The Circle Of Insight
Episodes
The Psychology of Connection: Nietzsche on Marriage, Intellect, and Shared Reality
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What are the underlying cognitive and psychological frameworks required to sustain a singular romantic attachment across a lifetime? We unpack Nietzsc...
The Architecture of Grit: Engineering Elite Resilience
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Analyze the complex personality traits, from hyper-competitiveness to obsessive focus, that drive world-class achievers. We examine the "Elite Psychol...
Rethinking Mental Health Diagnoses: Tools, Not Truths – Insights from Dr. Awais Aftab
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Awais Aftab, psychiatrist and author of a powerful new New York Times essay, argues that diagnoses like ADHD, autism, depression, and bipolar are ...
The Cost of Empathy: Vicarious Trauma vs. Diagnostic Creep
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode examines the thin line between the natural emotional toll of clinical work and the formal labels we use to define it. We utilize a psycho...
The Kleinian Landscape: Navigating the Paranoid-Schizoid and Depressive Positions
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the transformative theories of Melanie Klein and their vital role in modern psychotherapeutic practice. This episode breaks down the moveme...
One Brain, Many Faces: The Surprising Links Between ADHD and Psychosis
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to think of ADHD and Psychosis as opposites, but the brain’s "wiring" says otherwise. This episode simplifies the complex science of syn...
The Predator Within: How Splitting, Projection, and Hidden Fear Create Enemies in the Mind
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this psychodynamic deep dive, we examine the unconscious defense mechanisms of splitting, projection, and hidden fear that cause the mind to manufa...
The AI Therapist: Replacement, Augmentation, or Something Else Entirely?
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the rapid rise of AI-powered therapy tools and whether they can truly replace human psychologists or simply enhance mental healt...
Beyond Neverland: The Illusion of Perpetual Youth à la Peter Pan
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the Peter Pan phenomenon of perpetual youth in contemporary society, examining how the refusal to fully enter adulthood of...
The Science of Connection: Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick on Attachment and Boundaries
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick joins the show to provide a comprehensive look at the psychological foundations of healthy and toxic relationship dynamics. The ...
The Confusion of Tongues: When Fantasy Meets Betrayal
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kohut, Mirroring, and the Fragile Self: A Deep Dive into Self Psychology
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Diagnostic Kaleidoscope: Untangling Trauma and Autism
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH FORMER F1 DRIVER PERRY MCCARTHY
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
INSIDE THE MIND OF MAGICIAN FELIX JONES
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ATTRACTION AND RELATIONSHIP THEORIES
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE PERSONALITY THEORIES
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARNING THEORIES
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A POWERFUL STORY ABOUT PTSI
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WE LOOK AT GENETICS AND EPIGENETICS
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY LECTURE
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HORMONES AND STRESS AND THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NEUROTRANSMITTERS-GLUTAMATE, GABA, OXYTOCIN, AND MORE
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DOPAMINE AND SEROTONIN
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GOING IN DEPTH ON THE FOUR LOBES BEING TESTED ON THE EPPP
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIAGNOSIS AND DISEASE AND DISORDER
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DR. MONCRIEFF HER NEW BOOK CHEMICALLY IMBALANCED
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH DR. ARMSTRONG ABOUT PSYCHEDELICS
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITS ALL IN THE EYES WITH DR. ALONSO
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
KRISTOFF THE MAGICIAN DISCUSSES THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MAGIC
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MIKE GAGLIANO DISCUSSES THE WORLD OF BEING A FIREFIGHTER
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DR. BROWN DISCUSSES BAD RESEARCH
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHIATRY WITH DR.NESSE
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PHILOSOPHIES OF PRACTICE AND DIAGNOSIS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DR. JOSEPH DISCUSSES THE LIMITATIONS OF GENETIC STUDIES
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DR. RUFFALO DISCUSSES PERSONALITY DISORDERS
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE LATEST RESEARCH ON MEMORY WITH DR. STICKGOLD
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WE DISCUSS WITH DR. BONNANO ABOUT TRAUMA AND RESILIENCE
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DR. HARRIS DISCUSSES CRITICAL THINKING IN MEDICINE
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DR. HASKINS DISCUSSES FRAUD IN THE MEDICAL FIELD
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH JENNIFER NAGEL AND DR. BANMEN ON SATIR THEORY AND MORE
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE LIFE OF A FIREFIGHTER
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PERIODONTIST DISCUSSES GUM DISEASE
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DIAGNOSIS INFLATION
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE DISCUSS NEURO FEEDBACK WITH SEBERN FISHER AND TRAUMA
