The Intense Mind with Imi Lo
The Intense Mind with Imi Lo is a podcast that draws on philosophy, depth psychology, and the science of giftedness and neurodivergence. Episodes feature conversations with academics, researchers, philosophers, and other rigorous thinkers, alongside standalone essays. The podcast is for intellectually intense and existentially aware people who want more than standard labels and simple advice, who want to explore what it means to live with a mind that will not stop questioning.
About Imi: imiloimilo.com
Eggshell Therapy and Consulting: eggshelltherapy.com
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Trigger Warning: The content of this podcast may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psychedelics, and the use of plant medicines. You are advised to refrain from watching or listening to the YouTube Channel or Podcast if you are likely to be offended or adversely impacted by any of these topics. Disclaimer: The content provided is for informational purposes only. Please do not consider any of the content clinical or professional advice. None of the content can substitute professional consultation, psychotherapy, diagnosis, or any mental health intervention. Opinions and views expressed by the host and the guests are personal views and they reserve the right to change their opinions. The guests' views do not reflect Imi's views. We also cannot guarantee that everything mentioned is factual and completely accurate. Any action you take based on the information in this episode is taken strictly at your own risk. For a full disclaimer, please refer to: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers/
The Intense Mind with Imi Lo
Latest Episodes
Waiting Mode, Anxiety, and Intolerance of Uncertainty (Audio Essay)
Full text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/waiting-mode/Waiting mode describes the inner experience of being unable to do anything because something uncertain, or a future event, is pending. It could be an appointment, an exam result, a med...
Imi Lo Who Decides What Is Wrong? Neurodiversity, Diagnosis, and Patient Autonomy - With Dr. Eric Mathison
Eric Mathison is a philosopher and bioethicist and a former clinical ethicist. In this conversation, we discuss why the idea that medicine is about healing may be wrong, what the evidence actually shows about the effectiveness of mental h...
Intense and Gifted: The Cost of Performing Normal - Gordon Smith, Imi Lo
Gordon Smith is a therapist, coach, and creative instructor who has spent over 26 years working with gifted and neurodivergent adolescents and adults. Gordon came to centre giftedness in his practice after pulling out seven years of client note...
A Philosopher's Case for Grieving — What Loss Does to the Self | Michael Cholbi & Imi Lo
https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2026/05/26/grief/This is one of my favourite conversations I have recorded for The Intense Mind. As I was researching morta...
Sensory Sensitivity, Neuroplasticity, and Learning to Trust Yourself | Joey Remenyi
In this episode I sit down with Joey Remenyi, a vestibular audiologist, neuroplasticity therapist, and author of Sensing Ground and Rock Steady. Joey trained clinically at one of Australia's top vestibular clinics before building her own practi...
