A psychotherapist explores topics relating to psychotherapy, philosophy, culture, and religion.
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Discover + Heal + Grow🔭❤️🩹🌱 : A Taproot Therapy Collective Podcast
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We felt the world had enough whispery mental wellness podcasts asking you to eat healthy and breathe deeply. We aim to be more honest and sometimes irreverent and funny about the forces that affect us all. Some episodes feel like hanging out with professional therapists at the bar after work, while others might feel like you’re listening in on a university class with professional thought leaders. We discuss creativity, intuition, trauma, and the overlap between the three in the spectrum of c ...
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Crosspost: The Psyche Podcast with Quique Autrey
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52:49Embark on a captivating journey into the depths of Jungian psychology with hosts Quique Autrey and Joel Blackstock. In this episode, Joel shares his unique perspectives on a wide range of topics, including: The potential oversimplification of Jung's ideas by American Jungians How neurology is validating Jung's phenomenological map of the soul Joel'…
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The Weird History of Psychotherapy Part 2 Carl Jung: The Bottom of Consciousness
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43:02The mystic who mapped the soul while America decided it was too scary https://gettherapybirmingham.com/the-weird-history-of-psychotherapy-part-2-jungs-and-the-bottom-of-consciousness/ While Freud was projecting his trauma onto patients, Carl Jung made a radical discovery: There's a layer of mind beneath the personal unconscious that we all share. T…
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In this episode, I explore how Lev Vygotsky’s ideas of scaffolding and the Zone of Proximal Development offer a powerful framework for working with neurodivergent clients. Using the image of a garden trellis, I reflect on how therapy provides the structure and support needed for authentic, self-directed growth—guiding without constraining, and alwa…
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The Weird History of Psychotherapy Part 1 Freud: A Different Version of Your Dad
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46:27The cocaine addict who convinced the world children want to sleep with their parents Vienna, 1866. Ten-year-old Sigmund Freud watches antisemitic thugs knock his father's hat into the mud. Jakob Freud picks it up, head down, and walks on. This moment of paternal humiliation would shape the entire field of psychology. But this episode reveals the sh…
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Todd McGowan: Psychoanalytic Existentialism
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1:10:05Great conversation with Todd McGowan discussing his essay "Existentialism After Finitude: The Transcendence of the Unconscious" from the book Death and Love: Psychoanalytic and Philosophical Perspectives (co-edited with Julie Reshe).
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Jungian Addiction Recovery with Corey Gamberg
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59:08Addiction Recovery Psychology: Jung, 12-Step Evolution & Depth Therapy Breakthrough with Recovery Expert 🎯 ADDICTION RECOVERY | PSYCHOLOGY | THERAPY | MENTAL HEALTH | SPIRITUALITY Discover the revolutionary integration of Jungian psychology and addiction recovery with Corey Gamberg, Executive Director of Rockland Recovery Treatment Centers. This gr…
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A great conversation with Bob Langan about his new book Jung and Spinoza Passage Through The Blessed Self.
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The Psychology of the Katana: Exploring Japanese Swords, Bushido & Warrior Philosophy
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59:08Join therapist Joel Blackstock, martial artist James Waites, and esoteric practitioner Alice Hawley as they delve into the fascinating world of Japanese swords. This episode explores the metallurgy, history, and psychological significance of the katana – from its invention by Masamune after the Mongol invasions to its deep connections with Bushido …
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In this episode, I talk with therapist and podcaster Joel Blackstock about the life and legacy of Carl Jung. Our conversation explores Jung’s vast intellectual curiosity—his willingness to engage with mythology, dreams, alchemy, and even the paranormal in his search for psychological truth. We reflect on how Jung’s openness to mystery continues to …
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Therapy Round Table: Lifespan Integration
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49:34Explore the transformative power of Lifespan Integration therapy in this enlightening episode of the Taproot Therapy Collective podcast. Join host Joel Blackstock, LICSW-S, as he interviews three expert LI practitioners: Marie Danner, Kristan Baer, and Pamela Hayes. These skilled therapists share their personal journeys with LI, explain how it gent…
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Therapy Roundtable: Challenging Mental Health Orthodoxy and The Evidence Based Paradigm
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1:35:34Tired of mental health podcasts that just tell you to breathe deeply? Discover + Heal + Grow from Taproot Therapy Collective brings you honest, sometimes irreverent conversations about the real challenges in psychology and therapy today. In this episode, Joel Blackstock, James Waites, Alice Hawley, and Hailey critique evidence-based practice and th…
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A fun conversation with Barry on his recent talk at Wake, the psychoanalysis of religion in Ana-Maria Rizutto, and other reflections on the sacred in the modern world.
