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Deep Dive into Psychology
by Marcelo Aguirre @marceloaguirrepsi (Instagram)
Hi there! You can find here some introductions to the best books on psychology, mental health, and self-growth, essential readings for understanding the human mind. Enjoy!(Content generated with the help of AI technology).
Episodes
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Ep. 133 | Aguirre 2025 A Flexible Mind
"A Flexible Mind: Tools for Integrating Psychological Flexibility and the Enneagram into Your Personal Growth" by E. Marcelo Aguirre integrates the teachings of the Enneagram of Personality with tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The book proposes that psychological...
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Ep. 132 | McLaren 2013 The Art of Empathy
[Summary] Karla McLaren's book, “The Art of Empathy,” offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing empathy. McLaren explores the multifaceted nature of empathy, distinguishing between affective and cognitive empathy and emphasizing its importance in navigating personal…
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Ep. 131 | Dana 2023 Polyvagal Practices: Anchoring the Self in Safety
[Summary] Deb Dana's “Polyvagal Practices: Anchoring the Self in Safety” is a guide to understanding and utilizing Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory in daily life. The book uses the metaphor of an autonomic ladder—with ventral (safe), sympathetic (mobilized), and dorsal (collapsed) states—to…
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Ep. 130 | Earley 2016 Self-Therapy (Vol. 3)
[Summary] Jay Earley’s book, "Self-Therapy (Vol. 3): A Step-by-Step Guide to Using IFS for Eating Issues, Procrastination, the Inner Critic, Depression, Perfectionism, Anger, Communication, and More” provides a step-by-step guide to applying Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to common...
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Ep. 129 | Earley 2015 Self-Therapy (Vol. 2)
[Summary] Jay Earley’s book, "Self-Therapy (Vol. 2): A Step-By-Step Guide to Advanced Ifs Techniques for Working With Protectors” is a guide to advanced Internal Family Systems (IFS) techniques. It focuses on working with ‘protectors,’ specifically ‘managers’ and ‘firefighters,’ which are parts…
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Ep. 128 | Schwartz 2024 Internal Family Systems Workbook
[Summary] This book provides an overview and workbook exercises for Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, a model that views the psyche as comprised of a ‘Self’ and various ‘parts.’ The workbook guides users to identify and understand these parts—Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles—through...
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Ep. 127 | Schwartz 2001 Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model
[Summary] Richard Schwartz's book, Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model, introduces the foundations of IFS therapy. IFS posits that the mind is comprised of various ‘parts,’ including protective parts (managers and firefighters) and vulnerable parts (exiles). This therapy model aims…
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Ep. 126 | Shapiro 2018 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
[Summary] In “Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy,” Francine Shapiro presents its adaptive information processing (AIP) model, which posits that trauma is stored dysfunctionally in the brain and that EMDR helps reprocess this information. The book explains EMDR's phases,...
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Ep. 125 | Schwartz & Falconer 2017 Many Minds, One Self
[Summary] In “Many Minds, One Self,” Richard Schwartz & Robert Falconer argue that the common belief in a singular mind is an illusion. The book proposes an alternative paradigm, Internal Family Systems (IFS), suggesting that the mind is naturally multiple, composed of sub-personalities or…
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Ep. 124 | Walser & O'Connell 2021 The ACT Workbook for Anger
[Summary] “The ACT Workbook for Anger” is a guide to managing anger through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The book examines how anger functions in different contexts, highlighting the importance of recognizing and accepting one's emotional experience. The authors, Robyn Walser and...
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Ep. 123 | Siegel 2010 Mindsight - The New Science of Personal Transformation
[Summary] This Daniel Siegel's book explores the concept of ‘mindsight,’ a crucial ability to understand one's own mind and the minds of others. Siegel argues that mindsight is essential for mental well-being and is cultivated through a process of integrating different aspects of the brain and...
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Ep. 122 | Panksepp & Biven 2012 The Archaeology of Mind
[Summary] “The Archaeology of Mind” delves into the field of affective neuroscience, which studies how our emotions arise from ancient neural networks in the brain. The authors argue that emotions are not simply cognitive interpretations of our surroundings, but rather are fundamental, evolved...
