Summerstone

Absolutely charmed, Nathan. Thank you for considering my work. Journaling can be such a sturdy backbone for self knowledge. All the best, Steve

Hey Blackfish, I talk about my experiences and perspective on journaling here: Something I learned from your post here is the great idea of using a computer that isn't connected to the Internet to journal on! I think the writer George RR Martin does that with his own writing. It's brilliant. Thanks for the share, Steve

Hey all- I want to share with you an interview I did with Daniel Mackler a few months ago. He's hosted the call-in show a number of times and is, in my opinion, at the forefront of work being done in anti-psychiatry and self-knowledge.

Hey all, I want to share with you my new musical album, The Boy Dreams, created specifically for the journaler seeking self-knowledge. The album notes are: The Boy Dreams is an instrumental album meant for self-knowledge oriented people to journal to. It was recorded with the idea in mind that songs good for repeat listens would support sustained introspection. The songs cover a range of emotions and soundscapes and evoke inspiration, creativity, and tenderness. Please hop over to http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevensummerstone2 to preview all the songs. I'd encourage you to purchase any that catch your fancy or the whole 18 song album for $9.99. Alternately, you could pay me what you think is fair via Bitcoin and I will send you a download link to the high quality MP3's. For the Bitcoin option, send me a PM and I'll get in touch! The album should be up on Amazon and iTunes by the end of the month. Enjoy the music, -Steve If you'd like a free sample MP3 from the album, write me a PM with your private email address and I'll send one over!

I think it's worth mentioning that none of the three screwballs I thank for inspiring the character of John Rock in the acknowledgements section is Stefan Molyneux. That's not a label I would use for him, though sometimes he's really funny.

I'm really pleased to see all this feedback for the video! I think it will be important in the future to define "spirit" in videos on the subject of child abuse and the cult of the family.I also really appreciate the addendums you made, Kevin, on comparing your history to rational standards (as opposed to cultural standards) and also the bit on how the cycle of the cult parent is perpetuated. Definitely some good stuff I could expand upon in future work, so thanks!Giancoli, on the envy, I've often thought about how to help philosophical/self knowledge oriented men bridge the gap between themselves and the women out there who have some self awareness but don't yet have the philosophy nailed down. It's a tough subject. I'm actually considering testing a couple of my theories with some experiments that could be really interesting if I were to put them into video form. I'll stay mum on that for now since it's in its nascency. For what it's worth, there are many parts of me that are very much in love with my partner and the communication we share is so rewarding and nurturing. I hope you can have the same in your life soon. (Thanks for subbing!)Mike Fleming, I'm so glad you've come into the light of philosophy and self knowledge and stepped away from the cult that bound you with guilt. I can really empathize with wanting to fit in but never being able to. Rebellion is not freedom, it's a reaction against tyranny. Thanks for giving my work a listen.

With some help from Daniel Mackler's brilliant essay "Family: The Prototypical Cult", I delve into the dark side of the family. This one of my most raw and unapologetic podcasts yet. Well worth a listen.

Interesting, Ethan. I'll check it out and see if I can get the book on there. Thanks for the suggestion!

I have written a 53,000 word novel titled John Rock: The World's Most Wanted Man that I think you should check out. It's got a bunch of nods to Stefan Molyneux, Real Time Relationships, UPB, Murray Rothbard, the Chinese yuan as the world reserve currency, Internal Family Systems psychotherapy, and a bunch of other things FDR people are into. If you like A Confederacy Of Dunces, Don Quixote, or Hot Shots!, you'll love this book. Click HERE to download it for free! I would not have written this without Freedomainradio influencing me to pursue my passions, so I'll give, in perpetuity, 5% of whatever donations I get for the book to the show. The book is also in this thread as an attachment. Feedback on the novel much desired! John Rock (free copy).pdf

Congrats to the kind gentleman from the Netherlands who submitted the winning bid!

Thanks for giving it a listen, Adrienne! Hugs all around

Drew Woods and I discuss some experiences in child abuse intervention that Drew has gone through. Some very interesting content for those of you who have or are interested in intervening. http://youtu.be/_JysyMsT5FM

I bought Stefan's bundle of nonfiction books for $77 this past summer and didn't get around to rereading them. I'm cutting down on my possessions in anticipation of a move somewhere across the globe! I'd like to sell the bundle to you. PM me with your bid. Bidding will close in a week. Half of your bid, after shipping costs, will go to Freedomain Radio

Hey all! My partner and I have a new episode up for our show, Partners In Love. We examine relationship dynamics through a rational lens and seek to employ a lot of the concepts from IFS, Real Time Relationships, UPB, and Non-Violent Communication in our interactions. Check it out!

This is another episode of a show my partner and I are doing. So far we've had really good feedback from listeners. We're talking about teamwork and traveling in this one. Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_C8xI6SCtI