The Evolved Caveman w/ Dr. John Schinnerer Dr. John Schinnerer -The Evolved Caveman

When I was a graduate student back in the 1990’s, it was a career killer for scientists to admit to believing in God, Source or something larger than self. Much has changed since then. Despite my strong scientific training at UC Berkeley, the older I’ve gotten the more I lean into spirituality. Science is one lens through which I view the world, but it is limited. Not everything can be explained via the scientific lens. Spirituality is one more lens through which we may make sense of reality. And we know from research that believing in something larger than self is a foundational belief for a happier, thriving life. Join me for a fascinating conversation with a former physician who left medicine to become a writer and student of consciousness and spirituality. Some topics covered:How do we begin to reconcile science and spirituality?Hegel’s idea of thesis vs. antithesis. What are we evolving towards? Personal evolution and the idea of horizontal vs. vertical evolution.What is unhappiness?What is happiness?What are the barriers to our personal evolution?Our tendency to be passive in approaching transformation & evolution. Better to be active in promoting change by being proactive in questioning our beliefs & roles by paying attention to what we are thinking & feeling and why we think & feel that way.You write about living authentically. What is your idea of the alignment of heart-head-hands  which allows us to live authentically?Dr. Victor Acquista has become a successful international author and speaker following careers as a primary-care physician and medical executive. He is known for "Writing to Raise Consciousness." His current focus is on embodying a soul-centered presence and awareness in daily life.  His non-fiction and his workshops focus on personal growth and transformation, especially as pertains to health and wellness. His fiction includes social messaging intended to get the reader engaged in thought-provoking themes. He is the creator and narrator/host of a podcast series, Podfobler Productions. Dr. Acquista has a longstanding interest in consciousness studies, is a student of Integral Theory, and strives to do his part to make our planet a wee bit better. He lives with his wife in Florida. He is a member of the Authors Guild, the Mystery Writers of America, the International Thriller Writers, and the Florida Writers Association.Dr. Acquista’s links:https://victoracquista.com/https://www.facebook.com/victoracquistaauthor/https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-acquista-md-bb540917/All his books are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple, and most other platforms.If you like what you've heard at The Evolved Caveman podcast, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues.Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on| Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman| Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert| Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin| LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnererOr join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.comPlease visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnererEditing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com Tune in to find out more in this episode of The Evolved Caveman Podcast with Dr. John Schinnerer.  Please be sure to like, rate, review and share! Thank you in advance for helping to spread the word! 

Personal development isn't for just the spiritual or effeminate man.  It’s for every man. It is a necessary and courageous journey into your inner world. It takes balls. It requires stepping into your fear of the unknown. This is where the real treasure can be found - contentment, happiness, satisfaction, purpose and fulfilling relationships.  After all, all the other realms have been explored - the surface of the planet Earth, the oceans, and outer space. The only heroic journey that remains is the internal journey - the spelunking of the shadow and soul. Taking an honest look at our internal conversations, struggles, and traumas is what is needed to truly evolve to your next level. And this brave journey ultimately allows us to positively impact our external environment and relationships to reflect the happiness and satisfaction you so richly deserve. Some Of The Topics Covered: Why men need to learn to wave the white flag of humility?Why do we need to stop searching for purpose?Why are the 3 Horsemen of Death, guilt, shame and regret, so devastating for us?Are there truly “alpha” and “beta” males? Join Dr. John in a poignant and informative conversation with Johnny Elsasser, former Army Ranger, who served 4 combat tours between Iraq & Afghanistan & another 5 years protecting the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq in Baghdad. He is a badass evolved man. Dr. John’s Guest:Johnny Elsasser is a former Special Operations U.S. Army Ranger with four combat tours between Iraq and Afghanistan and another 5 years protecting the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq in Baghdad. Johnny has seen the field of masculinity through extreme alpha perspectives and knows the trials and tribulations all men deal with in society today. Johnny’s mission is to help men find strength in developing their authentic masculinity to be consistent with who they are and not what society expects them to be. Johnny has shifted his fight to advocating and supporting men in finding their own masculine blueprint and cultivating their purpose as positive men in this world today. You can check him out on his excellent podcast The Art of Masculinity. He just completed his first book, Design the Man Within.For more info on Johnny:IG: johnny.elsasserWeb: johnnyelsasser.com If you like what you've heard at The Evolved Caveman podcast, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues.Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on| Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman| Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert| Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin| LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnererOr join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.comPlease visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnererEditing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com Tune in to find out more in this episode of The Evolved Caveman Podcast with Dr. John Schinnerer.  Please be sure to like, rate, review and share! Thank you in advance for helping to spread the word! 

