Meditation Meets Modern Therapy: How Dan Landgre Blends Eastern Wisdom and Western Psychology

Send us Fan MailThe intersection of Eastern contemplation and Western psychology creates a powerful framework for healing, as demonstrated in this deep conversation with Swedish psychologist Dan Landgre. With over 35 years of clinical experience and 45 years of meditation practice, Dan shares his remarkable journey from Zen Buddhist meditation halls to establishing his thriving psychotherapy practice in Lund.Dan's unique approach transcends conventional therapy models. Beginning with his own quest for inner peace in the early 1980s, he has crafted a methodology that addresses both psychological distress and spiritual awakening. Rather than limiting himself to a single therapeutic framework, he draws from psychodynamic theory, cognitive approaches, hypnotherapy, and meditation practices to create genuinely personalized treatment. What truly sets his work apart is his growing focus on "spiritual emergence" - helping clients who experience psychological challenges alongside profound shifts in consciousness.At the heart of Dan's philosophy lies a deceptively simple insight: most psychological suffering stems from our inability to fully accept and love ourselves. "What my clients have in common is not liking parts of themselves," he explains, noting how this internal conflict creates stress that manifests as various ailments. His therapeutic goal is to guide people toward self-acceptance through heightened awareness and internadialogue. Whether working with university students, long-term clients, or groups at his newly established rural retreat center, Dan demonstrates how coming to peace with oneself represents the ultimate healing journey. How might your relationship with yourself change if you approached your challenging parts with compassion rather than conflict?📇 Guest Contact & Social Links for Episode Bio Full Name: Dan LandgréTitle: Licensed Psychologist & PsychotherapistPractice: Dan Landgré ABWebsite: www.landgre.seEmail: [email protected]: +46 708-972130Location: Lund, SwedenSpecialties: Zen meditation, transpersonal psychology, psychotherapy, spiritual emergenceAffiliations: Swedish and international Zen sanghaSubscribe on SubstackVoices in Health and Wellness is published on Substack, as part of The Diagnostician. Every episode lands there with written notes and reflections you won't find in the podcast feed. Free to subscribe.👉 https://thediagnostician.substack.com/s/voices-in-health-and-wellnessAbout the podcastVoices in Health and Wellness features conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential, with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.About Dr Andrew GreenlandUK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. Trained in both conventional and root-cause approaches, Andrew helps people optimise health, performance, and longevity, with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.