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Ep. 121 | Anderson 2021 Transcending Trauma - Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems
[Summary] “Transcending Trauma,” by psychiatrist Frank Anderson, explores the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy, focusing on its application to healing trauma. Specifically, Anderson examines the impact of relational trauma and complex PTSD on individuals, highlighting how these...
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Ep. 120 | Earley 2010 Self-Therapy (Vol. 1)
[Summary] “Self-Therapy (Vol. 1): Creating Wholeness and Healing Your Inner Child Using IFS” by Jay Earley introduces and explains Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), a new way of understanding the human psyche and working with problematic emotions and desires. IFS views the psyche as…
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Ep. 119 | Tolle 2010 The Power of Now
[Summary] “The Power of Now,” by Eckhart Tolle explore the concept of spiritual enlightenment, arguing that true happiness and fulfillment lie not in the pursuit of external goals or the satisfaction of desires, but in the present moment. The texts emphasize the importance of disidentifying from...
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Ep. 118 | Bolen 1985 Goddesses in Everywoman - Powerful Archetypes in Women’s Lives
[Summary] "Goddesses in Everywoman" by Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen, a psychiatrist who explores the jungian concept of archetypes within the context of women's psychology, uses Greek goddesses as a framework to analyze common psychological patterns found in women, drawing connections between the...
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Ep. 117 | Wilcox 2020 Take Care of Your Type - An Enneagram Guide to Self-Care
[Summary] “Take Care of your Type,” by Christina S. Wilcox focuses on self-care strategies for individuals within each of the nine types of the Enneagram. The ebook includes detailed descriptions of the personality types, discusses the challenges each type faces, and recommends specific self-care...
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Ep. 116 | Bolen 1989 Gods in Everyman - Archetypes That Shape Men's Lives
[Summary] Jean Shinoda Bolen's book, "Gods in Everyman," examines the impact of archetypes, specifically those of the Greek gods, on the psychology of men. Bolen, a Jungian psychiatrist, argues that these archetypes influence men's behavior and self-perception, particularly in the context of...
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Ep. 115 | Brand et al. 2022 Finding Solid Ground Overcoming Obstacles in Trauma Treatment
[Summary] “Finding Solid Ground: Overcoming Obstacles in Trauma Treatment,” by Bethany L. Brand, Hugo J. Schielke, Francesca Schiavone, and Ruth A. Lanius provides a framework for understanding trauma-related disorders (TRDs) and the impact of trauma on the brain and body. The excerpt focuses on...
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Ep. 114 | Ogden et al. 2006 Trauma and the Body - A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy
[Summary] The book "Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy,” by Pat Ogden and her colleagues presents a detailed framework for a therapeutic approach that emphasizes the body's central role in processing and healing trauma. The authors argue that traditional psychotherapy...
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Ep. 113 | Bachrach 2016 The Agile Mind - How Your Brain Makes Creativity Happen
[Summary] "The Agile Mind: How Your Brain Makes Creativity Happen" by Estanislao Bachrach is a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between the human brain and creativity. The book uses scientific research to explain how the brain's different parts work together to produce novel ideas…
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Ep. 112 | Suzuki 2020 Wabi Sabi - The Wisdom in Imperfection
[Summary] "Wabi Sabi: The Wisdom in Imperfection,” by Nobuo Suzuki explores the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of wabi sabi, which emphasizes the beauty of imperfection, transience, and simplicity. It delves into the philosophical origins of wabi sabi in Zen Buddhism, its application in various...
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Ep. 111 Chapman 2010 The 5 Love Languages
[Summary] Gary Chapman's "The Five Love Languages" is a guide to maintaining loving relationships. The book argues that different individuals express and receive love in five distinct ways: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Chapman asserts...
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Ep. 110 | Wilber 2001 No Boundary - Eastern and Western Approaches to Personal Growth
[Summary] Ken Wilber's book "No Boundary: Eastern and Western Approaches to Personal Growth" examines the concept of unity consciousness, a state of being where the individual's sense of self expands to encompass the entire universe. This concept is explored through the lens of boundaries, which...
