
Psyche
A psychotherapist explores topics relating to psychotherapy, philosophy, culture, and religion.
Latest episodes

Jan 6, 2023 • 1h 14min
David Alexander: Jung, Stoicism, & Masculinity
In this episode, I speak with David Alexander. David is a counselor, podcaster, blogger, and philosopher. In this episode, we explore our appreciation for Carl Jung, Stoicism, and other philosophical and spiritual ideas.
We also discuss Donald Robertson's article on Marcus Aurelius and masculinity:
https://forge.medium.com/what-marcus-aurelius-said-about-manliness-9356f2b63c19
Website: https://www.prosocheproject.com/home

Jan 3, 2023 • 1h 47min
Dr. Richard Boothby: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred
In this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Richard Boothby. We discuss his marvelous book, “Embracing the Void: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred.” Rick is a professor of philosophy at Loyola University Maryland. He is the author of Death and Desire: Psychoanalytic Theory in Lacan’s Return to Freud; Freud as Philosopher: Metapsychology after Lacan; Sex on the Couch: What Freud Still Has to Teach Us about Sex; and Blown Away: Refinding Life After My Son's Suicide.
Dr. Todd McGowan has said this book is the best psychoanalytic take on religion. I have to agree. As we discuss in the episode, our conversation will likely frustrate the non-religious and religious alike.
Some of the key moments in the episode include:
Freud’s approach to religion
Romain Rolland and the “oceanic feeling”
Jacques Lacan
the imaginary, the symbolic and the Real
Das ding and its relationship to the religious impulse
Greek polytheism
Judaism
Christianity
An ethics of unknowing
Negative capability
And so much more!
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Void-Rethinking-Origin-Diaeresis/dp/0810145383
Blown Away Episode: https://www.quiqueautrey.com/podcast/episode/c483fdc2/dr-richard-boothby-finding-life-after-sons-suicide

Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 18min
Tuesdays with Morrie: A Therapeutic Commentary (Pt. 1)
In this episode, Amy Galpin and I discuss Mitch Albom's book, “Tuesdays with Morrie”. We highlight and discuss several of our favorite quotes.
Some of the themes we explore include:
Love
Tension of Opposites
Marcus Aurelius
Anger
Culture
Masculinity
Tenderness
Grief
Suffering
Death
and much more!
We both agree this book is a wonderful portrayal of a vulnerable, relational masculinity.

Dec 24, 2022 • 1h 31min
Aaron Inkrott: Don't Be a Tool
In this episode of the podcast, I interview Aaron Inkrott. Aaron is the brewmaster at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. In this episode, we discuss Aaron's fascination with the band Tool. We explore various philosophical and psychological themes from their album Lateralus.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaroninkrott/
Article: https://medium.com/the-philosophers-stone/tool-lateralus-2a13c31c2fd

Dec 16, 2022 • 1h 28min
Paul Randall: Fly Fishing & Religion
In this episode, I speak with Paul Randall. Paul is the Community Care Pastor at Ecclesia. He is also an avid fly fisherman and poet.
In this episode, we talk about fly fishing, religion, poetry and much more!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paultiesflies/
Blog: https://sacredpigeons.com

Dec 10, 2022 • 1h 50min
The Empress: Motherhood & Creativity
In this episode, I speak with Patrick McGrath-Muñiz. This is the fourth installment of my series with Patrick exploring the first twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana of the Tarot. Patrick is a professional artist from Puerto Rico. His work has been featured in museums across the country.
In this episode, we explore the symbolism and significance of the Empress card.
Episode Highlights:
Motherhood symbolism
Developing an "Archetypal Eye" (Richard Tarnas)
Yin Yang
Containing the Opposites
Hegelian Dialectic
Consumerism and complacency
Marcus Aurelius
Heraclitus
Stoic philosophy
Death
Premeditatio Malorum (anticipating hardships)
Artificial Intelligence
Creativity
Much More!
Website: https://www.patrickmcgrath-art.com
Patrick's Tarot Deck: https://www.usgamesinc.com/tarot-neocolonial-de-las-americas.html

Dec 3, 2022 • 1h 9min
Pleasure, Cannabis, & Collaborative Partnerships
In this episode, I speak with Paige Wengler and Amy Galpin. Paige is a registered nurse and leader in women’s wellness offering an innovative perspective connecting the dots to living a balanced, vibrant and pleasurable life. In this conversation, we discuss her passion for cannabis, pleasure and collaborative partnerships with women.
Website: mcwellnessgroup.com

Dec 3, 2022 • 1h 16min
Johnny Santos: Navigating Depression
In this episode, I speak to Johnny Santos. Johnny is a social media influencer. In this episode, we explore Johnny's battle with depression.
Episode Highlights:
Challenges moving from Brazil to US
Anger issues in childhood
Distinguishing sadness and depression
Losing friendships
Benefits of therapy
Focusing on the positive
Much more!
Instagram: johnnym.fit

Nov 30, 2022 • 55min
Harry Mergel: Experimenting with Vulnerability
In this conversation, I speak with Harry Mergel, LMFT, LPC. Harry has over 25 years of experience providing men's counseling, consultation, and disruptive event management in both the public and private sectors.
Episode Highlights:
Working with men from a family systems perspective
Solution-focused interventions in therapy with men
The lack of positive male role models in our society
Therapy as a safe space to experiment with vulnerability
Our defense mechanisms as "solutions" to issues that are no longer effective
Much more!
katycounselingformen.com

Nov 26, 2022 • 1min
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