The Psychology Podcast

Michael Murphy || Human Potential

Episode Summary

<p>Today it’s great to have Michael Murphy on the podcast. Michael is co-founder of Esalen Institute, a pioneer of the Human Potential Movement, and author of many influential books on extraordinary human potential.</p> <p><strong>Topics</strong></p> <p>[1:38] Michael’s early life</p> <p>[4:09] Michael’s connection with religion</p> <p>[8:00] How Michael and Dick Price met and founded the Esalen Institute</p> <p>[14:34] Michael’s connection to Abraham Maslow</p> <p>[19:07] Michael’s guest list for Esalen</p> <p>[27:12] How Michael built Esalen</p> <p>[33:00] Michael’s thoughts on black-white encounter groups</p> <p>[40:53] How Esalen Institute's geography informs its practices</p> <p>[43:59] Integral Transformative Practice (ITP)</p> <p>[47:40] How Michael defines heart & soul</p> <p>[53:48] What is our deepest birthright?</p> <p>[56:28] Where Michael sees humanity going</p> <p>[1:06:14] How to carry on the Human Potential Movement</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support">https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support</a>

Episode Notes

Today it’s great to have Michael Murphy on the podcast. Michael is co-founder of Esalen Institute, a pioneer of the Human Potential Movement, and author of many influential books on extraordinary human potential.

Topics

[1:38] Michael’s early life

[4:09] Michael’s connection with religion

[8:00] How Michael and Dick Price met and founded the Esalen Institute

[14:34] Michael’s connection to Abraham Maslow

[19:07] Michael’s guest list for Esalen

[27:12] How Michael built Esalen

[33:00] Michael’s thoughts on black-white encounter groups

[40:53] How Esalen Institute's geography informs its practices

[43:59] Integral Transformative Practice (ITP)

[47:40] How Michael defines heart & soul

[53:48] What is our deepest birthright?

[56:28] Where Michael sees humanity going

[1:06:14] How to carry on the Human Potential Movement


Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support