Exploring the Shadow Side of Human Potential with Marcia Martin
Tue Feb 03 2026
Welcome to another enlightening episode of the MY Podcast with Alan. Today, Alan sits down with the legendary Marcia Martin, a pioneering figure in the human potential and self-help movement. In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Marcia Martin shares the inspiration behind her memoir, "Sex, Power, and Transformation," revealing the untold story of the rise of the self-help empire and her pivotal role in its creation.
Together, they explore the transformative journey of consciousness, the light and shadow side of organizations dedicated to personal growth, and the importance of genuine responsibility and presence in leadership and life. Marcia opens up about how practices like mindfulness, stillness, and embracing your patterns can help you wake up to your own power and create space for lasting change.
This episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and heartfelt honesty—perfect for anyone curious about the origins of transformation work, the importance of self-awareness, and how to stay grounded amid power, fame, and growth. Join us as Alan and Marcia Martin discuss living with purpose, collaborating from a place of authenticity, and the ongoing adventure of personal development.
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About Alan:
Alan Carroll is an Educational Psychologist who specializes in Transpersonal Psychology. He founded Alan Carroll & Associates 30 years ago and before that, he was a Senior Sales Training Consultant for 10 years at Digital Equipment Corporation. He has dedicated his life in search of mindfulness tools that can be used by everyone (young and old) to transform their ability to speak at a professional level, as well as, to reduce the psychological suffering caused by the misidentification with our ego and reconnect to the vast transcendent dimension of consciousness that lies just on the other side of the thoughts we think and in between the words we speak.
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the MY Podcast with Alan. Today, Alan sits down with the legendary Marcia Martin, a pioneering figure in the human potential and self-help movement. In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Marcia Martin shares the inspiration behind her memoir, "Sex, Power, and Transformation," revealing the untold story of the rise of the self-help empire and her pivotal role in its creation. Together, they explore the transformative journey of consciousness, the light and shadow side of organizations dedicated to personal growth, and the importance of genuine responsibility and presence in leadership and life. Marcia opens up about how practices like mindfulness, stillness, and embracing your patterns can help you wake up to your own power and create space for lasting change. This episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and heartfelt honesty—perfect for anyone curious about the origins of transformation work, the importance of self-awareness, and how to stay grounded amid power, fame, and growth. Join us as Alan and Marcia Martin discuss living with purpose, collaborating from a place of authenticity, and the ongoing adventure of personal development. Connect with Marcia: Website Grab Marcia's book About Alan: Alan Carroll is an Educational Psychologist who specializes in Transpersonal Psychology. He founded Alan Carroll & Associates 30 years ago and before that, he was a Senior Sales Training Consultant for 10 years at Digital Equipment Corporation. He has dedicated his life in search of mindfulness tools that can be used by everyone (young and old) to transform their ability to speak at a professional level, as well as, to reduce the psychological suffering caused by the misidentification with our ego and reconnect to the vast transcendent dimension of consciousness that lies just on the other side of the thoughts we think and in between the words we speak. Personal: https://www.facebook.com/alan.carroll.7359 Business: https://www.facebook.com/AlanCarrolltrains LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aca-mindful-you/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnesseminar/ Web Site: https://acamindfulyou.com/