The Observing I

By: David Johnson
  • Summary

  • A podcast about philosophy, psychology, and the human experience. Pirate radio for the mind. New episode each Friday.
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Episodes
  • Cosmic Horror: The Psychology of H.P. Lovecraft
    Jul 26 2024

    In today's episode, we embark on a chilling journey into the life and mind of the writer H.P. Lovecraft. We'll explore his personal story and the philosophies behind his writng. We'll look at the psychological methodologies employed in his work, and how these techniques impact us as the reader. Finally, we get a taste of Lovecraft's cosmic horror as I read his short story "Dagon".

    This episode is sponsored by my book The Observing I: A Guide to Living a More Authentic Life, available now on Kindle and in paperback from Amazon.

    Much love,
    David

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  • The Delusional Psychology of Consumerism
    Jul 19 2024

    In this episode, we're going to peel back the layers of consumerism. We'll be lookking at its historical roots, exploring the psychology behind our behaviour in relation to it, the role that advertising and media plays in our consumer culture, and the impact that it can have on our mental health.

    I'll also be looking at ways that we can break free from the cycle, and be more considered in our approach to materialism.

    This episode is sponsored by my book The Observing I: A Guide to Living a More Authentic Life, available now on Kindle and in paperback from Amazon.

    Much love,
    David

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  • Abraham Maslow and his Theory of Human Motivation
    Jul 12 2024

    In today’s episode, we’re delving into the life and works of one of the founders of humanistic psychology - Abraham Maslow. We’ll explore his hierarchy of needs and how it relates to our day to day lives, the influence that it’s had on modern psychology, and the broader impact of his ideas on business, design, and education.

    We’ll dive into what it means to “self actualise” and give some examples of how you can work towards it. Plus, I’ll be sharing my own personal reflections on Maslow’s work and how it’s influenced my own life since I discovered it when I was training as a therapist 15 years ago.

    It also happens to be my longest episode yet. There’s a lot to say about Maslow and his work. As always, if anything in this episode has resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

    This episode is sponsored by my new book The Observing I: A Guide to Living a More Authentic Life, available now on Kindle and in paperback from Amazon.

    Much love,
    David

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    Less than 1 minute

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