Have you been told you ‘see too much’, ‘hear too much’, ‘think too much’, ‘feel too much’? The Intense Mind is a podcast dedicated to people who are exceptionally intense, gifted and intuitive. In this podcast, we talk to intense humans and experts from around the world. We will learn how to bounce back from trauma and shame; how to cultivate resilience and authenticity; how to be the most creative and productive we can be, and how to find our tribe. Together, we go from healing to thriving. ...
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Full text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/freearticles/2024/10/28/defensive-parent/ Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sens…
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Text: https://www.imiloimilo.com/writing/invisible-loss Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including bu…
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Original Text/ Transcript: https://www.pecanphilosophy.com/writing/existential-dread I didn't set out to write an essay about existential dread and freedom. But after a recent post on social media sparked a wave of unexpected discussion, I realized this was a conversation worth having. It quickly became clear that I wasn't alone in wrestling with t…
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Why we ask why We hurl the question "why" when we do not like what is happening. When we don’t want to feel what we have to feel. Why this injustice? Why this pain? We plead with anguish. Why did my mother abuse me? Why did my father disappear? Why did my loved one betray me? Why was I gaslit by my family? Why is my life a barren wasteland? Why was…
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Gifted & Traumatized: Navigating the Intersection of Intensity - Patty Gently, Imi Lo
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Summary and transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2024/09/19/patty/ This episode features Patricia "Patty" Gently, an expert on giftedness and trauma, who shares her personal and professional journey. As a twice-exceptional individual herself, Patty discusses her experiences with dyslexia, ADHD, and auditory processing struggles, and…
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Is Reason Enough? Exploring Logic-Based Therapy- Dr. Elliot Cohen, Imi Lo
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Episode Summary and Transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2024/09/19/elliotcohen/ In today’s conversation, we welcome Dr. Elliot Cohen, an expert in both academic philosophy and clinical work, to discuss his unique approach to integrating philosophy and psychology. We begin by exploring Dr. Cohen's journey, which started with his obs…
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Full text: https://www.pecanphilosophy.com/writing/the-soulmate-yearning Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive to…
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Full text: https://www.imiloimilo.com/writing/unstable Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but…
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Full text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/abusive-father/ Abusive father - two words heavy with unspoken pain, shaping the lives of sons long after they've left his shadow. This article explores the deep and lasting impact of growing up with a violent, emotionally volatile, abusive narcissistic father. We delve into the inner lives of men who grapple …
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Life's Toughest Choice: When Choosing Yourself Means Career Change, Divorce, and Defining Free Will- Eric Windhorst, Imi Lo
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Eric is Back! In this episode, we discussed: - the courage it takes to leave a secure career, - the fear of hurting loved ones when leaving a family that no longer aligns with your truth, - and the philosophical question of whether free will truly exists. ** Reflections and transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2024/06/23/eric2/ Eric…
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Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental…
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Full article: https://eggshelltherapy.com/fear-of-abandonment-object-constancy-and-bpd/ An excerpt: The Slot Machine of Love: Inconsistent Parenting and the Fear of Abandonment If you are struggling with a fear of abandonment and issues with object constancy, you were likely raised by an emotionally unstable or inconsistent primary caregiver. This …
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https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2024/04/29/amy-yip/ Amy Yip was a Mental Fitness Coach and the author of the book: Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Great Wall between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents. In this conversation, Amy talked about her life and how it was affected by her immigrant parents' struggles and the sacrifices they m…
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Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental…
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In this episode, we have a highly sensitive, soulful gifted man as a guest. His name is Eric Windhorst, a registered psychotherapist, educator, mentor, and writer, deeply passionate about personal growth and environmental well-being. His diverse academic background in social and cultural health studies, human geography, theology, and biology enrich…
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Torn Between Passions? Embrace Your Many Career Identities - with Dr Sarabeth Berk
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Navigating career and purpose is an ongoing journey, not a destination. Many of us feel pulled between passion and practicality - it's natural to wonder how to stay true to yourself while also paying the bills. My conversation with Dr. Sarabeth touched on these challenges. She reminded us that we all have multiple talents worth exploring. By acknow…
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Full Article on High Functioning Autism:https://eggshelltherapy.com/high-functioning-autism/ For more, Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: https://eggshelltherapy.com/about-imi/ https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https:…
