An exploration of the psychological research on meaning in life. I explain coherence, purpose and existential mattering in a comprehensible manner.

Rudy and I discuss important ideas from Erich Fromm's Psychoanalysis & Zen Buddhism.

How do we differentiate healthy reflection from unhealthy rumination?

A short episode where I read my blog on Metacognitive therapy and the burnout society.

I speak to Courtney Perry about Yenneagram, an innovative approach to self-exploration and growth.

We discuss Sam Esmail's Leave The World Behind. SPOILER ALERT.

Check out Phuc's in-depth analysis.

A short episode connected to my blog about Leave the World Behind, Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic concept of oikeiôsis and social cooperation.

Phuc's substack: https://phucluuphd.substack.com/p/why-we-cant-leave-the-world-behind?r=4uepn&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post

My Blog: https://www.quiqueautrey.com/post/being-at-home-in-the-world

I speak to Dale (graduate school professor) about the history, theory and clinical practice of Alfred Adler.

A discussion of Mark Murphy's new book "The Direction of Desire: John of the Cross, Jacques Lacan and the Contemporary Understanding of Spiritual Direction" with Andrew Flores, David Roberts, Luke Grote, and Cadell Last.

Matt is the host of one of my favorite podcasts, the War Machine. He is also a professional graphic, sound, and instructional designer currently working as Change Management Consultant for Veolia North America. Matt also cohosts Interrupted, the official podcast of the Westar Institute.

In this episode we discuss his Christian roots, becoming a Marine, his time being homeless and living with prostitutes, his experience with psychedelics, our shared love of Meshuggah and a lot of other nerdy shit. Enjoy!