The Intense Mind with Imi Lo

Original Text/ Transcript: https://www.pecanphilosophy.com/writing/existential-dreadI 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 way the very thing we crave, the power to choose our path can sometimes feel like the heaviest burden to bear....

Why we ask whyWe 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?But would knowing "why" suture the holes in our souls? Would the answer offer the solace we need....?Full text: ...

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 book: https://www.amazon.com/Intersection-Intensity-Exploring-Giftedness-Trauma/dp/1953360378Screen DeepA podc...

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 irrational thinking. Screen DeepA podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digita...

Full text: https://www.pecanphilosophy.com/writing/the-soulmate-yearningEggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psyc...

Full text: https://www.imiloimilo.com/writing/unstable Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psychedelics, and the...

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 often develop an aversion to healthy masculinity, fearing they will become the monsters they loathe. Th...

https://imilo.medium.com/the-child-they-couldnt-see-ef96edec17f5For more, Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.comAbout Imi Lo: imiloimilo.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformationsNewsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, al...

Eric is Back! In this episode, we discussed:- the courage it takes to leave a secure career, - the fear of hurting loved ones when leaving a family that no longer aligns with your truth,- and the philosophical question of whether free will truly exists. **Reflections and transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2024/06/23/eric2/Eric's life story: https://www.ericwindhorst.ca/resources/on-intuition-energy-and-spirituality/** This conversation with Eric delved deep, touching on...

Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psychedelics, and the use of plant medicines. You are advised to refrain from wat...

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 AbandonmentIf 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 traumatizing. Your parent may show empathy, but only fleetingly and inconsistently. They have a ho...

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 cultural expectations and always trying to make her parents proud.Amy's story, as a child of immigrant ...

Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psychedelics, and the use of plant medicines. You are advised to refrain from wat...

Text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/high-functioning-autism/ Screen DeepA podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyEggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide,...

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 exploration of intuitive and energetic realms, coupled with his commitment to environmental advocacy,...

Navigating career and purpose is an ongoing journey, not a destination. Many of us feel pulled between passion and practicality - it's natural to wonder how to stay true to yourself while also paying the bills.My conversation with Dr. Sarabeth touched on these challenges. She reminded us that we all have multiple talents worth exploring. By acknowledging our diverse interests and experiences, new opportunities can emerge.It takes courage to embrace change and experimentation. But seeing our c...

Full Article on High Functioning Autism:https://eggshelltherapy.com/high-functioning-autism/For more, Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: https://eggshelltherapy.com/about-imi/https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformationsNewsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers If this topic speaks to you, you may like the books Emotional Sensitivi...

Dear ones! I would love it if you could subscribe to the Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@eggshelltherapy_imiloThank you so so much for your support!!ImiFor More:Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: https://eggshelltherapy.com/about-imi/https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformationsNewsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers If this topic...

Summary:Fiona Smith is the Director of the Gifted Minds practice. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours in Psychology and a Masters Degree of Education, majoring in Gifted Education. She also has full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and Full Membership of the Australian Psychological Society. Fiona's qualifications make her unique in the field, as she combines degrees in Psychology and Education, while specialising in gifted education.In this conversation, F...

For more, https://eggshelltherapy.com/relationship-struggles/ About Imi Lo: https://eggshelltherapy.com/about-imi/https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformationsNewsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers If this topic speaks to you, you may like the books Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity: https://amzn.to/3Hn7lCF or, The Gift of Intensity: https://amzn.t...

https://www.imiloimilo.com/writing/imiloFor more, Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformationsNewsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers If this topic speaks to you, you may like the books Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity: https://amzn.to/3Hn7lCF or, The Gift of Intensity: https://amzn.to/3BFokP0 ...

TRANSCRIPT:https://imilo.medium.com/structural-dissociation-and-the-mask-of-high-functioning-0e31810143adWritten by Imi Lo. More on Structural Dissociation: https://eggshelltherapy.com/a-split-in-our-personality/ About Imi Lo: https://eggshelltherapy.com/about-imi/https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformationsNewsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers If this topic speaks to...

