Healing The Divide with Scott Feinberg

In this episode of Healing The Divide, we turn the tables for a roundtable discussion led by friend of the show, Pasha Niroo, as he interviews me along with Caio Rocha, Associate Fellow and Charter Member of the British Psychological Society.  Our conversation traverses the internal terrains of the healing journey, emotional awareness practices, and various approaches informing trauma integration....

In this episode of Healing The Divide, I am joined by Jessica Baum, a licensed mental health counselor and author of the book Anxiously Attached.  This deeply insightful conversation explores attachment theory through a variety of lenses from attachment formation during our nervous system's development within the womb and evolving into our relationships with our primary caregivers and ultimately i...

Christine Sylvain, founder and CEO of Path to College Fellowship, is on an incredibly inspiring mission to address educational inequities and secure the acceptance of high-achieving, low-income students into top-tier universities.  Christine discusses her personal story as the daughter of an immigrant and highlights the systemic challenges in the education system and the need for optimism, strateg...

In this conversation, I sit down with Jake Mills, an engineer and astronaut trainer with Blue Origin. Jake's background as an engineer has been a fascinating journey involving working on fission powered spacecrafts to investigate water on the moons of Jupiter, to developing enabling technology for propulsion systems for NASA, Air Force, D.O.E., and D.O.D. across defense, commercial, aero, and spac...

In this episode, I am joined by Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Mary Holroyd to discuss the topic of conscious uncoupling and how to navigate the end of a relationship with grace and skill. We explore the myriad dimensions of this deeply charged topic from navigating the initial feelings and patterns that lead to the deterioration of connection, to the decision to exit, the how's of leaving in a...

In this episode, we explore the powerful topic of cancer with my guests, Dr. Carol Haddad and Firoze Mehta. This conversation is a wide ranging yet deep diving investigation into the many facets of this disease, one of the leading causes of death in the world.  We discuss all sides of this issue from the fundamental premise from which it is addressed within doctorate medical programs to the role o...

Drew Thompson, a former professional baseball player, shares his journey of growing up in a family with a MLB Allstar as a father influencing his own dream of playing professional baseball. Early into his career, Drew experienced major physical setbacks that in turn re-directed the course of his life journey. In this episode, we get to unpack the internal dimensions of that experience and the heal...

In this episode, I am joined by Meri Consor to discuss ancient Indian healing systems, specifically Jyotish (Vedic astrology) and Ayurveda as well as a look beneath the surface of the ancient language of Sanskrit. We explore the connection between the celestial macrocosm and the psychological microcosm, and how the positions of planets and constellations at the time of birth can influence a person...

In this episode of Healing the Divide, I explore the divide in our relationship with the food we eat with registered dietitian Megan Fahey. We examine the implications of our dietary choices as related to our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health as well as the impact of our food choices on both culture and environment. This conversation explores the impact of early childhood and cultu...

In this episode, I am joined by Travis Suit and Ronnie Kroell to discuss the candidacy of RFK Jr. and the broader political landscape in the United States. We explore the possibility of moving beyond the two-party system and the need for healing the divide in ideological thinking. The guests emphasize the importance of critical thinking, questioning media narratives, and finding the truth for ones...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Nick Atlas to explore the deeper structures of consciousness, including sleeping, lucid dreaming, the death process, liberation, and healing through the practice of dream yoga. We discuss the nature of self and soul, the significance of relationships in life and in death, and the healing potential of working with patterns in the collective consciousness. We also...

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Iris to explore the integration of the sacred and the profane in various aspects of life. We discuss the challenges of living authentically in a world that often separates different aspects of our identities.   We also delve into the obstacles to integration in spiritual and sex worker spaces, and the importance of healing the divide in society. The conversat...

In this episode, I sit down with Men's Coach Josh Lanphear discuss the topic of men's work. We explore the state of masculinity in the current social zeitgeist and the need to question inherited notions of what it means to be a man. We highlight the importance of men's work in creating connection, clarity, and confidence. The conversation also delves into the obstacles men face in entering this wo...

In this episode I am joined by Psychotherapist Taune Lyons, who specializes in embodiment work and somatics with an emphasis on attachment theory. This was a wide ranging yet profoundly nuanced conversation exploring the relationship dynamics between various attachment styles and the deeper meaning of intimacy in relationship to one's personal healing journey. Our conversation touched upon Somatic...

In this episode, Scott Feinberg is joined by Paola Cala to discuss the theme of decolonization on both the collective and individual levels of the human experience. Paola shares her background and how growing up in Colombia shaped her perspective on inequality and human rights that led to studies in political science, history, law, and ultimately the healing arts. They explore the yogic concept of...

In this episode, Scott Feinberg hosts a politically diverse panel of guests to delve into an in depth, policy driven conversation tackling the most charged and pressing issues of our day. From the two party system, to immigration, corporate capture of government institutions, pandemic policy, censorship, abortion, the impact of US foreign policy positions, to the propagandized state of media, and...

Noa Kamrat Pundak was a Social Worker in the Israeli Army and currently works with IDF soldiers, sharing tools to combat PTSD. We talk about life in Israel, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the events of October 7th. Noa shares her personal experience as an Israeli citizen from the perspective of someone who works with IDF soldiers to support their trauma healing and the trauma she is currently...

In this episode, Scott Feinberg interviews Brian Hyman, author of the book Recovery with Yoga, about his journey of sobriety and the role of yoga in his recovery. They discuss the power of storytelling in both yoga and recovery, the meaning of yoga, and the transformative impact of yoga in Brian's life. They also explore the lens of yogic and Buddhist philosophy on addiction, the impact of teacher...

In this episode, Scott Feinberg interviews Arjun Kumar, a meditation and mindfulness teacher, guide, and psychedelic integration coach. They discuss the human journey, the importance of self-inquiry, and the role of meditation as a rebellion against societal conditioning. Arjun shares a powerful poem titled 'Meditation is for the Rebels' that encourages individuals to use meditation as a tool for...

Summary: In this episode of Healing the Divide podcast, Scott Feinberg sits down with Gabriel Axel Montes, a neuroscientist and consciousness researcher. They discuss the relationship between science and spirituality, the source of consciousness, and the nature of time and reality. They also explore the idea of AI as a form of spirit and the implications of this perspective. Overall, the conversat...

In this episode, Scott Feinberg interviews Alex Myrin, an Army veteran who found healing through ayahuasca and other practices.   They discuss the limitations of traditional therapy and the importance of feeling and processing emotions. They also explore the need for individualized approaches to healing and the role of integration and embodiment practices.   The conversation emphasizes the importa...

Summary   In this episode, Scott Feinberg is joined by David Brown to explore the topics of non-duality and the human condition. They discuss the concept of non-duality and its essence, which goes beyond the external plurality and speaks to the deeper unity that pervades. They also delve into the illusory nature of reality and the gradual process of awakening to truth. The conversation touches on...

In this episode, Scott Feinberg explores the relationship between conflict and connection with guest Arienne Wiggins. They discuss the importance of creating a safe container for difficult conversations and the role of consent in engaging in dialogue. They also delve into the source of conflict and the impact of trauma on triggering conflict. The conversation highlights the power of curiosity, val...