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Join psychiatrist Michael Franco as he explores spiritual psychotherapy through Torah, Kabbalah, Zen, and Taoism. Each episode blends ancient wisdom with psychological insight to inspire healing, self-awareness, and personal transformation. This podcast offers a meaningful path for anyone seeking emotional growth, deeper purpose, and a more connected life.
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
In this podcast, we begin an in-depth study of the Zohar's introduction, delving into the divine creation story of Genesis.
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
In this podcast, we talk about the psychology of names and the mystery contained within God's names in this week's Parasha.
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
In this week's podcast, we explore the question: is it possible to prove that the Torah is Divine? We take a lesson from the story of Yoseph to answer this question.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
In this episode, the season finale, we begin with some expansive quotes from the great Walt Whitman, continuing with a discussion of embodying peace as set forth by Thich Nhat Hanh. We dedicate the rest of the class to the mystical view of learning Torah.
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
In this episode, we share some of the works of the late great Thich Nhat Hanh about "Being Peace". We devote the second half of the episode to some closing remarks about the Kabbalistic mystical significance of eating and drinking.
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
In this episode, we discuss various ways of experiencing the mystical notion of "having arrived," from Zen Koans to analogies to music to Kabbalistic ideas regarding the human condition.
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
In this class, we focus on the Taoist philosophical school, which emphasizes "acting without acting," using cleverness rather than effort. We close with a continuation of our discussions of Kabbalah and redemption of Divine sparks.
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
In this episode, we explore Kohelet's thoughts on wisdom and its virtues, as well as its shortcomings. We close with Kohelet's thoughts about wisdom and legacy.
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
In this week's podcast, we compare two stories within the Parasha and derive a critical lesson from the life of Yaakob.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
In this episode, we begin with a cryptic quote, transitioning to a discussion on Zen Koans and their function. We close with the Kabbalistic ideas on equanimity and some issues with ascetic practice.