More on this: https://eggshelltherapy.com/partner-with-bpd/TABLE OF CONTENT (there is more content in the text)Potential Advantages to Having a Partner with BPDThe Struggles of Having a Partner with BPDCan Someone with BPD Date Someone with BPD?What to do When Someone With BPD Pushes You Away?How to Make it Work When BPD is Between You?Take very, very good care of yourself***Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com/Imi Lo: eggshelltherapy.com/about-imi/ imiloimilo.comFacebook:...

Article on the subject: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2023/11/18/minimalist-lifestyle/ Minimalist Life and Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) for Families— Living an Unconventional Life. — Based on the podcast conversation between Gabe Bult and Imi Lo In this podcast episode, I interviewed Gabe Bolt, a Youtuber known for his unique approach to the minimalist life and FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) for families. We discuss topics such as fina...

Full article: https://imilo.medium.com/parenparental-projective-identification-the-silent-abuse-that-haunts-you-f266e13099c3For more, About Imi Lo: https://eggshelltherapy.com/about-imi/https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformationsNewsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers If this topic speaks to you, you may like the books Emotional Sensitivity and Int...

Full Transcription- https://eggshelltherapy.com/a-split-in-our-personality/Childhood Trauma Splitting is a psychological mechanism that allows someone to tolerate difficult and overwhelming feelings. It is often seen in Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) who suffer from Complex PTSD or childhood trauma. Having Trauma Splitting, or Structural Dissociation, means we are split into different parts, each with a different personality, feelings, and behaviour. As a result, we feel completely diff...

https://www.imiloimilo.com/writing/imiloFor more, Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformationsNewsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers If this topic speaks to you, you may like the books Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity: https://amzn.to/3Hn7lCF or, The Gift of Intensity: https://amzn.to/3BFokP0 ...

Original Text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/bpdgifts/For more, About Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.comAbout Imi Lo: imiloimilo.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformationsNewsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, alcohol ...

https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2023/09/17/infj-infp-lauren/Lauren is a writer, writing coach, and teacher. She specializes in assisting intuitive writers, particularly those with INFJ and INFP personality types.In today's interview, we explore: - The idea of intuitive writing. - The challenges intuitive feeling personalities face in marketing and how to overcome them so we don't hold ourselves back. - Lauren's guidance in dealing with guilt and fear when going after our own de...

Original Essay on Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: https://eggshelltherapy.com/sensitivity-and-childhood-trauma/Table of ContentsThe wound of being ‘too intense’Complex Trauma, the Invisible Trauma (Complex PTSD)Complex Trauma and the Highly Sensitive, Intense and GiftedToxic Family Dynamics and the Intense, Highly Sensitive, and GiftedToxic Family Dynamic 1: ScapegoatingToxic Family Dynamic 2: ParentificationToxic Family Dynamic 3: Having Emotionally Unavailable ParentsToxic Family Dynamic 4: ...

THE ORIGINAL FULL ESSAY: https://eggshelltherapy.com/mother-with-bpd/More on Eggshell therapy and Coaching website: eggshelltherapy.com TABLE OF CONTENT:- Why the Focus on ‘Mothers With BPD’? - The Pendulum of a Mother With BPD: Swinging Between Love and Cruelty- Aftermath of the Tempest: Having Grown Up With a Mother With BPD Codependency and identity confusionInsecure attachmentThe shame of being “too much.” Pseudo-dependencyDifficulties with boundariesFear of becoming l...

Dr. Nicole A. Tetreault is a psychologist and researcher specializing in the field of neurodiversity. She has conducted extensive research on topics such as giftedness, neurodiversity, and the brain differences associated with these conditions. She is also the author of "Insights into a Bright Mind," a book that delves into the intersection of neurodivergent traits, giftedness, and sensory sensitivities.During the interview, we discussed the concept of neurodiversity and explored various ways...

Original Article: https://imilo.medium.com/you-are-not-your-parent-98895d471f8b In this piece, we delve into the societal pressures that often prevent us from acknowledging the darker aspects of family dynamics. The expectation to present a picture-perfect facade of happy families can lead to the suppression of painful truths. The taboo surrounding parental toxicity is brought to light as we challenge the notion that all parents are inherently loving and selfless. We ought to shed l...

