Episode Details

• [3:27] Intro to the filmmakers
• [8:47] Jess' explains how she came to want to make a film
• [15:40] Jeff talks about staying true to their vision
• [17:42] How Rick joined the project
• [25:03] Mythology and Psychology
• [31:53] Dr. Mike explains his interview
• [35:54] The unconscious and being stuck
• [39:19] The rhythm of existing
• [47:10] Where fitness and movement tie in
• [53:31] Tools to move toward Post-Traumatic Growth
• [1:02:06] Working with dreams
• [1:09:36] Periods of intentional high stress
• [1:23:24] How to support the film

Support Dark Night of the Soul:

• Kickstarter campaign

Connect with Rick, Dr Dee, Jeff, and Jess:

• Rick Alexander website
• Dr Danielle Alexander website
• The Special Forces Experience (Jeff)
• Shadow Work Library Podcast (Jess)

Prior Flex Diet Podcast Episodes:

• Flex Diet Podcast Episode 169: Learning to take Your Foot Off the Gas When Fitness is Your Entire Identity - An interview with Dr. Danielle McGinnis (Alexander)
• Flex Diet Podcast S2, Ep 49: Tools to Down-Regulate in Response to Stress, an interview with Rick Alexander

Episode 169: Learning to take Your Foot Off the Gas When Fitness Is Your Entire Identity – An Interview with Dr. Danielle McGinnis by Dr. Mike T Nelson