The Love Vox

The Love Vox

By Amynah DharaniSociety & CultureScienceSocial SciencesHealth & FitnessMental HealthRelationships
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The Love Vox episodes

  • Small Bites: Self-Worth in a Click - Exploring the Interplay of Attachment, Self-Esteem and FOMO in Our Online Lives

    In a world where the glow of our screens often replaces face-to-face interactions, social media has become both a lifeline and a labyrinth. Have you ever found yourself scrolling through perfectly curated feeds, feeling that pang of inadequacy as those picture-perfect moments flash before your eyes? Or perhaps you've experienced the bubbling anxiety that comes with Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)—the nagging urge to stay connected lest you miss out on life’s latest happenings? Welcome to the complex interplay between attachment, self-esteem, and FOMO in our digital age.

    8 min
  • Episode 2: Borderline Personality Disorder – Understanding the Diagnosis and the Stigma

    In this episode we meet with psychoanalyst Dr. Mark Ruffalo to discuss the mental health condition called Borderline Personality Disorder.

    Mark L. Ruffalo, M.S.W., D.Psa., is a psychotherapist in private practice in Tampa, Florida, and serves as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and Adjunct Instructor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine. He has broad clinical experience in the psychoanalytic treatment of mood disorders, personality disorders, and psychosomatic illness, and has particular interest in the psychotherapy of schizophrenia. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of The Carlat Psychotherapy Report.

    39 min
  • Episode 1: Ouija - Mystical Communication Tool or Capitalist Commodity?
    In our first episode, we delve into the enigma of the Ouija, a mystical board with a long history. For more than a century, this board has served as a doorway to the mysterious realm beyond. Our guest, John Kozik, shares his expertise as the proprietor of the Salem Witch Board Museum and a member of the Talking Board Historical Society. Through our conversation, we explore how the Ouija's origins have influenced societal attitudes towards spirituality and its role as a conduit to the unknown. Can it truly connect us with the other side, or has capitalism played a role in shaping our spiritual convictions? And what does this say about you?
    27 min

About The Love Vox

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Once upon a podcast time, nestled in the bustling waves of the digital era, there emerged an ardent voice for the curious and the seeker of truths - The Love Vox podcast. Join psychotherapist Amynah Dharani on a weekly rendezvous with insight and discovery as she sifts through the mundane chatter, delivering compelling narratives and thought-provoking discussions with passionate experts and intriguing individuals that will turn your surroundings into a vibrant classroom of the human condition. With The Love Vox, prepare to challenge your perceptions, ignite your curiosity, and learn more about yourself along the way.