{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/624343cdd0576000133d6b04/6458cbcc83a0fc001196cdfc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 44 - George UK","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/624343cdd0576000133d6b04/1696115579968-4cd66bd30bc4c7e3d4d781f22aadf45f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Esoteric &amp; illuminating, George is paranoid schizophrenic from Yorkshire. 58, his psychotic journey began late in life, George gives his views and insight on his beliefs and experiences.</p><p><br></p><p>Website:</p><p><a href=\"https://self-transcendence.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/42xpPLp</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music: Em Baxio - Clara Mendes</p><p><br></p><p>#schizophrenia #selfactualisation #chrisitianity</p><p><br></p><p>*****************************************</p><p>** Duncan's links:</p><p>** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI</p><p>** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk</p><p>** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl</p><p>** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf</p><p>*****************************************</p><p><br></p><p>00:00:30: Introduction to the episode</p><p>00:01:08: Background of George's mental health journey</p><p>00:01:47: Realization and self-identity</p><p>00:03:01: Introduction to his voices</p><p>00:03:19: Discovery of different characters within him</p><p>00:04:24: Journey to reintegrate aspects of self</p><p>00:06:34: Struggle with demons</p><p>00:09:08: Medication and side-effects</p><p>00:10:34: A shift in his mental state (June last year)</p><p>00:11:55: Reintegration and self-actualization</p><p>00:13:56: Current mental state</p><p>00:14:42: View on schizophrenia</p><p>00:17:58: Theological perspectives</p><p>00:22:28: Belief and its relation to society</p><p>00:23:26: Personal beliefs versus societal beliefs</p><p>00:24:55: Encouragement to others</p><p>00:25:14: Reflection on the predisposition for schizophrenia</p><p>00:26:06: Early life spiritual experiences</p><p>00:26:41: Living a \"normal\" life.</p><p>00:27:31: Perspectives on self-awareness in society.</p><p>27:41: Society and self-esteem discussion</p><p>30:30: Reflection on spirituality and self-love</p><p>33:57: Exploration of consciousness and spirit</p><p>36:16: George's self-actualization journey</p><p>38:59: Connection and disconnection from self</p><p>41:08: George's medication tapering</p><p>43:32: George quitting weed</p><p>45:04: Closing of the interview</p>","author_name":"Duncan Samarasinghe"}