MindShifters Radio Podcast - dr michael ryce & Dr Tim Hayes

Dr. Andrew Pleener and Same Here Global

Tim Hayes interviews Dr. Andrew Pleener from the Same Here Global Project, about mental health and the challenge of ending the stigma around getting help for mental health issues.

Diederik Wolsak Interview - Choose Again Six Steps To Forgiveness

Tim Hayes interviews Diederik Wolsak about his book Choose Again, and his six step process of forgiveness.

 

Brooke Siem Author of May Cause Side Effects

Brooke Siem writes brilliantly about her struggle to get off of psychiatric medications after fifteen years of taking them, and still being depressed.  Her story is riveting, and her message if critically important for these times of rampant "over-prescription" of psychotropic medications.

Universal challenges of fear, insecurity, and the human drive to find purpose and healing.

December 6, 2024 summary (Podbean)

The radio show centers on profound themes of emotional healing, self-awareness, and resilience amidst life's chaos. Hosted by Dr. Tim Hayes, dr. michael and Jeanie Ryce, and others, it provides a space for deep reflections on managing trauma, personal transformation, and tools like mindfulness, breathwork, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and forgiveness worksheets. These practical strategies are shared through stories of personal experiences, highlighting their effectiveness in confronting fears and generational patterns.

One key segment addresses the challenge of navigating crises without being paralyzed by fear. Dr. Tim uses the analogy of an overloaded logging truck to illustrate how unchecked stress and worry burden the mind, limiting one’s ability to respond effectively to immediate tasks. Participants are encouraged to slow down, focus on the present, and utilize tools that rewire the brain’s reactions to stress, allowing calmness and clarity to prevail.

Caller Susan shares her personal journey, including managing her son Jonathan's health scare, which sparked discussions about physical manifestations of emotional trauma. The show explores how political and societal dynamics resonate with unresolved childhood experiences, amplifying current fears. Participants emphasize using these moments as opportunities for self-discovery and growth rather than succumbing to despair.

The episode also delves into the broader impact of collective narratives, drawing on Malcolm Gladwell's concept of tipping points to inspire hope for societal change. It reminds listeners that even seemingly irreversible patterns can shift dramatically when perspectives evolve.

Themes of community support are highlighted through Susan’s account of hosting refugees. Their resilience and struggles underscore the importance of compassion and connection in overcoming adversity. The discussion ties these experiences to universal challenges of fear, insecurity, and the human drive to find purpose and healing.

Word Link: Crisis = Softening

Synchronicity.  “Why are you cleaning the outside of the cup? It is the inside to be done.” So the objective that Yeshua has is to go to the inside and do the inner work that just naturally produces the outer result. If you're caught up in the outer following a set of rules for ritual purposes, if you get caught up in the external world and one that hallucinates a healed state where a healed state does not exist, then you want to step back in and do the inner work and bring an awareness and healing to the inner world

Book of Thomas covered saying 88 - 89

The End of Suffering Part 3

September 13, 2024 michael continues to read the new edition of his book

In this radio show, the host delves deeply into the concept of love, contrasting the common cultural misconceptions with a more profound understanding of love as a state of being rather than an action or behavior. The discussion begins by critiquing the idea that saying "I love you" often refers to a superficial and fragile form of approval, rather than true love. According to the host, most people have been conditioned to accept love as something that can be given or received, but this misperception is far from the truth. The show stresses that love is not a verb or a transactional act; instead, it is the very essence of who we are as human beings.

Drawing on the analogy of a newborn child, the speaker emphasizes that a child does not express love by doing something; the child simply *is* love. This essence is often lost as individuals grow and are conditioned by societal norms, generational beliefs, and language that distort the meaning of love. The host cites Vladimir Lenin’s assertion that changing the meaning of words can destroy a culture, arguing that many people confuse abusive behaviors—often justified in the name of love—with genuine love. The speaker critically examines terms like "tough love," suggesting that these concepts are oxymorons that distort the true essence of love, leading to cycles of emotional abuse and blame.

 

The show also introduces the idea that love, as a state of being, cannot coexist with fear, hostility, or disapproval. When individuals attempt to act "lovingly" based on a mind clouded by these negative emotions, their actions are hollow and disconnected from the true experience of love. The host explores how generational pain, unresolved trauma, and mental constructs shape relationships and often lead to suffering and disillusionment, particularly when goals and expectations in relationships are violated.

 

Forgiveness, as described by the host, is the key to returning to the state of love. However, the speaker clarifies that forgiveness is not about absolving others, but rather about removing the internal blocks—anger, fear, and unresolved pain—that prevent an individual from experiencing their true essence as love. This process of forgiveness allows people to overcome suffering and experience healing, both for themselves and for others.

 

The conversation also touches upon religious teachings, particularly how misinterpretations of the scriptures have led to a skewed understanding of love and forgiveness. The speaker notes that many of the original meanings in religious texts have been lost or distorted, especially through translations into languages like Greek and English. The speaker discusses how societal systems, including religious and political institutions, often perpetuate fear, control, and suffering, rather than promoting the true essence of love. The ultimate message is one of self-awareness, healing, and rediscovering love as our natural state of being, free from the distortions of the mind.

The End of Suffering Part 2

The radio show centers around a deep reflection on spiritual teachings, particularly focusing on Yeshua’s message and the concepts presented in the book *The End of Suffering*. The host begins by acknowledging feedback from the previous day’s reading, suggesting that the message needs to be delivered as one cohesive piece. Throughout the episode, the host apologizes for the potential disjointedness caused by revisiting and editing material written years ago.

