Dharma Knights

Matt Murphy
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What does it mean to be a spiritual warrior? It's a phrase that gets a lot of mileage, but what does anyone actually mean when they use it? What does it mean to have "quests" in the modern era? What is my dharma, yours, and the dharma of others? How do we embody spiritual practices in every day life? What does it mean for martial artists or those who play literal warrior roles in society? How do all these fit together? What stories do we have to learn from, along these lines?

  1. 03/19/2025

    DK43 - 20 Examples Of "Therapy-Speak" Gaslights - Part 2

    PART 2 - In this eye-opening episode, we continue to dive deep into the subtle and often misunderstood world of gaslighting—a form of psychological manipulation that leaves victims questioning their reality. With the rise of "therapy-speak" and life-coaching buzzwords on social media and YouTube, gaslighters are finding new ways to exploit these concepts to control and confuse their targets. Join us for this two-part episode as we break twenty down real-life examples of gaslighting disguised as self-help advice, toxic positivity, and even "boundary setting." Learn how phrases like "you're overreacting," "you need to heal your trauma," or "you're not taking accountability" can be weaponized to shift blame and invalidate your experiences. We'll also explore:     How to recognize gaslighting in relationships, workplaces, and even online spaces.     The difference between genuine therapeutic guidance and manipulative behavior.     Practical strategies to protect yourself and reclaim your sense of self-worth. Whether you're a self-help enthusiast, a therapy-goer, or just curious about the darker side of these trending concepts, this episode will empower you to spot red flags and navigate these dynamics with clarity and confidence. Tune in and discover how to separate the helpful from the harmful in a world where words can heal—or hurt.

    31 min

  2. 03/17/2025

    DK42 - 20 Examples Of "Therapy-Speak" Gaslights - Part 1

    In this eye-opening episode, we continue to dive deep into the subtle and often misunderstood world of gaslighting—a form of psychological manipulation that leaves victims questioning their reality. With the rise of "therapy-speak" and life-coaching buzzwords on social media and YouTube, gaslighters are finding new ways to exploit these concepts to control and confuse their targets. Join us for this two-part episode as we break twenty down real-life examples of gaslighting disguised as self-help advice, toxic positivity, and even "boundary setting." Learn how phrases like "you're overreacting," "you need to heal your trauma," or "you're not taking accountability" can be weaponized to shift blame and invalidate your experiences. We'll also explore: How to recognize gaslighting in relationships, workplaces, and even online spaces. The difference between genuine therapeutic guidance and manipulative behavior. Practical strategies to protect yourself and reclaim your sense of self-worth. Whether you're a self-help enthusiast, a therapy-goer, or just curious about the darker side of these trending concepts, this episode will empower you to spot red flags and navigate these dynamics with clarity and confidence. Tune in and discover how to separate the helpful from the harmful in a world where words can heal—or hurt.

    40 min

  3. 03/04/2025

    DK41 - Misusing Therapy And Coaching Tools - Part 3

    Part 3: Therapy and coaching can be wonderfully transformative frameworks to help people enrich and change their lives, but the tools learned in these frameworks are intended for someone to improve their own health and well-being -- not to control or mistreat / neglect others.  How might some of the language and tools from these environments (more popularly known than ever, thanks to social media and YouTube) be used as a weapon against others, rather than as a tool for one's own benefit?

    39 min

  4. 02/26/2025

    DK40 - Misusing Therapy and Coaching Tools - Part 2

    Part 1: Therapy and coaching can be wonderfully transformative frameworks to help people enrich and change their lives, but the tools learned in these frameworks are intended for someone to improve their own health and well-being -- not to control or mistreat / neglect others.  How might some of the language and tools from these environments (more popularly known than ever, thanks to social media and YouTube) be used as a weapon against others, rather than as a tool for one's own benefit?

    29 min

  5. 02/21/2025

    DK39 - Misusing Therapy and Coaching Tools - Part 1

    Part 1: Therapy and coaching can be wonderfully transformative frameworks to help people enrich and change their lives, but the tools learned in these frameworks are intended for someone to improve their own health and well-being -- not to control or mistreat / neglect others.  How might some of the language and tools from these environments (more popularly known than ever, thanks to social media and YouTube) be used as a weapon against others, rather than as a tool for one's own benefit?

    30 min

  6. 01/11/2025

    DK38 - No, You Don't Choose All Your Own Feelings

    When we say that people are responsible for their own feelings, are we also saying that people choose all the feelings they feel? Absolutely not!  We can cultivate feelings and shape our thoughts in ways that influence our feelings, but so many feelings are involuntary, even if how we process them features many conscious choices.

    40 min

  7. 06/02/2024

    DK37 - Getting Back in The Saddle

    Matt Murphy here.  I've been on a long break from making podcast content, largely due to taking on a management role at a job for a big company.  But, that's been on a steady maintenance roll for a while now, so I thought I'd come back to making this content for any listeners I still have.  Good to be back.

    9 min

  8. 11/30/2022

    DK36 Baghavad Gita - Chapter7 Summary

    Here's an overview and summary of the Bhagavad Gita, seventh chapter. This is audio taken from course materials Matt (the host) has published elsewhere.

    22 min
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What does it mean to be a spiritual warrior? It's a phrase that gets a lot of mileage, but what does anyone actually mean when they use it? What does it mean to have "quests" in the modern era? What is my dharma, yours, and the dharma of others? How do we embody spiritual practices in every day life? What does it mean for martial artists or those who play literal warrior roles in society? How do all these fit together? What stories do we have to learn from, along these lines?

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  • Creator
    Matt Murphy
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 Matt Murphy
  • Show Website
    Dharma Knights