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Ep. 109 | Thich Nhat Hanh 2006 Understanding Our Mind
[Summary] Thich Nhat Hanh's book, “Understanding Our Mind,” provides an overview of Buddhist psychology, specifically the concept of ‘store consciousness.’ The book draws from various Buddhist traditions to explain how our minds store experiences, perceptions, and habit energies. It also…
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Ep. 108 | Josefowitz & Swallow 2024 Behavioral Activation Workbook for Depression
[Summary] "The Behavioral Activation Workbook for Depression,” authored by Nina Josefowitz, PhD, and Stephen R. Swallow, PhD, presents a step-by-step guide to overcoming depression through behavioral activation. The authors utilize a combination of evidence-based strategies, including cognitive...
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Ep. 107 | Blair 2010 More Instant Self Hypnosis
[Summary] Forbes Robbins Blair's "More Instant Self-Hypnosis" book outlines a method of self-hypnosis using text-based inductions. The book presents ‘Master Induction 2.0,’ an updated version of the original induction, and then follows with a collection of 48 different self-improvement scripts,...
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Ep. 106 | Church 2017 The EFT Manual - Emotional Freedom Techniques
[Summary] This manual is a guide to Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a self-help technique for emotional and physical issues that involves tapping on specific acupoints while focusing on a particular problem. The manual explores the history of EFT, the research that supports its use, and...
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Ep. 105 | Schwartz 2020 Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook
[Summary] This book is a guide for those who wish to heal from trauma. It focuses on six key aspects of healing: relating, resourcing, reprocessing, repatterning, reflecting, and resilience. The text takes a mind-body approach, emphasizing that trauma is not just a mental experience but also...
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Ep. 104 | de Salzmann 2010 The Reality of Being - The Fourth Way of Gurdjieff
[Summary] The book “The Reality of Being: The Fourth Way of Gurdjieff,” written by Jeanne de Salzmann, a close pupil of spiritual master G.I. Gurdjieff, provides an explanation of Gurdjieff's teachings, exploring themes of consciousness, self-awareness, and inner transformation. The text…
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Ep. 103 | Wolynn 2016 It Didn't Start with You - How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle
[Summary] "It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family TraumaShapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle" by Mark Wolynn is a book that explores the idea of inherited family trauma. Wolynn argues that unresolved traumas experienced by previous generations can impact the physical and emotional...
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Ep. 102 | Ogden 2021 The Pocket Guide to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy in Context
[Summary] "The Pocket Guide to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy in Context" by Pat Odgen explains how Sensorimotor Psychotherapy can be used to address the impact of trauma and relational stress, particularly within the context of sociocultural factors such as race, gender, and other marginalized...
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Ep. 101 | Rashidi 2021 Abundance Beyond Trauma
[Summary] "Abundance Beyond Trauma" is an autobiography written by Jeannine L. Rashidi that chronicles her journey to heal from the trauma of a tumultuous childhood and abusive relationships. The book details the effects of trauma on the mind and body, and Rashidi uses her own experiences to...
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Ep. 100 | Fox 2015 Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic, and Histrionic Workbook
[Summary] In "Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic & Histrionic Workbook: Treatment Strategies for Cluster B Personality Disorders," Daniel J. Fox offers guidance and tools for clinicians to diagnose and treat individuals with personality disorders, specifically those belonging to Cluster B…
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Ep. 99 | Behary 2021 Disarming the Narcissist - 3rd Ed
[Summary] The book “Disarming the Narcissist” by Wendy Behary provides a guide for understanding and dealing with narcissistic individuals. The book explores the origins and types of narcissism, explains schema therapy and how it can be used to address narcissistic tendencies, and offers…
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Ep. 98 | Damasio 2010 Self Comes to Mind
[Summary] Antonio Damasio's book "Self Comes to Mind: Constructing the Conscious Brain” explores the connection between the brain and the mind, focusing on how consciousness arises from the intricate workings of the brain. Damasio examines the role of various brain regions, including the brain...
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Ep. 97 | Carey 2012 The Epigenetics Revolution
[Summary] The book called "The Epigenetics Revolution,” by Nessa Carey offers an overview of the field of epigenetics, which explores how environmental factors can influence the way genes are expressed without changing the underlying DNA sequence. The source explores the impact of epigenetics on...
