What if you could unlock the magic within yourself by embracing your inner wizard? Join us as we welcome Andrew Wallas, a remarkable businessman turned self-proclaimed modern-day wizard, who has carved a unique path from psychotherapy to pioneering his very own School for Wizards. Through humor, rebellion, and a whimsical wizardry label, Andrew shares how he guides others to break free from conventional roles, igniting creativity and transformation in those he mentors. Discover how humor and nonconformity can be powerful tools for personal growth and unlocking new perspectives on life’s challenges.
Our conversation fearlessly navigates the profound themes of life, death, and spirituality, posing the ultimate question: could death be more of an adventure than a fear? Andrew shares his own near-death experience, shedding light on how confronting our mortality might lead to a deeper understanding of life. We explore how hitting rock bottom can bring unexpected clarity and spiritual awakening, suggesting that embracing our finite existence enhances our connection to the eternal beauty of life and spirit.
Trauma, personal evolution, and the boundless potential of the human spirit also take center stage in this thought-provoking episode. From stories of clients finding love amidst terminal diagnoses to the wisdom found in adversity, we discuss how life’s struggles can strip us down to our true selves, prompting a shift in consciousness. By reframing trauma and cultivating a mindset open to infinite possibilities, we uncover how struggles can become catalysts for growth and transformation. Concluding with reflections on aging, gratitude, and anticipation for future interactions, this conversation invites listeners to view life through a lens of magic and infinite potential.
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Malcolm Stern has worked as a group and individual psychotherapist for more than 30 years. He was a co-founder of Alternatives at St James’s Church in London and runs groups internationally.
He is the author of Falling in Love / Staying in Love (Piatkus 2004) and Slay Your Dragons with Compassion ( Watkins 2020). He co-presented Channel 4’s relationship series, ‘Made for Each Other’ in 2003 and 2004 and sailed on the ‘Rainbow Warrior’ with Greenpeace in the 1980s. The book he is currently writing is an exploration of the shadow and its necessity in our evolutionary development.
To become equal to the dream sewn within us, our heart must break open and usually must break more than once. That’s why they say that the only heart worth having is a broken heart. For only in breaking can it open fully and reveal what is hidden within.” – Michael Meade
This is a series of podcasts based on the premise explored in Malcolm Stern’s acclaimed book of the same name, that adversity provides us with the capacity to develop previously unexplored depths and is , in effect , a crucible for self reflection and awareness. Malcolm lost his daughter Melissa to suicide in 2014. It slowly dawned on him over the following few years that he was being educated and an opportunity was being presented where new insights helped him forge a path through his grief and despair. As part of that cathartic journey, he wrote “ Slay Your Dragons with Compassion ( Watkins 2020 ) where he was able to describe some of the practices that had helped him shed light on a way through the darkness.
