

The Curious Mind
Gabriel Ellis
'The Curious Mind' is a podcast by psychologist, psychotherapist, and Buddhist scholar Dr. Gabriel Ellis. In essays and interviews we cover a wide range of psychological and social topics with depth and complexity.
For more information and therapy requests see https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/
For more information and therapy requests see https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/
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Aug 4, 2021 • 29min
38. Therapy Recording Sessions - "Anna", part 4/6
What does a real therapy session look like? That’s what I demonstrate with clients in my Therapy Recording Series. You'll witness the development of clients directly and understand therapeutic principles on an actual case.This is the second part of the second session with "Anna". Here, she continues to explore especially the relationship with her siblings. Check out the previous parts on the podcast channel and subscribe for the next parts.More details on my therapy and research: https://www.gabriel-ellis.comFree discovery call: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30min

Jul 28, 2021 • 32min
37. Therapy Recording Sessions - "Anna", part 3/6
What does a real therapy session look like? That’s what I demonstrate with clients in my Therapy Recording Series. You'll witness the development of clients directly and understand therapeutic principles on an actual case.This is the first part of the second session with "Anna". Here, she continues to explore her family dynamic and her role in it. Check out the previous parts on the podcast channel and subscribe for the next parts.More details on my therapy and research: https://www.gabriel-ellis.comFree discovery call: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30min

Jul 20, 2021 • 32min
36. Therapy Recording Sessions - "Anna", part 2/6
If you haven't listened to it yet, please check out part 1 of my first session with "Anna" (https://youtu.be/X47ODjcasUI). There, she started reflecting on the idea of "home", her life outside of the US, her habit to frequently move locations, and the lack of contact with her family of origin. We jump back into our conversation where "Anna" describes her difficulty to relate to the US lifestyle.You can find more details about my work athttps://www.gabriel-ellis.com Free discovery call: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30min

Jul 12, 2021 • 36min
35. Therapy Recording Sessions - "Anna", part 1/6
Many people suffer from mental issues and yet avoid or wait too long before they seek treatment. With the Therapy Recording Series I want to contribute to normalize therapy and provide a realistic glimpse into what happens in therapy sessions. I record three therapy sessions with "Anna", each split in two parts. In our conversations we focus on the alienation that can occur as a consequence of an expat life abroad.You can find more details about my work at https://www.gabriel-ellis.comFree discovery call: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30min

May 16, 2021 • 49min
34. A Realistic Glimpse Into Spiritual Practice
When we read about spirituality or meditation, we usually encounter the 'advertisement' version of a straight blissful and eventually successful journey. In this conversation I discuss with long-term meditator Amiran what is in many cases more probably the case: a complex, not-at-all straight journey which isn't as advertised but can still be deeply rewarding.For feedback, requests, or therapy sessions contact me athttps://www.gabriel-ellis.comFree discovery call: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minFind the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/XBUINBLtgL8

Apr 22, 2021 • 47min
33. The Myth of Unlimited Human Potential
I discuss with mythologist and depth psychologist Dr. Catherine Svehla the 'Myth of Unlimited Human Potential', the problematic impact it has on us, and what is a psychologically more wholesome way to integrate myths into our lives.You can find out more about Catherine and how to work with her on https://mythicmojo.com. There you can also find her biweekly podcast "Myth Matters".For feedback, requests, or therapy sessions contact me at https://www.gabriel-ellis.comFree discovery call: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30min

Apr 10, 2021 • 58min
32. Joseph Campbell and the Strange Power of Myths II
We continue our previous discussion about myths and tackle the following questions:"What can we actually do if we want find our purpose in life?""Can we actually experience transcendental spiritual concepts?""How are spiritual practice or psychedelics connected to spiritual myths or to actual reality"For feedback, requests, or therapy sessions contact me at https://www.gabriel-ellis.comFree discovery call: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minFind the video version of the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eiZtTleaTwTranscripts of the interviews of Bill Moyers with Joseph Campbell: https://billmoyers.com/series/joseph-campbell-and-the-power-of-myth-1988/You can purchase the Campbell videos on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Campbell-Power-Myth-Moyers/dp/B07BC2VHHJ

Apr 2, 2021 • 1h 3min
31. Joseph Campbell and the Strange Power of Myths
Myths are powerful narratives that have helped to structure the lifes of humanity as far as we can reach back in time. In this conversation we discuss some fundamental aspects of myths from a contemporary psychological perspective. For feedback, requests, or therapy sessions contact me at https://www.gabriel-ellis.comFree discovery call: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minFind the video version of the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eiZtTleaTw Transcripts of the interviews of Bill Moyers with Joseph Campbell: https://billmoyers.com/series/joseph-campbell-and-the-power-of-myth-1988/ You can purchase the Campbell videos on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Campbell-Power-Myth-Moyers/dp/B07BC2VHHJ

Mar 11, 2021 • 40min
30. What you always wanted to ask a therapist
In this interview I answer common questions about therapy and therapists, for example "Does every therapist have a degree in psychology?", "Can therapists read other people's minds?", or "Are therapists exceptionally empathetic?"...For feedback, requests, or therapy sessions contact me at https://www.gabriel-ellis.comFree discovery call: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30min

Feb 17, 2021 • 58min
29. What is the experience of living abroad?
Living abroad is challenging and rewarding: a new culture, language, and adventure, but also potential isolation, stress, misunderstandings, and bureaucratic obstacles. In this conversation with recruitment specialist and digital nomad Christopher Schauf we make complex observations on personal and shared experiences of living abroad.Check out Christopher at https://www.recruitingresults.deFor feedback, requests, or therapy sessions contact me at https://www.gabriel-ellis.comFree discovery call: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30min