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Mentioned in 12 episodes
On Becoming a Person
A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy
Book • 1995
In this book, Carl Rogers presents his theory of psychotherapy, focusing on client-centered therapy.
He argues that the therapeutic relationship is crucial for personal growth and healing.
Rogers emphasizes the importance of unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness in the therapeutic process.
The book explores how individuals can become fully functioning by accepting their feelings, thoughts, and emotions, and by living in the present moment.
It also discusses the concept of 'becoming a person' as a continuous process of self-discovery and growth.
He argues that the therapeutic relationship is crucial for personal growth and healing.
Rogers emphasizes the importance of unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness in the therapeutic process.
The book explores how individuals can become fully functioning by accepting their feelings, thoughts, and emotions, and by living in the present moment.
It also discusses the concept of 'becoming a person' as a continuous process of self-discovery and growth.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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as a classic text in humanistic psychology.


Kirk Honda

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Theoretical Orientation and the Relationship
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when discussing psychological perspectives on authenticity.


Gregg Henriques

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Autonomy, Authenticity, and the Fragmented Self
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as an influential book by a psychologist.

Emily Kasriel

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1069: Eight Steps for Excellent Listening with Emily Kasriel
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson for his insights into the psychophysiology of speech and the importance of genuineness in communication.

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Aim at a Star - A 12 Rules for Life Lecture
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as one of the books that was at the foundation for Carl Rogers.

Pete Carroll

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Pete Carroll || Winning with Meaning and Purpose
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as a source of insights on self-awareness and personal growth.


Tim Clark

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4 Coaching Derailers That Are Ruining Your Career
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as a suggestion for someone in the advisory business to know themselves.


Jonathan Goodman

Jonathan Goodman (Deloitte): Governing Strategy
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as a foundational text for understanding person-centered therapy.

Ram Ramanathan

98 - Ram Ramanathan: Unpacking Systemic Coaching & Redefining the Industry
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as a seminal book that was about him and a big turning point.


Guy Claxton

Expanding How We Learn with Professor Guy Claxton
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as a book that introduced him to Carl Roger's work and person-centered therapy.


Joshua Gibson

426: The Story of My Life, Part 1, David is interviewed by Joshua Gibson, Host of the Psychological Weightlifting Podcas
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as the main inspiration for building the Replika app.


Eugenia Kuyda

How AI companions can help solve loneliness with Replika’s Eugenia Kuyda | E1758
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as a foundational text in understanding empathic listening and communication.


Greg McKeown

70. What's Essential: Greg on The Absolute Hell of Being Misunderstood
Mentioned as Rogers' 1961 book, read in preparation for a discussion group.

Bonus Episode . A Christian Perspective on the Life and Work of Psychologist Carl Rogers and his 1961 book. “In Becoming a Person”.
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as a book that encapsulated everything about building a chatbot that listens and provides unconditional positive regard.


Eugenia Kuyda

Eugenia Kuyda: What Do Humans Want From AI?
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as a highly effective way of relating to people.

Flynn Skidmore

What It’s Like to Want to Die
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as a profoundly impactful book on understanding human experience and relating to others.

Flynn Skidmore

What It's Like to Want to Die