Free Live intro class
From Ego to Authentic Self: An Introduction to Spiritual Psychology
From Ego to Authentic Self: An Introduction to Spiritual Psychology
A free, two-hour live class with USM faculty. It's an experiential taste of Soul-Centered Living, our 10-month program in Spiritual Psychology. Bring a real situation from your life and begin the process of transforming it from the inside out.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
9:00 a.m. Pacific - 11:00 a.m. Pacific
Taught live by USM faculty
Experiential and interactive
Completely free
10,000+ students have taken this journey
10,000+ students have taken this journey
Is this class right for you?
This class is for you if:
- You're ready to look inward and work with a real situation in your life
- You value depth, reflection, and honest conversation
- You're curious whether a 10-month journey in Spiritual Psychology could be your next step
This class may not be for you if:
- You're looking for a high-energy motivational seminar
- You want quick fixes or a lecture to watch in the background
- You'd rather observe than take part
This is a deep, contemplative, experiential process. It's quiet, personal, and real.
What You'll Discover
In this free class, you'll learn how to...
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Understand why the same situations keep producing the same reaction, and what that reaction is trying to show you.
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Take a real challenge from your life and start working through it with the Spiritual Psychology perspective USM graduates live by every day.
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Get an experiential taste of Soul-Centered Living, USM's 10-month program, before you decide anything.
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Connect with your own inner wisdom through a guided, experiential process.
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Get clear on your next step, whether that's a new direction, a relationship, or the question you haven't said out loud yet.
Testimonials
What graduates are saying
Hear from graduates of our 10-month Soul-Centered Living Program who started exactly where you are today.
This program was hands down the most impactful program I've ever taken. It changed everything about my life for the better! I could not recommend it more and I've been into personal development and spirituality for over 20 years now.
USM is one of the most positive, powerful, life changing, and life affirming experiences I have lived through. My wife and I work in tandem, using our USM skills as part of our life's work: To facilitate the successful transformation of ADHD couples toward a more harmonious and loving relationship. My wife Nancie and I happily donated close to 1000 hours assisting in many of their programs and functions to the benefit of other students and the school. It was time well spent. My deepest appreciation and heartfelt thanks to Ron and Mary along with the staff and each of the thousands of assistants.
Best experiencing learning. Totally changed my life for the better. Drs Ron & Mary Hulnick are so loving, wise, patient, creative and soul centered. They compassionately challenged me deeply and helped my walk through my unresolved issues and helped me create wonderful opportunities from them. Highly recommend USM. Highest recommendation possible.
The pioneers of Spiritual Psychology. They offer life changing programs. Highly recommend their workshops and certification programs. Ron and Mary Hulnick are master facilitators! It is a blessing to have graduated from this 21st century mystery school.
I officially attended the University of Santa Monica for a short time, and what stood out to me most was the energy of the place. It is calm, relaxed, supportive, and feels very different from traditional academic environments. The people I met were grounded, kind, and genuinely focused on growth, both personally and academically. USM has a unique atmosphere that stays with you. If you spend time here with the right mindset, it has a way of shaping you in meaningful ways.
This very loving, informative spiritual program saved my life. Every soul on the planet would benefit from this curriculum as it opens the heart and reveals the true nature of the Self.
Amazing education! I have graduated in 2019, until this day I am deeply grateful for all that I have learned. These days USM's programs are available online. Please check them out and enroll yourself!
I was privileged to attend school at USM. I also worked for the college. It was a life changing and eye opening experience that changed my life for the better in so many ways.
Most impeccable facilitation of learning and personal transformation I have ever experienced, particularly on the emotional, mental, spiritual, and behavioral levels.
Great people, Great atmosphere. They will change your life/heart for the better. I loved all the classes I took and I felt lighter as a person. You'll learn to love life again.
I'm graduating on Sunday. The experience was incredible. Nothing but loving people there.
The second best experience of my life! The first one is our son.
I love this university, I studied here 28 years ago and it changed my life.
Most Valuable Educational Available
Come here, change your life. Nuff' said.
Truly paradigm shifting!
Full of beautiful souls.
Your Facilitators
Emilio Diez Barroso
USM Faculty
Emilio runs two family offices and a venture investment firm, and he sits on more than a dozen company boards. For years he chased the next thing: recognition, achievement, love, even enlightenment. Spiritual Psychology helped him stop running and start living from the inside out. Now he teaches the work that changed his life.
Dr. Cindy Lou Golin
USM Faculty
Cindy Lou first came to USM in 1997, and it changed her life. She earned her Master's in Spiritual Psychology there and later a Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology. She's taught at JFK University and Ken Wilber's Integral Institute, and she's coached clients on six continents. She's also the author of The Shadow Playbook. Today she helps people untie their egoic knots and live more fully and freely.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this class for?
Anyone who senses there's more to life and wants to explore it in a deep, experiential way. See "Is this class right for you?" above for the full picture.
Is there a catch?
No. This class is genuinely free. We offer it because experiencing Spiritual Psychology is the best way to see if our 10-month program is right for you. There's no hard pitch, just two hours of transformational work.
How long is the class?
Two hours, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Pacific.
Will there be a replay?
This class is live and interactive, so you'll get the most from it by joining in real time. If you can't make it live, we'll send you the replay and the process handout after class.
What do I need to attend?
A computer or phone with internet access, and a quiet space where you can speak and reflect. We'll send your link after you register.
Your next step
What if your biggest challenge is also your greatest opportunity?
Bring something real from your life, and let's get to work.
Two hours with USM faculty. Free, live, and practical. Save your seat for Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. Pacific to 11:00 a.m. Pacific online via Zoom.
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