Michael Franco

Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 2 Episode 6: The Secret Teaching

In this episode, we open with a collection of Zen stories and koans. We finish with the continuation of the Zohar's meditation about Shabbat.

Parashat Vayishlah 2023: The Shadow Element

In this podcast, we explore the mystery of who this mysterious "man" was, with whom Yaaqob struggled. We connect this with the timeless advice of Carl Jung.

Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 2 Episode 5: The Entry Point

In this class, we open with some Zen wisdom regarding that which can never be verbalized. We close with the Zohar's discussion of Shabbat and the representation of Shekhinah as a single point within the geometric overlay of the Universe.

Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 2 Episode 4: The Sport of Our Love

In this episode, we open with a quote from Kabir, continuing then with further study and practice of Zen. We end with the Zohar's readings of the days of Creation leading up to Shabbat.

Parashat Toledot 2023: The Value of Yede Esav

In this week's podcast, we discuss the importance of physical might for the sake of preserving spiritual goals.

Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 2: Episode 3: Spiritual Competition

In this podcast, we open with some excerpts from the Upanishads. We connect some of this wisdom with the Zohar's discussion of spiritual competition with angels.

Parashat Hayye Sarah 2023: Our Homeland Now and Forever

In this podcast, we explain the importance of a sense of belonging to one's land for the sake of mental health. We show how the Parasha emphasizes Abraham's dedication to the land of Israel belonging to his descendants through Yishaq.

Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 2: Episode 2: The Messiah Cries

In this fun episode, we recap the moving vision of Rabbi Hiyya. We continue with some haiku and Zen sayings that express some profound ideas and serve as the proverbial "finger pointing at the moon."

Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 2 Episode 1: This Present Moment

In the season premiere of Spiritual Psychotherapy, we begin by setting our sights on our spiritual goals for this season. We dedicate part 2 of the class to the Zohar's depiction of the vision of Rabbi Hiyya in the heavenly academy of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yohai.

Parashat Noah 2023: The Game-Changer

In this year's Noah podcast, we focus on the game-changers while we drown in the chaos of Hamas.