Anna Gat talks to Dan Lowe about Wilhelm Reich and his upcoming salon. They explore alternative forms of understanding the human psyche, the evolution of therapy practices, and the influence of Shakespeare on emotional expression and embodiment.
The I Ching is an ancient Chinese sacred book used for divination and can provide accurate insights and guidance.
Wilhelm Reich, a psychotherapist, contributed to therapy by emphasizing the importance of embodiment and understanding emotional expression.
Deep dives
Introduction of the Inter-Into-Elect podcast and guest host
In this special episode of the Inter-Into-Elect podcast, founder and CEO, Anna Gott, guest hosts a conversation with psychotherapist Dan Lowe in anticipation of his upcoming salon. They discuss the life and work of Bill HomeBright, and Anna expresses her interest in Dan's unique approach to exploring the human psyche through alternative methods.
Dan's journey with Inter-Into-Elect
Dan shares that he first discovered Inter-Into-Elect on Twitter and was drawn to its positive space. He talks about his previous talks on the E-Ching and his decision to branch into Inter-Into-Elect by hosting a salon on this topic. Dan discusses the different types of attendees at salons and emphasizes the importance of being comfortable with a specific topic to facilitate meaningful conversations.
The E-Ching and its use for divination
Dan explains that the E-Ching is an ancient Chinese sacred book used for divination. Each chapter has a corresponding six-line figure made up of broken or unbroken lines. By throwing coins and interpreting the resulting figures, individuals can gain insights into their situations. Dan discusses his personal experiences with the accuracy and guidance provided by the E-Ching, which has impacted his decision-making process and made him a more reflective and gentle person.
Exploring the life and work of Wilhelm Reich
Discussing his upcoming salon, Dan shares his fascination with psychotherapist Wilhelm Reich. He praises Reich's observation of fascism from a psychotherapist's perspective and his innovative focus on exploring a person's character and incorporating the body into therapy. Dan acknowledges the controversies surrounding Reich, such as the burning of his books and accusations made against him. Despite this, he highlights Reich's contributions to therapy, particularly in terms of embodiment and understanding emotional expression.
Interintellect Founder and guest host Anna Gat talks to Dan Lowe in a wide ranging conversation about Wilhelm Reich, the main topic of Dan's upcoming salon on June 24th.