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CNC Dialogues

by Aldrich Chan

I am Dr. Aldrich Chan, a neuropsychologist in Miami and I teach for the MA and Doctoral programs at Pepperdine University. I am the host of the Center for Neuropsychology and Consciousness (CNC) Dialogues. In this series, I interview and discuss a wide range of topics with several recognized professionals in the field of psychology, neuroscience and philosophy for educational purposes. Dialogues are tailored towards creative angles to conventional ideas and how they relate to cutting-edge science, and living.

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  1. Ep. 22: with David Chai, Ph.D. Meontology: The Study of Non-being

    It is my pleasure to introduce Dr. David Chai from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr. Chai is a specialist in Ancient and Medieval Chinese Philosophy, with an emphasis on Daoism. He is the author and editor of several notable books, with of one of my favorites being Zhuangzi and the…

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  2. Ep. 21 with Alfried Längle, M.D., Ph.D.

    My guest today is Professor Alfried Längle, a leading voice in existential analysis and a close collaborator of Viktor Frankl (who, if you somehow don’t know, was the author of Mans Search for Meaning which The Library of Congress listed as"One of the ten most influential books in America).“In…

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  3. Ep. 20 with Nikhil Chaudhary, Ph.D.

    Dr. Nikhil Chaudhary is an Evolutionary Anthropologist at the University of Cambridge whose work applies evolutionary theory to explain the diversity of behaviour and cognition acrosshuman societies. His current focus lies in advancing the emerging field of evolutionary psychiatry. Much of his...

  4. Ep. 19 with Peter Tse, Ph.D.: Not a Puppet: The Neural Basis of Free Will

    Dr. Peter Ulric Tse is a Professor of cognitive neuroscience and chair of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College. He also directs the NationalScience Foundation’s EPSCoR Attention Consortium. He is the author of The Neural Basis of Free Will, CriterialCausation…

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  5. Ep. 18 with Edward Shafranske, Ph.D.: Psychoanalysis and Spirituality

    Dr. Edward Shafranske he is a Professor of Psychology,Muriel Lipsey Chair in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, and director of the Psy.D. program at Pepperdine University. He is published widely and conducts clinical research in the fields of clinical supervision and the applied psychology...

  6. Ep. 17 with Kirk Schneider, Ph.D. : Existential-Integrative Approach

    Dr. Kirk J. Schneider is a leading spokesperson for existentialism and pioneers the existential-integrative approach to therapy. He has authored or coauthored twelve books, with his latest book called Life-enhancing anxiety: key to a sane world. Several of his works have been translated into...

  7. Ep. 16 with Dan Siegel, M.D. : The Nature of the Mind

    My next guest is Dr. Dan Siegel, he received his medical degree from Harvard University and completed his medical education at UCLA. Dr. Siegel is the executive director of the Mindsight Institute and founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. He is one of the founders...

  8. Ep. 15 with Darcia Narvaez, Ph.D. Hunter-Gatherers, Parenting, Wisdom, Morals

    My next guest is Darcia Narvaez, she is a Professor Emerita of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame. She has published dozens of academic journal articles and chapters and over twenty books. Her latest books include Restoring the Kinship Worldview, The Evolved Nest: Nature’s Way of Raising...

  9. Ep. 14 with Colin Depp, Ph.D.: Bipolar Disorder

    Dr. Colin Depp is the Director of Research Education and Training at the Clinical and Translational Research Institute at the University of California San Diego. In addition, he is a professor and psychologist at the VA Hospital in UC SanDiego. He mentors many students and clinical scientists in...

  10. Ep. 13 with Terry Marks-Tarlow, Ph.D.: Fractals, Complex Systems, and Intuition

    My next guest is Dr. Terry Marks-Tarlow, she received a degree in psychology from Stanford University and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA. She is the author of numerous books, my two favorites of which are: psyches veil: psychotherapy, fractals and complexity, and clinical intuition...

  11. Ep. 12 with Steven Hayes, Ph.D.: Process and ACT

    Steven C. Hayes is a Nevada Foundation Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada. He is best known for developing Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). He is the author of 47 books and over 675 scientific articles, his career has focusedon an analysis of the nature…

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  12. Ep. 11. with Pat Ogden, Ph.D.: The Wisdom of the Body & Sensorimotor Therapy

    My next guest is Dr. Pat Ogden, she is the creator of the SensorimotorbPsychotherapy method, and founder of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Dr. Ogden is trained in a wide variety of somatic and psychotherapeutic approaches, and has over 45 years of experience. She is co-founder of the...