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Dear ones! I would love it if you could subscribe to the Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@eggshelltherapy_imilo Thank you so so much for your support!! Imi For More: Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: https://eggshelltherapy.com/about-imi/ https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltr…
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Understanding Gifted Kids Who Don't Fit In- Fiona Smith, Imi Lo
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Summary: Fiona Smith is the Director of the Gifted Minds practice. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours in Psychology and a Masters Degree of Education, majoring in Gifted Education. She also has full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and Full Membership of the Australian Psychological Society. Fiona's qualifications mak…
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For more, https://eggshelltherapy.com/relationship-struggles/ About Imi Lo: https://eggshelltherapy.com/about-imi/ https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers If this topic speaks to you, you may like the books Em…
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https://www.imiloimilo.com/writing/imilo For more, Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers If this topic speaks to you, you may like the books E…
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TRANSCRIPT:https://imilo.medium.com/structural-dissociation-and-the-mask-of-high-functioning-0e31810143ad Written by Imi Lo. More on Structural Dissociation: https://eggshelltherapy.com/a-split-in-our-personality/ About Imi Lo: https://eggshelltherapy.com/about-imi/ https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformation…
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More on this: https://eggshelltherapy.com/partner-with-bpd/ TABLE OF CONTENT (there is more content in the text) Potential Advantages to Having a Partner with BPD The Struggles of Having a Partner with BPD Can Someone with BPD Date Someone with BPD? What to do When Someone With BPD Pushes You Away? How to Make it Work When BPD is Between You? Take …
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Article on the subject: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2023/11/18/minimalist-lifestyle/ Minimalist Life and Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) for Families— Living an Unconventional Life. — Based on the podcast conversation between Gabe Bult and Imi Lo In this podcast episode, I interviewed Gabe Bolt, a Youtuber known for his uniq…
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Full article: https://imilo.medium.com/parenparental-projective-identification-the-silent-abuse-that-haunts-you-f266e13099c3 For more, About Imi Lo: https://eggshelltherapy.com/about-imi/ https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshellthera…
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Full Transcription- https://eggshelltherapy.com/a-split-in-our-personality/ Childhood Trauma Splitting is a psychological mechanism that allows someone to tolerate difficult and overwhelming feelings. It is often seen in Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) who suffer from Complex PTSD or childhood trauma. Having Trauma Splitting, or Structural Dissocia…
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Original Text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/bpdgifts/ For more, About Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: imiloimilo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensit…
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https://www.imiloimilo.com/writing/imilo For more, Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: https://www.imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers If this topic speaks to you, you may like the books E…
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https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2023/09/17/infj-infp-lauren/ Lauren is a writer, writing coach, and teacher. She specializes in assisting intuitive writers, particularly those with INFJ and INFP personality types. In today's interview, we explore: - The idea of intuitive writing. - The challenges intuitive feeling personalities face in mar…
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Original Essay on Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: https://eggshelltherapy.com/sensitivity-and-childhood-trauma/ Table of Contents The wound of being ‘too intense’ Complex Trauma, the Invisible Trauma (Complex PTSD) Complex Trauma and the Highly Sensitive, Intense and Gifted Toxic Family Dynamics and the Intense, Highly Sensitive, and Gifted Toxic Fa…
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THE ORIGINAL FULL ESSAY: https://eggshelltherapy.com/mother-with-bpd/ More on Eggshell therapy and Coaching website: eggshelltherapy.com TABLE OF CONTENT: - Why the Focus on ‘Mothers With BPD’? - The Pendulum of a Mother With BPD: Swinging Between Love and Cruelty - Aftermath of the Tempest: Having Grown Up With a Mother With BPD Codependency and i…
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Neurodivergent traits, giftedness, sensory sensitivities, sharing our personal experiences- Dr. Nicole A. Tetreault and Imi Lo
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Dr. Nicole A. Tetreault is a psychologist and researcher specializing in the field of neurodiversity. She has conducted extensive research on topics such as giftedness, neurodiversity, and the brain differences associated with these conditions. She is also the author of "Insights into a Bright Mind," a book that delves into the intersection of neur…
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Original Article: https://imilo.medium.com/you-are-not-your-parent-98895d471f8b In this piece, we delve into the societal pressures that often prevent us from acknowledging the darker aspects of family dynamics. The expectation to present a picture-perfect facade of happy families can lead to the suppression of painful truths. The taboo surrounding…
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(Audio Essay) Haters Gonna Hate’- Rising Above Attacks as an Intense, Gifted, Highly Sensitive Person
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FULL ARTICLE: https://eggshelltherapy.com/haters-gonna-hate/ Table of Contents Saying ‘Haters Gonna Hate’ by understanding the true face of hate Not Saying ‘Haters Gonna Hate’- Are You Hiding? Why you need to learn to say ‘Haters Gonna Hate’ One person’s medicine is another person’s poison A note on passive-aggressive hate Love, service, honor: Emb…
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Highly sensitive, Intense and Gifted: Dating, Working, Thriving in a Neurotypical World - Abel Abelson and Imi Lo
