In this captivating episode of the PSYCHE podcast, host Quique Autrey embarks on a deep dive into the world of Jungian psychology with guest Joel Blackstock. Together, they explore a wide range of topics, from the potential oversimplification of Jung's ideas by American Jungians to the neurological validation of Jung's phenomenological map of the soul. Joel's Journey: From CBT to Depth Psychology and Somatic Practices Joel shares his personal journey, starting with his early exposure to mythology and religion,...
Taproot Therapy Podcast Episodes: Behind the Conversations
Exploring the Deeper Stories from Our Discover + Heal + Grow Podcast
Welcome to our podcast episodes blog category, where we dive deeper into the conversations, ideas, and insights from the Discover + Heal + Grow podcast. This section provides extended show notes, guest resources, follow-up discussions, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on the topics we explore in each episode.
What You’ll Find in These Articles
Our podcast episode content goes beyond what you hear in the audio. We provide detailed show notes with timestamps, resource links, and expanded explanations of complex concepts discussed during interviews. When we explore Jungian psychology with addiction recovery experts or dive into phenomenology with philosophy professors, these articles offer the additional context and resources that time constraints don’t allow in the actual episodes.
You’ll also find guest spotlights that provide more background on our interview subjects, their work, and how their expertise connects with therapeutic practice in Birmingham and beyond. Whether we’re talking with trauma researchers, depth psychologists, or cultural critics, these pieces help you understand the broader context of their contributions to mental health understanding.
Episode Deep Dives and Extended Analysis
Some conversations deserve more exploration than a single podcast episode allows. Our episode analysis pieces examine recurring themes across multiple episodes, trace the evolution of ideas throughout our podcast series, and connect guest insights with broader movements in psychology, philosophy, and therapeutic practice.
These articles also address listener questions and comments that emerge after episodes air, providing space for ongoing dialogue about complex topics like metamodernism in therapy, the intersection of spirituality and mental health, or how ancient wisdom traditions inform contemporary therapeutic approaches detailed throughout our main services.
Guest Resources and Follow-Up Content
When podcast guests share books, research, techniques, or frameworks during their interviews, these articles provide comprehensive resource lists with links, explanations, and practical applications. We often discover additional insights from our guests after recording that deserve sharing, and this space allows us to continue those conversations.
You’ll find expanded bibliographies, technique demonstrations, and practical applications of concepts discussed in episodes. When we explore evidence-based practice critiques or discuss integration of ancient wisdom with modern therapy, these articles provide the additional depth and context that enhances understanding beyond what audio format allows.
Birmingham Connections and Local Applications
Our podcast often explores how therapeutic insights apply specifically to Birmingham’s cultural context, historical background, and community needs. These articles expand on those local connections, providing practical information about how podcast topics relate to mental health resources and cultural considerations specific to Alabama residents.
Whether we’re discussing how civil rights history informs trauma understanding or how Southern cultural values intersect with therapeutic approaches, these pieces help bridge the gap between philosophical discussions and practical applications for Birmingham-area residents seeking mental health support.
What You’ll Discover
From episode transcripts and detailed show notes to extended guest interviews and topic analyses, this blog category serves as your comprehensive guide to the ideas, people, and insights featured on our podcast. Whether you’re a mental health professional seeking deeper understanding of topics we discuss or someone curious about the intersection of psychology, philosophy, and culture, these articles provide the context and resources to take your exploration further.
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New Podcast Episode: Brainspotting Changed my Life
Yellow garden spiders have a fat yellow abdomen slicked with yellow and black stripes. They weave a tiny white squiggle in the center of their webs. I stare at the faintly milky zig zag as it sways when wind moves the web and stirs the iris sepals it hangs between in my mothers garden. I am biting on the seam of injection molded red plastic in a 1980s baby walker. I ponder the way that Alabama red clay cakes in the grooves of my tennis shoe and poke it with a stubby finger and later a small twig. My dreams...