Michael Murphy || Human Potential

Today it’s great to have Michael Murphy on the podcast. Michael is co-founder of Esalen Institute, a pioneer of the Human Potential Movement, and author of many influential books on extraordinary human potential. Topics [1:38] Michael’s early life [4:09] Michael’s connection with religion [8:00] How Michael and Dick Price met and founded the Esalen Institute [14:34] Michael’s connection to Abraham Maslow [19:07] Michael’s guest list for Esalen [27:12] How Michael built Esalen [33:00] Michael’s thoughts on black-white encounter groups [40:53] How Esalen Institute's geography informs its practices [43:59] Integral Transformative Practice (ITP) [47:40] How Michael defines heart & soul [53:48] What is our deepest birthright? [56:28] Where Michael sees humanity going [1:06:14] How to carry on the Human Potential Movement --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support