Society Prefers People To Be Addicts — Because Addictions Block the Painful Truth Within
Daniel Mackler
Society Prefers People To Be Addicts — Because Addictions Block the Painful Truth Within
16:08
Are Children Responsible for Their Behavior?
Daniel Mackler
Are Children Responsible for Their Behavior?
19:23
No One Ever Gets Criticized for Saying They Had a Good Childhood — Even if They Didn’t
Daniel Mackler
No One Ever Gets Criticized for Saying They Had a Good Childhood — Even if They Didn’t
16:37
Thoughts on Adoption — Raising a Child Someone Else has Abandoned
Daniel Mackler
Thoughts on Adoption — Raising a Child Someone Else has Abandoned
12:43
Critique of Teletherapy: Why I Prefer Face-to-Face Psychotherapy
Daniel Mackler
Critique of Teletherapy: Why I Prefer Face-to-Face Psychotherapy
13:42
Self-Hatred is Siding with Your Traumatizers
Daniel Mackler
Self-Hatred is Siding with Your Traumatizers
9:25
I Saw My Mugger on the Street Today — A Follow-up Almost Four Years Later
Daniel Mackler
I Saw My Mugger on the Street Today — A Follow-up Almost Four Years Later
15:07
Never Fault Someone for Errors of Exuberance
Daniel Mackler
Never Fault Someone for Errors of Exuberance
10:00
Interview with Frederick Timm on his Autobiography: "Born Better"
Daniel Mackler
Interview with Frederick Timm on his Autobiography: "Born Better"
10:42
Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Childhood Trauma
Daniel Mackler
Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Childhood Trauma
14:56
How Do I Define Myself to the World? (On Being an Artist)
Daniel Mackler
How Do I Define Myself to the World? (On Being an Artist)
12:51
Why I Don’t Like Self-Forgiveness -- And What I Prefer
Daniel Mackler
Why I Don’t Like Self-Forgiveness -- And What I Prefer
12:16
Three Things for Which I'm Most Grateful
Daniel Mackler
Three Things for Which I'm Most Grateful
17:40
The Beauty in Having a Self -- Daniel Mackler Speaks
Daniel Mackler
The Beauty in Having a Self -- Daniel Mackler Speaks
17:37
Babies Remember Everything -- Whether We Want to Believe it or Not
Daniel Mackler
Babies Remember Everything -- Whether We Want to Believe it or Not
9:16
Healing Can Make Us More Vulnerable -- for Better and Worse
Daniel Mackler
Healing Can Make Us More Vulnerable -- for Better and Worse
7:36
In Defense of Rebellious Teenagers -- A Psychological Analysis
Daniel Mackler
In Defense of Rebellious Teenagers -- A Psychological Analysis
11:17
Why I Don't Like Evidence-Based Psychotherapy -- A Former Therapist Speaks
Daniel Mackler
Why I Don't Like Evidence-Based Psychotherapy -- A Former Therapist Speaks
9:15
Eating Disorders and Childhood Trauma -- An Analysis
Daniel Mackler
Eating Disorders and Childhood Trauma -- An Analysis
17:58
Everybody Knows The World Has Gone Crazy — But What to Do About It?
Daniel Mackler
Everybody Knows The World Has Gone Crazy — But What to Do About It?
12:31
Why Didn't I Break Away From My Parents Sooner?
Daniel Mackler
Why Didn't I Break Away From My Parents Sooner?
12:34
The Horror of Isolation -- a Psychological Analysis
Daniel Mackler
The Horror of Isolation -- a Psychological Analysis
13:06
How Can I Help a Friend Grieve? -- Thoughts from a Former Therapist
Daniel Mackler
How Can I Help a Friend Grieve? -- Thoughts from a Former Therapist
9:41
How Do I Get Out of an Impossible Situation? -- Thoughts From a Former Therapist
Daniel Mackler
How Do I Get Out of an Impossible Situation? -- Thoughts From a Former Therapist
12:29
Choosing a Safe Person to Confide In -- Thoughts from a Former Therapist
Daniel Mackler
Choosing a Safe Person to Confide In -- Thoughts from a Former Therapist
14:05
Why I Don't Recommend Psychedelics for Healing Childhood Trauma — Two Reasons
Daniel Mackler
Why I Don't Recommend Psychedelics for Healing Childhood Trauma — Two Reasons
9:20
Most Parents Care a Lot Less About Their Children Than They Think They Do
Daniel Mackler
Most Parents Care a Lot Less About Their Children Than They Think They Do
12:10
In Defense of Bitterness and Negativity -- Thoughts on Healing from Trauma
Daniel Mackler
In Defense of Bitterness and Negativity -- Thoughts on Healing from Trauma
10:51
Tributary of Rebirth -- Seven Poems by Daniel Mackler
Daniel Mackler
Tributary of Rebirth -- Seven Poems by Daniel Mackler
7:16
Today’s Babies Will Someday Ask Their Parents: “Why Did You Bring Me into This Hell?”
