This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Stephen G. Post, renowned researcher, author, and one of the world’s leading voices on altruism, compassion, and the science of love. As the founding director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at Stony Brook University, Dr. Post has spent decades exploring how love, meaning, and generosity shape human flourishing.

In this episode, we move deeper into the philosophical and spiritual foundations of his book, *Pure Unlimited Love*. Dr. Post introduces the idea of “the one mind,” sharing powerful stories and scientific perspectives that challenge the belief that consciousness is produced solely by the brain. We explore how creativity, intuition, and insight emerge when people access deeper states of awareness—and why chronic fear, stress, and disconnection keep us from doing so.

We also discuss freedom as a spiritual quality rather than a purely material one, the healing role of nature and social prescribing, and why serving others is essential to restoring dignity, meaning, and joy in our lives.

The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway

“I’m a believer that we need to have identifiable constituencies to which we apply our kindness and our callings.”

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Resources:

• Pure Unlimited Love (Book)
• The Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love
• Dr. Stephen G. Post – Stony Brook Bio
• Dr. Stephen G. Post – Official Website

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