The Archetypes of Destiny

Welcome to episode 6 of our 13 part series: In the Time of Corona & Conflict: A Warrior Born. We welcome on a very special guest, Dylan Hansen. She is the author of the book, A Warrior Born. She began writing it at the age of 14, and finished at 16. In this episode she continues reading her book. We have broken it down into a 13 part series being released every Tuesday and Friday. We hope you enjo...

Welcome to episode 4 of our 13 part series: In the Time of Corona & Conflict: A Warrior Born. We welcome on a very special guest, Dylan Hansen. She is the author of the book, A Warrior Born. She began writing it at the age of 14, and finished at 16. In this episode she continues reading her book. We have broken it down into a 13 part series being released every Tuesday and Friday. We hope you...

Welcome to episode 4 of our 13 part series: In the Time of Corona & Conflict: A Warrior Born. We welcome on a very special guest, Dylan Hansen. She is the author of the book, A Warrior Born. She began writing it at the age of 14, and finished at 16. In this episode she continues reading her book. We have broken it down into a 13 part series being released every Tuesday and Friday. We hope you...

Welcome to episode 3 of our 13 part series: In the Time of Corona & Conflict: A Warrior Born. We welcome on a very special guest, Dylan Hansen. She is the author of the book, A Warrior Born. She began writing it at the age of 14, and finished at 16. In this introduction she continues reading her book. We have broken it down into a 13 part series being released every Tuesday and Friday. We hope you...

Welcome to episode 2 of our 13 part series: In the Time of Corona & Conflict: A Warrior Born. We welcome on a very special guest, Dylan Hansen. She is the author of the book, A Warrior Born. She began writing it at the age of 14, and finished at 16. In this introduction she continues reading her book. We have broken it down into a 13 part series being released every Tuesday and Friday. We hope you...

Welcome to a new series: In the Time of Corona & Conflict: A Warrior Born. We welcome on a very special guest, Dylan Hansen. She is the author of the book, A Warrior Born. She began writing it at the age of 14, and finished at 16. In this introduction episode she sits down with Dr. Lahab Al-Samarrai to talk about her book. Afterwards, she reads her book to us. We have broken it down into a 13 part...

In this episode of the individuation podcast, we welcome play-right, director, producer and therapist Elizabeth Clark Stern. We talk about her play, An Intimate Anatomy of Light, the four fundamental forces in physics, the shadows, today’s political environment, and Marie-Louise Von Franz. Check out our website instituteforconflict.com and also our youtube page, Institute For Conflict. 

This is the third and final episode of the series, The Case of Mrs. X. Dr Lahab Al-Samarrai wraps up the whole series and ties it all together while taking you on a deep dive into one of his cases. 

This is part two of the three part series, The Case of Mrs. X. This episode Dr. Al-Samarrai talks about the healing relationship and reads from the book, the alchemy healing. This is all set up for his case study with Mrs. X.

This is part one of a three part series called: The Case of Mrs. X. Dr. Lahab Al-Samarrai introduces us to psychological development and takes us through the story of the Trojan war as a set up for part two.

In this Individuation Podcast, we talk about the future of individuation with Dr. Allan Guggenbuhl. This discussion looks at algorithm profiling, the future of profiling, technological intelligence and collective issues in today’s society.

In this Individuation Podcast, we talk to Marti Murphy about her new book: Forbidden Emotions - The Key to Healing. This discussion looks at emotional freedom technique, forbidden emotions, Marti’s mentor, the process of writing Marti’s book, and the body and mind connection.

In this Institute for Conflict Podcast, we learn about perinatal mental health during the pandemic. This discussion also looks at perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, baby blues, early attachment relationships, and Nurture Therapy. For more information check out Jamie’s practice at Nurture-Therapy.com.

Dr. Lahab Al-Samarrai interviews Ashly Losbaker in this Institute for Conflict Podcast, we learn about self-care during the pandemic.  This discussion also looks at care for self and others among those recovering from addiction and the partners, friends and family members who love them.  For more Info also check out Ashley’s blog at AshleySpeaksUp.com

Megan Hysell is interviewed for the IFC Individuation Podcast by Dr. Lahab Al-Samarrai. She talks about telling our story, how our journey defines who we are. She also talks about her life in mental health and her voiceover work.

On this week’s podcast Dr. Al-Samarrrai interviews, BIPOC architects Sean Bolden and Maab Mohamed Talk about life at the intersection of COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter. There is much to learn in this exploration of race and culture. Maab is passionate about equity and sustainability in design. She has a BS in Architecture from Portland State University and volunteered with multiple design project...

Interactions with the External World Dr. Al-Samarrai, Jane and Shayna discuss engaging with the external environment during the times of corona post sedation. Do we actually want to return to ‘normal?’ What behaviors have changed and how are they impacting our nervous system? Are we now enemies? In this episode we explore personal believes, values, confirmation bias and how we know what we know. W...

It cannot be just another Monday for everyone that does not have black skin. Because every time a Black man dies it is a reminder that my nephews and brothers and future sons are not safe. Because every time a minority dies, it is a reminder that I am not safe. It is living in constant fear. And if I must live in constant fear, everyone I know needs to at least live in some semblance of open anger...

Between No Longer & Not Yet Transitional times are challenging for all of us. They require us to let go of what we know and are comfortable with to embark on something we hope will be better than what we had. In this podcast graduating students, Jane, Shayna, and accomplished working professional, Sarah Wortman, join Dr. Lahab Al-Samarrai to talk about how women are navigating liminal times to hel...

In The Time Of Corona & Conflict: Paused Reflections The pandemic quarantine offers gifts as well as challenges. In today's podcast Dr. Lahab and Jane Litsey discuss how this reset of everyday life provides opportunities to reconnect with our bodies, understand our essential selves, and rethink our relationship with the planet.

Dr. Lahab Al-Samarrai CEO of the Institute For Conflict and is a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology and PhD in Clinical Psychotherapy with a sub specialty in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. He has been practicing for over a 20 years in residential, clinical settings, schools, universities and private settings. Dr. Lahab has worked extensively with children,...

Dr. Lahab Al-Samarrai Founder of the Institute For Conflict interviews George Kurian a partner of the IFC. George Is a Documentary film-maker, video and photo journalist based in Beirut specializing in conflict and war-zone reporting. Worked in Conflict Zones including Syria, Libya, Yemen, Egypt, Somalia, Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Rwanda, apart from other countries in Africa and Asia....

Dr. Lahab Al-Samarrai interviews Jungian Analyst Dr. Luigi Zoja a training analyst at the C.G. Jung Institut – Zurich, past president of the International Association of Analytical Psychology and former lecturer at the Universities of Palermo and Insubria (Italy) and at the University of Macao. Visiting professor at Beijing Normal University, he has a private practice in Milan, having previously w...

Dr. Lahab Al-Samarrai CEO of the Institute For Conflict and is a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology and PhD in Clinical Psychotherapy with a sub specialty in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. He has been practicing for over a 20 years in residential, clinical settings, schools, universities and private settings. Dr. Lahab has worked extensively with children,...

Dr. Lahab Al-Samarrai CEO of the Institute For Conflict interviews Jane Litsey who will be graduating as a naturopathic doctor from Bastyr University in June of 2020. Her vision for future practice is a to be a doctor who sits at the confluence of Mind-Body-Spirit and who respects the ever changing dynamics between the three. She hopes to bring awareness that the psyche of a patient is directly in...