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
Dream Therapy: What Is Your Dream Telling You? Conversation with Dr. Leslie Ellis| 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
Alexithymia is something you can heal from. Trapped under an alexithymic exterior is an excruciatingly sensitive and empathic soul.| 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
Everything Is Empty—And That’s Freedom In Western psychology and culture, emptiness is often viewed as a void to be dreaded—a hollow absence of meaning or purpose that signals something has gone wrong. In psychology, emptiness is usually associated with conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder, addiction, and depression. This pathologization of emptiness is not surprising in… Read More »Everything is empty, and that’s freeing| 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: Can it work? Dr. David Burns, Stanford psychiatrist and CBT pioneer, revolutionizes mental health treatment by challenging traditional approaches. His groundbreaking research shows depression isn’t simply a serotonin deficiency, and antidepressants often underperform compared to cognitive interventions. Through his TEAM-CBT methodology and the Feeling Great app, he demonstrates that rapid recovery is possible,… Read More »AI Therapist: Research Says AI Does Empathy Better ...| 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