Sanity and Society
By Jeremy Fox
Life doesn't come with an instruction manual, but you can think of this program as a guide for better understanding the complexities of the human psyche and the societal trends impacting us all.
Sanity and SocietyFeb 12, 2024
Men's Mental Health Tips and Tools with Kristal DeSantis
Licensed marriage and family therapist Kristal DeSantis joins us to provide practical tips and tools for men to avoid dating disasters and relationship ruin.
Kristal is the author of "STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man" and has spent her career counseling couples through their misunderstandings and difficulties. She also specializes in helping men to succeed in romantic relationships and develop sustainable self esteem.
Kristal helps men uncover and leverage the best elements of masculinity to establish full lives and successful, supportive relationships. Come for the exploration of men's current dating and relational problems; stay for the exceptional solutions.
Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atxtherapist/
Her website: https://www.austinstrongrbc.com/meet-kristal
⚠Getting Real about Addiction Recovery with Dr. Robb Kelly
⚠Addiction is no joke, but humor and authentic discussion can lessen its potent sting.
▶Dr. Robb Kelly is no stranger to therapeutic humor. A recovery coach and the founder and CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group, Dr. K has a PhD in Behavioral Science from Oxford University, but don't allow his serious education to make you think discussion with the doctor is dull.
✅With work attire consisting of designer sneakers, bright shirts, and scrubs, plus a rapid fire sense of humor, counseling with Dr. K is anything BUT business as usual. You can witness his passion for healing addiction across many different television platforms, including Dr. Phil, The Doctors, Oprah, and more. The Doctor is an experienced speaker, and currently cohosts the Breaking Through Addiction podcast.
🔥Join Dr Kelly and I as we discuss:
His personal story of success as a professional, struggle with addiction, and subsequent sustained recovery
The importance of somatic (physical) reprocessing and healing to mental health
The root causes of addiction and paths to recovery
The cost of "isolating in public" and deprivation of human contact, in a digital world
How to "Get out of the box" of social conformity
PLUS,
Email Dr. Kelly for a free copy of his book, "Daddy, Daddy, Please Stop Drinking," dedicated to Robb's daughter. The book contains implementable tips and strategies for addiction recovery:
robb@robbkelly.com
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▶Find Dr. Robb Kelly on:
✅His website: robbkelly.com/services
✅Twitter: twitter.com/robbkellygroup?lang=en
✅His Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-through-addiction/id1527640123
🛑The Default Friend Zone🤝
After moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, DF made a vow to be available and willing to attend events with others, serving as an impromptu "plus one."
Her quest also resulted in an advice column (still continuing) called "Default Wisdom."
Hear us discuss the following:
✅the reason for her advice column and focus on friendship
✅why people hate therapy and discussing mental health
✅the factors leading DF to implement stronger boundaries (online and off)
Find Default Friend:
🔥on Twitter: twitter.com/default_friend?lang=en
🔥on Substack (newsletter): defaultfriend.substack.com/
🧠How to Maximize your Mental Potential with Psypreneur
If you want to learn how to train your brain toward success, you won't want to miss this interview.
We cover:
🔥Psypreneur's favorite book recommendations
🔥Toxic elements to avoid in self-help culture
🔥Tips from the psychology of motivation that actually WORK
Find Joey on Twitter:
twitter.com/Psypreneur
Find Joey on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/user/Josahty
One of his Favorite Books:
www.amazon.com/Psychology-Classics-Second-important-personality/dp/1857886747
Finding Your Way out of Trauma with Dr. Karol Darsa
Dr. Karol Darsa is founder and director of Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center, and draws from her extensive training and experience in telling us what heals mental wounds, versus the factors that make psychological pain more unbearable.
If you want to better understand WHAT constitutes trauma and what you can do to develop greater resilience, this is the podcast episode for you.
Dr. Darsa provides us with an overview of her book, which is carefully crafted to dispel myths surrounding trauma, and provides practical techniques for overcoming intrusive memories and the pervasive fear that follow traumatic events. Dr. Darsa shares relevant and memorable stories from both her life and clinical practice, in order to clarify the neuroscience of trauma, and the neurological interventions which offer healing.