Daniel Mackler
Today’s Babies Will Someday Ask Their Parents: “Why Did You Bring Me into This Hell?”
9:02
Going Solo -- Album of Original Songs on Healing and Growth (by Daniel Mackler)
Daniel Mackler
Going Solo -- Album of Original Songs on Healing and Growth (by Daniel Mackler)
39:18
How Do We Become Comfortable in Our Own Skin?
Daniel Mackler
How Do We Become Comfortable in Our Own Skin?
10:27
Psychology of Imposter Syndrome — A Former Therapist Speaks
Daniel Mackler
Psychology of Imposter Syndrome — A Former Therapist Speaks
14:43
“Trust Yourself” — The Foundational Rule of Self-Therapy
Daniel Mackler
“Trust Yourself” — The Foundational Rule of Self-Therapy
9:44
If You Dare to Look Within… (It’ll be Hell, but It Might Save Your Life!)
Daniel Mackler
If You Dare to Look Within… (It’ll be Hell, but It Might Save Your Life!)
11:26
Asexual Reproduction in Humans -- Passing on the Best of Ourselves
Daniel Mackler
Asexual Reproduction in Humans -- Passing on the Best of Ourselves
9:58
The Psychology of "Acting Out" -- A Cry for Help and an Opportunity to Heal
Daniel Mackler
The Psychology of "Acting Out" -- A Cry for Help and an Opportunity to Heal
15:07
Parents Fighting Traumatizes Children — And It’s So Common
Daniel Mackler
Parents Fighting Traumatizes Children — And It’s So Common
12:15
Why I Don’t Recommend Forgiveness -- A Psychological Analysis
Daniel Mackler
Why I Don’t Recommend Forgiveness -- A Psychological Analysis
11:51
Human Survival if the Modern World Collapses — Some Strange Thoughts from Daniel Mackler
Daniel Mackler
Human Survival if the Modern World Collapses — Some Strange Thoughts from Daniel Mackler
15:35
The Psychology of Panic Attacks -- A Non-Medical Approach
Daniel Mackler
The Psychology of Panic Attacks -- A Non-Medical Approach
9:43
The Psychology of Arrogance
Daniel Mackler
The Psychology of Arrogance
11:41
The Psychology of People-Pleasing
Daniel Mackler
The Psychology of People-Pleasing
15:18
What Does it Mean to Be a Man? A Psychological Analysis
Daniel Mackler
What Does it Mean to Be a Man? A Psychological Analysis
13:02
Nasty Car Accident in Sumatra, Indonesia — Physical Versus Psychological Trauma
Daniel Mackler
Nasty Car Accident in Sumatra, Indonesia — Physical Versus Psychological Trauma
20:25
The Psychology of Height — One Man’s Perspective
Daniel Mackler
The Psychology of Height — One Man’s Perspective
13:46
Are Skin Picking & Hair Plucking Due to Childhood Trauma? — Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania
Daniel Mackler
Are Skin Picking & Hair Plucking Due to Childhood Trauma? — Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania
8:00
Intellectualization Results from Blocked Childhood Trauma
Daniel Mackler
Intellectualization Results from Blocked Childhood Trauma
7:52
Humanity is a Sociopath -- and we can heal!
Daniel Mackler
Humanity is a Sociopath -- and we can heal!
