Link to more info: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2025/05/29/drrondel/ Today, we dive into the connection between philosophy and anxiety with Dr. David Rondal, a philosophy professor and author of "A Danger, Which We Do Not Know: A Philosophical Journey into Anxiety." In his book, Dr. Rondal explores his journey through anxiety. From the wisdom of thinkers like Kierkegaard and William James to the challenges of modern anxieties like eco-anxiety and social media stress, Dr. Rondal ...

FULL SUMMARY: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2025/05/22/andrew_belfour/ 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. Belfour shares his research on fostering emotional connections for couples in which one ...

Full text here: https://eggshelltherapy.com/lovelanguages/ "Your preferred love language is what you missed the most in childhood." The other day, I stumbled across a quote on social media that caught my attention: “Your preferred love language is what you missed most in childhood.” I think that is quite true. Indeed, psychoanalysts and couples' counselors have long observed that many of us unconsciously attempt to fill the gaps of our past in our adult lives—whether through our intimate re...

https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2025/04/30/brianearp/ In this episode, we discuss - Dr. Brian Earp’s prolific academic work in philosophy, psychology, and medical ethics. - how his conservative religious upbringing sparked his curiosity about morality and ethics. - his transition from professional theater to academia and his commitment to a PhD at age 30. - his research on love, obsession, and addiction, and his critique of monogamy as a societal default. - his book Love Drugs and ...

Summary: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2025/02/27/darkmoods/ This episode stands out as one of my most special conversations! In this thought-provoking episode, I sat down with Dr. Mariana Alessandri, a modern philosophy professor whose work inspired me. We specifically explored the often misunderstood and undervalued role of "dark moods"—emotions like sadness, anger, anxiety, grief, and depression. In our conversation, we challenged the cultural obsession with happiness and optim...

Full text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/emotional-blackmail/Emotional blackmail takes on a complex dimension when it comes from parents who may not be intentionally malicious but are limited by their trauma, neurodivergence, or psychological limitations. Some manipulative parents may genuinely love their children and try their best, yet still emotionally blackmail their children through guilt, obligation, and fear. Their emotional blackmail often manifests through seemingly innocent phrases th...

FULL SUMMARY AND LINKS:https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2025/01/16/ai-therapist/I have recently released a new podcast episode, where I interviewed Dr. David Burns, the author of 'Feeling Good' and CBT pioneer! In his latest research, he showed that AI therapist platforms can sometimes outperform human practitioners in providing consistent, empathetic responses to patients.Here are some quotes from the interview that may surprise you: "We more or less proved that this idea t...

Today we're joined by Nicole Matusow, a psychoanalyst who's going to take us on a deep dive into the fascinating world of limerence - that overwhelming, obsessive state of romantic infatuation that can completely take over our lives. With her extensive background in psychoanalysis, Nicole will help us understand the unconscious mechanisms driving this intense experience, from the early attachment patterns that set the stage to the role of fantasy and emotional regulation. We'll explore w...

FULL TEXT: https://eggshelltherapy.com/bpd_limerence/Limerence is an experience unlike any other. It is beyond pure infatuation, but an all-consuming experience that can bring us to the highest ecstasy and the lowest depths of despair. It floods our brains with neurons and turns everything into a breathless roller coaster ride. However much we 'know' it is irrational, and try to shake it off, we cannot seem to escape the constant loop of hope and disappointment, longing and devastation. ...

Even when no one sees it at all.Keep going. The world needs those who dare to work differently.The ones who create their own definitions of meaning.The ones who choose authenticity over appearance.You’re not alone in this journeyWe’re here too, working in our own invisible ways.Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eggshelltherapy_imilo/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.e...

Full text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/freearticles/2024/10/28/defensive-parent/Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eggshelltherapy_imilo/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, a...

Text: https://www.imiloimilo.com/writing/invisible-lossEggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eggshelltherapy_imilo/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psyched...

Original Text/ Transcript: https://www.pecanphilosophy.com/writing/existential-dreadI didn't set out to write an essay about existential dread and freedom. But after a recent post on social media sparked a wave of unexpected discussion, I realized this was a conversation worth having. It quickly became clear that I wasn't alone in wrestling with the complexities of free will—with the way the very thing we crave, the power to choose our path can sometimes feel like the heaviest burden to bear....

Why we ask whyWe hurl the question "why" when we do not like what is happening.When we don’t want to feel what we have to feel.Why this injustice? Why this pain?We plead with anguish.Why did my mother abuse me?Why did my father disappear?Why did my loved one betray me?Why was I gaslit by my family?Why is my life a barren wasteland?Why was my love never reciprocated, by anyone?But would knowing "why" suture the holes in our souls? Would the answer offer the solace we need....?Full text: ...

Summary and transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2024/09/19/patty/This episode features Patricia "Patty" Gently, an expert on giftedness and trauma, who shares her personal and professional journey. As a twice-exceptional individual herself, Patty discusses her experiences with dyslexia, ADHD, and auditory processing struggles, and how they shaped her path.Patty’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/Intersection-Intensity-Exploring-Giftedness-Trauma/dp/1953360378Eggshell Therapy ...

Episode Summary and Transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2024/09/19/elliotcohen/In today’s conversation, we welcome Dr. Elliot Cohen, an expert in both academic philosophy and clinical work, to discuss his unique approach to integrating philosophy and psychology. We begin by exploring Dr. Cohen's journey, which started with his observation of widespread conflicts and irrational thinking. Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: ww...

Full text: https://www.pecanphilosophy.com/writing/the-soulmate-yearningEggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eggshelltherapy_imilo/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, alcohol a...

Full text: https://www.imiloimilo.com/writing/unstable Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eggshelltherapy_imilo/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psyched...

Full text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/abusive-father/Abusive father - two words heavy with unspoken pain, shaping the lives of sons long after they've left his shadow. This article explores the deep and lasting impact of growing up with a violent, emotionally volatile, abusive narcissistic father. We delve into the inner lives of men who grapple with the impact of such a childhood, men who often develop an aversion to healthy masculinity, fearing they will become the monsters they loathe. Th...

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