Psyche

In this episode, I sit down and talk with Amy Galpin (LPC-S). We discuss Andrew Tate's influence on young men. We also explore his problematic opinions on depression and gender roles.    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG8IqnyUIR8

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Joel Schwartz. Joel is a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice centered in Arroyo Grande. The practice is virtual (so they see anyone in CA and CO). He specializes in therapy and testing for the misunderstood. As a therapist, he is warm, compassionate, and strongly humanistic, allowing for all the oddities and unexplored aspects of his clients to emerge and be validated. As a testing psychologist, Dr. Schwartz specializes in difficult and complex cases. Dr. Schwartz grew up in Southern California. He developed an early interest in psychology, strangely enough, from a childhood filled with science fiction stories. These stories often provided fascinating looks into human psychology and the human spirit. Dr. Schwartz attended UCLA as an undergrad where he conducted research in the field of neurolinguistics. From there, he attended Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf School of Clinical Psychology for his Master’s and Doctorate degree. He has worked in various settings including colleges, clinics, a federal prison, and residential treatment centers. Through his experience with a vast array of individuals he has stuck with one important lesson among many; as the psychoanalyst Harry Stack Sullivan said, “We are all more human than otherwise.” In this episode, we explore various facets of the neurodiversity.  Highlights: Joel's jewish roots and how this impacts his understanding of social justice Foundations of a neurodivergent-affirming practice  Damian Milton and the double-empathy problem  Nick Walker's neuroqueer theory  Humanistic goals in therapy  Joel's future vision for his Neurodiversity Affirmative Therapists group The developmental approach of Lev Vygotsky  Much more! https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-schwartz-psyd-40181614/ https://totalspectrumcounseling.com/joel.html https://twitter.com/DrJoelSchwartz https://www.kent.ac.uk/social-policy-sociology-social-research/people/1419/milton-damian https://neuroqueer.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/2219847184963504 https://www.quiqueautrey.com/post/seen-not-watched-why-autistic-teens-need-relational-therapy

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Jason W. Moore. Jason is an environmental historian and historical geographer at Binghamton University, where he is professor of sociology and leads the World-Ecology Research Collective. He is author or editor, most recently, of Capitalism in the Web of Life (Verso, 2015), Capitalocene o Antropocene? (Ombre Corte, 2017), Anthropocene or Capitalocene? Nature, History, and the Crisis of Capitalism (PM Press, 2016), and, with Raj Patel, A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things (University of California Press, 2017). His books and essays on environmental history, capitalism, and social theory have been widely recognized, including the Alice Hamilton Prize of the American Society for Environmental History (2003), the Distinguished Scholarship Award of the Section on the Political Economy of the World-System (American Sociological Association, 2002 for articles, and 2015 for Web of Life), and the Byres and Bernstein Prize in Agrarian Change (2011). He coordinates the World-Ecology Research Network. He can be reached at: jwmoore@binghamton.edu. In this episode, we explore Jason's research and what it has to say to our contemporary social situation. There is a lot to wrestle with here including the history of capitalism, our modern alienation(s) and the hopeful vision of a connective, relational web of life.  Website: https://jasonwmoore.com Twitter: @oikeios https://twitter.com/oikeios Google Scholar Academia.edu Researchgate.net

In this episode, I speak with Antonio Wolf. Antonio is a philosopher and blogger. Although he has many interests, his latest passion is centered around the thought of German philosopher Hegel.  In this episode, we dig into the wild world of Kentaro Miura's manga Berserk. We explore various themes including violence, sexuality, friendship, masculinity, evil, metaphysics and much more!  Blog: https://empyreantrail.wordpress.com https://epochemagazine.org/41/berserk-metaphysics-on-the-idea-of-evil/ https://leftofwreckage.wordpress.com/2021/04/04/kentaro-miuras-berserk-on-the-idea-of-the-berserker/

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Robert Lundin. Beginning twenty years ago as a bilingual elementary school teacher in inner-city Houston, Lundin has dedicated himself to advancing educational opportunities for students as a leader on the classroom, campus, district and governmental levels. He most recently served as assistant commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Education, responsible for policy and oversight of more than 600 schools across the state. Prior to that, he served in senior leadership positions with multiple urban districts charged with leading the transformation of more than 50 elementary and secondary schools; founded his own high-performing college preparatory school devoted to low-income students and families; led an international organization serving schools in impoverished communities; and trained hundreds of aspiring educators as a faculty member at Rice University and the University of Saint Thomas. Robert has his undergraduate degree from Rice, a master’s degree in bilingual & ESL education from the University of Saint Thomas and a doctorate in educational leadership from Vanderbilt University.  In this conversation, we discuss education, masculinity, sexuality, religion, and so much more!  Website: https://alumni.rice.edu/robert-lundin-00

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza. Roberto is an activist theologian using story to mobilize folks for radical social change. We discuss his book, Activist Theology. We also explore the concept of ethical masculities. Website: robertoche.com

In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist Amy Galpin (LPC-S) to discuss the wonderful Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso.  https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/ted-lasso/

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Richard Boothby. Richard 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 Embracing the Void: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred.  In this episode, we discuss his memoir Blown Away: Refinding Life After My Son's Suicide.  Website: https://www.loyola.edu/academics/philosophy/faculty/boothby Email:boothby@loyola.edu

In this episode, I have a conversation with Justin Perry. Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate (LMFT-A). Justin is the Couples Therapist, Marriage Counselor, and Family Therapist at Katy Counseling For Men.  https://www.katycounselingformen.com In this conversation, we discuss Justin's background and his journey becoming a therapist. We also explore his passion for working with men and his distinctive approach to therapy. 

In this episode I speak with Ty David Lerman. Ty began his clinical practice in 2009 after completing graduate work at the University of Houston Clear Lake. With experience in both private practice and agency work, he has a solid working practice spanning numerous treatment topics, with an emphasis on anxiety and work-life balance. He became a certified hypnotherapist (CHt) in 2007 and often includes trance work in his practice when appropriate. His public speaking engagements addressing psychological issues include the Fulbright Commission in Cairo, Egypt; The Jung Center (Houston, TX); various colleges, high schools and community centers; and several appearances on the KPFT 90.1 radio station. Ty is licensed as a supervisor for LPC-Interns in pursuit of terminal licensure and enjoys the mentoring process. He taught as an adjunct professor, and also consulted with academic counseling services to provide culturally competent holistic mental health care for students. Outside the clinical world, Ty is married and a father of two Australian Shepherds, holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, sings professionally, stage manages, and is currently enjoying dance lessons. In this episode, we speak about sex therapy with LGBTQ+ (gender, sexual, and romantic minority) clients.  Website: https://www.tdlcounseling.com