11:07
The Difference Between Trauma and Adversity
Daniel Mackler
The Difference Between Trauma and Adversity
12:16
The Genius of Blind Tom, Part 2
Daniel Mackler
The Genius of Blind Tom, Part 2
8:53
The Psychology of Blind Tom: What Creates a One-in-a-Billion Genius? (Part 1)
Daniel Mackler
The Psychology of Blind Tom: What Creates a One-in-a-Billion Genius? (Part 1)
19:21
Defending a Little Boy from His Mother’s Violent Attack -- Thoughts on Corporal "Punishment"/Abuse
Daniel Mackler
Defending a Little Boy from His Mother’s Violent Attack -- Thoughts on Corporal "Punishment"/Abuse
10:06
Fatal Flaw in the novel "Siddhartha" by Herman Hesse
Daniel Mackler
Fatal Flaw in the novel "Siddhartha" by Herman Hesse
10:21
Explaining Transference in Therapy — And How Therapists Often Misuse It
Daniel Mackler
Explaining Transference in Therapy — And How Therapists Often Misuse It
15:09
3 Reasons for the Sadness & Hopelessness of Today’s Youth
Daniel Mackler
3 Reasons for the Sadness & Hopelessness of Today’s Youth
12:40
My Speech Impediment Rooted in Unresolved Childhood Trauma
Daniel Mackler
My Speech Impediment Rooted in Unresolved Childhood Trauma
9:28
Thoughts on OCD — The Traumatic Root of Obsessions and Compulsions
Daniel Mackler
Thoughts on OCD — The Traumatic Root of Obsessions and Compulsions
11:14
Everyone is Lovable, Even Criminals
Daniel Mackler
Everyone is Lovable, Even Criminals
11:05
Finding a Message in a Bottle — Musings on the Improbable
Daniel Mackler
Finding a Message in a Bottle — Musings on the Improbable
12:48
Self-Reflection is Not for the Faint of Heart!
Daniel Mackler
Self-Reflection is Not for the Faint of Heart!
12:21
The Downside of Being an Attractive Woman — An Analysis of “Pretty Privilege”
Daniel Mackler
The Downside of Being an Attractive Woman — An Analysis of “Pretty Privilege”
17:26
Thoughts on Psychotherapy Notes — Their Value and Potential Harm
Daniel Mackler
Thoughts on Psychotherapy Notes — Their Value and Potential Harm
27:01
The Human Need for Platonic Touch -- A Psychological Analysis
Daniel Mackler
The Human Need for Platonic Touch -- A Psychological Analysis
22:04
Speeding Up the Psychological Healing Process — Why I'm Against It
Daniel Mackler
Speeding Up the Psychological Healing Process — Why I'm Against It
13:34
Why Is Madness More Common in Men in Southern Africa?
Daniel Mackler
Why Is Madness More Common in Men in Southern Africa?
14:10
The Value in Having Routines — and Breaking Them.
Daniel Mackler
The Value in Having Routines — and Breaking Them.
14:48
Thoughts on Having Privilege — An Unconventional Analysis
Daniel Mackler
Thoughts on Having Privilege — An Unconventional Analysis
12:44
The Value in Being an Outsider
Daniel Mackler
The Value in Being an Outsider
16:33
Conducting Ethical Interviews — Thoughts on Healthy, Respectful Interviewing
Daniel Mackler
Conducting Ethical Interviews — Thoughts on Healthy, Respectful Interviewing
19:45
Thoughts on Selective Mutism — People Who Are Unable to Speak to Some People
Daniel Mackler
Thoughts on Selective Mutism — People Who Are Unable to Speak to Some People
21:16
Thoughts on Meditation — Gentle, Self-Affirming Meditation for Healing Trauma
Daniel Mackler
Thoughts on Meditation — Gentle, Self-Affirming Meditation for Healing Trauma
17:51
Fatal Flaw in a Bestselling Travelogue
Daniel Mackler
Fatal Flaw in a Bestselling Travelogue
8:05
A Fantasy I Use To Help Myself Grow and Heal
Daniel Mackler
A Fantasy I Use To Help Myself Grow and Heal
10:42
People Who Refuse to Take Care of Their Health -- Thoughts on the Reason for This
Daniel Mackler
People Who Refuse to Take Care of Their Health -- Thoughts on the Reason for This
9:44
Two Opposite Categories of Emotional Crying
Daniel Mackler
Two Opposite Categories of Emotional Crying
9:03
Psychotherapists Who Are Less Healthy Than Their Clients
Daniel Mackler
Psychotherapists Who Are Less Healthy Than Their Clients
16:57
Do We Have Free Will? -- An Exploration
Daniel Mackler
Do We Have Free Will? -- An Exploration
7:57
Thoughts on Looking “Ugly” — Pros and Cons
Daniel Mackler
Thoughts on Looking “Ugly” — Pros and Cons
9:37
A Critique of Neuroscience — As It Relates to Psychological Healing From Trauma
Daniel Mackler
A Critique of Neuroscience — As It Relates to Psychological Healing From Trauma
11:07
Why Do Some Abused Children Grow Up to Become Abusers — And Others Do Not?