Find Dr. Darsa through her▶
Book ✅ www.amazon.com/Trauma-Map-Steps-Reconnect-Yourself/dp/1735598003
Practice ✅https://www.reconnectcenter.com/
Psychology Today Listing ✅https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/reconnect-integrative-trauma-treatment-center-pacific-palisades-ca/205915
Shrinks Squared (with Julie Baker, LMFT)
in this Fox Den episode, we're joined by Julie Baker, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is here to clarify misconceptions about Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
Listen as she describes 3 major "waves" of CBT, provides a demonstration of cognitive disputation/restructuring, and discusses her passion for assisting teens and young adults within her private therapy practice.
I also discuss the relevance of EMDR to a digital age, one hour into the episode. You'll gain much clinical wisdom, from observing our conversation!
Reach Julie via:
her Psychology Today listing ▶ www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/julie-baker-telehealth-appointments-available-tampa-fl/491275
Here is the article about CBT which we discuss ▶
www.nacbt.org/when-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-fails-the-five-most-common-reasons/
Neurotherapy, Brain Training, and Music with Dr. J (Catherine Jackson)
She joins us today in order to provide an expert explanation of neurotherapy, or in other words: how to rewire a brain.
She goes on to discuss the efficacy of brain training, neuroplasticity, myths of brain science, and the ways in which the mental health establishment can better outreach the African American community.
Don't miss this episode; you might just change your mind.
Find her on
Her podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-holistic-way-with-dr-j/id1462238556
Twitter: twitter.com/DrCCJackson
Her nonprofit foundation website: drccj.com/
Her favorite interview: www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/07/19/is-teen-sexting-cause-concern-or-no-big-deal-how-help-kids-stay-safe-online/
Crushing Trauma through Fitness 🔥and Mental Health, feat. Gym Class Hero🦸♀️
Effective approaches to healing trauma
Exercise as therapeutic
Dissociation as a principle component as PTSD.
The importance of revealing past trauma to intake clinicians and therapists, for appropriate diagnosis.
PTSD as being "frozen in time" (25 mins into podcast)
Stigmas surrounding mental health and trauma
▶Find her on Twitter: twitter.com/Crushing_Goals
👑How to Survive and 🔱Thrive with Stoicism, Featuring Donald Robertson
⚠Disaster Survival Skills and Spirituality with 🎖Praetorian Swift
It's difficult to overstate Swift's credentials, as he has served as:
ranch hand
lifeguard
paramedic
medic
law enforcement officer
chaplain
arms trainer
Explore the psychology of first responders and military with Swift and me, following our discussion of situational awareness imperatives.
Learn about the spirituality which has empowered my guest in his singular journey, and that continues to inspire him. This takes us on a rousing conversation of CS Lewis, which includes lesser known works by the author.
CS Lewis Doodles channel:
www.youtube.com/user/CSLewisDoodle
Find Mr. Praetorian Swift:
Twitter: twitter.com/PraetorianSwift
Mailing List: www.praetorianswift.com/
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World with Joselyn Hughes
🌲Sustainability &☯ Self-inquiry with Jason Snyder
He is a man for all seasons, just as comfortable discussing mindfulness, self-inquiry, and the finer points of eastern philosophy as he is addressing "fractal localism" and "permaculture." This is who you want in a "Walking Dead" Scenario, in which sustainable agriculture AND philosophy are both required.
Jason's expertise at proposing and fashioning sustainable agricultural ecosystems (with a view toward economic sustainability) serves as a welcome and timely topic, in the latter portion of this interview.
The first hour of this podcast contrasts Jason's psychological and philosophical background with my own, with a deep yet conversational dive into applied philosophy and psychology. I speak with Jason regarding the "both/and" stance of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as this relates to his own personal journey as a "cartographer of ideas," who practices curious listening toward dissonant ideas. "Both/AND" is even the name of a podcast which he hosts with Jared Janes.
Special attention is dedicated to the overlap between psychology (especially Robert Keegan's Theory of Adult Development) and spiritual experiences, with relevance to daily functioning. Our dialogue regarding the interactive relationship between neurobiology (limbic system, frontal lobe, etc.) and personality growth/pathlogy is especially notable.
Jason's fondness for
🔥psychological development theory,
🔥metamodernity
🔥and curiosity regarding the predisposition for human beings to compartmentalize themselves into "memetic tribes"
All form a bridge between the "Both/AND" podcast and the Fox Den.
You'll also want to hear our conversation regarding Jason's article, Decentralizing Cognition: Integrating Mindfulness and Self-Inquiry.
Our interview concludes with a focus upon Jason's passion for combining economic and environmental sustainability.
