#13 Mortality and Wellbeing: Embracing the Full Spectrum of Life and Love
09/08/23 • 35 min
In today's episode, we dive deep into the enigma of death anxiety with esteemed clinical psychologist and author, Matteo Zuccala. We come to see it not just as a daunting aspect of our psyche but also as a natural and, at times, even enriching dimension of our mental fabric. Matteo artfully combines compassion, wit, and unparalleled insights as he sheds light on how we grapple with this potent existential theme. He underscores the pivotal role of human connections, the magic of genuine interactions, and the transformative power of therapeutic guidance.
As our conversation unfolds, we explore the profound connections intertwining death, love, and life. Matteo fervently advocates for deepening our human bonds and for the open exploration of death and its surrounding narratives. Join us for this illuminating conversation, as we traverse the intricate dance of life, love, and mortality.
More information about Matteo:
https://stpsych.com.au/matteo-zuccala/
Matteo's Book Recommendations:
Mortals How the Fear of Death Shaped Human Society
Attached The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find and Keep Love
Attachment in Psychotherapy
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In today's episode, we dive deep into the enigma of death anxiety with esteemed clinical psychologist and author, Matteo Zuccala. We come to see it not just as a daunting aspect of our psyche but also as a natural and, at times, even enriching dimension of our mental fabric. Matteo artfully combines compassion, wit, and unparalleled insights as he sheds light on how we grapple with this potent existential theme. He underscores the pivotal role of human connections, the magic of genuine interactions, and the transformative power of therapeutic guidance.
As our conversation unfolds, we explore the profound connections intertwining death, love, and life. Matteo fervently advocates for deepening our human bonds and for the open exploration of death and its surrounding narratives. Join us for this illuminating conversation, as we traverse the intricate dance of life, love, and mortality.
More information about Matteo:
https://stpsych.com.au/matteo-zuccala/
Matteo's Book Recommendations:
Mortals How the Fear of Death Shaped Human Society
Attached The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find and Keep Love
Attachment in Psychotherapy
Join us at: https://genxmindscape.com/
Subscribe in your podcast player or share our podcast here: https://genxmindscape.buzzsprout.com/share
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#12 Exploring Adversity, Resilience, and Personal Growth in Midlife: Insights from Lifespan Developmental Psychologist, Margie E. Lachman
This episode is a deep dive into the rich tapestry of midlife, featuring insights from lifespan developmental psychologist Dr. Margie E. Lachman. Our discussion navigates the balance of growth and decline that defines this phase and how it can surprisingly catalyze creativity and invention.
From understanding the role of a spouse or parent to discussing the increasing trend of adults choosing not to marry or have children, we tackle the many elements that shape our midlife journey. We shed light on the challenges and rewards of the 'sandwich generation' and explore the intricacies of generativity, a state of peak concern and caring for others that brings purpose and meaning to this phase of life.
As we close our conversation, we discuss adversity, resilience, and personal growth in midlife. Learn how early life experiences cast a long shadow over midlife and how resilience can help us overcome these limitations. We also emphasize the crucial role of physical activity in maintaining health and well-being during this phase. Inspired by the American Psychological Association's special issue on Rethinking Adult Development, we invite you to rethink adult development and the stress that often accompanies midlife. So, tune into this enlightening episode for a fresh perspective on midlife.
American Psychological Association Special Issue on Adult Development: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/special/amp-rethinking-adult-development-pdf
Midlife in the United States Website: https://midus.wisc.edu/
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#14 Unlocking Midlife's Potential: Flourishing with Dr. Amy Evans
I am excited to share my conversation with Dr. Amy Evans with you. In this episode, we discuss the influential theories of midlife developmental psychology and how we can use them towards the goal of midlife flourishing. We talk about navigating personality and relational shifts and how being cognizant of these changes can help us adjust our social circles and lifestyle choices to match our evolving selves. Retirement and second careers also come into view as we explore how to adapt healthily and maintain cognitive flexibility amidst these transitions. And, when faced with the unexpected, we discuss the importance of being prepared and ready to adjust. This episode is stacked with insight and practical tips - a great listen for anyone wanting to embrace midlife's potential.
More information about Amy:
https://www.bethel.edu/academics/faculty/amy-evans
Resources From Our Conversation:
https://brenebrown.com
Fostering Development in Midlife and Older Age
Values Card Sort:
https://motivationalinterviewing.org/sites/default/files/valuescardsort_0.pdf
If our discussion of Carl Rogers interested you:
Book How Listening Can Improve Relationships
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Gen X Mindscape - #13 Mortality and Wellbeing: Embracing the Full Spectrum of Life and Love
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Speaker 1Matt Theo
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Speaker 2Zucca , I think . I think Matteo is fine OK .
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