Daniel Mackler
Why Do Some Abused Children Grow Up to Become Abusers — And Others Do Not?
10:45
How to Read People’s True Character
Daniel Mackler
How to Read People’s True Character
19:14
The Miracle of My Escape From My Family — A Spontaneous Message to People in Despair
Daniel Mackler
The Miracle of My Escape From My Family — A Spontaneous Message to People in Despair
17:07
Parents Who Talk Negatively About Their Children in Front of Them
Daniel Mackler
Parents Who Talk Negatively About Their Children in Front of Them
15:05
What Hidden Things Lurk Beneath Our Surfaces?
Daniel Mackler
What Hidden Things Lurk Beneath Our Surfaces?
12:07
A Child No One Heard
Daniel Mackler
A Child No One Heard
9:00
Politics and Unresolved Childhood Trauma — And The Disconnect of Most Politicians
Daniel Mackler
Politics and Unresolved Childhood Trauma — And The Disconnect of Most Politicians
10:53
Doing What You Love in Life — How To Make This Come True, and Why It’s So Difficult
Daniel Mackler
Doing What You Love in Life — How To Make This Come True, and Why It’s So Difficult
19:58
The Purpose of Art
Daniel Mackler
The Purpose of Art
10:17
Psychology of Lending and Borrowing Money
Daniel Mackler
Psychology of Lending and Borrowing Money
19:55
We Each Have a Dream Genius — The Brilliant Part of Us That Creates Our Dreams
Daniel Mackler
We Each Have a Dream Genius — The Brilliant Part of Us That Creates Our Dreams
10:12
Death of a Psychotherapist: On Wrapping Up Loose Ends
Daniel Mackler
Death of a Psychotherapist: On Wrapping Up Loose Ends
17:44
The Psychology of Past Lives and Future Lives — A Critical Analysis
Daniel Mackler
The Psychology of Past Lives and Future Lives — A Critical Analysis
14:11
Analyzing an Old, Painful Photo of Me, Age 15 or 16
Daniel Mackler
Analyzing an Old, Painful Photo of Me, Age 15 or 16
10:05
Why It Would Help The World If Everyone Broke From Their Parents
Daniel Mackler
Why It Would Help The World If Everyone Broke From Their Parents
14:10
The Psychology of the Future — Stopping Conventionally Acceptable Early Childhood Trauma
Daniel Mackler
The Psychology of the Future — Stopping Conventionally Acceptable Early Childhood Trauma
11:39
Seven Advantages in Not Having a Self
Daniel Mackler
Seven Advantages in Not Having a Self
4:23
Thoughts on Self-Harm — And Healing It at Its Core
Daniel Mackler
Thoughts on Self-Harm — And Healing It at Its Core
12:14
Changing One’s Name To Distance Oneself From One’s Traumatizers
Daniel Mackler
Changing One’s Name To Distance Oneself From One’s Traumatizers
14:29
Neglect of a Child Is Abuse
Daniel Mackler
Neglect of a Child Is Abuse
12:08
Case Study of a Sociopath — A Childhood of Neglect and Abuse
Daniel Mackler
Case Study of a Sociopath — A Childhood of Neglect and Abuse
22:10
What Do Children Owe Their Parents?
Daniel Mackler
What Do Children Owe Their Parents?
