Sanity and Society

🦊Philosophase, a YouTuber known for sharing deep insights and enlightening perspectives, enters the Fox Den to share the movies and television that inspire his thoughtful videos. Learn what particular storylines and ideas spur his creativity, as we discuss the following:  Memes as archetypes/Greek gods  Philosophase’s favorite category of meme   His predictions for the next great social networkin...

Niels joins me in discussing commonalties between his modality of choice (hypnosis) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). The latter is my therapeutic specialty, and was greatly inspired by the principles of hypnosis, including "ego state psychology" etc. ❗️If you've ever been curious about hypnosis from an insider's perspective, this is the podcast episode for you! Niels is g...

Rachel Bock joins us in the Den to provide an academic perspective on genetics, diet, and health.  She also offers a glimpse into her own faith and ideology. Come into the Fox Den and learn more about Rachel Bock, including: Her academic credentials in biology and spiritual journey How to avoid bitterness following negative romantic relationship Post traumatic stress vs growth The importance of se...

Alli visits the Den, sharing her experience as both a graduate in counseling psychology and personal trainer.  Her passion for physical health is only paralleled by her enthusiasm for financial and mental empowerment. While discussing the latter topic, Alli and I address the hotbed topic of gender relations and the increasing, pervasive drain on empathy which emotional abuse exerts. Follow Alli---...

You find yourself in a humid, dimly lit southern bayou, the sounds of crickets and the sights of fireflies suffusing the air. There is a menacing feeling weighing upon you as you venture deeper into the swamp. Suddenly, a frightening totem and a wise Fox appear, to whisk you toward safety in this wetland.  The Swamp Dweller welcomes us with his Southern hospitality, and we discuss:  Mental illness...

"Not to assume it's impossible because you find it hard. But to recognize that if it's humanly possible, you can do it too."  -Marcus Aurelius  Providing the above, poignant quote, Paul Domenick reminds us that he has dedicated significant time to the study of stoicism, particularly the words of Marcus Aurelius and Seneca. Join Paul and I as we explore the merits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (C...

"Remember that food is not only fuel, but also medicine."  -Ingri Pauline "Honor, courage, and commitment": these were the values instilled in Ingri Pauline through her training in the US Navy Spec Ops, as an Ordnance Disposal Specialist. After an unexpected medical condition resulted in early retirement from the armed forces, Ingri turned her dedication to personal development toward exercise kin...

Here, "Armani Talks," a motivational speaker and Twitter personality, shares his inspirational story. He describes how he overcame fierce racism, anxiety, and the trauma of grief (that's just in the first 15 minutes). Follow my guest on Twitter: @armanitalks Get full access to Next Level Psychology at psychfox.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I interview Joel, better known to the internet as "Let's Read!," an acclaimed narrator of both YouTube and the Let'sReadOfficial Podcast. We explore his personal favorite story, of all the many tales he's recounted, and learn more of his own recent "nightmare" with technology.... 🦊In this interview, I'm granted the chance to ask the "Let's Read!" narrator a variety of questions,...