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FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2023/04/19/abel_neurotypical/ At forty years of age, Abel Abelson discovers that he is intellectually gifted. Suddenly his eternal “otherness” is no longer a flaw. It is being called an asset, a plus, a gift … But is it really? In the light of this discovery Abel revisits his past, unravels …
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FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2023/04/10/tommurray/ About Dr Tom: Thomas L. Murray, Jr., Ph.D., forensic sexologist, international trainer, educator, and couples and sex therapist is a widely sought-after expert in sexuality and intimate relationships.For 20+ years, Murray has worked with everyday folks to embrace their …
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Gifted Adults, Gifted Trauma: When Pain & Brilliance Collide. Jennifer Harvey Sallin, Intergifted, Imi Lo
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- Why all resources are for children and what can gifted adults do? - What is gifted trauma; what are some ‘classic’ family roles gifted eople ended up playing in their families? - Different ways of being gifted and why IQ isn’t everything - The family roles gifted female and sensitive men tend to take on the caretaker role in the family. - How can…
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https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2023/02/06/i-didnt-know-my-father-had-autism-an-unexpected-bliss-road-with-martha-engber-imi-lo/ BLISS ROAD is the memoir of a neurotypical daughter of an undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder parent. Martha Engber’s honest and moving memoir illuminates the parent-child challenge presented by a neurological c…
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What is Quiet BPD? BPD Empathy: Do People with BPD have high or low Empathy? Imi Lo and Kayla from On the Line
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Transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2022/12/14/bpdempathy/ I love, love, love this conversation Kayla is a Youtuber and psychotherapist in training and has a beautiful channel called On the Line on YouTube. After receiving her own diagnosis, she set out to educate others about this often misunderstood mental disorder There are many…
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Original Article: https://eggshelltherapy.com/parentification/ What is Parentification? What does it mean to be parentified? Parentification is a form of invisible childhood trauma. Parentification occurs when the roles between a child and a parent are reversed. You know you were parentified if as a child you have to step up as the caretaker, media…
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(Audio Essay) Emotional Intensity: 5 Signs You May Be an Intense, Sensitive, Neuro-atypical Person
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What Is Emotional Intensity? 1. Emotional depth and passion 2. Deep empathy and sensitivity 3. Being highly perceptive 4. A rich inner world, with vivid imagination 5. Creative potential and existential angst For more, Please visit: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi:imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: h…
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For more, Please visit: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi:imiloimilo.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental i…
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‘Will my therapist hurt me, too?’ On Relational Anxiety and Fragile Clients- Dr. Jon Frederickson is back!!
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Our last conversation with Dr. Jon Frederickson, A Deep Dive Into The Psychology of BPD, Splitting, Projection, Anxiety and Therapy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jgzjoVtDts I am sooo glad I invited him back! Today we will be talking about Dr. Frederickson's book Co-Creating Safety: Healing the Fragile Patient When we have been treated poorly in…
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Anxious Attachment and the Anxious x Avoidant Pair Today, we talk to Jessica Baum, the author of the book Anxiously Attached. We will discuss: - What is anxious attachment? - Why are people with an anxious attachment pattern attracted to people with an avoidant attachment style? - Are there cultures that are more anxious or more avoidant? - What is…
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Can we have a ‘too good’ parent? The unconscious guilt that holds us back and various Object Relations topics- Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler and Imi Lo
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Today, we have the honour to host Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler. Dr Susan has been practicing psychoanalysis and psychotherapy in NYC for over 40 years. She is the Founding Director of the Objects Relations Institute for Psychotherapy and the author of numerous deep and insightful books, We talked about a lot of very complex but important and topical iss…
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On Transgenerational Trauma and, Defense Mechanisms and Inherited Pain- With Dr. Atlas Galit
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Galit Atlas is an experienced psychoanalyst who is particularly interested in how we inherit the pain of our parents, grandparents, and ancestors. In this highly insightful conversation, we discussed the following. - What emotional inheritance and transgenerational trauma are, and how can we inherit pain and trauma from our parents without knowing …
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Today, we welcome Dr Mary Lamia, a clinical psychologist and a prolific author of many subjects. Our subject will be grief and Dr Lamia’s new book, Grief Isn't Something to Get Over: Finding a Home for Memories and Emotions After Losing a Loved One. With a heavy but curious heart, we will discuss: — What is grief — What is prolonged and complicated…
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Today I have the honour to speak with Kim Hermanson. We talked about how to place our trust in something invisible and bigger than ourselves, and tap into divine wisdom. I hope it helps you during such uncertain times we are living in! Imi Kim Hermanson, Ph.D. is a pioneering educator and shaman. During a series of 3 shamanic initiations, she was s…
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