FULL ARTICLE: https://eggshelltherapy.com/haters-gonna-hate/Table of Contents Saying ‘Haters Gonna Hate’ by understanding the true face of hateNot Saying ‘Haters Gonna Hate’- Are You Hiding?Why you need to learn to say ‘Haters Gonna Hate’One person’s medicine is another person’s poisonA note on passive-aggressive hateLove, service, honor: Embodying ‘Haters Gonna Hate’ as a creativeFor more, About my work: eggshelltherapy.com About me: https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https...

FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2023/04/19/abel_neurotypical/At forty years of age, Abel Abelson discovers that he is intellectually gifted. Suddenly his eternal “otherness” is no longer a flaw. It is being called an asset, a plus, a gift … But is it really?In the light of this discovery Abel revisits his past, unravels the present and reconstructs a future. Being intellectually gifted is just the tip of the iceberg. True meaning turns out to be hiding somewhere else...

FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2023/04/10/tommurray/About Dr Tom:Thomas L. Murray, Jr., Ph.D., forensic sexologist, international trainer, educator, and couples and sex therapist is a widely sought-after expert in sexuality and intimate relationships.For 20+ years, Murray has worked with everyday folks to embrace their weirdness, shed labels and shame, lean into anxiety, and build better and stronger relationships.Murray's doctorate is in marriage and family counsel...

- Why all resources are for children and what can gifted adults do?- What is gifted trauma; what are some ‘classic’ family roles gifted eople ended up playing in their families?- Different ways of being gifted and why IQ isn’t everything- The family roles gifted female and sensitive men tend to take on the caretaker role in the family.- How can a gifted person find safety in te social world and in the community?- How to balance being you and being safe in groups?- Healing from Gifted TraumaFo...

https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2023/02/06/i-didnt-know-my-father-had-autism-an-unexpected-bliss-road-with-martha-engber-imi-lo/BLISS ROAD is the memoir of a neurotypical daughter of an undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder parent. Martha Engber’s honest and moving memoir illuminates the parent-child challenge presented by a neurological condition that affects over 75 million people worldwide.A hybrid of poetry and essays, Ms. Engber uses personal anecdotes, coupled ...

Transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2022/12/14/bpdempathy/I love, love, love this conversation Kayla is a Youtuber and psychotherapist in training and has a beautiful channel called On the Line on YouTube. After receiving her own diagnosis, she set out to educate others about this often misunderstood mental disorderThere are many psychologists and experts who talk about BPD, but I was drawn to Kayla and wanted to talk to her because she is so open and clear in how she pr...

Original Article: https://eggshelltherapy.com/parentification/What is Parentification? What does it mean to be parentified? Parentification is a form of invisible childhood trauma. Parentification occurs when the roles between a child and a parent are reversed. You know you were parentified if as a child you have to step up as the caretaker, mediator, or protector of the family. Parentification is a form of mental abuse and boundary violation. About my work: eggshelltherapy.comAbout me: https...

What Is Emotional Intensity?1. Emotional depth and passion2. Deep empathy and sensitivity3. Being highly perceptive4. A rich inner world, with vivid imagination5. Creative potential and existential angstFor more, Please visit: eggshelltherapy.comAbout Imi:imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformationsNewsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive t...

For more, Please visit: eggshelltherapy.comAbout Imi:imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformationsNewsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psychedelics, and the use of plant medicines. You are advised...

Our last conversation with Dr. Jon Frederickson, A Deep Dive Into The Psychology of BPD, Splitting, Projection, Anxiety and Therapy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jgzjoVtDtsI am sooo glad I invited him back! Today we will be talking about Dr. Frederickson's book Co-Creating Safety: Healing the Fragile Patient When we have been treated poorly in our past lives, it's only natural to assume - consciously or unconsciously - that it will happen again. It used to be a protective strat...

Anxious Attachment and the Anxious x Avoidant PairToday, we talk to Jessica Baum, the author of the book Anxiously Attached. We will discuss:- What is anxious attachment?- Why are people with an anxious attachment pattern attracted to people with an avoidant attachment style?- Are there cultures that are more anxious or more avoidant? - What is relationship co-regulation and how can it help?Jessica's website: https://www.beselffull.comScreen DeepA podcast decoding young brains and behavi...

