Unlocking Focus in Existential Psychology with Dr. Greg Madison

In this episode 🎙️Two Doctors bromance over psychotherapy 🤓Dr. Greg Madison, an existential psychologist teams up with Dr. Brian Tierney, a somatic psychologist, to invite listeners to approach themselves with:✅ Compassion✅ Curiosity✅ And an open mind 🧠Dr. Madison takes us on a deep dive into focusing—an intuitive process of self-exploration and healing. 🫠Readers/Philosophers/Poets/Psychotherapists📖💥Will L💚VE the Book recommendations on this episode ✔️Highlights 🪄Dr. Madison’s journey into psychology and focusing.🪄How institutional structures can influence healing practices.🪄Existential psychotherapy vs philosophy🪄Embracing and valuing all parts of oneself.🪄Grief as a bridge.🪄What is existentialism?🪄How art and literature help us make sense of the human experience.What is the “goosebumps response” that signifies connection and reverence for existence? 🙏 Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey! Let's continue to create memories together.🔔 Subscribe for More:If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to hit the like button, share it with your friends, and subscribe for more captivating emcee performances!------------------------------------------------------------------Dr. Greg Madison Links:https://www.gregmadison.net/about-greg/https://www.focusingtherapy.org/2024/02/08/new-podcast-video-the-living-process-with-dr-greg-madison/Dr. Brian Tierney:https://somaticdoctor.com/contact/----------------------------------------Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Greg Madison and Focusing03:08 The Journey to Focusing and Personal Experiences05:45 The Impact of Institutional Structures on Healing08:49 Virtue Signaling and Its Implications11:59 Existential Philosophy vs. Existential Psychotherapy14:57 Democracy and the Individual's Inner Community18:05 The Process of Focusing and Its Step20:49 The Concept of the Handle in Focusing24:08 Exploring Emotion and Felt Sense27:08 The Role of Imagery in Focusing29:47 Grief as a Fundamental Experience33:01 Public Grieving and Creative Expression36:08 The Goosebumps Response and Its Significance39:01 Working with the Body in Focusing41:52 The Importance of Openness and Acceptance44:59 The Role of Literature and Art in Understanding Human Experience47:56 The Dark Side of Existence and Acceptance50:54 Final Thoughts on Focusing and Self-Exploration-----------------------------------✨ Hashtags ✨#Podcast #DrBrianTierney, #Psychology #DrGregMadison #Focus #HumanExperience #ArtAndHealing #FocusingTherapy #DrGregMadison #GoosebumpsResponse #ExistentialTherapy #SomaticHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfDiscovery #HealingThroughArt #EmotionalHealing #InnerPeace #MindBodyConnection #CreativeExpression #PersonalGrowth #SpiritualHealing #TherapeuticArt #SelfExploration #EmotionalWellbeing #ExistentialPhilosophy