Prisoners of Our Thoughts with Dr Alex Pattakos | E26
Mar 28, 2022Dr. Alex Pattakos, PhD, joins Dr. Ruth Allan on the 26th Episode of Brain Health: Unchaining Your Pain and the 6th episode in series 2.
Alex Pattakos, Ph.D., affectionately nicknamed "Dr. Meaning," is the co-founder of the GLOBAL MEANING INSTITUTE and co-creator of MEANINGology® - the study and practice of meaning in life, work, and society.
He is the co-author with Elaine Dundon of the international bestselling book, "Prisoners of Our Thoughts" (3rd edition, 23+ languages), which is based on the wisdom of the world-renowned psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Dr. Viktor E. Frankl (author of the classic bestseller "Man's Search for Meaning") who personally urged Dr. Pattakos to write it.
He and Elaine also co-authored the award-winning book on the human quest for meaning, "The OPA! Way," which is grounded in Greek philosophy, mythology, and culture and backed by years of research.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of spiritual well-being to optimize your brain and whole body health, particularly finding meaning and purpose.
Dr. Alex explains optimal brain health for him in the context of being a prisoner of our thoughts.
"We are being challenged by life, and it is up to us to make it meaningful," Dr Alex Pattakos.
He was also one of the initial faculty evaluators for the Innovations in American Government Awards Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
He is a past president of Renaissance Business Associates (RBA), an international, nonprofit association of people committed to elevating the human spirit in the workplace. During his tenure as president, RBA was active in Australia, Canada, Europe, Nigeria, South Africa, and the USA.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmeaning/
Website: www.globalmeaninginstitute.com
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Website: https://www.ruthmaryallan.com
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