13:58
Death of a Childhood Friend
Daniel Mackler
Death of a Childhood Friend
13:53
Being Public About Breaking From Your Parents — Pros and Cons
Daniel Mackler
Being Public About Breaking From Your Parents — Pros and Cons
16:32
Misusing Child Actors — Especially When They Portray Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Daniel Mackler
Misusing Child Actors — Especially When They Portray Survivors of Sexual Abuse
8:42
Experiencing Joy: Real Joy Versus Fake Joy
Daniel Mackler
Experiencing Joy: Real Joy Versus Fake Joy
10:20
Were The Two Guys Who Mugged Me Animals? — The Psychology of Animal Versus Human Attacks
Daniel Mackler
Were The Two Guys Who Mugged Me Animals? — The Psychology of Animal Versus Human Attacks
10:06
The Psychological Root of Conspiracy Theories — And Why So Many People Believe in Them
Daniel Mackler
The Psychological Root of Conspiracy Theories — And Why So Many People Believe in Them
14:34
Societal Acceptance Versus Societal Rejection
Daniel Mackler
Societal Acceptance Versus Societal Rejection
18:48
Making an Enemy While Traveling
Daniel Mackler
Making an Enemy While Traveling
6:06
Thoughts on Puberty
Daniel Mackler
Thoughts on Puberty
13:45
The Danger in Giving Too Much
Daniel Mackler
The Danger in Giving Too Much
7:22
A New Friend — A Video About a Special Friend
Daniel Mackler
A New Friend — A Video About a Special Friend
4:40
Fairness, Justice, and Childhood Trauma
Daniel Mackler
Fairness, Justice, and Childhood Trauma
13:36
How Do You Shut Down Self-Hating Voices?
Daniel Mackler
How Do You Shut Down Self-Hating Voices?
14:13
Anxiety is an Inherent Part of Emotional Growth
Daniel Mackler
Anxiety is an Inherent Part of Emotional Growth
8:43
The Ability to Be Alone — A Hallmark of Adulthood
Daniel Mackler
The Ability to Be Alone — A Hallmark of Adulthood
11:12
Saving a Child’s Life -- A First in My Life
Daniel Mackler
Saving a Child’s Life -- A First in My Life
12:20
Why I Stopped Making New Year's Resolutions (And What I Do Instead)
Daniel Mackler
Why I Stopped Making New Year's Resolutions (And What I Do Instead)
7:23
Traveling During The Pandemic — Answering Some Questions
Daniel Mackler
Traveling During The Pandemic — Answering Some Questions
13:28
I Was Mugged, Part 3: Nine Months Later
Daniel Mackler
I Was Mugged, Part 3: Nine Months Later
28:52
The Value in Being Vulnerable -- On Taking Risks and Growing
Daniel Mackler
The Value in Being Vulnerable -- On Taking Risks and Growing
10:11
Dr. Pig Talks about Confidentiality (Dr. Pig the Psychiatrist, Episode #7)
Daniel Mackler
Dr. Pig Talks about Confidentiality (Dr. Pig the Psychiatrist, Episode #7)
3:22
Dr. Pig Reviews Daniel Mackler’s Film “Open Dialogue” (Dr. Pig the Psychiatrist Episode #6)
Daniel Mackler
Dr. Pig Reviews Daniel Mackler’s Film “Open Dialogue” (Dr. Pig the Psychiatrist Episode #6)
3:09
The Meaning of Love -- by Dr. Pig The Psychiatrist (Dr. Pig Episode #5)
Daniel Mackler
The Meaning of Love -- by Dr. Pig The Psychiatrist (Dr. Pig Episode #5)
2:59
Dr. Pig Critiques the Anti-Psychiatry Movement (Dr. Pig the Psychiatrist Episode #4)
Daniel Mackler
Dr. Pig Critiques the Anti-Psychiatry Movement (Dr. Pig the Psychiatrist Episode #4)
3:22
The Brain Versus the Mind: Dr. Pig The Psychiatrist Teaches Us (Dr. Pig Episode #3)
Daniel Mackler
The Brain Versus the Mind: Dr. Pig The Psychiatrist Teaches Us (Dr. Pig Episode #3)
2:43
The Psychiatric Circle Jerk: Dr. Pig The Psychiatrist Fesses Up (Dr. Pig Episode #2)
Daniel Mackler
The Psychiatric Circle Jerk: Dr. Pig The Psychiatrist Fesses Up (Dr. Pig Episode #2)
2:54
Dr. Pig’s Experiment, by Dr. Pig the Psychiatrist (Dr. Pig Episode #1)
Daniel Mackler
Dr. Pig’s Experiment, by Dr. Pig the Psychiatrist (Dr. Pig Episode #1)
2:36
The Ridiculous Idea That Babies Choose Their Parents Before Birth (And More on False Spirituality)
Daniel Mackler
The Ridiculous Idea That Babies Choose Their Parents Before Birth (And More on False Spirituality)
8:48
What Other People Think of You Is Not Your Business — OR IS IT?
