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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 51 MIN

Beyond Needs | Why satisfying Needs doesn't make us happy

from The Curious Mind · host Gabriel Ellis, PhD

Needs are important signals from our unconscious, yet consistently orienting ourselves around them causes fundamental problems. Needs manifest themselves immediately and concretely; they are easily misunderstood and foster a dependency on constant feedback from one’s own inner life. Greater freedom arises when we increasingly satisfy familiar needs through habits and principles. Yet the question remains whether our unconscious always knows what it truly wants—and this opens up a perspective on meaning, spirituality, and mysticism. Free introductory consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minHomepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/Email: [email protected]

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