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Jung’s Impact on the World Jun 27, 2023

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Completing our series on the great minds of psychology, we finally get to one of the biggest influences in psychology, culture and spirituality, Carl G. Jung. In this episode, we share Jung's vast impact on the world with psychology, comparative religion, mythology, eastern spirituality, mysticism, dream interpretation, the depth of the unconscious, personal and collective, personality types, alchemy and more. We explore:

The journey of Carl Jung and his individuation process
Our personal stories of how Jung’s work came into our life and the impact it has had
What the future holds if people would become more conscious, and how society would change from politics to social challenges to personal happiness

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The Evolution of Neuroscience Jun 20, 2023

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One of the biggest breakthroughs in our continuing series on great minds of psychology is the birth of neuroscience. We talked about how it all began with Broca in the 1800s and how each part of the brain has different functions. In this episode, we explore:

How Paul Broca, Wernicke & Oliver Sacks contributed to the development of neuroscience
How Oliver Sacks inspired the movie “Awakenings” starring Robert DeNiro and Robin Williams
The structure of the brain and how each area affects our lives
Emotions, from evolutionary research with Darwin to modern neuroscience
Explore an emotional model that doesn’t necessarily judge emotions as good or bad but as a necessary part of our human experience that brings meaning

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Why Humans Follow Authority Figures Jun 12, 2023

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Building upon our series on the great minds of psychology, we introduce interesting social psychology experiments, including the work of Bandura, Festinger, Tajfel, Weiner and Milgram. Join us for an insightful discussion on how our behavior is influenced by role models, authority figures and group dynamics. We explore:

Social Learning and how role models shape behavior using the “Bobo doll”
Cognitive Dissonance - how we get uncomfortable when performing tasks that are not in alignment with our values
Social Identity Theory - the us v. them mentality and judgments we make on the “out” group
Attribution Theory - where we see the locus of control, either internal or external
Following authority, Milgram’s Shock Experiment and how ordinary people can do harm to others if authority directs them to do so

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead

Social Psychology Resources:
Milgram Experiment: https://youtu.be/8bbVFeTIIg8
Cognitive Dissonance: https://youtu.be/korGK0yGIDo
Bandura Social Learning Theory: https://youtu.be/NjTxQy_U3ac

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Exploring Person-Centered Models Jun 06, 2023

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Humanistic Psychology emerged as the third aspect of psychology in the 1950’s emerging in response to Psychoanalysis in Europe and Behaviorism in the West. We discuss the great minds of Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers and others with their contribution to psychology. In this episode, we discuss these major concepts:

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
A person-centered therapy
Exploring how to embrace unconditional positive regard for patients and clients
Peak experiences

Resources on Humanistic Psychology:

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Breaking Free of Your Habits May 30, 2023

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Have you ever tried to change a behavior but fall back into old habits? In this episode, we explore the work of B.F. Skinner who believed behavior was affected by one of three operants. In his book, Beyond Freedom & Dignity (1971), he implied that humans had no free will or individual consciousness. Join us for an interesting discussion on the power of habit and the ability to change, including:

The difference between Classical and Operant Conditioning
How our society uses conditioning to control the masses or manipulate behavior
How social media, dating, work habits and dieting are all influenced by conditioning behavior
Why we disagree with Skinner and that human beings are able to change
What this means for coaching and helping clients change their behavior

To learn more about Skinner's work, check out these videos:
Pigeon Turn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtfQlkGwE2U
Skinner Box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtoH5tlr-bI

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Why Some People Never Grow Up May 23, 2023

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We continue our series on the Great Minds of Psychology with the work of Marie-Louise Von Franz, who began studying with Carl Jung in high school. Her expansive career and work on dreams, alchemy, Individuation, the Feminine Principle and the Puer Aeternus and Puella Eterna (eternal boy and girl). We explore:

Why it is never too early to learn about the psyche
Von Franz’s contributions to psychology, including Dreams and Alchemy, as well as her work with Fairy Tales and archetypes
Puer Aeternus (Peter Pan Syndrome) and Puella Eterna (eternal girl) and how remaining as a child can stall your life
How the balance between structure and playfulness is necessary for full self-expression

This podcast represents the opinions of Debra Berndt Maldonado and Robert Maldonado, PhD. The content here should not be taken as medical/mental health advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your mental healthcare professional for your mental health questions.

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Cultivating Love and Intimacy with Others May 16, 2023

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As we continue our series on the great minds of psychology, we take on the second part of Erik Erickson’s Stages of Development. Understand the development of the psyche through early, middle and late adulthood. We discuss:

How to cultivate intimacy in relationships
Why some people unconsciously choose isolation and rejecting love
How we need to give back in order for us to feel balanced in middle adulthood
The stage of wisdom and entering your later years feeling that you had a life well-lived

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The Reason You Don’t Trust Others May 09, 2023

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In this episode, we explore the stages of development by Erik Erickson, who was analyzed by Anna Freud and went on to develop his own theory on child development. This is part one of this topic which will span two episodes. Join us as we discuss:

How we develop trust or mistrust;
Where shame and doubt come from;
Why some are better than others at taking initiative;
The identity crisis and what age it begins.

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Why You Get Defensive May 02, 2023

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You’ve heard of projection and repression. In our continuing series of the great minds of psychology, we explore the defense mechanisms developed by Anna Freud, first introduced by her father, Sigmund Freud. We discuss:

Why defenses are important for the ego and a sign of a healthy mind
How Anna Freud expanded defense mechanisms by working with children of World War II in London
Some of the defense mechanisms and their purpose
How to work with the defenses for a more conscious life

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4 Ways to Work with The Mind Apr 25, 2023

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Explore the great minds of psychology and science in our new series. In this episode, we start with the big picture and the history of humans working with the mind and the 4 major models in modern psychology and science. We discuss:

The difference in PsychoDynamic, Behaviorism, Cognitive-Behavioral and Bio-Medical/Neuroscience models.
The hard problem of consciousness
The role of the spirit in personal development

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