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Ep. 96 | Levine 2008 Healing Trauma
[Summary] Peter A. Levine’s book, “Healing Trauma”, explores the physical and psychological effects of trauma, including how it affects the body and mind. It proposes a 12-phase program that uses body-based exercises, including “felt sense” and “tracking” techniques, to help people release…
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Ep. 95 | Ogden & Fisher 2015 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
[Summary] “Sensorimotor Psychotherapy” is a treatment that focuses on the body's role in healing trauma and attachment disorders. The authors, Pat Ogden and Janina Fisher highlight key concepts and interventions within the approach, such as the importance of recognizing the body's wisdom, using...
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Ep. 94 | Ecker et al. 2012 Unlocking the Emotional Brain
[Summary] This book, “Unlocking the Emotional Brain,” presents the Emotional Coherence Framework, a therapeutic approach that combines neuroscience and psychotherapy. The framework centers on memory reconsolidation, a brain process that allows emotional learning to be unlearned and erased. The...
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Ep. 93 | Siegel 2022 IntraConnected
[Summary] Daniel Siegel’s book, “IntraConnected," examines the nature of self, identity, and belonging. It argues that the traditional Western view of the self as independent and isolated is a cultural construct and not a reflection of our true interconnected nature. By incorporating insights…
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Ep. 92 | Damasio 1994 Descartes' Error
[Summary] Antonio Damasio's book, “Descartes' Error,” examines the relationship between reason, emotion, and the brain. The text focuses on the idea that emotions, particularly those experienced as feelings, play a crucial role in rational decision-making. Damasio argues that our feelings about...
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Ep. 91 | Lipton 2005 The Biology of Belief
[Summary] In “The Biology of Belief,” Bruce H. Lipton presents an overview of a new scientific paradigm proposing that our beliefs, rather than our genes, are the primary drivers of our health and well-being. This paradigm shifts focus from the nucleus and DNA to the cell membrane, emphasizing…
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Ep. 90 | Siegel et al. 2021 Interpersonal Neurobiology and Clinical Practice
[Summary] This is a collection of essays dedicated to bringing the science of interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) to the field of clinical practice. The authors examine the principles of IPNB, which focuses on the intersection of mind, brain, and relationships, and explore their implications for...
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Ep. 89 | Harris 2007 The Happiness Trap
[Summary] Dr. Russ Harris's book, "The Happiness Trap," argues that the pursuit of happiness can be counterproductive and lead to greater suffering. The book criticizes the common cultural belief that happiness is our natural state, proposing instead that true happiness comes from living a...
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Ep. 88 | Goffman 1959 Presentation of Self in Everyday Life
[Summary] Erving Goffman's “The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life” argues that individuals perform in social settings, carefully managing their appearance and behavior to convey a specific impression to others. Goffman uses the analogy of a theatrical performance, suggesting that individuals...
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Ep. 87 | Weber 2019 Be Calm - Proven Techniques to Stop Anxiety Now
[Summary] In this book, “Be Calm: Proven Techniques to Stop Anxiety Now,” Jill P. Weber, Ph.D., provides guidance on managing anxiety, outlining different strategies for understanding, accepting, and coping with anxious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It incorporates techniques from Cognitive...
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Ep. 86 | Nario & Krüger 2021 Nine Sapiens - Biology and Evolution of Personality Types
[Summary] In their book, “Nine Sapiens: Biology and Evolution of Personality Types,” Claudia Nario and Hugo Krüger provide an in-depth analysis of the enneagram, proposing that each personality type is rooted in evolutionary advantages and is characterized by specific biological mechanisms and...
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Ep. 85 | Pollak et al. 2014 Sitting Together - Essential Skills for Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy
[Summary] This book, "Sitting Together: Essential Skills for Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy," presents a comprehensive guide for therapists to use mindfulness practices in their clinical work. The text explores various mindfulness practices, including concentration, open monitoring,...
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Ep. 84 | Vallander 2023 On the Evolution of Enneagram Types
[Summary] This text explores the potential evolutionary origins of the Enneagram system, a personality typing system that categorizes individuals into nine distinct personality types. The author, Dr. Saleh Vallander, posits that the Enneagram's underlying principles may be rooted in the brain's...
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