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56. Three approaches to life: 3. Self-Avoidance
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01/06/24 • 37 min
Anyone who doesn't know themselves and their needs is doomed to be anxious, depressed or aggressive. This is what I call the “self-avoidant type.” We are all somewhat self-avoidant, but when we are too blind to ourselves it leads to suffering and psychological disorder. In this video I describe this approach and what consequences it has.
53. Self-Devalualtion and Imperceptible Feelings
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11/20/23 • 21 min
Self-devaluation and inner dialogue go hand in hand with imperceptible feelings. These feelings affect us, often without us noticing them. And in the therapeutic context, this often contributes to the perplexity as to why we are feeling so badly. Accordingly, it is important to bring self-assessment and inner dialogue to light and adapt them so that they are accurate and healthy.
52. Buddhist Psychology - Body Awareness
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11/06/23 • 22 min
In early Buddhism, body awareness is a precursor to meditation. But also psychologically it is important to integrate body awareness into normal life in order to cleanse and heal the mind beyond modern, more elaborate, methods. https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/ Photo by Meiying Ng on Unsplash
48. How to Talk to Children about War
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03/05/22 • 22 min
After Putin's attack on Ukraine parents are faced with the issue of explaining to their children what is going on. This is a short primer with background information and practical examples.
For more information see https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/ and for therapy sessions contact me at [email protected]
46. Viktor Frankl and Man’s Search For Meaning, Pt. 1
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01/09/22 • 58 min
In this episode we introduce Frankl's classic title "Man’s Search For Meaning", the historical background, and the existential aspect in psychotherapy. While existential philosophy has been known since the mid 19th century through thinkers like Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Dostoevsky, the existential aspect has been introduced into psychotherapy only later - most prominently through Viktor Frankl. He was an Austrian Jewish psychoanalyst who had to endure for years the imprisonment in concentration camps, which strenghthened his focus on the meaning of life and its application in psychotherapy, which later came to be known as Logotherapy.
For an outstanding description of the living conditions in Auschwitz see: Hermann Langbein "People in Auschwitz".
And if you wonder about how prisoners in concentration camps dealt with their faith I can recommend the thesis of Flavia Giuffra: “Was God Behind the Barbed Wire? An Inquiry into Jewish Faith and Practice in Auschwitz”
For more information see https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/ and for therapy sessions contact me at [email protected]
45. Therapy Recoding Series: "Hanni", Session 3
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11/28/21 • 60 min
In this concluding session with "Hanni" we reflect on how to get away from the pain which comes from a lack of appreciation. Hanni wishes to be emotionally independent and yet finds herself feeling hurt, which in turn creates one of the mind-loops which keeps up the pain at the background of her mind. One pragmatic idea we discuss is to visit some sort of support group, which has the advantage of the company of well-meaning people in a safe space which makes it relatively easy to open up. On a more profound level I suggest Hanni to go to the point of pain (for example "maybe I'm not worthy of love") and to first of all acknowledge that this is what she feels - and thus to benefit from the strength and self-appreciation that comes with such an honest look at those voices within her that crave for recognition and yet she intuitively so much wishes to eradicate.
For more information see https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/ and for therapy sessions contact me at [email protected]
06. The Real - A chance for sustainable satisfaction
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11/03/19 • 13 min
05. An introduction to meditation
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10/19/19 • 20 min
The Real Followers of Buddha: Investigating Early Buddhism
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07/05/24 • 36 min
Discover the practices of the historical Buddha. I delve into ancient texts to explore the distinct groups present during the Buddha's time: Buddhist monastics, ascetics from other sects, and laypeople. Get a glimpse of the unique teachings, practices, and paths to liberation that defined early Buddhism. Join me as I separate fact from myth and reveal the true essence of the Buddha's teachings.
Dissertation: https://www.academia.edu/63732680/Early_Buddhism_and_its_Relation_to_Brahmanism_A_Comparative_and_Doctrinal_Investigation
Suttacentral (here you can find all the teaching texts, in the original and in translation): https://suttacentral.net/
Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Rz6PO9CGI0
Homepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/therapy
e-mail: [email protected]
Photo by Ryan Plomp on Unsplash
57. Three approaches to life: Q&A
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01/21/24 • 46 min
What is more relevant for me: virtue or needs orientation? And how do I get out of self-avoidance? I answer these and other questions about the three approaches to life I laid out in the previous episodes.
https://youtu.be/w9gWqBAmN6o
https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/therapy
Photo by Towfiqu Barbhuiya on Unsplash
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How many episodes does The Curious Mind have?
The Curious Mind currently has 77 episodes available.
What topics does The Curious Mind cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health and Podcasts.
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The episode title 'Original Buddhism: Introduction' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on The Curious Mind is 42 minutes.
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Episodes of The Curious Mind are typically released every 14 days.
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The first episode of The Curious Mind was released on Aug 11, 2019.
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