"The Kitchen Table" Presented by TPI Canada
The Kitchen Table purpose is to share with you an engaging dialogue that we hope will reveal the dynamic world of cognitive science and it’s role it plays in performance. For over four decade your co-host Ron Medved and Gregg Cochlan have work with hundreds of organizations to apply cognitive psychology, science and practices to ignite human and organizational performance.
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In our previous episode, Podcast 123, we came across an interesting story that opened the door to a larger conversation about synchronicity and the different ways our knowledge can sometimes be informed.
Synchronicity is a term coined by Carl Jung to describe a meaningful coincidence—two or more events that appear to be connected in a significant way, even though there is ...
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This episode builds on the work we have been doing in the Wisdom Project, particularly our Knowledge Construct—the idea that wisdom depends not only on the information we receive, but also on the reliability of that information and the quality of its source.
In this discussion a speaker offers a practical way to use the space between stimulus and response. In that pause, w...
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After several episodes exploring some fairly deep topics, we decided to take a little detour and simply have some fun.
With the recent World Cup soccer matches capturing so much attention, Ron kicked off a conversation about the Belgium–United States match and where both the U.S. and Canadian teams fit into the tournament. As three friends around the kitchen table, we quic...
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In our previous episode, Podcast 123, we explored how information becomes knowledge and how knowledge contributes to wisdom. What began with Ron sharing the story of Calli consulting both a traditional counsellor and a nontraditional psychic quickly became something none of us expected.
As often happens around our Kitchen Table, the conversation moved below the surface. In refle...
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Synchronicity is a term coined by Carl Jung to describe a meaningful coincidence—an event where two or more things seem connected in a way that feels significant, even though there is no obvious cause-and-effect relationship between them. Non- Traditional Sources informing Knowledge in the service of Wisdom
In our previous episode, Podcast 122, we continued building on the...
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One of the key insights emerging from the Wisdom Project is that wisdom is not the same as accumulating information. When people think of a wise person, they often imagine someone who knows a great deal, and knowledge is certainly part of wisdom. But our exploration suggests that knowledge is only one component, and it is always incomplete.
We are rarely, if ever, able to know w...
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Today’s conversation is a tender one.
Ron is going to generously share his experience of losing his 94-year-old mother-in-law. Loss like that carries real grief. Real weight. Real suffering.
What stands out in this story isn’t an attempt to avoid the pain — it’s the way Ron gently creates space inside it. A pause between the shock of loss and the way he ch...
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On February 22, while we were in Mexico at our place in La Penita my son-in-law Josh and I were having breakfast at a local restaurant when social media began reporting violence in our region following the killing of a major cartel leader in Jalisco. In a matter of minutes, uncertainty entered the room. The headlines were dramatic. The proximity felt real. And like any po...
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In today’s episode, we introduce what we’re calling the experience slider. Every experience is a stimulus. From there, our response tends to slide in one of two directions — toward cognitive reaction (thinking, analyzing, interpreting) or toward emotional reaction (feeling, sensing, reacting from the heart or gut). Neither side is wrong, but where we land shap...
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In this episode, we’re taking a pause—a moment to check in, reflect, and go a little deeper into the questions that have surfaced during our exploration of uncertainty, anxiety, and suffering in Wisdom Study 2.0.
But this time, the spotlight gently shifts to the circular nature of wisdom itself. Dave brings forward a few powerful questions about how wisdom doesn&rsqu...
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As we head into our 10th season, we’re continually humbled by how far this conversation has traveled. We’ve had listeners tuning in from more than 120 countries around the world, and that global community means a great deal to us. From time to time, we’ve invited feedback, comments, questions, and curiosities—and we want you to know that invitation is al...
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In this podcast Gregg, Ron, and Dave continue their exploration of the relationship between uncertainty, anxiety, and suffering — but this time through the lens of practice. Drawing on the idea of a wisdom dojo, they look at how anxiety isn’t just something to understand, but something to train with. Just like a martial artist builds strength and skill through repea...
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Over the last several podcasts, we’ve been deepening our work on what we’re calling Wisdom Study 2.0, an extension of our Wisdom Project. The driving question behind this phase of our study has been simple, but profound: how can we apply wisdom in ways that actually mitigate the psychological and emotional impacts of uncertainty—especially the anxiety that so ...
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In this episode, I want to share a bit of personal background that shaped today’s conversation. Earlier in 2024, my grandson Peter was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, a condition I’ve spoken about in earlier Kitchen Table podcasts. Through the spring, our family’s anxiety deepened when we learned that Peter also had spots on his kidneys, which were ...
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In this episode, Ron and Gregg open up a bit more. We sharing some stories that get into the harder side of anxiety and suffering. They’re honest, sometimes uncomfortable, but also very real. And they help us see that even in those darker places, there’s room for learning, growth, and—ultimately—wisdom.
So as you listen, think about the moments in your ow...
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In this episode of the Wisdom Project, (Wisdom Study #2.0) Gregg shares a personal but highly relatable story that brings to life the emotional continuum from concern to anxiety to borderline panic. It’s the kind of story we’ve all lived in some form—especially if you’ve ever been asked to cook for a group of very competent, very transparentx frien...
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In this episode, Gregg (Afi) opens up about his own vulnerabilities, sharing uncertainties in his life and the impact they have on anxiety and suffering. By bringing his personal experience into the conversation, we aim to shed light on how wisdom practices can guide us through life’s challenges and help transform uncertainty into growth,
Both TSC and Parkinson&rsquo...
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Welcome to Season Nine the Wisdom Study 2.0 where we explore the ever-increasing challenge of anxiety. In this season, we will begin by diving into the connection between Uncertainty, Anxiety, and Suffering. Building on the Wisdom Formula we introduced in Wisdom Study 1.0, we’ll focus on how to turn wisdom into practice—offering models & practical ways to ...
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In this episode, Gregg, Dave and Ron get trapped in misinformation, supposedly coming from the new Pope Leo IVX. What does "woke" mean? What does "anti-woke" mean? What is the truth? Where is the truth? Be careful...it may be mis-information. Even if you like the answers.
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Timothy Caulfield from his book; The Certainty Illusion
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In this episode, Gregg, Dave, and Ron examine the use of "labels" in our lives. Labels give us a short-cut. Even help us judge others quickly. But can we dig a little deeper? Our Wisdom Model opens us to curiosity, even maturity. Join us on the journey.
Additional References
Core Wisdom Formula: Experience + Knowledge + Maturity = Wisdom (+)
The formula highlights th...
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