Today, we have the honour to host Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler. Dr Susan has been practicing psychoanalysis and psychotherapy in NYC for over 40 years. She is the Founding Director of the Objects Relations Institute for Psychotherapy and the author of numerous deep and insightful books, We talked about a lot of very complex but important and topical issues, including: - Why we might be holding ourselves back from success because of an unconscious fear of retaliation - How pare...

Galit Atlas is an experienced psychoanalyst who is particularly interested in how we inherit the pain of our parents, grandparents, and ancestors. In this highly insightful conversation, we discussed the following. - What emotional inheritance and transgenerational trauma are, and how can we inherit pain and trauma from our parents without knowing it- The role of defence mechanisms in our lives, such as dissociation and splitting off- Why do we carry our parents' pain?- Why does trauma cause ...

Today, we welcome Dr Mary Lamia, a clinical psychologist and a prolific author of many subjects. Our subject will be grief and Dr Lamia’s new book, Grief Isn't Something to Get Over: Finding a Home for Memories and Emotions After Losing a Loved One.With a heavy but curious heart, we will discuss: — What is grief— What is prolonged and complicated grief?— Can we grieve something we never had?— How grief is tied to memory— And most importantly, How we can turn grief into something lifegivi...

Today I have the honour to speak with Kim Hermanson. We talked about how to place our trust in something invisible and bigger than ourselves, and tap into divine wisdom. I hope it helps you during such uncertain times we are living in!Imi Kim Hermanson, Ph.D. is a pioneering educator and shaman. During a series of 3 shamanic initiations, she was spiritually gifted with the ability to quickly shift a person out of his or her thinking mind into an intelligent field of profound beauty that ...

Transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2022/04/12/giftedguru/Today we talk to a real expert on the subject of giftedness, Lisa Van GamertIn this conversation we talked about:Lisa's definition of giftedness.What existential depression actually is.Lisa's nuanced definition of perfectionism and why there can be a healthy, functioning form of perfectionism.The existential problem of loneliness when you can not find your people and do not feel like you have anyone to lean on. Ca...

Full transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2022/03/20/melissa/In this episode, we talk to Melissa Schwartz, who was actually our first podcast guest !! Melissa has just published an amazing book about highly sensitive children!! As we know, this really is an underserved population.Today, we discuss- how would we know if our kids are highly sensitive? How do we deal if we are also highly sensitive?What do we do when we see them struggling, when we see really extreme reacti...

FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE This is absolutely one of my favourite episodes of all time! Enneagram is a knowledge system that is very close to my heart and has been for years. I was pretty star-struck and beyond delighted to be able to talk with Beatrice Chestnut, one of my favourite authors on the Enneagram. We went really deep on this one on all the character structures, their core fears, dominant features, relationship patterns, etc. It may be more suited to people who already kno...

Full Episode and Transcript Here. In this very detailed conversation with the most passionate, wonderful Dr. Pete Kelly, we discussed a wide variety to subjects that has to do with mental health and some of the latest research in the field. In this conversation, we discussed— Pete’s unique persepctive on depression based on his experience— His observation of people who are attracted to the mental health profession, and what they tend to do— How he works with depression and wha...

Full Transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2021/10/29/siblings/Today we talk to an expert in sibling relationships, Dr. Avidan Milevsky. In this conversation, we managed to squeeze in a lot of topics. Dr. Avidan is clearly very passionate and knowledgeable.We started by him sharing his personal story of being one of five. Then we explored: Why you and your sibling could grow up in the same house but turn out so radically different.How to tell normal sibling figh...

FULL CONVERSATION: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2021/09/08/healthycompulsive/ Today we have Jungian Analyst Gary Trosclair, talking about what he calls the Driven Personality, and what we clinically call Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder.I absolutely how Gary highlights the positive aspect of the driven personality. In his words, a healthily compulsive person can use their natural disposition in service of love, compassion, and the greater good. ...

FULL SHOW NOTES HEREThis is the probably most comprehensive and informative conversation we can have about overcontrol. All credits go to Hope Arnold, a brilliant RO-DBT therapist who specializes in this trait.We cover everything about over-control— its definition, presentation, origins, and treatment methods. It is very much relevant to highly sensitive people as Overcontrol is often developed out of an innate underlying sensitivity towards perceived threats. If you find yourself having...

