In today’s world, the media’s portrayal of vulnerability and suffering is a constant presence. Dr. Lilie Chouliaraki, a professor at the London School of Economics, investigates this intricate dynamic. Her research examines how the narratives presented on our screens shape our responses to suffering, influencing us both as spectators and as citizens. Through television… Read More »On Victimhood, Solidarity, and Invisible Suffering – with Dr. Lilie Chouliaraki The post On Victimhood,...| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
From Just “Fitting In” to Belonging at Work Many people feel torn between who they are and where they fit at work. Traditional career advice often emphasizes job titles, ladders, and linear paths—what some would call the “little C” career: the external markers like roles, pay, and benefits. But an emerging conversation reframes career as… Read More »From Just “Fitting In” to Belonging at Work – Imi Lo, Sarah Berk Bickerton The post From Just “Fitting In” to Belonging a...| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
A Conversation About Emotional Intensity and Sensitivity This is a reshare of my interview with Jess Leondiou, originally featured on Make Your Mind podcast. I am grateful to Jess for graciously allowing me to repost our conversation from earlier this year. About Make Your Mind Podcast How do our minds really work? How… Read More »Imi’s Interview on Make Your Mind Podcast – On Neurodiversity, Emotional Intensity and Sensitivity| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
I realize I have not written as much this month. I find myself in an ‘absorbing phase’ rather than a generative one, where I am focusing on taking in rather than putting out. But I still want to touch base with you all! While my own writing has been quieter, I have had a few… Read More »On Unfinished Relationships, Existential Terror, and Dreams The post On Unfinished Relationships, Existential Terror, and Dreams appeared first on Eggshell Therapy and Coaching.| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
Today we will talk about the fascinating world of dreams with Dr. Leslie Ellis, an expert in dream therapy and analysis. In this conversation, explore the significance of dreams in our lives, how they can serve as a window into our unconscious, and their potential to guide us through emotional healing. Dr. Ellis will share… Read More »Dream Therapy: What Is Your Dream Telling You? Conversation with Dr. Leslie Ellis| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
On Victimhood, Solidarity, and Invisible Suffering – with Dr. Lilie Chouliaraki| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
Today, we have Chris Wells, who is a writer, podcaster, and researcher, with a focus on inner experiences of gifted, complex, and intense people. We discuss: How Positive Disintegration Theory by Dabrowski highlighting the idea that inner conflict and suffering are signs of growth, not illness. Chris discusses the complexity and personal impact of discovering… Read More »| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
What to expect? My career in mental health began in 2009 as a suicide counselor. After more than a decade of experience, the work naturally evolved toward something more philosophical, spiritual, and culturally sensitive. This led me to evolve my practice from traditional psychotherapy into coaching and consulting – a transition that better aligns with… Read More »What to expect in consulting?| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
As philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein said, “The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” Without the words to name or describe something, our ability to comprehend and communicate it becomes restricted. The absence of words to describe something doesn’t make some of our experiences any less real, but it does limit how they… Read More »The Buried Voice: Hermeneutical Injustice and Invisible Childhood Trauma| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
Today, we dive into the connection between philosophy and anxiety with Dr. David Rondel, a philosophy professor and author of “A Danger, Which We Do Not Know: A Philosophical Journey into Anxiety.” In his work, Dr. Rondel explores his journey through anxiety. From the wisdom of thinkers like Kierkegaard and William James to the… Read More »A Danger Which We Do Not Know? Existential Anxiety and Its Philosophical Remedy The post A Danger Which We Do Not Know? Existential Anxiety and Its...| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
Summary Today, we’re joined by Dr. Balfour, a clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and psychoanalytic psychotherapist. He is the author of Life and Death: Our Relationship with Ageing, Dementia, and Other Fates of Time. In this conversation, we delve into the intersection of aging, relationships, and the search for meaning. Dr. Balfour shares his research on… Read More »Aging, Dementia, Love, and the Meaning of It All: A Conversation with Dr. Andrew Balfour and Imi Lo| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
Imi Lo interviewed Dr. Brian Earp, an academic. His expertise spans philosophy, psychology, bioethics, gender studies, and medical ethics.| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
we challenged the cultural obsession with happiness and optimism, critiquing "toxic positivity" and modern stoicism.| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
AI therapist may be more empathic than your human therapist- Conversation between Dr. David Burns, Imi Lo on therapy and CBT.| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching
Limerence: Have You Ever Been Obsessively in Love? Love is powerful and transformative - but it can also become a painful obsession.| Eggshell Therapy and Coaching