The Weekend University

By: Making the best psychology lecturers available to the general public.
  • Summary

  • The Weekend University aims to make the best psychology lectures available to the general public. To do this, we organise 'lecture days', on the last Sunday of each month, where you get a full day of talks from leading psychologists, university professors and authors. This podcast features in-depth interviews with our speakers, so you can learn more about their work. For more information, please see: http://theweekenduniversity.com
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Episodes
  • EMDR, Attachment & Addiction: A Revolutionary Approach — Dr Laurel Parnell
    Oct 24 2024
    Dr. Laurel Parnell is a leading expert on the therapeutic tool, eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing which is more widely known as EMDR. She has trained thousands of clinicians nationally and internationally, and is the author of several bestselling books, including: “Attachment Focused EMDR”, “Tapping In”, and “Rewiring the Addicted Brain with EMDR-Based Treatment”, which this interview focuses on. In a wide-ranging conversation, we explore: — The neural mechanisms and the connection between the left and right hemispheres which may help to explain why EMDR works — The “Connecting to Consequences” Protocol, and how it can be leveraged to let go of unwanted behaviours and long standing addictions — Dr Parnell’s groundbreaking Attachment-Focused EMDR approach and its role in addiction treatment — The incredible power of “Resource Tapping” and how it can be a catalyst for fostering internal secure attachment. And more. You can learn about Dr Parnell’s work and forthcoming trainings by visiting: https://drlaurelparnell.com. --- Dr. Parnell is a leading expert on the therapeutic tool, eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing which is more widely known as EMDR. While Dr. Parnell has trained thousands of clinicians in EMDR both nationally and internationally, Dr. Parnell has also taught transpersonal psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and was core faculty at John F. Kennedy University in the Graduate School for the Study of Human Consciousness. Currently, Dr. Parnell teaches EMDR through Alliant International University, Omega Institute, Esalen Institute, ID Institut in Kassel Germany, and the The New York Open Center. You can learn about Dr Parnell’s work and forthcoming trainings by visiting: https://drlaurelparnell.com/. --- 3 Books Dr Parnell Recommends Every Therapist Should Read: — Attachment-Focused EMDR: Healing Relational Trauma - Laurel Parnell - https://amzn.to/44bM7ni — Tapping In: A Step-by-Step Guide to Activating Your Healing Resources Through Bilateral Stimulation - Laurel Parnell - https://amzn.to/439Cbcz —A Therapist's Guide to EMDR: Tools and Techniques for Successful Treatment - Laurel Parnell - https://amzn.to/4408zjb
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Using Negative Experiences to Expand Consciousness — Geoff Thompson
    Oct 17 2024
    Geoff Thompson is an BAFTA award-winning writer, screenwriter, and martial artist, who has authored more than forty books. Once a bouncer in Coventry, Geoff turned his life around by making a hierarchy of ”fears“ and directly confronting them, one by one. In this conversation, we explore: — Geoff’s life-changing encounter with his former abuser in a Coventry Cafe — Geoff’s thoughts on finding your true self and becoming unified as a person. — How limiting beliefs shape our lives and what it takes to overcome them. — The role of truth in Geoff’s journey and how it informs his writing. And more. You can keep up to date with Geoff's work on Instagram at: geoff_thompson_official. --- Geoff Thompson is 63 years old. He lives in Stratford Upon Avon. He has published close to fifty books. Some of his work in the self-help genre has been translated into dozens of languages including Russian, Chinese, Japanese, German, and Spanish. His first book, Watch My Back, detailing his experiences working as a nightclub bouncer in Coventry, hit the Sunday Times bestsellers list, was made into a stage play, adapted into to a BAFTA nominated short film starring Ray Winstone, and a BIFA nominated motion picture for cinema. He has also written articles for national magazines and broadsheets, including The Times, Men’s Fitness (former columnist), GQ and FHM. Geoff’s work as a playwright started when he was invited to join The Royal Court Young Writers Group in London. He has gone onto write many successful plays that have toured nationally and internationally. His stage musical We’ll Live and Die in These Towns was produced and performed to great acclaim at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, in 2018, and is in the process of being adapted to film. He is also a BAFTA winning screenwriter, penning multi-award-winning films for luminaries such as Ray Winstone, Paddy Considine, Orlando Bloom, Maxine Peake, Anne Reid, Alison Steadman, Christopher Eccleston and James Cosmo. His most recent feature film, Retaliation starring Orlando Bloom, received great acclaim in the US: it is a muscular biopic about the metaphysical power of forgiveness. Geoff Thompson is one of the world’s highest ranking (8thdan) martial arts teachers. The prestigious Black Belt Magazine USA polled him as the number 1 self-defense author in the world. Geoff’s new book 99 Reasons to Forgive And Revenge Ain’t One is published with O Books. You can keep up to date with Geoff's work on Instagram at: geoff_thompson_official. --- Interview Links: — Geoff’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoff_thompson_official
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Consciousness Beyond Death, Living Fearlessly, and Thriving as an Empath — Anita Moorjani
    Oct 10 2024
    Anita is a New York Times bestselling author and an internationally renowned speaker, whose book "Dying to be Me" has sold over a million copies worldwide and received praise from the likes of Dr. Wayne Dyer and Dr. Gabor Maté. After being diagnosed with terminal cancer and falling into a coma, Anita experienced a profound near-death journey that transformed her perspective on life, health, and purpose. Since, Anita has used her insights from this experience to inspire millions around the world. Expect to learn: — What Anita experienced during her near-death experience and what it taught her about life. — Her views on consciousness, synchronicity, and the mind as a "bridge" between the physical and non-physical. — Insights into how fear and emotional stress may contribute to illness. — Why sensitive is the new strong and what it means to truly thrive as an empath. And more. You can learn more about Anita’s work at https://www.anitamoorjani.com. --- Anita Moorjani is a New York Times Best-Selling Author, international speaker, and cancer survivor whose profound near-death experience (NDE) has inspired millions worldwide. Diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2002, she battled cancer for four years before falling into a coma and experiencing an NDE filled with unconditional love and wisdom. When she awoke, her cancer had miraculously disappeared. Her story is captured in her acclaimed book Dying to Be Me, which has sold over a million copies in 40+ languages. Moorjani frequently speaks at global events, sharing insights on self-help, spirituality, and healing. --- Interview Links: — Anita’s website - https://www.anitamoorjani.com
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    1 hr and 2 mins

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