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Beyond the Void: Philosophy & Psychology for the Modern Mind
The Psychology of the Child Who Was Endlessly Compared
The Psychology of the Child Who Was Always Compared 24 Dec 2025 Have you ever wondered about the silent battles, the unspoken thoughts, and the hidden mechanics of human behavior? Welcome to a dedicated auditory space for the introspective mind. We explore the deep intersections of philosophy and psychology, taking a closer look at the complex experiences that shape us—from the profound impact of growing up too fast to the unseen psychology of those who choose to stay quiet in a loud world. This show goes past surface-level self-help. It provides empathetic, single-voice breakdowns of the mind's most intricate states. Whether you are navigating your own inner landscape or trying to understand the nuanced behaviors of those around you, each episode offers deeply reflective, well-researched essays designed purely for your ears on Spotify. Expect zero filler, no forced banter, and a completely immersive listening experience that peels back the layers of human nature. --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 23 min
The School of Life
Manifest the Change You Want to See
We so often complain that others around us aren’t changing in this way or that. But one of the best ways of encouraging them to change is to change ourselves, something we’re often surprisingly reluctant to do. Enjoying our Youtube videos? Get full access to all our audio content, videos, and thousands of thought-provoking articles, conversation cards and more with The School of Life Subscription: https://t.ly/PLrX4 Be more mindful, present and inspired. Get the best of The School of Life delivered straight to your inbox: https://t.ly/HKwdq FURTHER READING “We spend a lot of time trying to change other people. There is, after all, so much wrong with them: they’re selfish, arrogant, bullying, weak, cold, needy and so on. So we try to point this out – and often meet with resistance, denial or sheer indifference. This can be very agitating and hence renders us cross and severe. Why won’t people take our lessons board?…” You can read more on this and other subjects here: https://goo.gl/ynsBsz MORE SCHOOL OF LIFE Watch more films on SELF in our playlist: http://bit.ly/TSOLself SOCIAL MEDIA Feel free to follow us at the links below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theschooloflifelondon/ X: https://twitter.com/TheSchoolOfLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theschooloflifelondon/ CREDITS Produced in collaboration with: Gemma Green-Hope http://www.gemmagreenhope.com/ #TheSchoolOfLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 4 min
The School of Life
How To Cope When Mental Illness Shuts Down Our Minds
Mental illness affects almost every aspect of our cognition, from threat-perception to decision-making. We must learn to be sceptical about the legitimacy of negative thoughts. Enjoying our Youtube videos? Get full access to all our audio content, videos, and thousands of thought-provoking articles, conversation cards and more with The School of Life Subscription: https://t.ly/8YqaH Be more mindful, present and inspired. Get the best of The School of Life delivered straight to your inbox: https://t.ly/U0a6A The School of Life runs a global online psychotherapy service that assists clients from over 40 countries. To find out more and book a session today, please visit our website: https://t.ly/xP3EL FURTHER READING You can read more on this and other subjects here: https://bit.ly/2YZDDDy "One of the great problems of human beings is that we’re far too good at keeping going. We’re experts at surrendering to the demands of the external world, living up to what is expected of us and getting on with the priorities as others around us define them. We keep showing up and being an excellent boy or girl – and we can pull this magical feat off for up to decades at a time without so much as an outward twitch or crack…" MORE SCHOOL OF LIFE Watch more films on SELF in our playlist: http://bit.ly/TSOLself SOCIAL MEDIA Feel free to follow us at the links below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theschooloflifelondon/ X: https://twitter.com/TheSchoolOfLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theschooloflifelondon/ CREDITS Produced in collaboration with: Elaine Song Title animation produced in collaboration with Vale Productions https://www.valeproductions.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 8 min
Beyond the Void: Philosophy & Psychology for the Modern Mind
The Psychology Of People Who Cut Off Their Family
The Psychology Of People Who Cut Off Their Family This video explores the quiet, heavy reality of family estrangement, challenging the common myth that cutting off family is an impulsive or angry decision. Drawing on psychology and neuroscience, we uncover why distance is often the final, painful step of self-preservation after years of emotional neglect and unmet needs. We discuss the difference between forgiveness and continued exposure, the concept of unresolved attachment, and why the brain associates familiarity with danger when connection repeatedly leads to anxiety. If you’ve ever wrestled with the intense guilt and shame that follows setting hard boundaries, you are not alone. Learn about the process of identity reorganization after separation, how to navigate the intense guilt that stems from conditional love, and why choosing emotional safety allows the nervous system to finally recalibrate. This isn't a story about rejection—it's a deep dive into the cost of honesty and the resilience required to choose peace over painful loyalty. Have you ever wondered about the silent battles, the unspoken thoughts, and the hidden mechanics of human behavior? Welcome to a dedicated auditory space for the introspective mind. We explore the deep intersections of philosophy and psychology, taking a closer look at the complex experiences that shape us—from the profound impact of growing up too fast to the unseen psychology of those who choose to stay quiet in a loud world. This show goes past surface-level self-help. It provides empathetic, single-voice breakdowns of the mind's most intricate states. Whether you are navigating your own inner landscape or trying to understand the nuanced behaviors of those around you, each episode offers deeply reflective, well-researched essays designed purely for your ears on Spotify. Expect zero filler, no forced banter, and a completely immersive listening experience that peels back the layers of human nature. *If you find value in these deep dives, please hit the follow button and rate the show with 5 stars. Your support is essential in helping us continue this journey.* ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 28 min