Owen Fitzpatrick is a psychologist and business coach, author of many NLP books. Podcast is released as audio and video.
Episodes
6 Jul 2026
Generosity as an active assertion of agency shapes identity and values through emotionally aligned, friction-reducing fundraising strategies that prioritize donor collaboration, authentic impact, and neuroscience-informed narratives over performative altruism.
Open episode
29 Jun 2026
Organizational culture is defined by consistent behaviors and shared stories, not mission statements, and requires reinforcing desired actions, aligning incentives, and reshaping narratives to overcome resistance and build sustainable identity through lived experiences rather than rhetoric or policies.
Open episode
22 Jun 2026
The text reframes meaning as a self-created narrative through active purpose assignment, leveraging Victor Frankl's logotherapy to transform adversity into growth via sacred values, empathy, and self-reflection, while emphasizing practical applications like aligning decisions with core values and redefining self-perception.
Open episode
15 Jun 2026
Beliefs as adaptable tools shape experience through the interplay of knowledge, physiological responses, and psychological interpretations, critiquing fixed notions of motivation and offering reframing strategies to transform limiting labels and reduce suffering in mental health and personal growth.
Open episode
8 Jun 2026
Hypocrisy and self-deception arise from clinging to outdated identities, with personal growth requiring redefining self-perception through adaptive habits, purpose-driven actions, and embracing change over rigid self-narratives.
Open episode
1 Jun 2026
Emotions construct reality through affective realism, influencing perception, decision-making, and societal trends, with strategies like labeling and awareness helping to harness their power as tools for clarity and intentional regulation.
Open episode
25 May 2026
The podcast examines how emotional states like anger hinder open dialogue, critiques adversarial debate, and advocates for curiosity, empathy, and provisional beliefs to foster productive conversations amidst polarization and manipulative tactics, stressing humility and sustainable change.
Open episode
18 May 2026
Anne Devlin's defiance under torture highlights resilience and group dynamics, exploring how identity, conformity, and social pressure influence behavior through psychological theories and historical cases, while emphasizing the dual impact of identity fusion and strategies to balance belonging with critical thinking.
Open episode
11 May 2026
The text examines philosophical and psychological perspectives on perception and truth, exploring naive realism, Plato's Allegory of the Cave, multiple interpretations of truth, cognitive biases, and strategies for navigating differing beliefs through empathy and critical reflection.
Open episode
4 May 2026
Analyzes Emperor Palpatine's manipulation of Anakin Skywalker through emotional exploitation, fear, and grief, linking *Star Wars* themes of belief transformation, cognitive dissonance, and redemption to real-world psychological control mechanisms and historical authoritarian tactics.
Open episode