SHOW NOTES:https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2021/07/05/childfreeerikmelissa/What happens when you choose a life that is unconventional, counter-cultural? What if your story becomes increasingly strange to your family and friends? What can you do to hold your head high even when the others don’t get you? How can you get over attacks or condescending comments? In today’s episode, we are doing something different. Usually, I interview experts in psychology and intensity. Today, ...

FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2021/06/08/becky/As you know, many intense and sensitive people have felt different and on the fringe of society all their lives. For this reason, I have started to make episodes that are all about being different— different meaning being non-mainstream in terms of lifestyle, life choices, and the way you are. Consider this episode as a first step, and I hope there will be more to come! Today, we are talking to Becky Crepsley-...

FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2021/04/02/jonf-2/Today, we are talking to Dr. Jon Frederickson. He is a therapist with over 25 years of experience, especially specializing in working with people with personality disorders. Jon is also the founder of Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. It is based on psychoanalytic ideas such as transference and defense mechanisms but is renewed into a much more active and pragmatic format than traditional psychoana...

In this episode, we have Jessie L. Mannisto, the Editor in Chief of the Third Factor magazine, a thought-provoking magazine that helps the creative, the quirky, and the gifted understand themselves. It is a magazine for those who experience life intensely, those who are teeming with complexity, complex feelings, and abundant mental activities. In this episode we cover:— A deep, detailed dive into exactly what the five excitabilities may look like— How Jessie meanders a world where people, inc...

***Click to access FULL SHOW NOTES AND TRANSCRIPT***Today we have Michael Jawer, a writer and researcher whose works explore emotion as the foundation for personality, health, and spirituality. I knew of Mike’s work from the beginning of my career a decade ago. In his newest work, Sensitive Soul, he continues his exploration of why different people process their feelings differently. He talks about how ‘thin boundary peo...

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2020/09/21/toddpressman/In this wonderfully unique and useful conversation, we are speaking with Dr. Todd Pressman about deconstructing anxiety. Dr. Pressman’s work first caught my attention for he has some rather radical ideas about anxiety: Firstly, he proposes any negative experience we have is really a fear in disguise; so all our emotions, from anger to guilt, all find their roots in fear. Then, he suggests we can al...

FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2020/08/03/julia-fehrenbacher/Today’s episode is very special and a little different than usual. If you are someone who is sensitive, emotionally intense, If you have a desire to express yourself through any art form,If you have creativity blockages, If you believe in the power of words and poetry, this conversation is for you. Today we are talking with artist and poet Julia Fehrenbacher.I was introduced ...

FULL TRANSCRIPT:https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2020/06/27/james-hollis/Today’s episode is, on a personal level, deeply meaningful to me. Some time ago, I went through what I now know was a crisis of the Soul. As always, I went and search for answers in books and philosophies. That was when I found Dr James Hollis’s work on Jungian Psychology. Dr Hollis is a Jungian psychoanalyst and the author of sixteen books, his work is incredibly extensive and accessible.In today’s lon...

FULL SHOW NOTES AND TRANSCRIPT:https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2020/06/09/all-about-fear-anxiety-and-panic/ I am very excited to bring back a past guest, pioneer in the field of studying empath, empathy and emotional intelligence Karla McLaren. In the last episode with Karla, we discussed hyper empathy and she offered us some great tips on setting emotional boundaries.Today we will talk to Karla about her new book Embracing Anxiety, which feels like what we all need to...

SHOW NOTES: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2020/03/14/karen_koenig/Do you sometimes eat even when you are not hungry, but just feel bored, angry or empty?Are you chronically stressed because you try to be perfect all the time?My conversation with emotional eating expert Karen Koenig ends up being not just about eating, but our deeply unconscious patterns and personality tendencies that hold us back, such as perfectionism and what she calls nice boys and girls syndrome.This conve...

