Episode 50

Empowering Growth: Navigating Self-Discovery Through Maslow's Hierarchy With Ben Owen - Part One

In the landmark 50th episode of "Mindful You," host Alan Carroll engages in a profound conversation with guest Ben Owen, delving into the depths of self-awareness and conscious choice. Here's a glimpse into their enlightening discussion:

  1. Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Alan and Ben dissect Maslow's timeless theory, examining how it relates to personal growth and fulfillment.
  2. Awakening, Awareness, and Choosing: They explore the significance of awakening to one's true self, cultivating awareness, and making intentional choices in every aspect of life.
  3. Embracing the Present Moment: The conversation touches on the fleeting nature of time and the importance of embracing the present, recognizing that we don't have unlimited tomorrows.
  4. You are not your thoughts: Alan and Ben challenge the notion of identifying solely with our thoughts, emphasizing the power of observing them without attachment.
  5. Reactive and Responsive Behavior: They differentiate between reactive and responsive behavior, highlighting the transformative potential of cultivating mindfulness in our actions and interactions.
  6. Navigating Impulse and Temptation: In a particularly insightful segment, they discuss the dynamics of impulse, temptation, victimhood, and reclaiming personal energy.

Tune in to this milestone episode of "Mindful You" for a thought-provoking exploration of self-awareness, conscious choice, and the path to living a more mindful and fulfilling life.

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About the Podcast

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Alan Carroll

Alan Carroll is an Educational Psychologist who specializes in Transpersonal Psychology. He founded Alan Carroll & Associates 30 years ago and before that, he was a Senior Sales Training Consultant for 10 years at Digital Equipment Corporation. He has dedicated his life in search of mindfulness tools that can be used by everyone (young and old) to transform their ability to speak at a professional level, as well as, to reduce the psychological suffering caused by the misidentification with our ego and reconnect to the vast transcendent dimension of consciousness that lies just on the other side of the thoughts we think and in between the words we speak.