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I speak with Elliott about all things Jung and his article "Sacred Skies: UFOs and the Religious Function of the Psyche"
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Parts Based Archetypal Psychology Meditation for Trauma and Knowing the Self
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1:01:03Ultimate Archetype Meditation for Inner Healing and Self-Discovery | Tapoo Therapy Collective Welcome to the Ultimate Archetype Meditation guided by Joel from the Tapoo Therapy Collective Podcast! 🌟 This transformative meditation, rooted in Jungian psychology and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, helps you connect with your inner Warrior, Magi…
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👻🧪The Ghost Lab: Pseudoscience Science and The Supernatural with Matt Hongoltz HetlingThe Ghost Lab: Science, Pseudoscience and the Supernatural with Matt Hongoltz Hetling
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1:42:14Preorder the Book: https://amzn.to/3RzDcaH Checkout our episode with Matt from last year when you are done. We sit down with Matt Hongoltz-Hetling, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and George Polk Award winner renowned for his incisive local reporting. As a reporter for the Valley News in New Hampshire, Matt brings unparalleled depth to every story he tac…
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Immerse yourself in the transformative world of Ericksonian hypnosis with this powerful guided meditation for overcoming phobias and healing trauma. Inspired by the revolutionary therapeutic methods of Dr. Milton Erickson, the brilliant psychiatrist who fathered modern hypnotherapy, this deeply engaging visualization process will guide you to refra…
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Therapy Roundtable: Psychology of Dragons: Archetypes of Unconsious Energy in Politics, Art, and Hero Making
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1:03:24In this episode of Discover Heal Grow, we delve into the rich psychological tapestry woven around dragons, exploring how these mythical beasts have occupied our collective imagination and served as powerful archetypes for both terror and transformation. Episode Overview We begin by tracing dragon origins in ancient mythologies and evolutionary psyc…
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Guided Meditation for Releasing Anger & Obligation: A Journey of Paradox and Peace
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28:20This deeply transformative meditation, based on the groundbreaking approaches of psychiatrist Milton Erickson and psychotherapist Bill O'Hanlon, guides you on a gentle inner journey to release anger and the weight of obligation. Through artful storytelling, naturalistic trance, and the strategic use of paradox, it bypasses conscious resistance to f…
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In The Ego and the Id, Sigmund Freud uses the analogy of a horse and rider to illustrate the relationship between the ego and the id, emphasizing that we may have less control over the unconscious than we’d like to believe. Yet, a decade later in New Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis, Freud introduces the psychoanalytic motto: “Where id was, …
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Alabama Medicaid Expansion with Dr. Madeline Eckenrode
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58:06Alabama physician Dr. Madeline Eckenrode gives an insider's view of the suffering caused by the state's failure to expand Medicaid. Hear harrowing stories of patients with diabetes, substance use disorders and other chronic conditions who can't afford care. Learn how Medicaid expansion would lower costs and save lives. Most importantly, get inspire…
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I speak to William B. Parsons about his book Freud and Religion: Advancing the Dialogue.
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Join therapists Joel Blackstock, Alice Hawley, and James Waites as we dive deep into the fascinating intersection of trauma therapy, psychology, and everyday life. Our roundtable discussions explore everything from clinical approaches to the psychology behind pop culture, spirituality, and the human experience. Whether you're a fellow trauma therap…
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Somatic Jungian Parts Meditation & Archetypal Meditation on Transforming Shadow and Phobic States 🧘♀️✨🌌💖🌀😌🔮💡🌱🙏🎧🌟📖💬💞
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23:36Welcome to this transformative guided meditation designed to help you connect with the wisdom of your inner parts and integrate shadow experiences with compassion. In this meditation, you’ll gently explore where your distressing emotions reside in your body and invite them into a dialogue with your protective and vulnerable parts. 🧘♀️✨🌌💖🌀😌🔮💡🌱🙏🎧🌟📖💬…
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Learn How to Integrate qEEG into your clinical practice with Peak Neuroscience
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1:25:40Blog - https://gettherapybirmingham.com/integrating-qeeg-brainmapping-into-your-clinical-practice/ Podcast - https://gettherapybirmingham.podbean.com/ Youtube - https://youtu.be/kDoaCiEz5T0 Join us for an exclusive interview with the visionary owners of Peak Neuroscience as they share expert insights on integrating qEEG into your clinical practice.…
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Richard Boothby: Beyond The Pleasure Principle
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1:04:43I speak with Richard Boothby about Freud's unsettling discovery of the death drive in "Beyond The Pleasure Principle."
