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Nexus
by Tradere House Press
Welcome to Nexus—the podcast where Modern Psychology and Perennial Philosophy meet to deepen our understanding of human nature. Join Phil and Sophia in our segment On the Shoulders of Giants as they explore the lives of the great minds behind the science of the soul. Tune in to When Psychology Attends to Therapy to uncover the flawed assumptions shaping contemporary psychology—and discover how we can correct them. Plus, stay updated with the latest publications from Tradere House Press.
Episodes
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Episode 10 — The Forgotten Why | When Psychology Attends to Therapy
Modern psychology can tell us how we behave or how our brains respond. But when it comes to purpose, it often falls silent. In this episode of Nexus, Phil and Sophia trace the historical disappearance of the final cause from psychology and argue that this absence has left the field fragmented and...
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Episode 9 — Discarded in the Name of Science | When Psychology Attends to Therapy
Why does modern psychology struggle to explain things like purpose, identity, or inner conflict? Maybe because it left the soul behind. In this new episode of When Psychology Attends to Therapy, our hosts explore how psychology's desire for objectivity led it to ignore the very core of the human...
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Episode 8 — Trapped in the Tangible | When Psychology Attends to Therapy
Ever feel like psychology gives you all the pieces, but never the whole picture? In this episode of Nexus, Phil and Sophia explore how positivism and reductionism have shaped modern psychology. From behaviorism to neuroscience, the human person is too often reduced to data and mechanisms. Drawing...
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Episode 7 — Thomas Aquinas | The Form Within
What if the most relevant voice in psychology today lived 800 years ago? In this episode of Nexus, Phil and Sophia revisit the legacy of Thomas Aquinas—not just as a philosopher, but as a groundbreaking thinker whose ideas on the soul, emotion, and human action preceded modern psychology, to the...
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Episode 6 — Leo XIV | A Name that Signals the Way
What if a name could reshape the way we understand the human person? In this episode of Nexus, our hosts unpack why Pope Leo XIV’s name is more than a tribute—it’s a call to return to the wisdom of Aquinas. From Leo XIII’s Aeterni Patris to the fragmentation of modern psychology, this story…
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Episode 5 — Anna Terruwe | Affirmation at the Heart of Healing
Looking to understand what truly makes us thrive? Anna Terruwe —a Dutch psychiatrist who refused to see the human person as just a bundle of impulses— has the answer. In this episode, our hosts dive deep into how Terruwe wove together modern psychology and Thomistic philosophy, unlocking a...
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Episode 4 — Magda Arnold | Rethinking Emotion
What if our emotions weren’t just reactions—but reflections of what we truly value and believe? Meet Magda Arnold, the groundbreaking thinker who redefined emotion by putting cognition at its core. Through her lens, emotion becomes a deeply human experience—where reason, feeling, and moral…
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Episode 3 — Rudolf Allers | In Search of the Whole
Eager to grasp human life integrally? Take a look through Rudolf Allers’ lens—a bold thinker who pushed back against the reduction of the person to mere neurons and reflexes. In this episode our hosts unpack Allers’ path as he sought to unify science, philosophy, and theology in a profound vision...
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Episode 2 — St. Dymphna | Patroness of the Afflicted with Mental and Nervous Disorders
Struggling with mental health? Listen to the story of St. Dymphna. In this new segment of Nexus –On the Shoulders of Giants– our hosts, Phil and Sophia, guide you through her courageous life and lasting legacy with warmth, depth, and a relatable touch. Whether you're seeking meaning, healing, or…
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Episode 1 — St. Thomas Aquinas | Patron of Universities and the Students
Step into the life of St. Thomas Aquinas—a thinker whose wisdom still lights the way! In this podcast, our hosts, Phil and Sophia, explore his groundbreaking ideas and enduring legacy in a vibrant, relatable way. Whether you're curious about truth, purpose, or the harmony of faith and reason…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Nexus—the podcast where Modern Psychology and Perennial Philosophy meet to deepen our understanding of human nature. Join Phil and Sophia in our segment On the Shoulders of Giants as they explore the lives of the great minds behind the science of the soul. Tune in to When Psychology Attends to Therapy to uncover the flawed assumptions shaping contemporary psychology—and discover how we can correct them. Plus, stay updated with the latest publications from Tradere House Press.
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Tradere House Press
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Welcome to Nexus—the podcast where Modern Psychology and Perennial Philosophy meet to deepen our understanding of human nature. Join Phil and Sophia in our segment On the Shoulders of Giants as they explore the lives of the great minds behind the science of the soul. Tune in to When Psychology...
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Nexus is created and hosted by Tradere House Press.
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