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Psychology Life LessonsAuthor: Dr. Dan Lannin
Psychology Life Lessons is a podcast dedicated to learning life lessons by having meaningful (and fun) conversations with psychology experts. Language: en Genres: Education, Science, Self-Improvement, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 29: Existential Therapy: The Paradoxes and Passions of Living
Saturday, 23 August, 2025
In this episode of Psychology Life Lessons, Dan talks with existential therapist and author Emmy van Deurzen about what it means to live authentically in the face of life’s challenges. Emmy reflects on her journey from the Netherlands to France and eventually the UK, where she became a leading voice in existential therapy and education. She shares how philosophy and psychology can work together to help us navigate freedom, responsibility, and the anxieties that come with uncertainty. Together, they explore why anxiety can be seen as a sign of possibility and what it takes to embrace life’s paradoxes with passion. Emmy’s insights blend decades of clinical work, philosophical reflection, and cultural critique, offering a fresh perspective on human resilience and authenticity. More