▶Find Jason via
✅Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/both-and/id1451020286
✅Twitter: twitter.com/cognazor
✅Article on The Side View: thesideview.co/articles/decentralizing-cognition/
Time to Care with Ready to Glare🔪
My interview with Giulia-Christina, better known to Youtube as Ready to Glare, was illuminating AND enjoyable.
⚠ First, be forewarned that much of this video discusses serious traumatic content. If you would rather watch some specific questions from Twitter users, please find these timestamped, below.
🔪If you’re a fan of her content, listen to the interview to learn the following:
-3 people she would meet, if she could choose anyone, living or dead
-Some of her favorite bands and musical artists
-Her opinions on mental health and therapy, including both negative and positive elements
-Her ideas on why female abusers, including teachers, perpetrate on child and teens
-What sort of aesthetic(s) she loves most
-Some “behind the scenes” thoughts on her YouTube videos and podcasts (both specific and general content)
-Her experience with the Denver International Airport (DIA), referencing her podcast episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5EG2b_U9bk
🦊Stick around for my own therapeutic contributions, including:
-How to find a therapist that suits your needs
-What to look for in a therapist -How to help depressed/anxious friends
-Verbal symptoms and signs of trauma
-How to create and COMPLETE your goals
-The difference between “needing space” and withdrawal as a weapon Join Giulia-Christina and I as we delve into these and even more topics.
💚Follow Ready to Glare🔪:
🟢TWITTER ▶https://twitter.com/ReadytoglareYT
🟢PODCAST▶https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
🟢YOUTUBE▶https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1nJ...
🟢INSTAGRAM▶: www.instagram.com/readytoglare/
🟢MERCH▶https://outloudmerch.com/collections/ready-to-glare
A Fox 🦊Exits Modernity🏬
Imagine a traveler, exiting the bustling and claustrophobic mire of a cityscape, journeying into nature, accompanied by a telepathic fox companion. The two communicate earnestly about the exponential acceleration of mindless consumption and the very commodification of identity. This is as close a description as suffices, for this eventful podcast between Meta-Nomad, host of the philosophy podcast Hermitix, and yours truly. We first address his poignant essay "Exiting Modernity," a rallying cry for a life of reflection: https://www.meta-nomad.net/exiting-modernity/ Eavesdrop on our conversation about the decline of mindful connection, and what it means to be a Neo-Ascetic. Allow the Nomad's wisdom to remind you that mindfulness is an ongoing choice. In a world of mindless distractions, personal serenity becomes the most radical form of rebellion. Find Meta-Nomad- Twitter: https://twitter.com/meta_nomad Blog: https://www.meta-nomad.net/ Podcast: http://hermitix.net/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIVH4QDljPUKZHqgER3GGgA
⚜️Debbie Hampton: Experiential Expert🔆
✡Feldman, Fidelity, and🦊Fox
Southern Fried Fitness 🔥with Matt Stephens and Fox 🦊
Fox 🦊 in the Amazon 🌲
Find Him on:
Twitter: twitter.com/AmazonFBAGuy
Website: linktr.ee/asads
🧠Zaid Aid✅
The Fox 🦊 is Dialed in 📺with Ryan Stephens
Why Carl Jung 👨🏫was a Mermaid 🧜♀️with Beth Martens
❇️Her passion for "alchemizing" or synthesizing positive archetypes and redeeming poorly understood self-states is palpable in our interview, and this may be especially noticed in her discussion of the "Mermaid" or "Mer" archetype, which holds much in common with the "empath" personality. Beth offers tips for those with such giving orientations to avoid burnout, and let their gifts shine, without risk of bitterness.
She also addresses:
🔥Nurturer Pendulum Syndrome
🔱The extremely personal reason Beth has a passion for helping men become "King Heroes"
🔑Beth's approach to coaching
⚠️How to avoid role strain and empathy traps
(and of course)
🧜♀️Why Carl Jung was a Mermaid
▶️Find her on:
✔Twitter: twitter.com/bethmartens?lang=en
✔YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/bethmartens
✔Website: www.bethmartens.com
✔Mermaid Quiz: www.bethmartens.com/take-mermaid-archetype-assessment/
📚Further Reading:
📗"Sacred Contracts" by Caroline Myss
📘"Pre-Suasion" by Robert Cialdini
👩⚕️Thoroughly Healthy 🔆with Cynthia Thurlow, Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Of Foxes 🦊and Men 🧔with Bill Masur
🔥In this landmark episode, the Fox Den and Bill’s own Men of Character podcast unite for a power hour of discussions regarding psychology, sociology, and spirituality. We introduce ourselves, with our respective credentials, and launch directly into conversation.
