A meditation on Wilhelm Reich's first encounter with Freud and how it confirms Maya Angelou's wonderful quote: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Stephen Bacon about his research findings that therapeutic techniques have no inherent power and that the field of psychotherapy lacks the privileged knowledge it believes it possesses. We also explore the distinction between fundamental and constructed reality and delve into what it means for psychotherapy to be a…

A meaningful conversation with Kent Dobson delving into the rich and complex subject of religion. Kent addresses several questions that arose for me after listening to his latest podcast episodes.

I speak to Paul about his bookPotential Not Pathology: Helping Your Clients Transform Using Ericksonian Psychotherapy.

“Don't take my devils away, because my angels may flee too.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke In this episode, I delve into the context of this quote and discuss why I ultimately disagree with it. I also explain why I keep a "Devil" tarot card in my office and highlight the significance of integrating the shadow in psychological development.…

An engaging conversation with my friend, Phuc Luu, covering topics ranging from transcendence and theosis to rethinking the Christian tradition in a universalist and inclusive manner.

Here are a few more religious ramblings- this time more critical. I draw from Nick Cave, Bring Me The Horizon, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John Dourley and James Hollis.

A few ramblings on Rudyard's Kipling's poem "If" and the 2024 movie "IF" (spoiler alert).

A quick episode reflecting on a recent episode of Kent Dobson's Hints & Guesses podcast.

In this episode, I speak with Patrick McGrath-Muñiz. This is the tenth installment of my series with Patrick exploring the first twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana of the Tarot. Patrick is a professional artist from Puerto Rico. His work has been featured in art galleries and museums across the country. In this episode, we explore the symbolism a…

We discuss Paul's wonderful book, The Art of Creating a Magical Session: Key Elements for Transformative Psychotherapy.

I speak to Paul about his book Transforming Themes: Creative Perspectives on Therapeutic Interaction.

In this episode, I speak with Patrick McGrath-Muñiz. This is the ninth installment of my series with Patrick exploring the first twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana of the Tarot. Patrick is a professional artist from Puerto Rico. His work has been featured in art galleries and museums across the country. In this episode, we explore the symbolism a…

Rainer Funk is Director of the Erich Fromm Institute Tuebingen, Co-Director of the Erich Fromm Study Center at the International Psychoanalytic University (IPU) in Berlin, and a practicing psychoanalyst based in Tuebingen, Germany. He is Erich Fromm’s sole Literary Executor and among his publications are the 10-volume German edition of Erich Fromm …

I speak to Paul about his book Perceptions and Possibilities: Strategic and Solution-Oriented Approaches to Working with Depression.

The Japanese concept of ikigai is often misunderstood in the West. In this conversation, we explore what this concept really means and how it's relevant to your daily existence.

Steve and I discuss his recent article on the contemplative philosophy/spirituality of Byung-Chul Han as well as exploring Han's book Non-Things.

Rudy and I discuss Yorgos Lanthimos' 2015 The Lobster. Spoiler alert!

Phuc and I discuss the Netflix series "Beef".

A brief distillation of Sartre's existentialism and how we might bring it into the therapy office.

A reading of my latest blog analyzing The Circle (2017) through the lens of Byung-Chul Han's philosophy. Spoiler alert!

Allen and I explore our society's communication and connection break down by looking at nonviolent communication, Brenè Brown's research on blaming, and John Gottman's Four Horseman.

I speak with Kent about the sacred masculine and different aspects of Robert Bly's book Iron John.

Check out this short episode exploring the connection between Relational Cultural Theory and depth psychology. I also get into the masculine relationship to the feminine.

An exploration of the psychological research on meaning in life. I explain coherence, purpose and existential mattering in a comprehensible manner.

Rudy and I discuss important ideas from Erich Fromm's Psychoanalysis & Zen Buddhism.

How do we differentiate healthy reflection from unhealthy rumination?

A short episode where I read my blog on Metacognitive therapy and the burnout society.

I speak to Courtney Perry about Yenneagram, an innovative approach to self-exploration and growth.

We discuss Sam Esmail's Leave The World Behind. SPOILER ALERT. Check out Phuc's in-depth analysis.

A short episode connected to my blog about Leave the World Behind, Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic concept of oikeiôsis and social cooperation. Phuc's substack: https://phucluuphd.substack.com/p/why-we-cant-leave-the-world-behind?r=4uepn&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post My Blog: https://www.quiqueautrey.com/post/being-at-home-in-the-world…

I speak to Dale (graduate school professor) about the history, theory and clinical practice of Alfred Adler.

A discussion of Mark Murphy's new book "The Direction of Desire: John of the Cross, Jacques Lacan and the Contemporary Understanding of Spiritual Direction" with Andrew Flores, David Roberts, Luke Grote, and Cadell Last.

Matt is the host of one of my favorite podcasts, the War Machine. He is also a professional graphic, sound, and instructional designer currently working as Change Management Consultant for Veolia North America. Matt also cohosts Interrupted, the official podcast of the Westar Institute. In this episode we discuss his Christian roots, becoming a Mar…

Patrick and I explore the philosophy of beloved painter Bob Ross and how it can inspire us to be more positive and hopeful in these dark times.

Excited to share another short episode exploring my work with men going through divorce. I utilize the Greek mythological concept of the Katabasis and Murray Stein's three stages of death, liminality and rebirth to frame the experience. Hope you enjoy.

A meditation on David Whyte's poem "The Well of Grief". I explore how depth psychology, affective neuroscience and Niobe Way's work on gender stereotypes helps inform my work with men's grief in therapy. The Well of Grief (David Whyte) Those who will not slip beneath the still surface on the well of grief, turning down through its black water to th…

A brief meditation on my new French Bulldog Merlin, Robert Bly's "Iron John", and Henri Corbin/Tom Cheetham's notion of the angel out ahead.

Mark & Luke have a conversation about their respective projects bringing together Lacan and theology.

A few remarks on the new Erich Fromm podcast, theoretical promiscuity, the polytheistic psyche and more!

C. Derick Varn and I discuss Mark Fisher and David Smail's understanding of depression.

Donovan and I discuss the fundamental differences between Freud and Nietzsche. Our conversation includes an extended discussion of the death drive, their competing interpretations of justice, their different views of the unconscious, and much more!

Patrick and I discuss our Puerto Rican roots, our hybrid identities and how the syncretistic history of the island has shaped our approach to life and ideas. Enjoy!

Luke and I talk dualism, Lacanian psychoanalysis and Zen Buddhism. Be sure to check out his dissertation and send him a note if you want to learn more about his research. Email: wlgrote@gmail.com Dissertation: The Self That Therefore I Am Not: Jacques Lacan, Zen Buddhism, and the Practice of Subjectivity…

Elisabeth and I discuss Byung-Chul Han's recent interview and his book The Philosophy of Zen Buddhism.

Phuc and I speak about his upcoming book. We talk about the creative process, early Christianity, White Christian Nationalism, an ethics of peaceable kinship and much more!

Rick Boothby and I discuss his piece exploring the differences between Freud and Lacan on the subject of love. We bring in Mari Ruti and Alain Badiou as well.

Dr. Neil McLaughlin is Full Professor in the Department of Sociology at McMaster University. His research focuses on the sociology of public intellectuals, the sociology of reputations, the international spreading of conspiracy theories and the sociological dynamics of disciplines, universities and ideas. He is currently working on the political co…

Rudy and I discuss Fromm’s existential anthropology and the practice of meditation.

Peter and I discuss his new article, "Church of the Contradiction."