The Modern Ascetic

Sarah and Taylor discuss the concept of the drive—one of the more controversial concepts in psychoanalysis—and connect it to monastic writings on desire and embodiment. This episode includes controversial stances on dental hygiene, poorly pronounced French words, and a scolded monk.  We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please send us an email at info@themode...

Taylor and Sarah explore the concept of transference—why is it that we tend to treat new relationships like old relationships and how can that actually help us to grow and change? This episode includes a list of gratitudes, another Bill Lawrence reference, and a workaholic hunter. We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please send us an email at info@themoderna...

Sarah and Taylor do a deep dive into the unconscious—staring into the void so you can feel confident to stare also. This episode includes angsty teenage music, the redemption story of a violin player turned kit man, and an ox caught in a mill wheel. We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please send us an email at info@themodernasceticpodcast.com Sources refere...

Taylor and Sarah introduce some of the core concepts behind psychoanalytic theory and monastic spirituality. This episode includes a twelve-step program, the story of a failed hypnotist, and musings on the desert. We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please send us an email at info@themodernasceticpodcast.com  

Sarah and Taylor share a little bit about themselves—who they are, what they do, and why they want to talk about theology and psychotherapy. This episode includes a dog called Merton, several bad Bible puns, and rants over small insignificant issues. We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please send us an email at info@themodernasceticpodcast.com .