Michael Franco

About Michael Franco

Join psychiatrist Michael Franco as he explores spiritual psychotherapy through Torah, Kabbalah, Zen, and Taoism. Each episode blends ancient wisdom with psychological insight to inspire healing, self-awareness, and personal transformation. This podcast offers a meaningful path for anyone seeking emotional growth, deeper purpose, and a more connected life.

Publisher

Michael Franco

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Mar 2021

Latest episode

24 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

154 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 4 Episode 23: Finale: The Harmony of Discord

   In this episode, our celebratory season finale, we open with a song by S.E. Rogie called Recipe for Truth and Lasting Happiness. We continue with some talking points and standup comedy. Next, we explore Alan Watts' words on the myths that keep humans trapped in incomplete narratives. We close with the Zohar's explanation of the harmony underlying the discord of Creation.

2. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 4 Episode 22: This Mind, This Path

   In this episode, we begin with the opening verses of the Tao te Ching. After some rich discussion, we run through some intriguing Zen Koans from the Gateless Gate. We close with the Zohar's comparison of the argument of Korah and Moses with that of Hillel and Shammai.

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   13 May 2026

   Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 4 Episode 21: The Wisdom Beyond Words

   In this episode, we open with the Tao te Ching's concluding verse. We then explore some deeply cryptic koans from the Gateless Gate. Finally, we close with the Zohar's introduction to the second day of Creation.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

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