 

The discussion dives into Yeshua’s interpretation of suffering and how it contrasts with traditional church teachings. The host explains that Yeshua, even in his most trying moments, exemplified the power of love over fear and hostility. By healing the high priest’s servant during his arrest, Yeshua demonstrated the ability to act with love toward those who intended harm. The host underscores Yeshua’s victory over suffering and death, emphasizing that his resurrection is a testament to the power of functioning as a human being aligned with love and divine will, free from the constraints of fear and judgment.

 

The episode moves on to critique established religious teachings that focus on suffering, dogma, and fear, suggesting that these misinterpretations have led to a misunderstanding of Yeshua’s true message. Yeshua’s mission, as interpreted by the host, was not to teach sacrifice and condemnation but to provide tools for people to experience love and healing. The traditional religious institutions that promote fear and judgment are portrayed as being disconnected from the presence of love, which the host claims is the essential message of Yeshua.

 

In addition to discussing religious dogma, the host reflects on personal spiritual growth and the importance of questioning long-held beliefs. The host shares a personal journey of coming to terms with the realization that much of the religious doctrine they were taught was based on fear and control, rather than love and understanding. This leads to a broader conversation about the power of forgiveness, not as a mere pardon but as a tool for transforming one’s mind and overcoming the unconscious patterns that lead to suffering.

 

Throughout the episode, the host emphasizes the need for individuals to engage in deep inner work to break free from generational trauma, fear, and hostility. The message highlights the importance of personal responsibility in healing and the potential for individuals to embody love, as Yeshua did, to bring about real change in the world. The host concludes with a call for listeners to stay connected to love, even in the face of adversity, as this is the true path to healing and spiritual enlightenment.

The End of Suffering Part 1

michael ryce discussed key ideas from a long-started but unfinished book, The End of Suffering, a dialogue between a character and Yeshua. The central theme explored is the concept of self-inflicted suffering and how Yeshua's teachings provide tools to overcome it. A significant focus was placed on the importance of taking personal responsibility for one’s suffering rather than blaming others. Forgiveness, the speaker stressed, is the key to reclaiming personal power and liberating oneself from the victimhood mentality that often keeps people trapped in cycles of pain.

dr ryce reflected on how many people misinterpret Yeshua's teachings by adopting beliefs that shift responsibility away from themselves. They rely on simply invoking his name without doing the necessary inner work for personal transformation. Yeshua’s teachings emphasized personal effort and the application of his instructions to experience true change. The conversation also touched upon Yeshua’s overcoming of worldly suffering and how this achievement was meant to serve as a model for others.

Further, the speaker highlighted the prevalent issue of blame within religious practices, where individuals remain powerless because they project responsibility for their experiences onto others. Yeshua taught that overcoming these patterns requires inner work and self-mastery. The conversation reiterated the difference between Yeshua’s teachings of love and forgiveness and the fear-based messages that have dominated religious discourse. These distorted teachings, often leading to fear and hostility, are contrasted with Yeshua’s original Aramaic words, which call for living in a state of love and inner peace.

As the discussion unfolded, the speaker challenged the traditional interpretations of religious scripture, pointing out that much of what has been passed down is steeped in misinterpretation. The focus of Yeshua's teachings was on love, not fear, but over the centuries, fear-based doctrines have overshadowed his original messages. The radio show ended with a note of encouragement for listeners to continue their own journey toward love and self-mastery, following the true teachings of Yeshua rather than relying on superficial religious practices.

Listen to the first two chapters at

* Chapter 1: “THE END OF SUFFERING” – 44 Minutes (2.6 MB)

* Chapter 2: “THE CORE PROBLEM, BEING WAXED GROSS” – 28 Minutes (1.6 MB)

MindShifters Radio LIVE August 7, 2024

August 7, 2024 Summary

The radio show began with a question from Colleen about generational pain and negative energy, particularly whether processing these energies can affect her descendants. The host explained that, according to Einstein's view of the universe as an energetic continuum, individual healing work can indeed influence others energetically connected to us, including descendants. This is because we live in an energetic universe where everything is interconnected. The host used the analogy of waves in the ocean to illustrate that although we appear as individual waves, we are all part of a larger whole, energetically connected to each other and our ancestors.

The discussion then moved to the concept of inherited energetic patterns, such as traits or trauma, which are passed down through generations. The host mentioned that ancient texts, like the Aramaic language's reference to "sins of the father," highlight the transference of these patterns. He stressed that resolving these patterns within oneself can ease the burden for descendants, even though each person must ultimately do their own work. By addressing and clearing these generational energies, we can potentially open energy windows, making it easier for others to process similar patterns.

Next, Tracy shared her struggle with a tenant who refused to leave her property, a recurring issue in her life. The host suggested that this pattern could indicate a deeper energetic issue within Tracy, such as feelings of victimhood or being taken advantage of. He advised her to use worksheets to explore and forgive these inclinations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining active present love while addressing such conflicts. The host explained that understanding and resolving one's internal energetic patterns can transform how we interact with others and change our experiences.

The show also touched on the concept of inversions in personal evaluations, where fear might be denied and hostility becomes a secondary issue. This indicates a blockage or denial of certain energies, which can be uncovered and addressed through self-work. The host encouraged listeners to take responsibility for their energy patterns and to use available tools, such as personal code evaluations and worksheets, to identify and heal these areas.

In closing, the host emphasized the importance of self-healing and understanding one's own energy system. He pointed out that true healing comes from within and that individuals must be willing to do the necessary work to uncover and address their energetic patterns. The show aims to support listeners in this journey, offering tools and insights to help them align with their true energetic selves and achieve healing.