Here is a sampling of what we address:
The role Bill sees for himself as a Twitter influencer
My inspiration for addressing the psychology effects of social media
How to overcome the introjected (internalized) parental critic
The origins of “Imposter Syndrome"
Managing emotions
Narrative Therapy (enhancing positive self-stories)
Anxiety Reappraisal Therapy
Life-hack to superpower your productivity
The two types of narcissism, the reason for their rise, and how they may be alleviated.
Empathy traps
Overcoming ego limitations
Authentic vs. narcissistic confidence
The tempering of acceptance and accountability
Acceptance vs. resignation
The perils of learned helplessness
The two main concerns facing contemporary society
A brief introduction to Existential Therapy
The significance of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale (ACES)
The crucial importance of mental AND physical nutrition
📚Further Reading:
“The Book of Uncomfortable Truths,” by Bill Masur gumroad.com/l/YoAIw
“Letting Go” by David Hawkins, MD PhD
“Self-Compassion: the Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself,” by Kristin Neff, PhD
“The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It," by Kelly McGonigal, PhD
“Man’s Search for Meaning,” by Viktor E. Frankl
“The 48 Laws of Power,” by Robert Greene
Follow Bill on:
▶️Twitter: @futureinmindd
Feels 🎇 and Fox 🦊
❗Steph Feels, a domestic violence advocate, joins us in the Fox Den to dialogue about the crucial need for authenticity in mental health and the helping professions.
She also:
✔provides a metaphysical explanation of personality disorders.
🔥stresses the Importance of recognizing and honoring all emotions, not just the "pretty" or acceptable ones. ☣addresses the cultural epidemic of shame (which is the core of self-deception), and how we can address it through trauma-informed care
🚫names some relationship "red flags"
😈explores weaponized pity and sympathy as tactics used against empaths 💔reveals the value of healing "original wounds"
👌explains the role of validation in improving mental health.
🎆Find Steph on: ✔Twitter: @steph_feels ✔Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CosmicFeels
🔆Seeking Serenity with Cindy🔆
Cindy joins us all the way from London, and provides a healthy assortment of spiritual and relational wisdom. She discusses the importance of balance among Divine Masculine and Feminine forces, offering relevant, applicable examples of these essences in action.
We also address the difference between semantic knowledge and the implementation of wisdom, as well as how the former may be transformed into the latter. If you're interested in the helping professions and the different pitfalls entailed therein, this is a crucial podcast. By listening to Cindy and me, you'll learn what professional behaviors/stances are helpful in reaching clients, and conversely, how a surplus of either order or empathy can negatively influence clients.
As a bonus, she tells us her favorite Black Mirror episode.
Follow Cindy on:
Twitter: @SeekCindy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekcindyofficial/
Website: https://cindyannehbu.wordpress.com/
👨🎓Philosophase Meets PhilosoFOX🦊
Memes as archetypes/Greek gods
Philosophase’s favorite category of meme
His predictions for the next great social networking platform
Favorite episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience
The "Truth Contest” and winner “Michael Smith,” whose book “The Present” influenced Philosophase
Evolution and reincarnation as mutually reinforcing/related concepts, as posited by Michael Smith
Aldous Huxley’s view of the future “Brave New World” vs. 1984” (George Orwell)
The shared cultural inheritance of Juul/vaping and smoke signals
The congruence in language and expression between premodernism and postmodernism
✅Follow Philosophase:
▶️Twitter: @philosophase
▶️YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC6KWXsl4EU95axhMdA3saow
▶️Website: philosophase.com/
🌀Hypnosis, 👁🗨EMDR, and the Advent of Marketing with Niels
❗️If you've ever been curious about hypnosis from an insider's perspective, this is the podcast episode for you! Niels is generous in sharing his knowledge of the field, and wisdom of this level usually isn't found for free.
🦊Along with the above, Neils and I address:
Fundament principles of argument and debate, on a neurobiological level (limbic system vs. prefrontal cortex)
The American godfather of propaganda who "invented" 🥓breakfast.
