211: Making Sense of Postmodernism with Ian Cattanach (Write Conscious)
In episode 211 of the "Mind Mate" podcast, I sit down with my friend Ian Cattanach for an engaging discussion. We delve into the profound ideas of Jordan Peterson, Martin Heidegger, Cormac McCarthy, a...
2 Aug 202458min
210: Find Meaning In A Chaotic World With Existential Psychotherapy
In this episode of the Mind Mate podcast, Tom and Aaron, both experienced psychotherapists, engage in a deep and dynamic discussion about the varying approaches to psychotherapy. Tom and Aaron explore...
26 Jul 202455min
209: Navigating Anxiety and Parenting in the Digital Age
Welcome back to the Mind Mate podcast! In this episode, Tom and Pauly dive into a lively discussion, blending humour and insight as they explore Jonathan Haidt's new book, "The Anxious Generation." To...
19 Jul 202447min
208: The Evolutionary Psychology of Literary Fiction With William Flesch
William Flesch is the author, most recently, of Comeuppance: Costly Signaling, Altruistic Punishment, and Other Biological Components of Fiction (Harvard, 2008), and The Facts on File Companion to 19t...
12 Jul 20241h 2min
207: How Existential Psychotherapy Transforms Therapy With Dr. Julien Tempone-Wiltshire
Dr Julien Tempone-Wiltshire is a senior lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy, who also works as a psychotherapist specialising in complex trauma. Julien holds a PhD in Philosophy and Literature, ...
28 Jun 202455min
206: Nietzsche, Nihilism and the Aesthetics of Grief with Dr. Kathleen Higgins
Kathleen Higgins is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. Her main areas of research are aesthetics, philosophy of emotion, philosophy of music, and 19th-century and 20th centu...
22 Jun 202457min
205: Carl Rogers and Irvin Yalom's Perspectives on the Goal of Therapy
Hey guys, welcome back to The Mind Mate Podcast! I'm your host, Tom Ahern, and in today's episode, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of psychotherapy through the eyes of two legendary figur...
16 Jun 202419min
204: You HAVE To Read The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
Welcome to the latest episode of The Mind Mate Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into one of my favourite books, "The Creative Act" by the legendary Rick Rubin. Known for his transformative work in th...
14 Jun 202423min
