Psyche
A psychotherapist explores topics relating to psychotherapy, philosophy, culture, and religion.
Latest episodes
Feb 25, 2024 • 1h 6min
Dr. Paul Leslie: Rethinking Our Approach to Depression
I speak to Paul about his book Perceptions and Possibilities: Strategic and Solution-Oriented Approaches to Working with Depression.
Feb 24, 2024 • 1h 23min
Dr. Phuc Luu & Dr. Rudy McCormack: Ikigai
The Japanese concept of ikigai is often misunderstood in the West. In this conversation, we explore what this concept really means and how it's relevant to your daily existence.
Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 19min
Dr. Steven Knepper: Red Dragonflies & Non-Things
Steve and I discuss his recent article on the contemplative philosophy/spirituality of Byung-Chul Han as well as exploring Han's book Non-Things.
Feb 10, 2024 • 1h 7min
Dr. Rudy McCormack: The Lobster
Rudy and I discuss Yorgos Lanthimos' 2015 The Lobster. Spoiler alert!
Feb 3, 2024 • 1h 50min
Dr. Phuc Luu: Beef
Phuc and I discuss the Netflix series "Beef".
Feb 2, 2024 • 16min
Resisting Bad Faith: Bringing Sartre to Therapy
A brief distillation of Sartre's existentialism and how we might bring it into the therapy office.
Jan 30, 2024 • 28min
Outside The Circle: In Defense of Opacity & Inactivity
A reading of my latest blog analyzing The Circle (2017) through the lens of Byung-Chul Han's philosophy. Spoiler alert!
Jan 28, 2024 • 1h 17min
Dr. Allen Novian: Nonviolent Communication
Allen and I explore our society's communication and connection break down by looking at nonviolent communication, Brenè Brown's research on blaming, and John Gottman's Four Horseman.
Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 7min
Kent Dobson: The Sacred Masculine
I speak with Kent about the sacred masculine and different aspects of Robert Bly's book Iron John.
Jan 24, 2024 • 19min
The Key As Gift: A Relational Approach to Iron John
Check out this short episode exploring the connection between Relational Cultural Theory and depth psychology. I also get into the masculine relationship to the feminine.
