Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC

Dr. Will Van Derveer

Ambition, Goal Setting, and Balance – Keith Kurlander & Dr. Will Van Derveer – HPP 114

Culturally, ambition is often talked about in relation to career or professional goals. However, ambition is a conversation that can be a very relevant part of various areas of your life. And while it’s amazing to be ambitious, it’s equally important to focus on enjoying the journey all along the way.

In today’s episode, we’ll take a deep dive into a conversation around ambition, goal setting and balance. Join us as we discuss the importance of setting goals and embracing the journey along the way. We’ll also share some of our personal ambitions and our experience navigating the journey to achieving them.

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Dan Go

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind – Dan Go – HPP 113

In today’s episode, we are joined by fitness expert Dan Go as he discusses his healing journey and how it led to him becoming the #1 body transformation coach for entrepreneurs. Studies have shown that regular exercise can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress while improving cognitive function, self-esteem and overall mental wellness. Listen in as we dive deep into the topic of fitness, mental health, and how they fit together to improve our quality of life.

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Joan Borysenko, PhD

Facing Death, Living Life – Dr. Joan Borysenko – HPP 112

In today’s episode, we’re joined by New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned mind/body connection expert Dr. Joan Borysenko. During our time together, we discuss her thoughts about death, the grieving process, and the importance of living a fulfilling life. Dr. Borysenko also shares how she and her husband came face to face with death and the renewed sense of gratitude they found on the other side of both experiences.

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Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC

Dr. Will Van Derveer

Spirituality and the Shadow – Keith Kurlander & Dr. Will Van Derveer – HPP 111

The pursuit of spiritual development can take many twists and turns, sometimes showing us where we are growing and sometimes showing us where our shadow continues to operate unabated. In spiritual communities, unexamined unconscious material can get amplified causing significant suffering.

In today’s episode, Will and Keith share what they learned from experiences with gurus and in being members of spiritual communities in the past. They share openly about the ways they saw their own and others’ shadow material emerge in their deep dives in very different spiritual traditions.

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Resmaa Menakem

“The Quaking of America” – Resmaa Menakem – HPP 110

In today’s episode, we are joined by New York Times bestselling author Resmaa Menakem. Resmaa is returning to the podcast to discuss his new book “The Quaking of America”, where he takes a deeper dive into structural racism and its roots in American politics and the political landscape today. We discuss the January 6th insurrection and the path forward during heightened times in such a divided nation.

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Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC

Dr. Will Van Derveer

How to Live With Inspiration – Keith Kurlander & Will Van Derveer – HPP 109

We’re so excited to announce the reboot of the Higher Practice Podcast! Over the past 9 months, we devoted a considerable amount of time to curriculum development and enhancing our programs in the Integrative Psychiatry Institute.

During that time one of the constant conversations we were in is how to stay inspired during the busyness of life. Upon reflection, it takes discipline, purpose, and healthy relationships and habits to remain in a state of inspiration during so much perspiration 🙂

Join us in a deep dialogue about the tools, hacks, and frameworks that lead to living an inspired life everyday.

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Random Rab

The Spiritual Process of Creating Psychedelic Music with Producer Random Rab – HPP 108

Creating art is for music producer Random Rab a spiritual experience, and this is obvious in the art he creates. Rab’s prodigious output of compositions over decades has gained him invitations to play at some of the world’s biggest festivals and venues, and his warmth and connection to his audience is legendary.

In psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, the right music is a key element of the healing. In today’s episode, we’re delighted to have music producer, Random Rab, whose music has been used by therapists in their sessions to help soothe the mind as well as promote healing.

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