Exploratory insights about our tricky human brain.
Richmond’s Realization Through Encephalitis
Lew Richmond's battle with encephalitis deepened his understanding of Buddhism, leading to the profound realization that "Everything is connected; nothing lasts; you are not alone."
Beyond Aww: The Badass Compassion You Didn't Know You Needed
True compassion is about courageously confronting suffering with unwavering presence
Depression: A Feature, Not a Bug, of Our Human Condition
Just as wild animals display signs of distress when removed from their natural habitats, humans may experience depression as a signal that their deeply ingrained social and environmental needs are not being met.
I wish you more stories than stars
In our evolutionary past, stories began as rituals that helped us navigate our minds and social environment.
Taming the Inner Critic: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Criticism
When left unchecked, this critical voice can lead to several mental health problems, making it the top vulnerability factor for these issues.
ADHD: feature not bug
This perspective on ADHD not as a simple disorder but as a set of traits that were potentially advantageous for survival in nomadic environments underscores the potential for evolutionary psychology to foster a more compassionate and nuanced understanding of ADHD.
Seek out falsifiable therapists
When choosing a therapist from a social work background, consider their training in evidence-based practices and their understanding of scientific principles like falsifiability—the ability of a theory to be disproven through empirical evidence.
Evolutionary psychology in the therapy room
Evolutionary psychology increases compassion by providing insights into the adaptive origins of human behaviors and emotions, fostering understanding and empathy toward clients' experiences and struggles.