Psyche

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza. Roberto is an activist theologian using story to mobilize folks for radical social change. We discuss his book, Activist Theology. We also explore the concept of ethical masculities. Website: robertoche.com

In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist Amy Galpin (LPC-S) to discuss the wonderful Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso.  https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/ted-lasso/

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Richard Boothby. Richard is a professor of philosophy at Loyola University Maryland. He is the author of Death and Desire: Psychoanalytic Theory in Lacan’s Return to Freud; Freud as Philosopher: Metapsychology after Lacan; Sex on the Couch: What Freud Still Has to Teach Us about Sex; and Embracing the Void: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred.  In this episode, we discuss his memoir Blown Away: Refinding Life After My Son's Suicide.  Website: https://www.loyola.edu/academics/philosophy/faculty/boothby Email:boothby@loyola.edu

In this episode, I have a conversation with Justin Perry. Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate (LMFT-A). Justin is the Couples Therapist, Marriage Counselor, and Family Therapist at Katy Counseling For Men.  https://www.katycounselingformen.com In this conversation, we discuss Justin's background and his journey becoming a therapist. We also explore his passion for working with men and his distinctive approach to therapy. 

In this episode I speak with Ty David Lerman. Ty began his clinical practice in 2009 after completing graduate work at the University of Houston Clear Lake. With experience in both private practice and agency work, he has a solid working practice spanning numerous treatment topics, with an emphasis on anxiety and work-life balance. He became a certified hypnotherapist (CHt) in 2007 and often includes trance work in his practice when appropriate. His public speaking engagements addressing psychological issues include the Fulbright Commission in Cairo, Egypt; The Jung Center (Houston, TX); various colleges, high schools and community centers; and several appearances on the KPFT 90.1 radio station. Ty is licensed as a supervisor for LPC-Interns in pursuit of terminal licensure and enjoys the mentoring process. He taught as an adjunct professor, and also consulted with academic counseling services to provide culturally competent holistic mental health care for students. Outside the clinical world, Ty is married and a father of two Australian Shepherds, holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, sings professionally, stage manages, and is currently enjoying dance lessons. In this episode, we speak about sex therapy with LGBTQ+ (gender, sexual, and romantic minority) clients.  Website: https://www.tdlcounseling.com

In this episode, I speak with Jason Drake. Jason is Lead Clinician & Owner of Katy Teen & Family Counseling. He is also an EMDR therapist & Board certified in Neurofeedback.  https://www.katyteenandfamilycounseling.com/specialist-in-teen-therapy In this episode we talk about why Jason formed Katy Counseling For Men, where I also serve as a therapist.  https://www.katycounselingformen.com We also discuss his recent blog on Men & the Imposter Syndrome.  https://www.katycounselingformen.com/post/imposter-syndrome-3-tips-on-how-to-overcome-it?fbclid=IwAR1UrsMLNZuiD31Jl16IFGwPbU7Q5uG-aNSlNZp5pcjKgekc8Zu6fw9t_Oc

In this episode of the podcast, I'm happy to bring back my good friend and psychotherapist Dr. Allen Novian to the podcast. This is our third time together. For more information on Allen check out his website. https://www.integrativecounselingandneurofeedbacksolutions.com. You can find our 1st conversation about male shame and the journey to self-compassion here: https://www.quiqueautrey.com/podcast/episode/3e751aa7/men-in-couples-therapy-from-shame-to-self-compassion You can find our 2nd conversation about toxic masculinity and how it contributes to depression and other physical and psychological struggles here: https://www.quiqueautrey.com/podcast/episode/b6882d9e/cultivating-healthy-masculinity In this conversion, we discuss the topic of mindfulness.  We use Jon Kabat-Zinn's book Full Catastrophe Living as our guide. You can read a great summary of his understanding of mindfulness here: http://www.mindfulness-meditation-now.com/support-files/seven-attitudes.pdf

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Steven Gambardella. Steven is a history PhD sharing the lessons of philosophy and history. He believes these lessons have practical benefits for your life and your work. Between his career and family life, Steven is an independent philosophy scholar and essayist. Professionally, he is a marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in the fields of education and culture. In both roles, he communicates complex ideas with simplicity and precision to as many people as possible. In this episode, we discuss his excellent article The Four Key Stoic Spiritual Exercises.  https://medium.com/the-sophist/four-stoic-spiritual-exercises-6a956a65f201 Connect with Steven: Email: stevengambardella@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/s_gambardella YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Vb6iP_UDGeV6VEbfd74tw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-gambardella-84645b22/

In this conversation, I speak with Dr. John Price. John (LPC) is the Owner/Co-Founder of the Center For Healing Arts and Sciences. John is a psychotherapist working with adults, families, couples, adolescents and children. John has experience working in several different settings including: residential treatment, independent schools as well as private practice. John has earned 2 bachelors degrees from TCU – working closely with the Institute of Child Development; a Masters from University of Houston Clear Lake and is currently working on his PhD in Jungian Psychology. Before discovering a passion for psychology and the healing arts, John was a professional musician and has enjoyed playing across the county. In addition to all of the formal education and practical experience, most of his learning comes from lessons which come from his own day-to-day life. John has also been a guest speaker at many different conferences and events. John is also the host of one of my favorite podcasts, The Sacred Speaks. The podcast seeks to accept a challenge laid out by Carl Jung: to explore the universal human feelings of emotional incompleteness, spiritual curiosity and one’s related search for wholeness and meaning. https://soundcloud.com/thesacredspeaks In this episode we explore:  John's story: becoming a musician and eventually a therapist  Our dual nature as humans: biological and spiritual or "gods who shit" (Ernest Becker) The three jewels of Buddhism (teacher, path, and community) as a paradigm for making sense of our inherent religious impulses Therapy as a process of coming to accept and enact our full humanity  Much more! Website: https://www.thecenterforhas.com

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Joerg Rieger. Dr. Rieger is Distinguished Professor of Theology in the Divinity School at Vanderbilt University, the Cal Turner Chancellor’s Chair of Wesleyan Studies, and the Founding Director of the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice. Previously he was the Wendland-Cook Endowed Professor of Constructive Theology at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. He received an M.Div. from the Theologische Hochschule Reutlingen, Germany, a Th.M. from Duke Divinity School, and a Ph.D. in religion and ethics from Duke University. Rieger’s work brings together the study of theology and of the movements for liberation and justice that mark our age, exemplified by the following questions: Considering the multiple relations of religion and power, what difference does religion make, for good and for ill, and what might be the constructive contributions of theology? What are the implications of various embodiments of faith for politics, economics, and ecology? What options and alternatives can we envision and how might the tools of theology help us make appropriate choices? Rieger’s constructive work in theology draws on a wide range of historical and contemporary traditions, with a concern for the roles that images of the divine play in the pressures of everyday life, locally, nationally, and internationally. He is the author and editor of 24 books and more than 165 academic articles.  In this episode, we discuss his latest book: Theology in the Capitalocene: Ecology, Identity, Class, and Solidarity.  https://www.fortresspress.com/store/productgroup/2056/Theology-in-the-Capitalocene We explore: Riding motorcycles as a spiritual discipline  The "capitalocene" The nature of theology  Why we're afraid of class and labor relations  The "unite & conquer" strategy and why this is unhelpful for working class white people  The difference between privilege and power  Rethinking transcendence and immanence  How to think about sin from a systemic perspective  Albert Schweitzer and a “reverence for life” Paul Tillich (ultimate concern) & Friedrich Schleiermacher (absolute dependence) Deep solidarity  Toxic masculinity in light of Rieger's project   Website: https://www.joergrieger.com https://www.religionandjustice.org