The Heart Speaks with Chloé Valdary

Here’s another episode from the remix series on ‘The Heart Speaks’.In this episode, I explore how patriarchy originated as an adaptive response to a crisis of wealth inequality, and how this led to the dehumanization and objectification of both men and women. Don’t miss out on this series of remixed episodes.

In this week's episode of The Heart Speaks, I joined Thomas Chatterton Williams on his podcast Wrongthink to discuss the intricate realm of social media and shed light on the importance of stepping back from its overwhelming grasp.I also shared my journey with mushrooms, microdosing, and the profound impact it’s had on my mindfulness journey. Don't miss out on this enchanting conversation! Keep listening for more content!

In this episode of The Heart Speaks, Chloé Valdary speaks with Adam B. Coleman, the author of the book, "From Black Victim to Black Victor," and founder of Wrong Speak Publishing. Coleman shares his views on the duties of manhood, the origins of patriarchy, and what the so-called red-pilled community gets right and wrong about these issues. Tune in to this episode for a fascinating discussion on gender roles, manhood, and the search for meaning.

In this week’s episode, Chloé reacts to remarks made by Andrew Tate while addressing the crisis of masculinity and how it affects men's mental health and well-being. She acknowledges the vulnerability and struggles of men emphasizing the importance of not disparaging men based on their gender or race. Chloe goes on to encourages self-reflection and healing from past pain and suffering.

In this episode of The Heart Speaks, Chloé reacts to Sam Harris’s remarks on the Bible and its stance on slavery. Presenting a nuanced response to Harris’s point Chloé acknowledge that the Bible does contain passages that appear to endorse slavery, but also argue that the Bible is not a static doctrine and contains other scriptures that question and challenge the idea of slavery. She suggest that the Bible’s stance on slavery is paradoxical rather than contradictory, and cite examples of biblical scriptures that were used by abolitionists in America. Watch the full episode to find out more on whether the bible actually condoned slavery.

In this episode, I took the opportunity to reflect on a video of Jordan Peterson discussing the existence of God. Peterson emphasizes the importance of using cautious language when discussing God, as this transcendent principle is difficult to describe. He believes that God, at the highest level, is the spirit that individuals must emulate in order to thrive, and that this spirit can be extracted from the admirable qualities of people. Peterson also critiques the new atheist claim that belief in a deity is a superstitious and foolish hindrance to scientific progress, and questions whether even scientists themselves believe in the transcendent. Let’s dive in for more.

In this episode, we discuss Narcissistic DEI and its Antidote, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in general, and the various approaches DEI theorists take. In this video, I discuss how some DEI theorists take specific instances of discrimination, such as banks not issuing mortgages to African Americans and people of color, and overgeneralize these issues to an entire population. This type of approach can be harmful because it assumes that all members of a particular group are the same and experience the same level of discrimination. In reality, people are complex and have unique experiences that cannot be reduced to their race or ethnicity. On the contrarian side of the DEI domain, is narcissistic DEI. Narcissistic DEI occurs when individuals or organizations focus solely on themselves and their own interests, rather than the broader goal of achieving equity and inclusion for all. A lack of empathy and a narrow focus on specific groups or individuals often characterizes this type of approach. In the video, I discuss the antidote to narcissistic DEI by emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding. We must take the time to listen to and learn from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. By doing so, we can develop a deeper understanding of the issues and challenges facing marginalized communities and work towards creating a more equitable and inclusive society.

In this episode of The Heart Speaks, I had the pleasure of speaking with John Wood Jr., a highly regarded public speaker and National Ambassador for Braver Angels, about my program called the "Theory of Enchantment." We delved into the ways in which this approach leverages philosophy and popular culture to humanize our differences, rather than pit our experiences against each other. During our conversation, we also explored my relationship to theology, the idea of the Kingdom of God, and the strengths and weaknesses of major thinkers such as Ibram X. Kendi on racial justice, and Jordan Peterson on religion. Be sure to share! About Chloé Chloé Valdary is a dynamic individual who has made significant contributions to the fields of education, entrepreneurship, and social justice. Her company, Theory of Enchantment, is a trailblazer in the realm of social and emotional learning, working to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to lead happy and fulfilling lives. In addition to this, the Theory of Enchantment also provides diversity and equality/inclusion training to companies and government agencies, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in an inclusive environment. FOLLOW CHLOE VALDARY YouTube - https://bit.ly/CholeValdaryYouTube Twitter - https://bit.ly/3AKF9bb Facebook - https://bit.ly/3fYTmaC Instagram - https://bit.ly/3fSQj3X Website - https://bit.ly/3ThX41M FOLLOW JOHN WOOD JR. Twitter - https://bit.ly/3X9gwPn YouTube - https://bit.ly/3vzkF3g Facebook - https://bit.ly/3QdWgJT Instagram - https://bit.ly/3vDPG66 Website - https://bit.ly/3Gcf3AE

