The Zen of Therapy | Mark Epstein

About this episode

<p>Psychiatrist Dr. Mark Epstein, discusses his new book <a href= "http://markepsteinmd.com/?p=301" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><em>The Zen of Therapy</em></a>, in which he explores how his decades of studying and practicing Buddhism has influenced his work as a therapist. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode, Dan and Mark discuss: the immense value of developing a clear and warm relationship to your own dysfunction; anger; how much people can actually change; how Buddhism has influenced Mark's practice as a psychotherapist; and Mark's formative relationship with the legendary spiritual teacher and ex-academic <a href="https://www.ramdass.org/about-ram-dass/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ram Dass</a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This interview was recorded live as part of an online benefit for <a href="https://www.nyimc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New York Insight Meditation Center</a> and <a href= "https://cambridgeinsight.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">Cambridge Insight Meditation Center</a> – two great institutions, both worth checking out and supporting. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mark-epstein-412" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mark-epstein-412</a></p>