The Intense Mind with Imi Lo

Click through to the full article about Hermeneutic Injustice and Invisible Childhood Trauma: https://www.pecanphilosophy.com/writing/hermeneutic-injustice In case you are wondering, the essay is narrated with the voice of a real human :)    Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com/ Imi Lo:  imiloimilo.com Sister Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Zcl8ZUsu4AePugDoWtXcg Facebook:...

Link to more info: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2025/05/29/drrondel/ A CONVERSATION ON EXISTENTIAL ANXIETY  I am pleased to share with you my recent conversation on a topic that haunts many of us: anxiety.  Today, we dive into the connection between philosophy and anxiety with Dr. David Rondel, a philosophy professor and author of "A Danger, Which We Do Not Know: A Philosophical J...

FULL SUMMARY: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2025/05/22/andrew_belfour/ Today, we’re joined by Dr. Balfour, a clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and psychoanalytic psychotherapist. He is the author of Life and Death: Our Relationship with Ageing, Dementia, and Other Fates of Time. In this conversation, we delve into the intersection of aging, relationships, and the search for mean...

Full text here: https://eggshelltherapy.com/lovelanguages/ "Your preferred love language is what you missed the most in childhood." The other day, I stumbled across a quote on social media that caught my attention: “Your preferred love language is what you missed most in childhood.” I think that is quite true. Indeed, psychoanalysts and couples' counselors have long observed that ma...

https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2025/04/30/brianearp/ In this episode, we discuss - Dr. Brian Earp’s prolific academic work in philosophy, psychology, and medical ethics. - how his conservative religious upbringing sparked his curiosity about morality and ethics. - his transition from professional theater to academia and his commitment to a PhD at age 30. - his research on love, obsession...

Summary: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2025/02/27/darkmoods/ This episode stands out as one of my most special conversations! In this thought-provoking episode, I sat down with Dr. Mariana Alessandri, a modern philosophy professor whose work inspired me. We specifically explored the often misunderstood and undervalued role of "dark moods"—emotions like sadness, anger, anxiety,...

In this episode, we have a highly sensitive, soulful gifted man as a guest. His name is Eric Windhorst,  a registered psychotherapist, educator, mentor, and writer, deeply passionate about personal growth and environmental well-being.  His diverse academic background in social and cultural health studies, human geography, theology, and biology enriches his approach to therapy. Eric's explorat...

Full text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/emotional-blackmail/ Emotional blackmail takes on a complex dimension when it comes from parents who may not be intentionally malicious but are limited by their trauma, neurodivergence, or psychological limitations. Some manipulative parents may genuinely love their children and try their best, yet still emotionally blackmail their children through guilt, obl...

FULL SUMMARY AND LINKS: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2025/01/16/ai-therapist/ I have recently released a new podcast episode, where I interviewed Dr. David Burns, the author of 'Feeling Good' and CBT pioneer!  In his latest research, he showed that AI therapist platforms can sometimes outperform human practitioners in providing consistent, empathetic responses to patients. He...

Today we're joined by Nicole Matusow, a psychoanalyst who's going to take us on a deep dive into the fascinating world of limerence - that overwhelming, obsessive state of romantic infatuation that can completely take over our lives. With her extensive background in psychoanalysis, Nicole will help us understand the unconscious mechanisms driving this intense experience, from the early a...

FULL TEXT: https://eggshelltherapy.com/bpd_limerence/ Limerence is an experience unlike any other. It is beyond pure infatuation, but an all-consuming experience that can bring us to the highest ecstasy and the lowest depths of despair. It floods our brains with neurons and turns everything into a breathless roller coaster ride. However much we 'know' it is irrational, and try to shake i...

  Even when no one sees it at all. Keep going.  The world needs those who dare to work differently. The ones who create their own definitions of meaning. The ones who choose authenticity over appearance. You’re not alone in this journey We’re here too, working in our own invisible ways.  Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com/ Imi Lo:  imiloimilo.com Sister Channel: https://www.youtub...

Full text:  https://eggshelltherapy.com/freearticles/2024/10/28/defensive-parent/ Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com/ Imi Lo:  imiloimilo.com Sister Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Zcl8ZUsu4AePugDoWtXcg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers    Trigger War...

Text:  https://www.imiloimilo.com/writing/invisible-loss Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com/ Imi Lo:  imiloimilo.com Sister Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Zcl8ZUsu4AePugDoWtXcg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers    Trigger Warning: This episode may co...

Original Text/ Transcript: https://www.pecanphilosophy.com/writing/existential-dread I didn't set out to write an essay about existential dread and freedom. But after a recent post on social media sparked a wave of unexpected discussion, I realized this was a conversation worth having. It quickly became clear that I wasn't alone in wrestling with the complexities of free will—with the wa...

  Why we ask why We hurl the question "why" when we do not like what is happening. When we don’t want to feel what we have to feel. Why this injustice? Why this pain? We plead with anguish. Why did my mother abuse me? Why did my father disappear? Why did my loved one betray me? Why was I gaslit by my family? Why is my life a barren wasteland? Why was my love never reciprocated, by anyone...

Summary and transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2024/09/19/patty/ This episode features Patricia "Patty" Gently, an expert on giftedness and trauma, who shares her personal and professional journey. As a twice-exceptional individual herself, Patty discusses her experiences with dyslexia, ADHD, and auditory processing struggles, and how they shaped her path. Patty’s new b...

Episode Summary and Transcript:  https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2024/09/19/elliotcohen/ In today’s conversation, we welcome Dr. Elliot Cohen, an expert in both academic philosophy and clinical work, to discuss his unique approach to integrating philosophy and psychology. We begin by exploring Dr. Cohen's journey, which started with his observation of widespread conflicts and irratio...

Full text:  https://www.pecanphilosophy.com/writing/the-soulmate-yearning Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com/ Imi Lo:  imiloimilo.com Sister Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Zcl8ZUsu4AePugDoWtXcg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers    Trigger Warning: Th...

Full text: https://www.imiloimilo.com/writing/unstable   Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com/ Imi Lo:  imiloimilo.com Sister Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Zcl8ZUsu4AePugDoWtXcg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers    Trigger Warning: This episode may co...

Full text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/abusive-father/ Abusive father - two words heavy with unspoken pain, shaping the lives of sons long after they've left his shadow. This article explores the deep and lasting impact of growing up with a violent, emotionally volatile, abusive narcissistic father. We delve into the inner lives of men who grapple with the impact of such a childhood, men who...

https://imilo.medium.com/the-child-they-couldnt-see-ef96edec17f5 For more,  Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: imiloimilo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers    Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to...

Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com/ Imi Lo:  imiloimilo.com Sister Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Zcl8ZUsu4AePugDoWtXcg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers    Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide...

Full article: https://eggshelltherapy.com/fear-of-abandonment-object-constancy-and-bpd/ An excerpt: The Slot Machine of Love: Inconsistent Parenting and the Fear of Abandonment If you are struggling with a fear of abandonment and issues with object constancy, you were likely raised by an emotionally unstable or inconsistent primary caregiver. This kind of upbringing can be both perplexing and trau...

https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2024/04/29/amy-yip/ Amy Yip was a Mental Fitness Coach and the author of the book: Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Great Wall between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents. In this conversation, Amy talked about her life and how it was affected by her immigrant parents' struggles and the sacrifices they made. She shared stories about growing up with...