Seeds of Equanimity: Knowing and Being with Michael Uebel, PhD
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Psychotherapist and host Jessica Fowler welcomes Dr. Michael Uebel to discuss his book, "Seeds of Equanimity: Knowing and Being.” Dr. Uebel explores equanimity as a flexible, spacious, and open way of relating to experience rather than changing external reality. Drawing on Stoicism, Daoism, Zen Buddhism, and ACT, Dr. Uebel explores the importance of the "what" of experience over chasing "why”. We explore mindfulness and Dr. Uebel offers a listening practice.
Show Highlights
Stoicism and Therapy Lens
Defining Equanimity
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Purposeless Mindfulness
Practicing Just Listen
Names vs Identity
Key Takeaways Peace Process
Acceptance and Flow
About the author
Michael Uebel, PhD, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and Research Affiliate at the University of Texas, Austin. He has taught literature and theory at the University of Virginia, Georgetown University, the University of Kentucky and the University of Texas, and has published widely on cultural and intellectual history and on mental health practice. His most recent book is Seeds of Equanimity: Knowing and Being (2025).