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From Therapy to Social Change

Mick Cooper & John Wilson

18 episodes

7 months ago

What happens when the line between human and machine begins to blur? Michael Harvey, author of "The Age of Humachines," takes us on a fascinating journey through the rapidly transforming technological landscape where machines are increasingly humanized and humans face mechanization. Harvey introduces us to the five categories of humachines reshaping our world: cognitive systems mimicking human reasoning, emotional technologies reading our feelings, relational machines transforming our commun...

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What happens when the line between human and machine begins to blur? Michael Harvey, author of "The Age of Humachines," takes us on a fascinating journey through the rapidly transforming technological landscape where machines are increasingly humanized and humans face mechanization. Harvey introduces us to the five categories of humachines reshaping our world: cognitive systems mimicking human reasoning, emotional technologies reading our feelings, relational machines transforming our commun...

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Episodes (18/18)

From Therapy to Social Change

The Age of Humachines: Artificial Intelligence, Social Justice, and the Annihilation of Being Human. Michael D. B. Harvey in Conversation with Mick Cooper

What happens when the line between human and machine begins to blur? Michael Harvey, author of "The Age of Humachines," takes us on a fascinating journey through the rapidly transforming technological landscape where machines are increasingly humanized and humans face mechanization. Harvey introduces us to the five categories of humachines reshaping our world: cognitive systems mimicking human reasoning, emotional technologies reading our feelings, relational machines transforming our commun...

7 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

Alex Sobel MP in Conversation: Being Real in the Political World

What is the reality of political life and how does it affect our MPs? Can they be the real human beings that they are? In this podcast, TaSC members Robbie Curtis and Mick Cooper talk to Labour MP Alex Sobel, as he discusses his journey from environmental and anti-fascist activism to representing an ‘unwinnable’ Labour constituency. With a much-appreciated openness, Alex sheds light on the personal and professional challenges of political life, providing a candid look at some of the mental he...

8 months ago

50 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

David Bedrick on Unshaming and Empowerment: From Personal Healing to Systemic Change

Imagine growing up with a constant sense of shame, only to realize later how powerful unshaming witnesses can be in healing that wound. This episode features the insightful David Bedrick, a teacher, counselor, and author, who sheds light on the profound impact of shame on our personal development. Through intimate stories, he reveals how his challenging upbringing, marked by his father's violence and his mother's denial, shaped his understanding of the dual role witnesses play in either perpe...

8 months ago

57 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

Maryam Riaz in Conversation: Liberation Psychology, Islam, Psychotherapy and Paths to Social Justice

Maryam Riaz is a Muslim BACP-accredited psychotherapist and senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University. In this interview with Robbie Curtis, she shares her unique experiences navigating the world of psychotherapy training and academia and the relevance of social justice for counselling training and practice, a current Leeds Beckett counselling student. As the only person of colour during her counselling training and the first person of colour to open a private practice in Bradford city cent...

10 months ago

46 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

Embracing Queer and Autistic Identities: Danny van Deurzen-Smith in conversation with Robbie Curtis

What if your identity is a tapestry of diverse threads, each contributing to a complex, vibrant whole? This episode invites you to uncover the intricate intersections of queerness and autism with our insightful guest, Danny, an autistic and queer existential coach. Danny's journey of self-discovery as a queer person with a late autism diagnosis sheds light on the unique experiences of feeling like an outsider while embracing the strengths and challenges of neurodivergence. Through personal st...

1 year ago

51 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

Exploring boarding school trauma and its impact on leadership and society

CW: Suicide, trauma, abandonment, sexual abuse, alcoholism, rape, slavery, self-harm, homophobia. What happens when privilege, trauma, and leadership intersect within the walls of a boarding school? We invite you to join our compelling conversation with Tom Greaves, Piers Cross, and Jonny Lovett, as they unravel their personal journeys through the labyrinthine world of boarding education. This episode challenges the notion of resilience, questioning whether the experiences of isolation, bully...

1 year ago

1 hour 35 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

Simon Cross in Conversation with Robbie Curtis: From Baptist Evangelicalism to Progressive Faith

What happens when a conservative evangelical embarks on a transformative journey toward progressive Christianity? Join us in an interesting conversation with Simon J. Cross as he unpacks his remarkable shift in faith and ideology. Simon reflects on his evangelical upbringing and the limitations he encountered within traditional evangelical frameworks. He explores how he balances his deep-rooted Christian identity with progressive values, offering profound insights into the importance of chang...

1 year ago

55 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

Kirk Schneider in Conversation with Robbie Curtis: Addressing Primal Fears to Bridge Societal Divides ahead of the 2024 US Election

Can understanding primal fears reshape our polarised society? Join us for an interesting conversation with Kirk Schneider, an esteemed psychologist in existential-humanistic existential-integrative psychotherapy. Kirk shares his groundbreaking concept of the "polarized mind," a state driven by primal fear and anxiety, and reflects on how his upbringing, political interests and the US' response to the Iraq War shaped his thoughts on societal issues. Drawing insights from Otto Rank and Ernest B...

