Episode 3
This third full episode of Wise Talkers features an interview with psychotherapist Dr. Ron Mann that I conducted in 1981. Dr. Mann’s life and career was greatly influenced by a workshop he took in Hawaii in 1976 with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. The immediately preceding episode of Wise Talkers featured my 1981 interview with Kübler-Ross – and this 1981 interview with Ron Mann is a natural sequel.
In our interview, Ron relates some extraordinary mystical experiences he had during his 1976 workshop with Elisabeth, and a number of others as well, including during his therapy sessions with clients. He explains how these phenomena integrate with his spiritual worldview, and he also examines them from a scientific viewpoint.
Dr. Mann describes how he incorporates psychotherapy into his spiritual practice – and vice versa – both with his patients and in his personal life.
Finally, I share some thoughts on the view of life put forth by both Ron Mann and Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, provide a quick review of Ron’s activities since our interview, and talk about my evolving vision for this podcast.
Dr. Mann makes a good argument for becoming aware of the existence of phenomena beyond our normal sensing. A current interview would be enlightening. Will his beliefs from the 1981 interview have changed?
Yes, it will be most interesting to see if and how Ron’s beliefs have changed. I’m also looking forward to hearing his take on today’s world with all its interrelated crises and accelerating pace of change. And lots more! He’s had many life experiences and interesting ventures since our first meeting. Stay tuned….