Why We Keep Repeating the Same Mistakes & How to Break the Cycle with Dr. Carl Greer

Despite our efforts, many of us stay stuck in the same emotional patterns, old stories, and unhelpful habits. In this episode of Next Level Health, Dr. Melinda Ring sits down with retired clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst, shamanic practitioner, philanthropist, and bestselling author Carl Greer to explore the inner work that can unlock lasting transformation. Drawing from Jungian psychology, shamanic traditions, and decades of clinical experience, Greer explains how our unconscious beliefs, patterns, and personal stories can influence everything from our relationships and life choices to our physical health.

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00:00 Why inner work matters for lasting change

00:00:52 Meet Carl Greer and the concept of hidden wisdom

00:02:48 Why we struggle to change even when we want to

00:04:12 What it really means to "go within"

00:05:42 Fear, resistance, and avoiding self-discovery

00:07:31 How health, relationships, purpose, and spirituality connect

00:10:40 Dialoguing with emotions, symptoms, and inner parts

00:12:33 Practical exercises for accessing inner wisdom

00:15:01 When to seek professional support for inner work

00:16:03 The role of the inner guardian in healing work