Psychotherapist and developmental theorist Kim Barta joins Keith Martin-Smith for a deep dive into the psychological and developmental dynamics surrounding one of the most polarizing figures of our time: Donald Trump.
A Grand Strategy for the Transformation Age
Robb SmithIn this powerful second installment of Big Picture Mind, Robb Smith presents a sweeping yet grounded vision for the future of the integrative worldview — one that meets the historic demands of our moment and invites each of us into a shared project of planetary coherence. We are living amidst a multi-system breakdown: geopolitical instability, techno-economic upheaval, ecological overshoot, a …
The Occupational Hazards of Awakening
Kimberley Lafferty and Santiago JiménezIn this profound dialogue, Kimberley Lafferty and Santiago illuminate the occupational hazards of awakening, exploring the bliss and challenges of ego dissolution and emptiness within daily life. They offer deep insights and practical wisdom for integrating profound spiritual experiences into authentic human living.
Men, Meaning, and the Rise of the New Right
Keith Martin-Smith, Jason Lange and Raymond FismerThe modern world is demanding more from men than ever before—strength and sensitivity, resilience and vulnerability, leadership and collaboration—yet many feel lost without clear role models or cultural support. This conversation explores the forces shaping modern masculinity, the allure of strongman archetypes, and the path toward a truly integrated, evolved form of masculinity that balances power with presence, agency with empathy, and tradition with transformation.
A Sociology of Big Pictures: Network Strategy for a 21st Century Worldview
Robb SmithThe Institute of Applied Metatheory (IAM) presents A Sociology of Big Pictures: Network Strategy for a 21st Century Worldview by Robb Smith, an in-depth exploration of how grand integrative frameworks emerge, compete, and evolve within the modern attentional landscape. As we enter the Transformation Age — marked by rapid geopolitical, technological, ecological, and epistemic shifts — Smith argues that the need for a coherent, integrative worldview has never been greater.
The Turquoise Dialectic: Expand Your Cosmology Through Integral Dialogue
Dr. Keith Witt and Corey deVosCorey DeVos and Dr. Keith Witt explore the turquoise dialectic—a mode of deep, integrative conversation where perspectives evolve rather than compete—touching on themes of honesty, trust, intergenerational transmission, and the ways our personal cosmologies shape reality. From the psychology of deception to the ancestral patterns we unconsciously carry, this discussion invites listeners to examine how they construct meaning, engage in dialogue, and participate in the ongoing evolution of consciousness.
Core Concept: Stages of Development
Corey deVosStages of Development: The Evolution of Worldviews and Meaning-Making Summary People don’t just hold different beliefs; they operate from different levels of meaning-making. These stages of development reflect deep structural shifts in how individuals and cultures process reality, ranging from egocentric survival needs to complex, world-centric perspectives and beyond. Each stage builds upon and transcends the previous one, expanding the …
Evolving Love: The Secret Path to Awakening
Kimberley Lafferty, Mickra Hamilton and Daniel SticklerThis conversation explores how love evolves alongside human development, revealing how our relationships reflect and shape our consciousness. Through personal stories, integral psychology, and esoteric wisdom, Kimberley Theresa Lafferty, Dr. Daniel Stickler, and Dr. Mickra Hamilton uncover how intimacy, shadow work, and sacred partnership can become profound paths of transformation and awakening.