Psyche

In this conversation, I speak with Harry Mergel,  LMFT, LPC. Harry has over 25 years of experience providing men's counseling, consultation, and disruptive event management in both the public and private sectors. Episode Highlights:  Working with men from a family systems perspective  Solution-focused interventions in therapy with men  The lack of positive male role models in o...

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In this episode, I sit down and talk with Amy Galpin (LPC-S). We discuss Andrew Tate's influence on young men. We also explore his problematic opinions on depression and gender roles.    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG8IqnyUIR8

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Joel Schwartz. Joel is a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice centered in Arroyo Grande. The practice is virtual (so they see anyone in CA and CO). He specializes in therapy and testing for the misunderstood. As a therapist, he is warm, compassionate, and strongly humanistic, allowing for all the oddities and unexplored aspects of his clients to...

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Jason W. Moore. Jason is an environmental historian and historical geographer at Binghamton University, where he is professor of sociology and leads the World-Ecology Research Collective. He is author or editor, most recently, of Capitalism in the Web of Life (Verso, 2015), Capitalocene o Antropocene? (Ombre Corte, 2017), Anthropocene or Capitalocene? Nature, Histor...

In this episode, I speak with Antonio Wolf. Antonio is a philosopher and blogger. Although he has many interests, his latest passion is centered around the thought of German philosopher Hegel.  In this episode, we dig into the wild world of Kentaro Miura's manga Berserk . We explore various themes including violence, sexuality, friendship, masculinity, evil, metaphysics and much more!  B...

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Robert Lundin. Beginning twenty years ago as a bilingual elementary school teacher in inner-city Houston, Lundin has dedicated himself to advancing educational opportunities for students as a leader on the classroom, campus, district and governmental levels. He most recently served as assistant commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Education, r...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza. Roberto is an activist theologian using story to mobilize folks for radical social change. We discuss his book, Activist Theology . We also explore the concept of ethical masculities. Website: robertoche.com

In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist Amy Galpin (LPC-S) to discuss the wonderful Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso .  https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/ted-lasso/

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Richard Boothby. Richard is a professor of philosophy at Loyola University Maryland. He is the author of Death and Desire: Psychoanalytic Theory in Lacan’s Return to Freud ;  Freud as Philosopher: Metapsychology after Lacan ; Sex on the Couch: What Freud Still Has to Teach Us about Sex ; and Embracing the Void: Rethinking the Origin of...

In this episode, I have a conversation with Justin Perry. Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate (LMFT-A). Justin is the Couples Therapist, Marriage Counselor, and Family Therapist at Katy Counseling For Men.  https://www.katycounselingformen.com In this conversation, we discuss Justin's background and his journey becoming a therapist. We also explore his passion...

In this episode I speak with Ty David Lerman. Ty began his clinical practice in 2009 after completing graduate work at the University of Houston Clear Lake. With experience in both private practice and agency work, he has a solid working practice spanning numerous treatment topics, with an emphasis on anxiety and work-life balance. He became a certified hypnotherapist (CHt) in 2007 and often inclu...

In this episode, I speak with Jason Drake. Jason is Lead Clinician & Owner of Katy Teen & Family Counseling. He is also an EMDR therapist & Board certified in Neurofeedback.  https://www.katyteenandfamilycounseling.com/specialist-in-teen-therapy In this episode we talk about why Jason formed Katy Counseling For Men, where I also serve as a therapist.  https://www.katycounseli...

In this episode of the podcast, I'm happy to bring back my good friend and psychotherapist Dr. Allen Novian to the podcast. This is our third time together. For more information on Allen check out his website. https://www.integrativecounselingandneurofeedbacksolutions.com . You can find our 1st conversation about male shame and the journey to self-compassion here: https://www.quiqueautrey.com/podc...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Steven Gambardella. Steven is a history PhD sharing the lessons of philosophy and history. He believes these lessons have practical benefits for your life and your work. Between his career and family life, Steven is an independent philosophy scholar and essayist. Professionally, he is a marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in the fields of educati...

In this conversation, I speak with Dr. John Price. John (LPC) is the Owner/Co-Founder of the Center For Healing Arts and Sciences. John is a psychotherapist working with adults, families, couples, adolescents and children. John has experience working in several different settings including: residential treatment, independent schools as well as private practice. John has earned 2 bachelors degrees...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Joerg Rieger. Dr. Rieger is Distinguished Professor of Theology in the Divinity School at Vanderbilt University, the Cal Turner Chancellor’s Chair of Wesleyan Studies, and the Founding Director of the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice. Previously he was the Wendland-Cook Endowed Professor of Constructive Theology at Perkins School of Theology...

In this episode, I speak with Rev. James Derkits. James is the Rector at Trinity by the Sea Episcopal Church in Port Aransas, Texas.  In this episode, we explore:  Surfing as a spiritual practice The depth psychology of James Hollis  Understanding the divine as Mystery  Christianity as a container for an authentic spiritual experience  Working with dreams  Men and the...

In this episode, I speak to The Rev. Dr. Wes Telyea. Wes is the founder of the Snoqualmie Rod Company, which specializes in two-handed spey casting rods. He's also a former senior pastor and a current part-time pastor.  In this episode, we discuss:  His experience with depression  How religion can be a resource and a detriment in relation to mental health  Masculinity and the stigma around depress...

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Laura Brown. Dr. Brown is a clinical and forensic psychologist in independent practice in Seattle, Washington. A speaker and author on feminist therapy theory and practice, she offers workshops and trainings to professionals and the public on such topics as trauma treatment, cultural competence, psychological assessment, and ethics. In this episode, we discuss:  Her...

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Todd McGowan . Todd is a professor in the Department of English at The University of Vermont. He is also the co-host of the podcast, Why Theory .  In this episode, we discuss his book, Emancipation After Hegel: Achieving a Contradictory Revolution.   In this conversation we explore various topics:  Todd's conservative Christian upbringing  Freud...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Miguel De La Torre. Dr. De La Torre is an author, activist and professor of social ethics and Latinx studies at Illif School of Theology. The focus of Dr. De La Torre’s academic pursuit is social ethics within contemporary U.S. thought, specifically how religion affects race, class, and gender oppression. Since obtaining his PhD in 1999, he has authored over a hun...

In this episode, I speak with Barbara Daughter. Here's Barbara in her own words: Since a young teen, I have ardently pursued my personal and spiritual growth and development through a variety of practices and religious / spiritual traditions. Raised as a Lutheran, I entered my undergraduate years, thinking I would become a counseling pastor. Instead, I left that tradition in the 197...

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Eliot Rosenstock. Eliot is a psychotherapist and author. In this episode, we discuss ideas from his two books, Zizek in the Clinic and The Ego and Its Hyperspace. In the end, the therapist does not tell the client what to think or how to live. The therapist works with the client, helping them to learn how to think and construct their own identity in the...

In this episode, I speak with Kenyatta Sadiki. Kenyatta is a human services professional. He works for Advantage Lifecare Solutions. They are dedicated to meeting specific needs in four main categories: Counseling Court/Probation Mandated Classes CPR/Basic Life Support/First Aid Training Employment In this episode, we explore many topics:  How he got into working with substance abuse and ange...