Dr. Daniel Lieberman: Fairytales as a Key to Your Subconscious -TPS561

Dr. Dan Lieberman is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University. He is the co-author of the international bestseller The Molecule of More, which has been translated into 20 languages, and the author of Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic, and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind.

Highlights

·         People underestimate the importance of the subconscious. Dan tells us why.

·         Our unconscious is responsible for the most important things in life.

·         Talking about fairytales, Dan says there’s a certain amount of entrainment that happens when one person tells a story to another.

·         Stories are key to understanding the world.

·         There is a difference between fairytales and myths. Dan explains.

·         Fairytales are often intense and not entirely safe because they can stir up so much in our unconscious.

·         Read one fairytale and let it do its work.

·         Often, when uncomfortable stuff shows up, we flee. Dan suggests that we stick with it and deal with whatever comes up.

·         Dan discusses the symbolism in Rapunzel.

·         Growth sneaks up on you whether you want it or not. Becoming an adult often means coming to terms with our animal self. Seeing the “exit door” in our 70s or 80s is often a catalyst for growth.

·         Training your brain is not unlike training an animal – it requires repetition and gentleness. If you don’t do something right, don’t berate yourself.

Links

Dan’s Website

Dan on LinkedIn

Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic, and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind  On Amazon

Previous Interviews on The Prosperity Show about:
The Molecule of More

About Spellbound and the purpose of life

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