Today we will talk to Aurora Holtzman, she came on my radar as one of the very few people out there who talks about ‘intensity’. In fact she has a podcast called ‘Embracing Intensity’! After years of feeling “too much,” Aurora finally realized that intensity, in the form of excitability, is the source of her greatest power. Now instead of beating herself up about not measuring up to her own self-imposed standards, she is on a mission to help outside-the-box thinkers befriend their brain...

This is an incredibly rich conversation, in which you will hear:What you can do if conventional therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) don’t work for you;Why panic is what you feel when you are trying not to feel anxious, and depression is what happens when you refuse to feel sad;How you can gain ‘real control’ over your emotions; andWhy psychedelics help some people but not all. Finally, Steven leads us through a guided exercise that you can do right now. I am sure you w...

Today, we will talk to Alessia, a gifted artist and creator. In this podcast, I interview not only subject experts and psychologists but also emotionally intense people from all walks of lives, those who have been through unthinkable trauma and have turned their pain into art and meaningful work. To Alessia, each of her painting is an intense emotional reaction to experiences. Through her abstract paintings, she explores identity, existence and anxiety. In this conversation, we talk...

What does being an Empath mean? Are some people born more empathic than others? How can we manage emotions overwhelm? How can we set better boundaries? What is anger there to teach us? How do we work with shame? In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Karla McLaren, and to download her wisdom regarding Empaths, empathy and emotions.I am amazed by how much I have learned from this short conversation and I think you will too! I have create...

In today’s conversation, we talk to Willem Kuipers. Willem is the author of the book Enjoying the Gift of Being Uncommon, where he explores the gifts and challenges of being a highly intelligent, highly intense and sensitive person, and introduces three practices to become more effective in work and private life. Recently, Willem has published an article about how extra intelligent people with different MBTI personality types experience their intensity. We will hear Willem tell us about ...

FULL SHOW NOTES/ TRANSCRIPT: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2019/09/12/adhd-rebecca-champ/Today’s episode is special. Usually, I talk to guests who I have never met in person before. Today, we will interview Rebecca Champ, one of my most important friends. I have known Becca for 8 years now, I would like to share with you her energy, intelligence, compassion and humility. In the first part of the show, Rebecca teaches us everything we need to know about ADHD. But this epis...

I have the honour of talking to Eric Maisel. Eric is the author of more than 50 books and is widely regarded as America's foremost creativity coach. His most famous books include Fearless Creating (1995), The Van Gogh's Blues (2002), Coaching the Artist Within (2005), and The Atheist's Way (2009). In this episode, we talked about the wounds of being children of authoritarian people, how we can liberate ourselves, and Eric's advice on parenting. We also address what it means to liv...

In today’s conversation, we discussed why introversion does not equal shyness, the importance of fun in building a career and life. We will hear Cat Rose’s advice to a sensitive and creative person who wants to make it as a successful entrepreneur. She told us how she managed to do things that terrify her, the importance of personal connection and why ’Introvert needs people too’. Full Shownotes and Transcript: www.eggshelltherapy.com/podcastResources:Susan Cain: Quiet PowerJess Lively: ...

In this episode, we discussed what Douglas Eby did when years ago he could not find any information on high sensitivity and intensity. We see what we can learn from actors who are emotionally intense. We will answer the question: Why sensitive people are more prone to depression and it might not be a bad thing. Finally, we explore what constitutes exceptional creativity and why gifted women have a hard time accepting their talents. Full Shownotes and Transcript: www.eggshelltherapy.com/p...

In this conversation, we will come to hear why Melissa thinks sometimes having a diffused vision is a relief. We will learn how to ourselves even amongst busy travel schedule, crowds and bright light. We talked about what sensitive children need to hear. She shared how she turned her relationship with her mother around and helped her to understand and accept who she is. Finally, we touched on the power of EMDR therapy.Resources mentionedFar From the Trees by Andrew SolomanThe Highly Sensitive...

In this teaser, you will hear snippets from the upcoming three episodes, where we talk to intense people and experts around the world. We will hear their stories and lean life strategies from: Melissa Schwartz, the co-creator of Leading Edge Parenting, co-author of Authentic Parenting Power and author of soon to be released, Under the Hood: A Manual to Understand the Inner Workings of Children. She is an internationally acclaimed author, coach and public speaker bringing a new perspective bas...