In this week's epsiode, Alex sat down with Dr. Arne Rubinstein, Dr. Arne is the CEO and Founder of the Rites of Passage Institute. He has over 30 years of experience as a medical doctor, counsellor, mentor, speaker, and workshop facilitator. The programs, seminars, and camps he’s helped to develop have been attended by more than 350,000 people globally, while some of the largest schools in Australia have implemented the framework effectively. The programs are designed to support boys and girls in successfully making a safe, healthy transition into adulthood. His goal is to make Rites of Passage mainstream once again. In the epsiode, we talk about:
Key moments:
0:00 - Intro
3:30 - Arne's Impact Across The World
5:40 - Comparison, and The Internet
7:55 - Breaking Down Core Beliefs
12:30 - The Importance of Stories
17:40 - A Journey Into Manhood
21:27 - What is a Rite of Passage?
31:50 - Submitting to Tradition
38:40 - What does a Rite of Passage Look Like Today?
43:45 - The Importance of Reintegration
47:50 - Community Holds Structure
52:41 - Major Rites of Passage in Life
To find out more from Dr. Arne:
Website: https://ritesofpassageinstitute.org/
The Rites of Passage Institue Instagram: @ropinstitute
Follow Arne on Instagram: @arnerubinstein
