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The Defiant Spirit is Dr. Rabbi Baruch HaLevi’s podcast about discovering deeper meaning, cultivating greater resilience and realizing our true purpose in life - inspired by the work of Dr.Viktor Frankl, author of ”Man‘s Search For Meaning,” and founder of Logotherapy, (meaning-centered psychotherapy, together with Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition and the Enneagram, an ancient, psycho-spiritual roadmap.
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Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Movie Review: The Fisher King
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Movie Review: The Fisher King
This movie is about midlife (men in particular) and confronting the damage we have done (and we all do it), facing it, healing it and redeeming it, leaving behind the Fisher King to become the True King.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Psychological Anxiety or Spiritual Distress? A Return to Self.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Dan and Dr. B discuss the importance of personal connection and community in finding meaning and purpose in life. They highlight the impact of the Victor Frankl Meaning Academy and the role it plays in providing a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals on their search for meaning. The conversation also explores the concept of spiritual distress and the role of logotherapy in addressing it. The hosts emphasize the importance of returning to one’s true self and listening to one’s inner voice. They discuss the role of anxiety as a call to action and the need for a balanced approach in meaning coaching. The episode concludes with a reminder of the power of mentorship and community support in personal growth and the pursuit of a meaningful life.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Men And Loneliness: Why We Need Men's Coaching & Men's Groups
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Find A Dead Teacher And Become A Spiritual Mutt
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
You don't need to find a religion, join an organization, or follow a guru to discover your light or find your way forward. All you need is a good, dead teacher and to become a spiritual mutt in the way you pursue the truth. So get out there and find her, seek it, become your own guru, and share your light with the world.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Walk The Talk: Finding Meaning In The Tough Stuff
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
In this podcast, Drs D and B call one another out on talking about meaning but not always walking the path of meaning. When the tough stuff hits the fan, do we talk, or do we walk? Join us and explore how to find meaning in the highs, lows, and everything in between.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
It's The End Of The World As We Know it And I Feel Fine
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
OK, fine, so it's not my title, but REM was right. It's the end of the world again, and guess what? I feel fine, and so should you. Join Dr Dan and me as we explore how to move forward in hope, optimism, and faith as we transform tragedy into triumph.
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
The Spirituality of Intimacy: Sex, Vulnerability & Being Truly Seen
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Do you want intimacy in your life? Not just amazing sex – that’s a piece - but real, authentic, undeniable intimacy where two people become one? An intimacy where you feel truly seen and heard? That deep connection words can’t express? Join Ariela and Baruch as they strip away the complicated costumes we hide behind that block us from this level of intimacy and uncover the beauty lying underneath.
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Sunday Feb 11, 2024
The Enneagram of Soulmates: 9 Paths to Divine Love
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
What if you don't have just one soulmate, but many? Each soul who enters your life is your mate, here to teach and offer something, as you do the same for them. In this podcast, Rebecca and Baruch explore the nature of Soulmate Love through the lens of Enneagram, an ancient roadmap that provides nine blueprints for discovering, being, and soaking yourself in the radiant warmth of Soulmate Love.
Get Your FREE Enneagram Cheat Sheet! A Personal Roadmap to:
Better Sex, Healthier Relationships, Deeper Connection… and yes, even Mind-blowing Orgasms https://bit.ly/3UtstRM
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Soulmate Love is Still Conditional Love
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Unconditional love is a farse, an illusion… a scam we've been told and sold. Maybe it exists with your mommy, but that’s it. Grasping at this mirage will be the death of your marriage, ruin sex, and destroy intimacy. If you want unconditional love, buy a puppy; otherwise, check out this podcast to break free from unhealthy conditioning and learn to embrace Soulmate Love.
Get Your FREE Enneagram Cheat Sheet! A Personal Roadmap to:
Better Sex, Healthier Relationships, Deeper Connection… and yes, even Mind-blowing Orgasms https://bit.ly/3upL0DX
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Why is it that men, men's topics, and men's spirituality are the only ones that can become toxic? In this podcast, Drs. Dan and B talk about the truth of not only toxic masculinity but also toxic feminity and how to detox from it all and get back to peace, harmony, and spirituality!