Daniel Mackler
What Other People Think of You Is Not Your Business — OR IS IT?
13:41
An Analysis of People Who Don’t Like Children
Daniel Mackler
An Analysis of People Who Don’t Like Children
11:06
Dealing With My Own Embarrassment About Being Different
Daniel Mackler
Dealing With My Own Embarrassment About Being Different
8:36
Humanity Is Stuck in a Larval Phase -- And Will We Evolve?
Daniel Mackler
Humanity Is Stuck in a Larval Phase -- And Will We Evolve?
8:17
Comforting the Afflicted and Afflicting the Comfortable — Some Thoughts on the Purpose of Life
Daniel Mackler
Comforting the Afflicted and Afflicting the Comfortable — Some Thoughts on the Purpose of Life
14:52
Stigma in Breaking From Your Parents — Exploring a Difficult Subject
Daniel Mackler
Stigma in Breaking From Your Parents — Exploring a Difficult Subject
11:14
What Can I Do If I Can’t Remember My Childhood?
Daniel Mackler
What Can I Do If I Can’t Remember My Childhood?
15:33
The Wisdom Slot Machine
Daniel Mackler
The Wisdom Slot Machine
2:34
The Responsibility of Grandparents -- And How Often They Fail to Meet It
Daniel Mackler
The Responsibility of Grandparents -- And How Often They Fail to Meet It
10:32
A Critique of Family-Oriented Cultures -- And What "Family-Oriented" Often Really Means
Daniel Mackler
A Critique of Family-Oriented Cultures -- And What "Family-Oriented" Often Really Means
12:32
Why I Don’t Like the “Good-Enough Mother” Concept -- And How Easily It Is Misused
Daniel Mackler
Why I Don’t Like the “Good-Enough Mother” Concept -- And How Easily It Is Misused
12:59
Surviving the Holidays After Breaking From Your Parents — Not Easy, But Possible!
Daniel Mackler
Surviving the Holidays After Breaking From Your Parents — Not Easy, But Possible!
8:52
The Painful but Wonderful Reality About Following Your Dreams — A Little Hope and Truth
Daniel Mackler
The Painful but Wonderful Reality About Following Your Dreams — A Little Hope and Truth
9:38
Humanity’s Primary Addiction: Having Children (An Unpopular Thought Worth Considering)
Daniel Mackler
Humanity’s Primary Addiction: Having Children (An Unpopular Thought Worth Considering)
9:47
The Evolution of Human Consciousness Is Creating a New Species — Welcome to It!
Daniel Mackler
The Evolution of Human Consciousness Is Creating a New Species — Welcome to It!
11:03
Siding With The Child — Dangers and Benefits
Daniel Mackler
Siding With The Child — Dangers and Benefits
16:39
The Cat Who Decided Not to Have Kittens -- A Feline With Wisdom
Daniel Mackler
The Cat Who Decided Not to Have Kittens -- A Feline With Wisdom
2:03
Being Scapegoated After Breaking From Your Family — A Common Reality for Many People
Daniel Mackler
Being Scapegoated After Breaking From Your Family — A Common Reality for Many People
9:49
Fear of What Others Think of You
Daniel Mackler
Fear of What Others Think of You
13:27
A Pre-Recorded Message to Children of the Year 2100 — From Your Ally, Daniel Mackler (1972-20XX)
Daniel Mackler
A Pre-Recorded Message to Children of the Year 2100 — From Your Ally, Daniel Mackler (1972-20XX)
10:19
Why I Don’t Like Mandating People to Go to Psychotherapy — Thoughts on Forced Therapy
Daniel Mackler
Why I Don’t Like Mandating People to Go to Psychotherapy — Thoughts on Forced Therapy
12:34
The Most Common Domestic Violence Is Against Children — An Idea Not Explored Enough
Daniel Mackler
The Most Common Domestic Violence Is Against Children — An Idea Not Explored Enough
13:28
Why Can’t You Grieve? — A Psychological Analysis and Some Tools to Promote Grieving
Daniel Mackler
Why Can’t You Grieve? — A Psychological Analysis and Some Tools to Promote Grieving
15:03
Is It Necessary That We Confront Our Violating Parents? — And What If We Don’t Confront Them?