What happens when you walk away from the pinnacle of success? What happens when you walk away from the traditional path to success? If it’s not just wealth & power, what does success truly mean? Where is the room in “success” for happiness? Why is looking inward to critical for success & happiness? How does authenticity enter into the equation of a successful life? What happens when we stop living for the validation of others & begin living for internal validation? How do attachment & non attachment figure in to a good life?Some of the topics covered in this otherworldly conversation:Attachment & non attachment to the material world…“A being whose awareness is totally free, who does not cling to anything, is liberated.” Ram DassThe following is perhaps the most important question for all of us. How can we a) believe change is possible and b) encourage such change?What is the massive difference between knowing a truth & having a visceral bodily feeling of such a truth?Imagine your life as it would be if were less afraid.  How is fear holding us back from our own evolution & growth?If “We aren’t who we think we are,” then, who are we? Authenticity & how to practice it.The power of slowing down and how it speeds up the journey of getting where we truly want to go. How to become more self-confident. About My Unusually Wise Guest:Danielle Sunberg left her law firm after winning a $6B judgment to travel the world and study how to create a fulfilling life. As an authentic leadership expert, author, and speaker, and coach, she walks leaders on the path that our society doesn’t teach us how to navigate: our inward path. This is the journey we must take to cultivate powerful leadership to transform our lives, businesses, and the world. She is the author of Atlas of Being.Danielle helps leaders navigate: Building mental wellness and emotional agility amidst intense pressure and stress Creating joy, peace, and connectedness at work and at home Connecting to deep purpose and values (“North Stars”) to expedite effectiveness Why do these things matter? Why should we invest in personal development? Well, according to McKinsey, professionals who feel fulfilled report:6.5 times higher resilience4 times better physical health1.5 times greater likelihood to go above & beyond at workIf you like what you've heard at The Evolved Caveman podcast, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues.Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on| Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman| Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert| Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin| LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnererOr join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.comPlease visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnererEditing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com Tune in to find out more in this episode of The Evolved Caveman Podcast with Dr. John Schinnerer.  Please be sure to like, rate, review and share! Thank you in advance for helping to spread the word! 

The old term is Multiple Personality Disorder. (MPD) The new term is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Different terms for the same psychological condition - a core self surrounded by a myriad of other personalities that vary in age, personality, sex, and temperament. Normally, MPD develops as a result of severe and repeated trauma at a young age. This trauma causes the core personality to split and develop a second personality to protect the core self and absorb the abuse. This pattern continues depending on the individual and the type of abuse suffered. In my career, I have interviewed Pastor Michael Chalmberg who specialized in the area of MPD due to ritualistic satanic abuse. One of his clients developed 47 personalities, or alters. In this interview, I speak with Rebecca Chandler who developed several alters as a result of ongoing sexual abuse at the hands of her grandfather. Most of us look at people with MPD as mentally ill. And it’s true, there is some psychological healing to be done there. BUT, what if we are ALL a little bit multiple personality disordered? That is the premise of a relatively new psychological approach known as Internal Family Systems. Tune in now to find out more about all of this incredibly fascinating psychological phenomena! Some of the Topics Covered…How do DID and chronic PTSD develop?How many personalities did Rebecca develop? What were their characteristics? How did they relate to Rebecca’s core self?How did having MPD play out in her professional life?Which alter was her biggest challenge?How does MPD relate to Internal Family Systems?When Rebecca was finally free of her alters, she encountered a new challenge, “Without trauma, who am I?”What role can men play in supporting sexual abuse survivors?About My Courageous Guest:Rebecca E Chandler is an author, survivor, and advocate. Her memoir "It Won't Hurt None - A Story Of Courage, Healing, & A Return To Wholeness” details her journey from the depths of trauma to a place of hope a&nd healing, offering a roadmap for others who are struggling with similar issues. Rebecca lived with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and complex PTSD (c-PTSD) for most of her life & was often misdiagnosed by medical professionals. However, through therapy & self-reflection, Rebecca was able to heal & reclaim her voice and power. Rebecca's story is a testament to the human spirit & its ability to overcome even the most devastating of circumstances.Please also Rebecca on the web at: Author Website FacebookTikTokInstagramYouTube If you like what you've heard at The Evolved Caveman podcast, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues.Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on| Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman| Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert| Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin| LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnererOr join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.comPlease visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnererEditing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com Tune in to find out more in this episode of The Evolved Caveman Podcast with Dr. John Schinnerer.  Please be sure to like, rate, review and share! Thank you in advance for helping to spread the word! 

