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#108 Into the Flow: From Being to Becoming

In the 108th episode of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz, I offer another concise explanation of two interrelated concepts covered in my book, The Possibility Principle, that are integral to my practice as a therapist: The difference between the old mechanistic worldview and the more …

#109 Over-Simplifying Equals Dumbing Down

In The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz episode 109, let’s take a look at how the classic Aristotelian worldview — what I call “either-or thinking” — affects our lives from our culture and society on down to our personal relationships and even our own self-esteem. Compare this overly simpli…

#110 The Inhumanity of Being Invisible

The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz episode 110 features a recent experience that inspired me to speak to you about connection, compassion, and other aspects of being human we sometimes lose sight of. Listen to learn what happened… and once you’ve listened, let me know what you think! Have…

#112 The Power of Optimism

Join me for The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz #112, in which I explore how we can each adopt a worldview of empowering and pragmatic optimism. Listen to learn how our life experiences guide our perceptions and attitudes… and how we can choose a different, more enriching path. Let me kno…

#113 Why Do You Need to Be Right?

Would you rather be right, or be kind? In The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz 113, I explain why our almost instinctive urge to be right and criticize in relationships hinders our potential to communicate and damages intimacy. What to do? Listen to learn how to engage with others — in any …

#115 Being True to Yourself

Welcome to episode 115 of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz! This time around, I look forward with you to the subject and topics to come in my next book, Uncommon Sense: How to Live a Fearless Life. To understand the book to come, it’s important to review how I came to the wisdom I’ll pr…

#117 The Myth of Objectivity

In episode 117 of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz, let’s talk about another example of uncommon sense: Objectivity doesn’t exist. Listen to understand why this is, and why, despite often hearing that objectivity is a good thing, true objectivity is impossible. I also discuss how the a…

#118 Self-Esteem Isn’t What You Think It Is

Episode 118 of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz features another nugget of uncommon sense: self-esteem is not what you think! Listen to understand why what we think of as self-esteem is actually focused not on what we think of ourselves, but rather what others think of us. In the episo…

#119 Uncertainty Welcomes In Possibilities

In episode 119 of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz, I discuss the question of why, when we know reality is based on possibility, we still tend to reject uncertainty. Listen as I explain why striving for certainty and predictability is actually fear-driven. What’s the alternative? You’…

Improve Life With Quantum Physics; Mel Schwartz

Mel Schwartz is a psychotherapist, marriage counselor, and corporate leadership consultant. He is the author of The Art of Intimacy, The Pleasure of Passion, and his newest book, The Possibility Principle: How Quantum Physics Can Improve the Way You Think, Live, and Love. Mel practices in Westport,…