Daniel Mackler
Is It Necessary That We Confront Our Violating Parents? — And What If We Don’t Confront Them?
10:22
Nine Unhealthy Reasons People Have Children — Thoughts from an Observer of Life
Daniel Mackler
Nine Unhealthy Reasons People Have Children — Thoughts from an Observer of Life
9:08
Choosing To Have Children with a Troubled Partner — Why So Many People Do This
Daniel Mackler
Choosing To Have Children with a Troubled Partner — Why So Many People Do This
10:00
Successful Treatment for Psychosis in West Africa — Thoughts By a Former Psychotherapist
Daniel Mackler
Successful Treatment for Psychosis in West Africa — Thoughts By a Former Psychotherapist
12:30
Why I Quit Trying to Convince People That I’m Right — And What I (Mostly) Do Instead
Daniel Mackler
Why I Quit Trying to Convince People That I’m Right — And What I (Mostly) Do Instead
6:51
Deep Emotional Healing Is So Rare — Yet So Important
Daniel Mackler
Deep Emotional Healing Is So Rare — Yet So Important
7:19
Becoming Disconnected From My Own Message — Some Thoughts on the Difficulty in Being Real
Daniel Mackler
Becoming Disconnected From My Own Message — Some Thoughts on the Difficulty in Being Real
10:05
My Hesitation About Starting a Self-Therapy Community — At Least for Now
Daniel Mackler
My Hesitation About Starting a Self-Therapy Community — At Least for Now
11:24
Feeling Other People’s Denied Feelings — Exploring Empathy and Projective Identification
Daniel Mackler
Feeling Other People’s Denied Feelings — Exploring Empathy and Projective Identification
12:25
Using My Life (the Good & the Bad) as an Example — Maximizing My Life Experience for Others' Benefit
Daniel Mackler
Using My Life (the Good & the Bad) as an Example — Maximizing My Life Experience for Others' Benefit
8:01
Four Socially Acceptable Areas of Violation — Thoughts on the Blind Spots of Our Culture and Family
Daniel Mackler
Four Socially Acceptable Areas of Violation — Thoughts on the Blind Spots of Our Culture and Family
17:57
What is Fear of Success? — And Where Does it Come From?
Daniel Mackler
What is Fear of Success? — And Where Does it Come From?
11:14
How to Solve Overthinking — Untangling its Psychological Roots
Daniel Mackler
How to Solve Overthinking — Untangling its Psychological Roots
13:50
How Would I Want to Raise My Children? (If I Had Had Kids)
Daniel Mackler
How Would I Want to Raise My Children? (If I Had Had Kids)
17:51
The Value in Making Mistakes (Part 2) — And Sometimes Big Ones
Daniel Mackler
The Value in Making Mistakes (Part 2) — And Sometimes Big Ones
12:13
Real Consent and False Consent – Beyond Sexuality
Daniel Mackler
Real Consent and False Consent – Beyond Sexuality
15:39
Empathy for The Mistakes of Public Figures — Especially Child Stars
Daniel Mackler
Empathy for The Mistakes of Public Figures — Especially Child Stars
9:15
The Goal of Life is NOT to be Happy — But What Is the Goal?
Daniel Mackler
The Goal of Life is NOT to be Happy — But What Is the Goal?
14:23
Adult Reactivations of Childhood Trauma — Reflections on Trauma, Getting Stuck, and Healing
Daniel Mackler
Adult Reactivations of Childhood Trauma — Reflections on Trauma, Getting Stuck, and Healing
10:50
The Value in Being Able to Tell Someone the Whole Truth — And How Freeing This Can Be
Daniel Mackler
The Value in Being Able to Tell Someone the Whole Truth — And How Freeing This Can Be
8:52
Doing Self-Care as a Platform for Emotional Healing From Trauma
Daniel Mackler
Doing Self-Care as a Platform for Emotional Healing From Trauma
8:17
Why Do Some People NOT Want to Know Their Own History?