In a recent FiveThirtyEight poll, 60 percent of men surveyed said society puts pressure on men to behave in a way that is unhealthy or bad. Men account for 80 percent of suicides in the United States, and 3 in 10 men have suffered from depression. Ed Adams and Ed Frauenheim say a big part of the problem is a model of masculinity that's become outmoded and even dangerous, to both men and women.The conventional notion of what it means to be a man--what Adams and Frauenheim call "Confined Masculinity"--traps men in an emotional straitjacket; steers them toward selfishness, misogyny, and violence; and severely limits their possibilities. As an antidote, they propose a new paradigm: Liberating Masculinity. It builds on traditional masculine roles like the protector and provider, expanding men's options to include caring, collaboration, emotional expressivity, an inclusive spirit, and environmental stewardship.Some of the topics covered in this one:A better definition of masculinity to better serve men and womenBetter ways to show up a manThe top commonalities among great leadersThe future direction of masculinity Surviving growing up as a male in societyThe damage done to young men growing up in the Man BoxAbout My Esteemed Guest, Ed Frauenheim:Ed Frauenheim was senior director of content at Great Place to Work--the research organization behind Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list. He has written or cowritten articles for Fortune, Inc., and Wired and is the coauthor of three books.Ed Frauenheim has wrestled with what it means to be a man for four decades. In his personal and professional lives. As a young man, an adult, a father. As an observer of the best workplaces in the world. As cofounder of a group trying to reinvent organizations.The traditional male obsessions with winning, with brute strength, with becoming king of the corporate hill haunted Ed for much of his life. But through personal reflection, mindful practices, and plenty of help, he has come to redefine as worthy traits like emotional sensitivity, exuberance, and camaraderie. He’s living a fuller life as a result.Ed has cowritten three other books, including A Great Place to Work for All: Better for Business, Better for People, Better for the World. In that book and other content, Ed has explored how our more-complex, interconnected economy is calling on men to break free of a narrow version of masculinity. If you like what you've heard at The Evolved Caveman podcast, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues.Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on| Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman| Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert| Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin| LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnererOr join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.comPlease visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnererEditing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com Tune in to find out more in this episode of The Evolved Caveman Podcast with Dr. John Schinnerer.  Please be sure to like, rate, review and share! Thank you in advance for helping to spread the word! 

We often make the mistake of equating longevity with success when it comes to marriage. “Wow! You’ve been married 30 years? Congratulations!” “Well, we’ve been miserable for the last 10.”  Longevity does not equal success in relationship. Were we living back in tribal times, a marriage of 15 years would have been a massive success since we would be dead at 30. Now, for the first time in human history, the success of the family hinges on the happiness of the couple. Roughly 50% of marriages will end in divorce. Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to discover who are going to become and who you are going to love next. And, after all, relationships don’t run on potential! I’m not pro-divorce. I’m pro-happiness. So what do you do when it’s time to get divorced and end your marriage? Listen in to this divorce attorney and find out!Some topics covered:What happens when you need to extricate yourself from your marriage? Who is initiating more divorces these days - husbands or wives?What are some of the most common issues leading to divorce? When you’ve decided to get divorced, should you find the most aggressive lawyer to destroy your spouse and win you lots of money?How do you get past your anger and hurt to have an amicable divorce? Listen in to this fantastic interview with an old friend of mine, Patrick Cook, who is now an esteemed divorce attorney.If you like what you've heard at The Evolved Caveman podcast, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues.Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on| Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman| Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert| Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin| LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnererOr join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.comPlease visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnererEditing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com Tune in to find out more in this episode of The Evolved Caveman Podcast with Dr. John Schinnerer.  Please be sure to like, rate, review and share! Thank you in advance for helping to spread the word!