Meaning of the Minds
The Meaning of the MInds Podcast is created for armchair psychologers and philosophists. I will be covering topics about psychology, philosophy, and everything I find interesting in-between. I want to focus on eternal issues in an accessible, fun, and insightful way. I hope to have some meaningful conversations, inspire meaningful conversations with others, and to learn something in the process.
Episodes
13 episodes
DEI’s Corruption of Counseling, with Suzannah Alexander
In this episode of the Meaning of the Minds podcast, we dive deep into the ideological capture of clinical counseling, exploring how postmodern philosophy has influenced the field and driven the push for "advocacy" within mental health...
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1:48:14
A Life Inside Law Enforcement
How does the intersection of politics and law enforcement shape the daily lives of officers? Join me for a candid conversation with an anonymous long-time friend and former law enforcement colleague who shares his life journey. From his initial...
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2:58:02
The case for war: Israel & Ukraine
In this episode, I discuss my views on the wars between Israel and Hamas as well as Ukraine and Russia.
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17:17
Jiu-Jitsu & Life
In this episode, I have a conversation with my BJJ coach, Bill Bradley from Alive MMA, and his friend Dana. We discuss Bill's life in martial arts and how his time teaching has influenced his personal philosophy.
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1:52:20
Nietzsche & Racial Politics In America
In this episode I discuss how the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche might shed light on race issues in America by referencing his book "On the Geneology of Morality". Timeframes:7:10 - Discussion on Nietzsche and ...
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32:53
What is art? The nature of aesthetics.
In this episode my guest Jeremy Barlow and I discuss the nature of art and aesthetics. Thank you again Jeremy for the amazing discussion.Timeframes:5:13 - Discussion with Jeremy begins. 2:00:...
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2:09:30
Coronapocalypse 2 - The cost of death. The price of life.
In this episode I complete my discussion with my guest Jeren Robinson about the economic and social ramifications of the current coronavirus crisis. We discuss topics including: When to invest to maximize the dip from the virus...
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1:18:00
Coronapocalypse 1 - The cost of life. The price of death.
In this episode I talk with my guest Jeren Robinson about the economic and social ramifications of the current coronavirus crisis. Thank you again to Jeren for the thoughtful discussion. If you like this discussion please listen...
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1:17:00
Life & Death with Dignity
In this episode I talk with my guest Jack Austin about his father Don's decision to utilize the Oregon death with dignity law. We talk about Dr. Don's story, it's impact on their family and Jack himself, and then we finish by discussing some ph...
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1:46:29
The Problems with Microaggressions
What are some concerning issues with the concept of microaggressions? In this episode I will look at microaggressions from a critical philosophical and scientific standpoint, after the weekly brew review of course. 3:15 discuss...
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Joker - Descent into Nihilism Part 2
My guest and friend, Psychologist Matthew Coopersmith, and I discuss the second half of Joker in the final part of this 2 part episode. Then we discuss our thoughts on the Academy Awards best picture nominees for 2020.42:44 - start ...
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