“Unconditional love is hard to achieve yet necessary to heal ourselves, our society and planet around us” - here is my latest video essay on my experience with Ayahuasca. My new episode “I did Ayahuasca and YOU should too!” is out now. – – – FOLLOW CHLOE VALDARY YouTube - https://bit.ly/CholeValdaryYouTube Twitter - https://bit.ly/3AKF9bb Facebook - https://bit.ly/3fYTmaC Instagram - https://bit.ly/3fSQj3X Theory of Enchantment - https://bit.ly/3ThX41M Substack - https://bit.ly/3SEHbkG https://youtu.be/PMU0zSW5QUo

In this EP of Heart Speaks, I speak with @JadanHoryn, founder of Soigne - a new fashion magazine that platforms artists and creators, empowering them to freely express themselves without censorship or cancellation. In a culture that is often stifled by ideological conformity on the one hand and corporatization on the other, artists are left out in the cold. Soigne aims to change that. Find out how by listening and remember to subscribe! My new episode on “How Enforced Conformity Destroys Creativity” with Jadan Horyn is out now! Soigne - http://bit.ly/3UawDdz – – – FOLLOW CHLOE VALDARY YouTube - https://bit.ly/CholeValdaryYouTube Twitter - https://bit.ly/3AKF9bb Facebook - https://bit.ly/3fYTmaC Instagram - https://bit.ly/3fSQj3X Theory of Enchantment - https://bit.ly/3ThX41M Substack - https://bit.ly/3SEHbkG https://youtu.be/PMU0zSW5QUo

In this episode, I speak with Dr Thomas Jordan - a clinical psychologist and psycho-analyst with a private practice in New York. He is the author of ‘Learn to Love: Guide to Healing Your Disappointing Love Life’ and founder of the Love Life Learning Center. We had a great conversation about romantic love, about things that come up that can hinder us from having sustainable loving relationships and stressed the importance of relationships, which you know is my whole thing. We talked about some things that we all, I’m sure many of you like myself, struggle with like abandonment issues, dependency issues that often actually stem from childhood. Check out this podcast if you're interested in learning how to start practicing principles that will lead you to having sustainable loving relationships! My new episode “How to Find Love” with Dr Thomas Jordan is out now! – – – Dr. Thomas Jordan: https://lovelifelearningcenter.com/ Learn to Love: Guide to Healing Your Disappointing Love Life - http://bit.ly/3V4F1fv – – – FOLLOW CHLOE VALDARY YouTube - https://bit.ly/CholeValdaryYouTube Twitter - https://bit.ly/3AKF9bb Facebook - https://bit.ly/3fYTmaC Instagram - https://bit.ly/3fSQj3X Theory of Enchantment - https://bit.ly/3ThX41M Substack - https://bit.ly/3SEHbkG

In this episode of the Heart Speaks I join my friend Robert Wickers - we talk about all things Terrence Malick, my favorite film director, got into their philosophies as film directors, religion and more. I'm always into talking about wisdom traditions so we covered up a lot of cool things. It was truly a riff in the musical sense of the word. I hope you all will enjoy it! My new episode “In Search of Terrence Malick” with Robert Wickers is out now - let's dive in! -- -- -- YouTube - https://bit.ly/CholeValdaryYouTube Twitter - https://bit.ly/3AKF9bb Facebook - https://bit.ly/3fYTmaC Instagram - https://bit.ly/3fSQj3X Theory of Enchantment - https://bit.ly/3ThX41M Substack - https://bit.ly/3SEHbkG