Phil Borges and Emma Bragdon in Conversation
On October 28, 2024, I interviewed Phil Borges. He is the co-producer of Crazywise, a documentary film depicting Spiritual Emergency through the real life stories of two individuals. The film also includes short dialogues with spiritual teachers and psychotherapists who offer their perspectives that Spiritual Emergency is not a mental illness. The film points to the notion that healthcare providers need to become competent in recognizing Spiritual Emergency and differentiating it from mental illness. Providers also need to understand the appropriate kind of support for individuals in this crisis.
Link to Crazywise film trailer and access for streaming: https://crazywisefilm.com
Free video clips of Conversations can be viewed on the main page above. CRAZYWISE Conversations
Personal Journeys of Transcendence and Healing
Phil Borge’s Ted Talk on Psychosis or Spiritual Awakening
Link to Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFtsHf1lVI4
This has been seen by more than 7 million people. It is beautifully illustrated by Phil’s touching photographs of indigenous people who are keepers of spiritual knowledge and are often mentors to those who are especially sensitive and need to harness their psychic abilities.
If you would like to see Phil and I discuss what can be most helpful for people in spiritual emergency: please comment in the box below. We will do another interview and post it here.
Thank you for your attention,
Emma Bragdon, PhD
Exec. Director, IMHU.org