Daniel Mackler
Why Do Some People NOT Want to Know Their Own History?
9:53
The Future Era of Mass Grieving — I See It Coming
Daniel Mackler
The Future Era of Mass Grieving — I See It Coming
17:55
The Irrational Defenses of Bad Parents — And Sadly, They Are Common
Daniel Mackler
The Irrational Defenses of Bad Parents — And Sadly, They Are Common
9:26
Choosing a Career and a Romantic Partner — Some Thoughts for Younger People
Daniel Mackler
Choosing a Career and a Romantic Partner — Some Thoughts for Younger People
15:21
Exploring Psychosomatic Illness — Psychology, Trauma, and Healing
Daniel Mackler
Exploring Psychosomatic Illness — Psychology, Trauma, and Healing
14:30
Stalked by a Pink Amazonian River Dolphin -- A Story from My Life
Daniel Mackler
Stalked by a Pink Amazonian River Dolphin -- A Story from My Life
8:50
The Psychological Roots of Pathological Gambling — A Personal Tale
Daniel Mackler
The Psychological Roots of Pathological Gambling — A Personal Tale
9:52
The Rights of Children — In A World That So Often Ignores This
Daniel Mackler
The Rights of Children — In A World That So Often Ignores This
12:43
Three Days of Honesty That Changed My Life
Daniel Mackler
Three Days of Honesty That Changed My Life
14:25
Practicing Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout
Daniel Mackler
Practicing Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout
13:32
Growing Up in an Environment Where You’re Not Valued — Consequences and Healing
Daniel Mackler
Growing Up in an Environment Where You’re Not Valued — Consequences and Healing
19:52
Our Modern World Misunderstands Human Rights — And Mostly Ignores Human Responsibilities
Daniel Mackler
Our Modern World Misunderstands Human Rights — And Mostly Ignores Human Responsibilities
9:03
A Clueless Psychotherapist: One of my favorite stories from my time as a therapist (surprise end!)
Daniel Mackler
A Clueless Psychotherapist: One of my favorite stories from my time as a therapist (surprise end!)
5:34
Breaking From Your Parents, Part 2 — More on a Key Subject
Daniel Mackler
Breaking From Your Parents, Part 2 — More on a Key Subject
15:48
Forcing Criminals to Grieve — Some Thoughts That I Feel Are Worth Pondering
Daniel Mackler
Forcing Criminals to Grieve — Some Thoughts That I Feel Are Worth Pondering
14:57
Critique of Bipolar Disorder — Thoughts from a Former Psychotherapist
Daniel Mackler
Critique of Bipolar Disorder — Thoughts from a Former Psychotherapist
20:58
Karma Bites a Bad Psychotherapist -- A Humorous Mental Health Story
Daniel Mackler
Karma Bites a Bad Psychotherapist -- A Humorous Mental Health Story
6:17
Five Types of Apologies: A Former Therapist Explores
Daniel Mackler
Five Types of Apologies: A Former Therapist Explores
6:35
Censorship: A Psychological Exploration
Daniel Mackler
Censorship: A Psychological Exploration
10:41
Being Our Own Role Model — in a world of so few healthy people
Daniel Mackler
Being Our Own Role Model — in a world of so few healthy people
5:50
My Favorite Story That Demonstrates Trust
Daniel Mackler
My Favorite Story That Demonstrates Trust
4:52
I Was Mugged, Part 2: Five-and-a-Half Days Later (A Public Service Message)
Daniel Mackler
I Was Mugged, Part 2: Five-and-a-Half Days Later (A Public Service Message)
48:40
I Was Mugged (Robbed) Last Night — A Public Service Announcement By a Former Psychotherapist
Daniel Mackler
I Was Mugged (Robbed) Last Night — A Public Service Announcement By a Former Psychotherapist
35:55
A License to Have Children: My Conflicted Thoughts
Daniel Mackler
A License to Have Children: My Conflicted Thoughts
5:49
Just How Sick Normal Can Be — A Tale of My Childhood
Daniel Mackler
Just How Sick Normal Can Be — A Tale of My Childhood
5:45
Dishonest Nature Shows — Entertainment to Comfort the Comfortable
Daniel Mackler
Dishonest Nature Shows — Entertainment to Comfort the Comfortable
6:11