Picayune Conversations

Picayune Conversations

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Picayune Conversations episodes

  • The Cooperative Family
    Lindsay interviews Calvin about his 2021 book "The Cooperative Family: How Ridding Ourselves of Competitive Goals Helps Us Flourish" Contact us: https://forms.gle/Y9hhTNEhzNx9sdwr6 Purchase the book:https://henosis-press.square.site/pro... https://www.amazon.com/Cooperative-Fa...
    12 min
  • Inferiority & Superiority in Architectural Design
    Lindsay & Calvin discuss how Adler's ideas about movement away from inferiority toward superiority are relevant in architectural design. King Arthur's Round Table, Daniel Libeskind's Jewish Museum (Berlin), Mont Saint Michel, La Sagrada Familia, and even the modern American shopping mall are all discussed as emblematic of the experiential power of architectural design. How we design, build, experience, and live in our architectures speak to interpersonal and society dynamics, and the greater awareness we have about these dynamics, the more we are able to claim agency for our participation in them.
    21 min
  • Stop Letting Social Media 'Happen To You'
    Lindsay and Calvin discuss the importance of curating a social media experience by being mindful and intentional about what we expose ourselves to and what we participate in. A passive approach to social media engagement leads to a feeling of helplessness and (often) anxiety and depression. An active approach leads to accessing and saturation in life-affirming and enriching media that is positive.Contact us: https://forms.gle/Y9hhTNEhzNx9sdwr6
    18 min
  • We Need to Make Sacrifices, Sure...But to What?
    Calvin discusses the popular idea that spouses/partners must make sacrifices to one another if a relationship is to go well. Statements like "happy wife, happy life" or "just learn how to say 'yes dear'" are worth a laugh, but quietly contribute to a fundamentally unhealthy approach to relationships. Petulant participation in a relationship is a recipe for disaster, but so is chronic 'virtuous' self-sacrifice. Contact us: https://forms.gle/DintopEshsFDCbdb7
    18 min
  • Is It A Problem, or Just an Unpleasant Part of Normal Life?

    Lindsay & Calvin discuss several areas in which folks tend to unnecessarily pathologize normal experience, including conflict in relationships, compelling (some say "negative") emotions, and mistakes in parenting. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Contact us: https://forms.gle/Y9hhTNEhzNx9sdwr6

    19 min
  • Feelings are Not Diseases: Psychologies of Possession & Use

    There are two modes of perceiving mental health conditions. Psychology of Possession focuses on what we have: e.g., "I have anxiety/depression/anger issues" Psychology of Use focuses on what we do with what we have, and acknowledges that many of the symptoms we currently classify as "diseases" are- in fact- quite useful. Lindsay & Calvin discuss the importance and implications of understanding feelings/symptoms from a Psychology of Use. Special shout out to Dr. Paul Rasmussen, who helped us to see ourselves and others through this lens! Contact us: https://forms.gle/R6CDv6son53mUEvDA

    14 min
  • How to Build a Healthy Cancel Culture in Therapy & Business
    No, we're not talking about cultural/public cancellation- we're talking about cancellation POLICIES for service-based businesses! Lindsay & Calvin discuss the importance of equality and respect in developing a policy, and the implications of following through with whatever policy you have. Contact us: https://forms.gle/eJtnXzBQKrACJEu2A
    16 min
  • Contempt in Political Discourse
    Lindsay interviews Calvin about his recent article in the Journal of Individual Psychology, which deals with the emotion of contempt and its place in contemporary political discourse. Contact us: https://forms.gle/Y9hhTNEhzNx9sdwr6 Article: Armerding, C. D. (2022). Contemptuous political artisanship: An Adlerian conceptualization and call to action. Journal of Individual Psychology, 78(4), 479-489.
    16 min
  • What Early Memories Can Tell Us About Ourselves
    Lindsay & Calvin discuss how Adlerian therapists work with early memories. In addition, we talk through the earliest memory of a famous public figure, and demonstrate what the memory can say about a person's approach to perceiving and acting in the world. We try to answer the questions: What is the meaning of early memories? How reliable are memories? Should I try to figure out what is symbolized in my earliest memories? Contact us: https://forms.gle/Y9hhTNEhzNx9sdwr6
    19 min
  • Your Best Marketing Strategy is 100% Free

    Lindsay & Calvin share their success in drumming up business by avoiding fancy (and expensive) marketing gimmicks, and instead focusing on doing excellent work, staying true to their values, and pursuing human flourishing for everyone they employ, including themselves.

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    24 min

About Picayune Conversations

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Lindsay Hill and Calvin Armerding- co-founders of Travelers Rest Counseling Associates in Travelers Rest, South Carolina- discuss business, culture, and humankind. Topics include parenting,…