Why We Keep Repeating the Same Mistakes & How to Break the Cycle with Dr. Carl Greer

About this episode

Dr. Melinda Ring discusses with Dr. Carl Greer how to break free from emotional patterns and unhelpful habits through inner work.

Despite our efforts, many of us stay stuck in the same emotional patterns, old stories, and unhelpful habits. In this episode of Next Level Health, Dr. Melinda Ring sits down with retired clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst, shamanic practitioner, philanthropist, and bestselling author Carl Greer to explore the inner work that can unlock lasting transformation. Drawing from Jungian psychology, shamanic traditions, and decades of clinical experience, Greer explains how our unconscious beliefs, patterns, and personal stories can influence everything from our relationships and life choices to our physical health. https://youtu.be/9wVQQpMtuZ0 00:00 Why inner work matters for lasting change 00:00:52 Meet Carl Greer and the concept of hidden wisdom 00:02:48 Why we struggle to change even when we want to 00:04:12 What it really means to "go within" 00:05:42 Fear, resistance, and avoiding self-discovery 00:07:31 How health, relationships, purpose, and spirituality connect 00:10:40 Dialoguing with emotions, symptoms, and inner parts 00:12:33 Practical exercises for accessing inner wisdom 00:15:01 When to seek professional support for inner work 00:16:03 The role of the inner guardian…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Melinda Ring

Guest: Dr. Carl Greer

Topics covered

• emotional patterns
• Jungian psychology
• shamanic traditions
• personal transformation
• inner work
• self-discovery

Keywords

• emotional patterns
• Jungian psychology
• shamanic practices
• self-discovery
• inner wisdom
• transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University

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