Unlocking Mental Health Through Spiritual Intelligence
Episode Overview
Spiritual intelligence offers tools for managing mental health. Distinguishing between spirituality and religion can aid personal growth. Embracing spiritual resources like gratitude and compassion enhances resilience. Leadership benefits from integrating spiritual intelligence qualities. Mindfulness practices support emotional regulation and self-awareness.
Spiritual resources are these qualities that have been celebrated for thousands of years throughout all the world's traditions.
The Bold Beautiful Borderline podcast takes a fresh approach to exploring the nuances of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) through raw, honest conversations. In this episode, hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson invite Yosi Amram, a clinical psychologist and pioneering researcher in Spiritual Intelligence, to share his fascinating journey.
Yosi's background is as colourful as a rainbow after a storm – from growing up in Israel and experiencing a manic episode while leading a tech company, to discovering the calming power of spiritual intelligence. Yosi explains how spiritual intelligence can be a powerful ally in managing mental health. By tapping into spiritual resources like gratitude, compassion, and humility, individuals can find a more centred and balanced life.
These qualities have been recognised across various traditions for centuries and are now being embraced by modern psychology as well. Yosi shares how he applies these principles in his work with leaders and couples, fostering environments where personal and organisational growth can flourish. Listeners will find themselves nodding along as Yosi recounts his journey from scepticism to embracing spirituality, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between spirituality and religion.
Through his stories and insights, Yosi provides a roadmap for cultivating spiritual intelligence to enhance mental health resilience. For anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on finding strength within oneself. It’s a gentle reminder that even in the midst of chaos, there’s always room for hope and healing. So why not take a moment to explore how spiritual intelligence could positively impact your own life?