In this podcast, I share my experiences of training to become a counselor and the reasons why I believe we all have a human need for having a non-judgemental space to share our experiences and how we feel... I also touch on the impact of materialism on our sense of self and mental health...

·I start with a wee story about the journey of self-awareness; me projecting fears and having pause. 

·I compare the process of applying for jobs to online dating- starting off with enthusiasm and passion… and slowly becoming disheartened by the process and the challenge to remain passionate after filling out the tenth masssssssiii application form vs introducing yourself/small talk again & again in an online dating space….

·Ending with some related subject, the roots of materialism, and the idea that we can buy our happiness or fill our sense of emptiness with external stuff- PS Freuds nephew is called Edward Bernays!!

Documentary mentioned in the podcast: The Century of the Self, documentary series by filmmaker Adam Curtis. Breaks down in wonderful, easy to understand detail the impact and history of consumerism in our society.

Podcasts mentioned in this episode: 

Blind boy podcast: Dumb Blubber Pandy, A look at Edward Bernays, the originator of propaganda and advertising.

Under the Skin #Ep3 with Russel Brand and Adam Curtis; about the rise of individualism, where real power lies, and whether we really want change.

Music played: Stephen Wake, The Old Copperplate