The rogue academic who destroyed his own unpublished works, rather than allow them to survive in the wake of his passing
the ethical pitfalls to consider, in the therapeutic profession
✅Find Niels:
▶️Website: deeptrancefiction.com/landing-page
▶️Twitter: @NielsKnk
🐯PRIMAL🐾 eating, Genetics 🧬, and Faith ✝ with Rachel Bock
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 self-improvement/development
Female empowerment, and how to avoid the overbearing burden of being “superwoman” i.e. the expectation to be both professionally AND personally perfect
Why both emotions AND logic are crucial to wisdom
The foundation for relationship success
Online dating as hazardous to relationship expectations and outlook.
Why both emotions AND logic are crucial to individuation/differentiation as a person
Trauma as a memetic, viral contaminant
Evolutionary psychology
Primal eating
Genetics and Epigenetics
☣End Empathy Exploitation: Better Boundaries with Alli Covington☣
🦊The Fox Den enters the Swamp 🐊
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 stigma and acceptance
- Activism for lost persons/cold cases from state parks
- Mental health concerns and missing persons
- Psychiatric illness as more pressing a consideration than Bigfoot
- Why NOT to include "Murder" in your YouTube video title
- The Dweller's favorite videos to read/narrative AND to favorite videos to MAKE.
- The Skunk Ape, the Bunyip, and their historical plausibility
►join the swamp dwellers!
►Subscribe to his channel: https://t.co/AW6e5oFYVG
►Join him on twitter: https://twitter.com/iSwampDweller
🔱A Stoicism and Anxiety Masterclass feat. Paul Domenick🔱
"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 (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), the "communication crisis" facing culture, and how to access our "inner wise selves."
Domenick describes his own journey with stoicism, illustrating that he practices the philosophy which he preaches.
Further, Paul articulates the merits of personal journaling, an art with which your correspondent is professionally familiar. Paul shares excerpts from his journaling curriculum, co-written by Aion Media Co's own @Pathtomanliness, Ryan Felman.
Listen for these 4 tips from Paul, toward the end of the podcast, and fill in the answers!
1. Try to start being more ___ and ___see the task as an end itself, not just a means.
2. Start pushing past your perceived___. Write an extra page or paragraph that you normally wouldn't.
3. Question ___ that you have throughout the day.
4. Visualize yourself ___ before you expect to see external results. Ask yourself '___?' Challenge the meanings you attach to events!
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Follow Paul:
Twitter: @PaulMDomenick
"The Path to Journaling" Course: https://gumroad.com/l/journaling
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Resources Mentioned:
The Tools: 5 Tools to Help You Find Courage, Creativity, and Willpower--and Inspire You to Live Life in Forward Motion by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius by Donald Robertson
Articles Discussing Therapeutic Usage of Journaling:
Pennebaker, J. W., Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K., & Glaser, R. (1988). Disclosure of traumas and immune function: health implications for psychotherapy. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 56(2), 239.
Smyth, J. M., Johnson, J. A., Auer, B. J., Lehman, E., Talamo, G., & Sciamanna, C. N. (2018). Online Positive Affect Journaling in the Improvement of Mental Distress and Well-Being in General Medical Patients With Elevated Anxiety Symptoms: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR mental health, 5(4), e11290.
Ullrich, P. M., & Lutgendorf, S. K. (2002). Journaling about stressful events: Effects of cognitive processing and emotional expression. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 24(3), 244-250.
Ingri Pauline: Women's Wellness ➕Warrior Wisdom
"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 kinesiology and nutrition.
She lives by the creed, “I believe in being physically strong and capable, because not everyone can be."
During the course of my podcast, you'll learn what energizes Ingri in her quest to share sustainable fitness and nutritional information. Her story of resilience and personal development will inspire you to see the virtue in diligence and steady behavioral change.
Ingri assists women in optimizing their exercise according to physiology and feminine-specific factors, a mission unique and neglected in culture today.
Be sure to listen through the entirety of the podcast, as Ingri provides some indispensable dietary wisdom and shares her dream for one million women to study exercise science!
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Follow Ingri through her:
Twitter account: @IngriPauline
Email List: https://tumblr.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f5ec736f55b705a14a2dba800&id=28aaa1d81a
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food by Shanahan M.D., Catherine
Tyrannical Minds: Psychological Profiling, Narcissism, and Dictatorship by Dean A. Haycock
The Dictator's Handbook: Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics by Bueno de Mesquita, Bruce and Alastair Smith