Psyche

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  • Dr. Peter Rollins: Embrace Your Unhappiness!

    In this episode, I speak with Dr. Peter Rollins. Pete is an author, philosopher, storyteller, producer and public speaker who has gained an international reputation for overturning traditional notions of religion and forming “churches” that preach the Good News that we can’t be satisfied, that life is difficult, and that we don’t know the secret.

    Episode highlights: 

    • Jean-Paul Sarte's Existentialism is a Humanism 
    • Richard Boothby's Embracing the Void: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred 
    • Freud, Lacan and a psychoanalytic approach to religion 
    • Todd McGowan, Hegel, and the contradiction at the heart of existence 
    • Atheism for Lent
    • Wake Festival 
    • Much More!
    • Website: peterrollins.com

      1 hr 23 min
    • David Alexander: Jung, Stoicism, & Masculinity
      In this episode, I speak with David Alexander. David is a counselor, podcaster, blogger, and philosopher. In this episode, we explore our appreciation for Carl Jung, Stoicism, and other philosophical and spiritual ideas.
      We also discuss Donald Robertson's article on Marcus Aurelius and masculinity:
      https://forge.medium.com/what-marcus-aurelius-said-about-manliness-9356f2b63c19
      Website: https://www.prosocheproject.com/home
      1 hr 14 min
    • Dr. Richard Boothby: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred

      In this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Richard Boothby. We discuss his marvelous book, “Embracing the Void: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred.” Rick 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 Blown Away: Refinding Life After My Son's Suicide.

      Dr. Todd McGowan has said this book is the best psychoanalytic take on religion. I have to agree. As we discuss in the episode, our conversation will likely frustrate the non-religious and religious alike.

      Some of the key moments in the episode include: 

      • Freud’s approach to religion 
      • Romain Rolland and the “oceanic feeling”
      • Jacques Lacan
      • the imaginary, the symbolic and the Real
      • Das ding and its relationship to the religious impulse
      • Greek polytheism
      • Judaism
      • Christianity
      • An ethics of unknowing
      • Negative capability
      • And so much more!
      • Book: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Void-Rethinking-Origin-Diaeresis/dp/0810145383

        Blown Away Episode: https://www.quiqueautrey.com/podcast/episode/c483fdc2/dr-richard-boothby-finding-life-after-sons-suicide


        1 hr 48 min
      • Tuesdays with Morrie: A Therapeutic Commentary (Pt. 1)

        In this episode, Amy Galpin and I discuss Mitch Albom's book, “Tuesdays with Morrie”. We highlight and discuss several of our favorite quotes.

        Some of the themes we explore include: 

        • Love
        • Tension of Opposites
        • Marcus Aurelius
        • Anger
        • Culture
        • Masculinity 
        • Tenderness
        • Grief
        • Suffering
        • Death
        • and much more! 
        • We both agree this book is a wonderful portrayal of a vulnerable, relational masculinity. 

          1 hr 18 min
        • Aaron Inkrott: Don't Be a Tool

          In this episode of the podcast, I interview Aaron Inkrott. Aaron is the brewmaster at Saint Arnold Brewing Company.  In this episode, we discuss Aaron's fascination with the band Tool. We explore various philosophical and psychological themes from their album Lateralus. 

           Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaroninkrott/

           Article: https://medium.com/the-philosophers-stone/tool-lateralus-2a13c31c2fd

          1 hr 32 min
        • Paul Randall: Fly Fishing & Religion

          In this episode, I speak with Paul Randall. Paul is the Community Care Pastor at Ecclesia. He is also an avid fly fisherman and poet. 

          In this episode, we talk about fly fishing, religion, poetry and much more!

          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paultiesflies/

          Blog: https://sacredpigeons.com

          1 hr 28 min
        • The Empress: Motherhood & Creativity

          In this episode, I speak with Patrick McGrath-Muñiz. This is the fourth installment of my series with Patrick exploring the first twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana of the Tarot. Patrick is a professional artist from Puerto Rico. His work has been featured in museums across the country. 

          In this episode, we explore the symbolism and significance of the Empress card. 

          Episode Highlights: 

          • Motherhood symbolism
          • Developing an "Archetypal Eye" (Richard Tarnas)
          • Yin Yang
          • Containing the Opposites
          • Hegelian Dialectic
          • Consumerism and complacency
          • Marcus Aurelius
          • Heraclitus
          • Stoic philosophy
          • Death
          • Premeditatio Malorum  (anticipating hardships)
          • Artificial Intelligence 
          • Creativity
          • Much More! 
          • Website: https://www.patrickmcgrath-art.com

            Patrick's Tarot Deck: https://www.usgamesinc.com/tarot-neocolonial-de-las-americas.html

            1 hr 51 min
          • Pleasure, Cannabis, & Collaborative Partnerships

            In this episode, I speak with Paige Wengler and Amy Galpin. Paige is a registered nurse and leader in women’s wellness offering an innovative perspective connecting the dots to living a balanced, vibrant and pleasurable life. In this conversation, we discuss her passion for cannabis, pleasure and collaborative partnerships with women. 

            Website: mcwellnessgroup.com

            1 hr 9 min
          • Johnny Santos: Navigating Depression

            In this episode, I speak to Johnny Santos. Johnny is a social media influencer. In this episode, we explore Johnny's battle with depression. 


            Episode Highlights: 

            • Challenges moving from Brazil to US
            • Anger issues in childhood 
            • Distinguishing sadness and depression 
            • Losing friendships 
            • Benefits of therapy 
            • Focusing on the positive 
            • Much more!
            • Instagram: johnnym.fit

              1 hr 16 min
            • Harry Mergel: Experimenting with Vulnerability

              In this conversation, I speak with Harry Mergel,  LMFT, LPC. Harry has over 25 years of experience providing men's counseling, consultation, and disruptive event management in both the public and private sectors.

              Episode Highlights: 

              Working with men from a family systems perspective 

              Solution-focused interventions in therapy with men 

              The lack of positive male role models in our society

              Therapy as a safe space to experiment with vulnerability 

              Our defense mechanisms as "solutions" to issues that are no longer effective 

              Much more!

              katycounselingformen.com

              55 min

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