  13. Ep. 10 with Iain Mcgilchrist, M.D.: The Divided Brain, Truth, Beauty and Consciousness

    My next guest is Dr. Iain McGilchrist, he is a psychiatrist, scholar and a writer. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, former Oxford Literary Scholar and author of the groundbreaking books: The Master and His Emissary: the divided brain and the making of the western world and…

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  14. Ep. 9. with Scott Fischer, M.D.: The Science of Psychedelics and Therapy

    Scott Fisher, M.D. is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Lead Facilitator & Clinical Program Manager at Segal Trials’ Center for Psychedelic Research located in Lauderhill, FL. His work has included Phase 2 and 3 FDA clinical studies of psilocybin, LSD, and 5-MeO-DMT for the treatment of…

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  15. Ep. 8. with Emmy Van Deurzen, Ph.D.: Existentialism and Everyday Life

    Dr. Emmy van Deurzen is a world authority on existential psychotherapy. She is a philosopher and existential therapist who founded, directed and developed both Regent's College and the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling in London. In 2005, she became an Honorary Professor with the...

  16. Ep. 7. with Donald Hoffman, Ph.D.: What is the nature of reality?

    Todays guest is Dr. Donald Hoffman. He is a cognitivepsychologist and professor at the department of cognitive sciences at University of California, Irvine with joint appointments in the Dept of Philosophy, Logic and Philosophy of science and school of computer science. He is well known for his…

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  17. Ep. 6. with Mark Solms, Ph.D. Neuropsychoanalysis and Consciousness

    My guest today is Dr. Mark Solms, he is a psychoanalyst, neuropsychologist, and founder of Neuropsychoanalysis. He is the chair of neuropsychology at the University of Cape Town and at the Departments of Psychology and Neurology at the Groote SchuurHospital. In addition, he is the President of…

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  18. Ep. 5. with Barry Nierenberg, Ph.D. Chronic Pain and Rehabilitation Psychology

    My next guest is Dr. Barry Nierenberg. He is a Presidents Distinguished Professor at Nova Southeastern University, a Board Certified Rehabilitation Psychologist and one of the Past Presidents of the American PsychologicalAssociation’s Division of Rehabilitation Psychology. He is the recipient of...

  19. Ep. 4. with Philip Harvey, Ph.D.: Schizoprenia

    My next guest is Dr. Philip D. Harvey, he is a Professor of Psychiatry and director of the Division of Psychology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, as well as a senior Research health Scientistat the Department of Veterans Affairs. He was the Senior Author of "One of the top...

  20. Ep. 3. with Ruth Lanius, M.D., PhD., Trauma and PTSD

    Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD. She is a Professor of Psychiatry and the director of the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research unit at the University of Western Ontario. She currently holds the Harris-Woodman Chair in Mind-Body Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine. She is considered a world...

  21. Ep. 2. with Georg Northoff, M.D., Ph.D. Space, Time and Consciousness

    Website: drchancnc.comInstagram: @draldrichan Dr. Georg Northoff is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and philosopher holding doctorates in all three disciplines. In this episode, we begin by discussing the self, and consciousness. We then enter into a dialogue about what he terms the world-brain...

  22. Ep. 1 with Louis Cozolino, Ph.D. The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy

    Website: drchancnc.comInstagram: @draldrichanLouis Cozolino, Ph.D. received his Ph.D. from UCLA, and has degrees in Theology from Harvard and hilosophy from Stony Brook. In this interview we cover many topics such as “what is therapy, and why does it work?” Why is the dialogue between…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I am Dr. Aldrich Chan, a neuropsychologist in Miami and I teach for the MA and Doctoral programs at Pepperdine University. I am the host of the Center for Neuropsychology and Consciousness (CNC) Dialogues. In this series, I interview and discuss a wide range of topics with several recognized professionals in the field of psychology, neuroscience and philosophy for educational purposes. Dialogues are tailored towards creative angles to conventional ideas and how they relate to cutting-edge science, and living.

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