The Fractured Self Podcast
Who are you when you drop the mask? Join Rich as he explores the intersection of depth psychology, existential philosophy, and authentic identity. This isn't self-help or motivation, it's a step into the unconscious patterns, shadow work, and existential questions that shape who we really are. Drawing from Jungian psychology, existentialist thought, and raw personal reflection, each episode examines the fractured spaces where our authentic selves hide beneath societal conditioning. For those ready to question not just what they believe, but why they exist at all.
The Fractured Self Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Fourth Given: Yalom on Meaninglessness
Irvin Yalom called meaninglessness the fourth ultimate concern of human existence. Why it can't be solved, and what changes when you stop trying. Irvin Yalom, the existential psychiatrist, identified four ultimate concerns at the c...
The Achievement Subject| When Self-Exploitation Feels Like Freedom
We keep circling back to one terrifyingly accurate idea from philosopher Byung-Chul Han: the disciplinary society of Foucault has given way to the "achievement society". We are no longer prisoners watched by guards in a tower; we have built our...
Positive Disintegration: The Necessity of Falling Apart
In this deep-dive episode, we explore one of the most counter-intuitive and uncomfortable theories in the history of psychology: Kazimierz Dąbrowski's theory of Positive Disintegration.While mainstream mental health models prioritize "ad...
Why You Are So Tired (It’s Not Work): The Unpaid Internship of Existence
The feeling is specific. It is not just tiredness. It is a low-level frequency humming in the base of your skull.In this episode, we perform an autopsy on "Digital Exhaustion." We look beyond social media addiction to diagnose the...
The Psychology of People Who Overthink
There is a modern assumption that overthinking is a cognitive error, a "glitch," or a failure of efficiency. We are told to stop ruminating, make faster decisions, and get out of our heads. But what if overthinking isn't a flaw, what if it's a ...