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FORMER UK SPECIAL FORCES MARK ORMROD DISCUSSES HIS INCREDIBLE STORY
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH FBI AGENT SONJA NORDSTROM ON K9 TRAIINING
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH DAVID OF THE DAVID THE DOG TRAINER PODCAST ON DOG BEHAVIOR
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE DISCUSS BRIEF STRATEGIC THERAPY
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH CALI-K9 OWNER JAS AND DOG TRAINER ISAIAH1
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITS ALL IN THE EYES WITH DR. ALONSO
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE DISCUSS VISION WITH DR. ANSHEL
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE DISCUSS BRAINSPOTTING WITH DR. GRAND
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE BENEFITS OF TUMBLE AND CALISTHENICS
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PROFESSOR KRIS D'AOUT DISCUSSES MINIMALIST SHOES2
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PODIATRIST DR. ANDY BRYANT TALKS FOOT HEALTH
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE LOOK AT JUNGIAN THEORY AND WE HAVE ADDED A CASE STUDY AND HOW TO USE JUNGIAN INTERVENTIONS
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DR. VO DISCUSSES THEIMPORTANCE OF THE HEALTH OF OUR TEETH
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A JUNGIAN ANALYSIS OF ROBIN HOOD
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DR.VINALL DISCUSSES W0RKING WITH TRAUMA AND EMDR
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A STUDY ON THOSE WHO DO GHOSTING IN ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS AND FRIENDSHIPS1
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DEPRESSION IMPROVES WITHSINGLE DOSE OF PSILOCYBIN1
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BAKING AND MENTAL HEALTH WITH JACK HAZAN
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE DISCUSS RELATIONSHIPS WITH DR. FEDRICK
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AN INTERESTING LOOK AT OZEMPIC WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATION2
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION MAY CONTINUE EVEN AFTER SSRI'S ARE STOPPED
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HIGH PROTEIN DIET REDUCES DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS2
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MARIJUANA CAN RAISE THE RISK OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE1
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MARIJUANA CAN RAISE THE RISK OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE1
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
INSIDE THE MIND OF DELTA OPERATOR KYLE MORGAN1
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
POOR ORAL HEALTH INCREASES RISK OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NEW ANTIDEPRESSANT MIGHT BE HELPFUL WITH ALCOHOL USE DISORDER
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EDIBLE MUSHROOMS MAY CAUSE NEURONAL GROWTH IN THE BRAIN
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH NFL SUPERBOWL CHAMPION JIM MCMAHON ABOUT OVERCOMING CHALLENGES & CONCUSSIONS
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MDMA AND PSILOCYBIN APPROVED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AUSTRALIA2
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEDICATIONS WITH LARGER ADVERTISING BUDGETS ARE TYPICALLY LOW IN THERAPEUTIC VALUE2
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DR. REGO Discusses How modern life causes mental illness and unhappiness
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
OLDER ADULTS ENDING UP IN THE ER BECAUSE OF CANNABIS USE IS UP AN ALARMING RATE3
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A THIRD OF PEOPLE USE MARIJUANA FOR CHRONIC PAIN2
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NEW RESEARCH IDENTIFIES WHERE IN THE BRAIN FLUID INTELLIGENCE OPERATES1
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GABAPENTIN IS AN EMERGING THREAT IN ADDICTION
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT THE PLACENTA MIGHT SAY ABOUT SCHIZOPHRENIA
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
KETAMINE CAN INCREASE BRAIN NOISE1
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HOW OUR MICROBIOME INFLUENCES OUR HEALTH WITH DR. COLLEN
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
HOW PSYCHOPATHS MAY NOT REMEMBER EMOTIONALLY NEGATIVE EVENTS
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
VIRAL INFLAMMATION IN THE OLFACTORY SYSTEM AND THE ACCELERATED ONSET OF ALZHEIMERS1
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LIFE MAY FLASH BEFORE YOUR EYES JUST BEFORE DEATH2
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
PSYCHOLOGY OF JIUJITSU
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH GREG JACKSON CO FOUNDER OF JACKSON WINK MMA ACADEMY
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A DISCUSSION ON THE BOOK 'THE QUEST FOR CHARACTER'
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
STUDY LOOKS AT THE CORRELATION BETWEEN AFIB AND OPIOIDS, CANNABIS, METH, AND COCAINE2
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A PSYCHOLOGICAL LOOK AT JIU JITSU2
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FORMER UK SPECIAL FORCES MARK ORMROD DISCUSSES HIS INCREDIBLE STORY
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
HOW THE COLOR RED AFFECTS OUR BRAIN WAVES
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
RITALIN'S EFFECTS ON DOPAMINE IN THE BRAIN
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WE DISCUSS DR. MARY'S METHOD OF TRANSFORMATION
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OUR URGE TO EAT FATTY FOODS AND THE GUT-BRAIN AXIS1
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH JIU JITSU BLACK BELT AND COMPETITOR PROFESSOR JOHN GEORGE2
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DOES MELATONIN CAUSE BAD DREAMS
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas