitute.com/
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    • 44 min
    3 Ways to Use Your Imagination for Personal Growth

    3 Ways to Use Your Imagination for Personal Growth

    Unlock the limitless potential of your mind with our deep dive into the transformative power of imagination! In this episode, discover 3 ways to use your imagination for personal growth and how imagination molds our reality.

    We explore the practice of “Active Imagination,” first introduced by Carl Jung and how it is different from guided meditation. Learn how to harness your imaginative power, used by legendary thinkers like Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison for innovation and growth.

    In this episode, we discuss:


    How to understand the mind and the role of imagination.How your mind has a negative bias and how untamed imagination can cause anxiety. Tip on how to use active imagination and its role in engaging with the unconscious mind.Why some people find it hard to visualize and how to cultivate that ability. Practical insights on how to employ active imagination in dream work and personal transformation.Einstein said, “Imagination is everything.” You will see how everything you experience is a result of your imagination. If you can harness it, you can change your results in life.


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    • 44 min
    Gerd Leonhard on 3 Things That Will Make or Break Humanity

    Gerd Leonhard on 3 Things That Will Make or Break Humanity

    With so much uncertainty and the rise of AI and the energy crises, what does the future hold? Joining Dr. Rob on Soul Sessions is renowned futurist, humanist, keynote speaker and bestselling author, Gerd Leonhard. They confront the immediacy of our global crossroads—where technology whispers promises of a utopia, yet casts shadows of a potential dystopia. 
    While exploring these complex dimensions, Gerd offers profound insights into our collective future—the dreams, the dangers, and the decisions that stand before us. Looking at the ethics of technological advancements with the urgent shift toward sustainability, Gerd and Dr. Rob urge humanity to envision a “Good Future.”


    In this episode, we discuss:
    Gerd's philosophy on competent machines vs. conscious machines and its impact on our future;The ethical conundrums posited by genetic engineering, such as cloning and human enhancement;Strategies for global cooperation to tackle climate change and the energy transition;The essential narrative shift towards a positive future, as coined by Kevin Kelly's "protopia", and the actionable steps to get there.Check out Gerd Leonhard’s new short film, “The Good Future” at http://www.thegoodfuturefilm.com/


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    • 58 min
    How Your Personal Story is Holding You Back

    How Your Personal Story is Holding You Back

    Are you the hero of your own story, or is your narrative holding you back?


    Discover how your narrative can shape your life's path and what it means to transcend beyond the story into true self-awareness. 


    We'll challenge the default scripts handed down by culture and upbringing, learn the importance of responsibility in crafting our narratives and embrace the freedom and success that can come with a narrative that empowers and gives us purpose.


    In this episode, we explore:


    How our personal stories define our identities and limit our potentialThe transformative practice of non-attachment and how it leads to personal freedom, exemplified by historical figures like GandhiTechniques for creating a more spiritual and fluid sense of self when life disrupts our personal narratives The illusion of inherent meaning in external events and how our constructed narratives influence our entire realityIt's time to redefine your personal narrative and unlock a level of consciousness that can liberate you from your self-imposed limitations. 


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    Interested in Jungian Life Coaching? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/program-brochure

    Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:
    Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
49 Ratings

49 Ratings

GastrocRock ,

Fantastic podcast

This podcast blends psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality in the most beautiful way. Robert and Debra are brilliant and kind. I was just on the show to talk about my new book Meditation for the Real World. Robert asked me insightful questions. I am now a subscriber to the podcast and YouTube channel!

-Ann Swanson, MS, author of SCIENCE OF YOGA and Meditation for the Real World

Kat33* ,

Great content

Love this podcast. I have started from the beginning and I am enjoying all of the episodes. Inspiring and informative. Highly recommend. I also can understand what they’re talking about which is great. They discuss some heavy concepts but are always careful to dissect it in a way anybody can understand and see how it applies to their own life.

Pixie Brown ,

Gems of Wisdom and Insight to Free your Mind

Debra & Rob Maldonado bring warmth, understanding, and love as they share their wisdom and knowledge.

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