1 year ago

54 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

Integrating Social Activism into Therapeutic Practice - Dwight Turner in Conversation with John Wilson and Mick Cooper

What if your personal and political identities could revolutionize your approach to therapy? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dwight Turner, a renowned psychotherapist and social activist, who intricately weaves his journey from a British Caribbean upbringing, school, and military experiences to his transformative time in Berlin. Dwight shares how his exposure to therapy and political literature ignited a passion for integrating activism with his clinical work, challenging the tr...

1 year ago

52 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

A Journey Through Psychology and Activism – Sally Zlotowitz in Conversation with Mick Cooper

How can psychologist tackle social injustice in mental health services and drive systemic change? Sally Zlotowitz—co-founder of Psychologists for Social Change and Chief Executive of Art Against Knives—shares her journey from cognitive neuropsychology to the world of community psychology. Sally’s personal narrative—witnessing, for instance, the impact on her family pet shop of corporate expansion—shows the deep interconnections between psychology, activism, and social justice that have shaped...

1 year ago

1 hour 5 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

David Weaver in Conversation: Intersecting Mental Health, Politics, and Societal Transformation

What is it like to stand at the crossroads of identity, ancestry, and social change? David Weaver joins us to share his insights on the therapy profession's role in societal transformation. With his unique perspective as a social worker, political advisor, and leadership consultant, David unravels the threads of personal history and professional ambition, weaving a narrative that is both intimate and profound. In dialogue with John Wilson, David covers the complex terrain of systemic racism w...

1 year ago

1 hour 8 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

Cassandra Geisel in Conversation with Will Higham: Unraveling the Complexities of Community Mental Health Systems

Navigating the complicated maze of community mental health is no small feat. Will Higham joins us with insights reflecting his experience from years of working in community mental health across the UK. In conversation with Cassandra Geisel (MBACP), TaSC member with experience in working in community based suicide prevention, we gain an understanding of co-production in mental health services and the necessity for responsive, justice-oriented healthcare systems. As we traverse the shifting pol...

1 year ago

50 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

Talking Across Difference: Islamic and Jewish Experiences in the (Counselling) World—Myira Khan and Mick Cooper in Dialogue, with Nicola Blunden

What are the intersections of faith, culture and counselling? Myira Khan and Mick Cooper—with Nicola Blunden as Chair—explore our personal identities as a Muslim woman and Jewish man, and how this intersects with our professional training and identities. Through open dialogue, we discuss how global events shape our clinical practice and the unique perspectives we bring to the therapeutic space and training by our faith and cultural identities. We also talk about the prejudices and microaggres...

1 year ago

1 hour 20 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

Ben Mullings in Dialogue with Mick Cooper: A Mental Health Political Party for Australia—Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learnt

Dr Ben Mullings, counselling psychologist, has been a fierce advocate for mental health reform in Australia. In this podcast dialogue, Ben describes his journey of establishing the Alliance for Better Access campaign, the battles against Medicare cutbacks, and his pivotal role in establishing the Australian Mental Health Party—the first of its kind worldwide. This conversation is a deep dive into the complexities of shaping policy, the resilience required to challenge political indifference, ...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

From Therapy to Social Change

Emmy van Deurzen in Dialogue with Mick Cooper: Existential Philosophy, Phenomenology, and the Journey to a Sustainable Future

Emmy van Deurzen is a remarkable woman whose life story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Not only has Emmy led a global renaissance of existential therapy, but she has been figural to the development of psychotherapy in the UK and across Europe. Today, she is at the forefront of the Existential Movement, which strives to bring existential ideas to social and political life. Emmy's narrative weaves the psychological aftermath of World War II with an unyielding pursuit of...

1 year ago

1 hour 3 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

Eyal Rozmarin in Dialogue with Mick Cooper: Identity, Contemporary Psychoanalysis, and Social Change

Eyal Rozmarin is a relational psychoanalyst, widely published author, and an emigrant from Israel to the US. In this dialogue with Mick Cooper, author of Psychology at the Heart of Social Change, Eyal describes the complex tapestry of identity formation and social dynamics, sharing his his own path of transformation. Eyal examines the intricate ways in which societal narratives, external perceptions, and the longing to belong sculpt our inner selves. The episode explores how our identit...

1 year ago

58 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

Claudia Turbet-Delof: From Poverty and Racism to Counsellor & Councillor

Walk the journey of an inspiring human rights advocate who hails from Latin America. Claudia is a rare combination of both counsellor and councillor: a fierce believer in the power of socialism and person-centred therapy. From her childhood marked by poverty, racism, and intergenerational trauma to her work as a counsellor, Claudia’s experiences are insightful and compelling, and her belief in mental health as a fundamental human right. Mick Cooper and John Wilson's conversation with Claudia...

1 year ago

54 minutes

From Therapy to Social Change

John Wilson in Conversation with Mick Cooper: From Cult to Containment

Imagine growing up in a community where the group is considered more important than the individual. This was the reality for our guest, John Wilson, a therapist whose unique upbringing in a cult drastically shaped his perspective on life and then therapy. His compelling journey from a highly controlled group to the therapeutic world offers fascinating insights into the impact of cult mentality on individual self-worth and community dynamics. We explore the importance of creating safe spaces...

2 years ago

51 minutes