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I speak with Lacanian psychoanalyst Jason Childs about Sigmund Freud's “Some remarks on a Case of Obsessional Neurosis," aka the "Rat Man".
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Exploring the Dreamworld: This Jungian Life Hosts Dive Into Dream Analysis
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1:04:01Join us for an insightful conversation with the brilliant minds behind the popular "This Jungian Life" podcast - Deborah Stewart, Lisa Marchiano, and Joseph Lee - as they discuss their new book "Dreamwise: Unlocking the Meaning of Your Dreams." In this episode, our guests share powerful insights about: The concept of the "dream maker" as an intenti…
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Barry Taylor: The Trouble with Pleasure
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1:30:30I speak to my friend Barry Taylor about Aaron Schuster's book The Trouble with Pleasure: Deleuze and Psychoanalysis .
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In this episode, I sit down with my friend Phuc Luu to discuss his idea for a book titled In Their Image, which explores how conservative evangelicals and reactionary atheists are often two sides of the same coin. We also dive into recent books that argue against empathy, unpacking their critiques and implications.…
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Luke and I discuss Soren Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling.
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Barry Taylor: Civilization and Its Discontents
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1:16:47Fun conversation with Barry Taylor about Sigmund Freud's Civilization and Its Discontents.
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A few reflections on Albert Camus' Myth of Sisyphus. A few connections to Todd McGowan's reading of Hegel, Freud's tragic view of happiness and the book of Ecclesiastes.
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Todd McGowan: Civilization and Its Discontents
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1:00:38I speak to Todd McGowan about Sigmund Freud's book Civilization and Its Discontents.
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Luke Grote: The Dangers of Belonging
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1:06:32I speak to my friend Luke Grote about his article,Eliminative Belonging: The Group, Identity, and the Fundamental Mechanisms of Exclusion.
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A great conversation withDr. Gail M. Newman on her new book,The Creative Self: Beyond Individualism. We both wished Mari Ruti were still alive to join us.
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A brief reflection on Freud's correspondence with Romain Rolland and their disagreement about the nature of the oceanic feeling.
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Great conversation with Todd McGowan about his latest book Pure Excess: Capitalism and the Commodity.
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A meditation on the film Perfect Days in conversation with ideas from Mari Ruti, Todd McGowan, and the experiences of my autistic clients.
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A conversation with Helen Rollins about her book Psychocinema.
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A brief reflection on the philosophy behind Ensō paintings and some thoughts on The Creative Self: Beyond Individualism.
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Adam (Acid Horizon) and I speak about his book The New Flesh: Life and Death in the Data Economy.
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Matt, Luke, and I explore what we talk about when we talk about God.
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Todd McGowan is back on the podcast to discuss themes from his book Embracing Alienation: Why We Shouldn't Try To Find Ourselves. You'll love his discussion of the 2024 film The Substance. I'm also grateful that he shared vulnerable, personal anecdotes he's never shared online before.
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A conversation with Dr. Luke Grote exploring his article entitled, "The Emergence of God."
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Dr. John Price: Discovering Our Authentic Self
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39:50A special live recording at the book launch for Green Flags. John and I discuss various important themes from my new book. Please be sure to check out The Center For The Healing Arts and Sciences.
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Aaron Inkrott: King, Warrior, Magician, Lover
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1:19:07Aaron is the brewmaster at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. We discuss Moore and Gillette's book on mature masculinity. Be sure to check out the men's group at the Center For The Healing Arts & Sciences. RSVP for my upcoming book launch!
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Phuc Luu and I discuss important themes from my new book, Green Flags: How To Be The Person You Need in Your Life. Be sure to pre-order the book and RSVP for the upcoming book launch.
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David Roberts is the pastor of formation at Watershed in Charlotte, NC. David and I discuss important themes from my new book, Green Flags: How To Be The Person You Need in Your Life. Be sure to pre-order the book and RSVP for the upcoming book launch.
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David Alexander is a psychotherapist and co-host of the Between Two Ravens podcast. David and I discuss important themes from my new book, Green Flags: How To Be The Person You Need in Your Life. Be sure to pre-order the book and RSVP for the upcoming book launch.
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In this brief episode, I read the first part of the introduction to Green Flags, and highlight two important reasons I wrote the book. Make sure to pre-order the book and mark your calendar for the upcoming book launch at The Center For The Healing Arts & Sciences on November 17th at 11:00am.
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