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July 24, 2023 72 mins

In this episode of A Life In Ruins podcast, David does a solo interview with his friend Dr. Margie Serrato, an anthropologist turned empowerment coach.

David and Margie begin talking about what Margie does for a living and her life post PhD. After, Margie discusses her childhood moving all over the US and also growing up in Medellin, Colombia during the height of Pablo Escobar’s narcoterrorism.

Margie then details her experience in academia, and why she decided to leave it. As well as appointment, discussion regarding psychology and culture, and how anthropology forces us to shift our perspectives.

Lastly, David asks about her experience in the Miss Ohio pageant, and she details, but that was like anthropologically and personally. But also, they end the podcast talking about alternative careers in anthropology, and why she seeks to empower others to find careers outside of academia.

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For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/ruins/166

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Literature Recommendations

  • The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz (Beginner)
  • The Five Levels of Attachment by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr (Intermediate)
  • A Course in Miracles (Made Easy) by Alan Cohen (simple to understand, challenging to apply)

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