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Neil Gorman

Neil Gorman is a Lacanian psychoanalyst, social worker, and podcaster. He has ridden the Earth around the sun 47 + times witout falling off.

Appears in 24 Episodes

S2 #24

From 78 - 024 | Rob Bell (Interview)

Reflections on Life, Growth, and Connection with Rob BellIn this episode, Neil interviews Rob Bell, delving into significant memories and experiences that shaped Rob's life. They explore Rob's childhood memories on a farm and a rustic cabin in Michigan, poignant historical events like the Challenger explosion, and discussions on the impact of environment and personal history on his outlook. Rob articulates his philosophies on living a fulfilled life by being attuned to nature, engaging in creative processes, and embracing curiosity and connection with others. The conversation also touches on influences from music, the importance of empathy, and the evolution of personal growth in understanding oneself and others.You can find more of Rob's work over at RobBell.com, and you can join his Patreon page to support his ongoing work. Table of Contents00:31 Introduction and Early Memories00:56 Life on the Farm02:24 Michigan Cabin Adventures03:17 Significant Historical Events05:53 Impact of Locations on Life06:31 Connection with Nature16:32 Influence of Media and Music20:47 Reflections on Parenting and Influence26:03 Current Phase of Life29:49 Navigating Emotional Investments34:24 Understanding Agricultural Perspectives35:39 Shifting from Contempt to Curiosity37:28 The Glitch in the Progressive Matrix45:11 Navigating Parent-Child Relationships52:28 Learning from Others and Self-Reflection56:30 The Power of Perspective and Absurdity
S2 #20

From 78 - 020 | The passage from an inheritor of the world to a stewarded of the world

Episode Description: In this episode of his podcast, host Neil Gorman delves into the subjective experience of time and reflects on his own emotional and cognitive journey from youth to adulthood. He discusses the shift from anger and judgment in his younger years to a more compassionate and understanding outlook as he grew older. Neil revisits previous themes, references the poem 'The Prophet' by Kahlil Gibran, and shares insights about the natural progression of becoming a steward of the world. He also discusses the contrasting paths people may take as they age—either moving towards compassion or becoming increasingly bitter. Join Neil as he explores the complexities of time, growth, and the importance of compassion.Warning: This episode is a self-referential reflection, where I revisit some of the themes from prior episodes. It is very rambly, so if you like that kind of thing, you'll like this one. And, if you don't like rambling episodes, you should probably skip this one. Themes & Returning Themes: Dwelling in the house of Tomorrow when you're young, and moving out into the world of the present.The shift from being one who is going to inherit the world to someone who has inherited the world and is now a steward of that world.The loss of youth, the future, a large stack of tomorrows.... This makes some people soften and become more compassionate, and others harden and become bitter and brittle. Referenced: The Prophet, by Kahlil GibranF78 Episode 015 Nick Cave (Faith, Hope, & Carnage; The Red Hand Files) F78 Episode 017 F78 Episode 018 
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