Recognizing Spiritual Ego – Podcast #280

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Recognizing Spiritual Ego – Podcast #280

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54 minutes

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Jan 19, 2016

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Cathy and Todd discuss "spiritual ego" and why many teachers develop a sense of “specialness” around their knowledge or awareness. This can lead to a desire for power rather than an ability to live the message. They also discuss a listener question about how to talk to teens about drugs.

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Jan 19, 2016

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Titles in the series (26)

Zen Parenting is a weekly online radio discussion between a spiritual and emotional mom (Cathy Cassani Adams) and a logical and practical dad (Todd Adams). Anyone else living a life like that?

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Dr. Shefali Tsabary & The Parenting Map- Episode #742: Dr. Shefali returns to ZPR to discuss her new book The Parenting Map: Step-by-Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship. They discuss how to check our own egos, recognize our children’s psyches, by Zen Parenting Radio
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Rescuing Our Sons- An Interview with Dr. John Duffy: Part 3- Episode #748: In Part Two of our three-part series with Dr. John Duffy, author of 'Rescuing Our Sons,' John shares why emotional intelligence is crucial for boys. He tells a story about one of his clients who took a gender studies class and explores the 'Taylor Swif... by Zen Parenting Radio
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58 min listen
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52 min listen
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56 min listen
Should I Let My Kid Fail? A Conversation with Michelle Icard- Episode 740: Todd and Cathy talk with Michelle Icard, the author of '14 Talks by Age 14' and her new book, '8 Setbacks that Can Make a Child a Success.' They discuss why we try to manage everyone's emotions, the challenges of letting our kids experience failure, by Zen Parenting Radio
58 min listen
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58 min listen
Support Systems for our Kids- Episode #738: Cathy and Todd discuss how to create strong support systems for our kids, allowing them to have new and unique experiences and build relationships that contribute to their self-understanding. Teaching them about boundaries, by Zen Parenting Radio
58 min listen
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54 min listen
Fentanyl- What You Need to Know- A Conversation with Patrice Lenowitz -Episode #736: Cathy and Todd talk with Patrice Lenowitz, Executive Director of The Nurtured Parent, domestic abuse survivor, victims’ rights advocate, activist, and mother of Max, who tragically died of fentanyl poisoning in 2022. by Zen Parenting Radio
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