RFNH Dr. Thomas Balistrieri - Indigenous initiation and modern society

Today I sat down with Dr. Thomas Balistrieri. Tom is a Professor of Psychology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and he has had a career built around counseling and mentoring people of all ages. Tom is one of the most insightful people that I know, and his experience in coaching human beings through difficult times is unique and invaluable. While Tom doesn't spend a lot of time promoting himself, he is frequently sought out by his peers, professional organizations and individuals seeking his help, guidance, historical perspectives and for public speaking events. You can find him on Facebook or by emailing him at thomas@ragspassage.com . Tom began his career as a therapist and over the years he has been a Director of Counseling at universities, a business consultant for a major corporation, a Dean of Students, a NCAA Division One Coach, and even a lobsterman on the Atlantic. Tom spent many months over several years learning the traditions of the Lakota Nation from Elders who found something unique in Tom. On this podcast he shares with us a little of what he has learned in the hopes that we might make our own lives better. I hope you enjoy.