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074 The Delusional Psychology of Consumerism
In this episode, we're going to peel back the layers of consumerism.
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073 Abraham Maslow and his Theory of Human Motivation
In today’s episode, we’re delving into the life and works of one of the founders of humanistic psychology - Abraham Maslow.
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072 The Journey to Authentic Self Expression
In today’s episode, we’re exploring the nature of authenticity, delving into what it means to live a true and genuine life.
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071 The Influence of Storytelling on Human Perception
In today’s episode, we’re exploring the ways in which narratives shape our minds, influence our beliefs, and connect us to our cultural heritage.
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070 Embrace Your Mess: The Power of Accepting Imperfection
In today’s episode, we’re venturing into the world of embracing our imperfections.
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069 Find your talent, not your passion
In today’s episode, we’re challenging that common advice of “follow your passion” and looking at why focusing on your talents instead can lead to greater fulfilment and success. Is there a point where, if we focus on our talents enough, they can become our passions? And what happens
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068 The paradox of Parasocial Relationships
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the world of parasocial relationships - those emotional connections we form with celebrities, influencers, streamers, and YouTubers. We’ll explore what a parasocial relationship is, and some of the psychological motivators behind them. We’ll weigh up whether they’re beneficial
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067 "The Observing I" book has launched
In this episode, we’re going to be taking a deviation from our usual transmission. This Monday, which was a bank holiday for all of you in the UK, a book that I’ve been working on for about 2 years finally hit the shelves. It’s imaginatively called “The
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066 Beyond the Brain: Understanding Consciousness
In today’s episode, we’re getting into the esoteric realm of thought and consciousness. What is thought, and how does it shape our experience? What part does our consciousness play on the human narrative, and where is the line between thought and awareness? We’ll look at the fundamental
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065 The Power of Empathy and Sympathy
In today’s episode, we are getting into the world of empathy and sympathy. These two emotions play crucial roles in our social interactions, relationships, and personal well-being. I’ll be looking at what they actually are, taking a look at what philosophy has to say on the matter, and
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064 The modern wisdom of Alain de Botton
In today's episode, we're exploring the world of Alain de Botton, the philosopher who makes old ideas feel fresh. We'll explore how he takes complex concepts and brings them down to earth, showing us how they can be applied to our everyday lives. Whether
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063 The Way of Zen: Alan Watts' Legacy
In today’s episode, we delve into the life, philosophy, and enduring influence of one my favourite modern philosophers - Alan Watts. He was an incredible figure who spoke with eloquence and clarity, integrating Eastern and Western thought in a way that had never been done before. Trained as an