We invite you on a journey of emotional discovery with Malcolm, the brains behind "Slayer Dragons" podcast, whose loss led him to an unimaginable journey of self-discovery and healing. After the tragic suicide of his beloved daughter Melissa, Malcolm found solace in the Buddhist concept of Sangha, a spiritual community of individuals. He turned his grief into a book to help others navigate their pain, through "Slayer Dragons with Compassion."
Explore the depths of human emotions with us, as we delve into the importance of embracing our vulnerabilities, especially grief. We dive into the healing power of tears, validated by a study from the University of Berkeley. Hear Malcolm's candid conversation on creating safe spaces to openly express emotions, fostering a deeper connection with oneself and others. Get insights on using suffering as a stepping stone towards personal growth, embodying the essence of what it truly means to be human in times of adversity.
Together, Malcolm and I question, "How can we make the most of this fleeting human experience?" In the face of suffering and the brevity of life, we reflect on the necessity of embracing our entire emotional spectrum. We discuss the importance of developing support structures and continually learning from the experiences of others who have faced extreme hardship. This heartfelt journey seeks to inspire you to live your one wild and precious life to the fullest. Join us for an episode that is not just insightful, but a deeply touching exploration of the human experience.
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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.
