Height Psychology
Welcome to Height Psychology, where we provide unique insights into the human mind, through the combined perspectives of psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. Episodes will span from exploring profound questions common to all of us, to addressing specific emotional disturbances experienced by some.
We endeavour to offer clarity to these complex topics as they relate to the mind, by way of bringing instinctual facts to conscious awareness. We can then point to methods which leverage this knowledge in a way that will better facilitate you in your pursuit of meaningful goals.
All of our content is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube, with transcripts published on our website. Anyway, enjoy!
Height Psychology
Anxiety In Depth (Part 1): From Stoic Virtues to Psychological Insight
This episode of Height Psychology delves into a universal experience we all share: anxiety. We explore this theme from the perspectives of psychology and philosophy. Expect to learn about the distinct differences between stress, fear, and anxiety, cognitive psychology's view on anxiety, state versus trait anxiety, and the behaviourist approach to combating this state when viewed as a learned behaviour (the fear of fear). We also discuss Rollo May’s masterpiece, 'The Meaning of Anxiety', the Stoic approach—emphasising what we can and cannot control, why anxiety is more closely related to our trajectory towards where we want to be, rather than our proximity to it, and much more. We hope this episode leaves you with both insight and solace. Enjoy!