Seeking Selfdom—Going Deeper

Akello Stone
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This podcast expands on insights and ideas shared in the book "Seeking Selfdom in the Age of Selfies." For each of the 13 chapters in the book, three questions are posed and discussed. Prior reading of the book is not a prerequisite. "Seeking Selfdom In the Age of Selfies" is about engaging in a self-exploration through multiple lenses and intersections of scientific disciplines, spiritual philosophies, and modalities of modern communication and artistic expression using a conversational approach.

  1. 06/23/2021

    EP 13 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Deciphering the Noise, and Personal Evolution

    More laterIn the final episode of this limited series we'll tackle the subject of deciphering the noise when we seek out the "Truth." We'll also discuss the ultimate message of the book "Seeking Selfdom in the Age of Selfies" of which this podcast is based. Are we living in a time of enormous freedom of expression, or are we feeling the ill-effects of information overload?

    EP 13 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Deciphering the Noise, and Personal Evolution

  2. 06/16/2021

    EP 12 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Social Media, Selfies, and Filters

    Social media can be the ultimate place to receive validation from others—but what motivates the validator to "like" what you have posted? Furthermore, are there risks involved with "putting your 'selfie' out there"? We'll examine these intriguing and timely topics as well as discussing the use of filters (both literal and figurative) when presenting our reality/unreality.

    EP 12 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Social Media, Selfies, and Filters

  3. 06/09/2021

    EP 11 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Motivational Messages, Viewpoint, and Choice

    More laterIn this episode, we'll talk about the possibility that motivational messages are just not enough, as well as what it means to be a driver AND a passenger on the road trip of your own life. We'll also look at "empowered choices" versus "unwanted consequences."

    EP 11 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Motivational Messages, Viewpoint, and Choice

  4. 06/02/2021

    EP 10 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Meditation, Delusional Ambition, and Time

    In this episode, discussed is meditation and the diversity of how we approach it, and what we gain from it. Also discussed is the idea of delusional ambition and examining our relationship to time.

    EP 10 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Meditation, Delusional Ambition, and Time

  5. 05/26/2021

    EP 9 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Past Attachment, Valuing People, Journey to Selfdom

    In this episode, we'll talk about the fact that we cannot change the past, even though we spend lots of mental energy wishing we could. We'll also talk about the fact that people matter—even those not known by you. Finally, we'll explore what a "journey to selfdom" class might look like if based on the therapeutic aspects of improv classes.

    EP 9 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Past Attachment, Valuing People, Journey to Selfdom

  6. 05/19/2021

    EP 8 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Suffering, Staying Present, and Self-love

    In this episode, we'll explore "suffering" which is an inevitable part of the human experience. We will also talk about how we can stay present or, more realistically, bring ourselves back to the present moment when we find ourselves "drifting off," and the essential components of self-love.

    EP 8 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Suffering, Staying Present, and Self-love

  7. 05/12/2021

    EP 7 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Reawakening the Imagination, Fame, and Persistence

    In this episode, we'll talk about how we can rejuvenate/reawaken our imagination, the desire of some to chase fame, and the human challenge of evoking "unfettered persistence" necessary to overcome unforeseen challenges.

    EP 7 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Reawakening the Imagination, Fame, and Persistence

  8. 05/05/2021

    EP 6 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Self-doubt, Self-talk, and People Matter

    In this episode we will look at the way doubt can manifest itself in our minds as a "voice in our head," how we can conjure a more accepting and supportive voice, and why it's important to ruminate on how valuable each and every human being is in this world.

    EP 6 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Self-doubt, Self-talk, and People Matter
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This podcast expands on insights and ideas shared in the book "Seeking Selfdom in the Age of Selfies." For each of the 13 chapters in the book, three questions are posed and discussed. Prior reading of the book is not a prerequisite. "Seeking Selfdom In the Age of Selfies" is about engaging in a self-exploration through multiple lenses and intersections of scientific disciplines, spiritual philosophies, and modalities of modern communication and artistic expression using a conversational approach.

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