The Defiant Spirit Podcast

The Meaning Academy with Dr. Dan

The Meaning Academy with Dr. Dan Welcome back to the conversation between Dr. Daniel Franz (Dr. Dan) and Rabbi B where they talk about all things Viktor Frankl & Meaning. In this podcast, they discuss the need for a place and space devoted to meaning - a project they are working on together, The Meaning Academy.

Enneagram 9: The Peacemaker At The Movies

In this new series, "At The Movies," Baruch shares with you some famous characters from the big screen and boob tube that exemplify the best and worst of each Enneagram type. In this video, B explores Enneagram 9 - think Mr. Rogers, Morgan Freeman, Marge Simpson and pretty much every sweet character, along with some surprising bad ass's as well! This is a fun way to go deeper into the Enneagram and to discover and defy your Enneagram number! Jump over to https://defiantspirit.org/podcast/ to download the infographic. "

Transforming Tragedy To Triumph: Blessing Suffering

Transforming Tragedy To Triumph: Blessing Suffering

In this series, B explores the genius of Dr. Viktor Frankl in his understanding of suffering not as the absence of meaning but as the pathway to discovering true meaning and purpose within our lives. Suffering is not a curse but a blessing and the attitude we need if we are going to transform darkness into light within our lives. www.defiantspirit.org

Enneagram 8: The Challenger At The Movies

In this new series, "At The Movies," Baruch shares with you some famous characters from the big screen and boob tube that exemplify the best and worst of each Enneagram type. In this video, B explores Enneagram 8 - think pissed-off and angry Beth Dutton, Darth Vader & pretty much every villain, but many heroes as well. This is a fun way to go deeper into the Enneagram and to discover and defy your Enneagram number! Jump over to https://defiantspirit.org/podcast/ to download the infographic. "

Retirement Coaching: Men, You Need A Strategic Plan

Retirement Coaching: Men, You Need A Strategic Plan

In this podcast, B explores the difference between men and women regarding retirement and what men need to do to make it work and transform it from retirement to reinspirement.

Enneagram 7: The Enthusiast At The Movies

In this new series, "At The Movies," Baruch shares with you some famous characters from the big screen and boob tube that exemplify the best and worst of each Enneagram type. In this video, B explores Enneagram 7 - think Jeff Spiccoli, Ferris Bueller and pretty much every funny Jim Carrie move (not the serious stuff). This is a fun way to go deeper into the Enneagram and to discover and defy your Enneagram number! Jump over to https://defiantspirit.org/podcast/ to download the infographic. "

The Heroes Journey

In this podcast, B explores the essence of Logotherapy and Viktor Frankl as part and parcel of the Heroes Journey, how we defy being the victim or villain and take back our power to choose and become the hero in our own life.

Rethinking Passover Part 3:Tell Your Story

In the final episode of this podcast mini-series, B talks about the Passover Seder not merely as a religious checklist of antiquated rituals, but as a spiritual practice for discovering inner freedom and unleashing the defiant power of your spirit through opening your mouth and sharing the story of your life.

Rethinking Passover Part 2: The Righteous Women of Exodus

 In this podcast mini-series, B puts on his rabbi hat and talks Kabbalah as it relates to the story of Passover and what it means to remember who you are and why you are here - to remember and return to your essence, your soul, your name.

Rethinking Passover Part 1: Your Name

Rethinking Passover Part 1: Your Name
In this podcast mini-series, B puts on his rabbi hat and talks Kabbalah as it relates to the story of Passover and what it means to remember who you are and why you are here - to remember and return to your name.