Gabriel Ellis, PhD | The Curious Mind Podcast

Gabriel Ellis, PhD | The Curious Mind Podcast

Gabriel Ellis, PhD

Episodes 97
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Aug 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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45%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to The Curious Mind Podcast. Gabriel Ellis, PhD, is a psychotherapist and scholar who bridges the gap between therapeutic practice, philosophy, and analytic spirituality. Designed for demanding listeners and global expats, we draw on philosophical inquiry and clinical expertise. Dr. Ellis helps you navigate the complexities of the mind and modern life with clarity and depth. Subscribe for intellectual exploration and genuine psychological growth. 🌐 Website: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-ellis-750aa693/

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S4E9 Self-Knowledge: Challenges and Promises

May 15, 2026 26m

I explore the concept of self-knowledge, tracing its roots from Socrates and Hegel to Buddhism. At the heart of this discussion is the question of which thoughts, feelings, and habits truly belong to…

S4E8 The Architecture of the World | How Your Mind Creates Its Truth | Gabriel Ellis, PhD

Mar 21, 2026 32m

We don't see the world; we only see our models of it. Gilbert Simondon's analogy of crystallization illustrates this: our thinking touches reality only at a razor-thin interface. Everything else is a…

S4E7 From Inner Critic to Self-Love | Your Inner Voice | Gabriel Ellis, PhD

Mar 10, 2026 15m

Do you notice how negative self-talk undermines your self-esteem? In this video, I'll show you how important your self-awareness is—and how genuine self-empathy, instead of superficial affirmations,…

S4E6 Overcoming Anxiety | Self-Help and the Added Value of Therapy | Gabriel Ellis, PhD

Feb 23, 2026 40m

When we operate in a kind of trance, like complex machines on autopilot, catastrophic fantasies and old avoidance patterns dictate our actions. In this episode, you'll learn how to create a buffer in…

S4E5 Why Shamelessness Doesn't Make You Free | Gabriel Ellis, PhD

Feb 11, 2026 32m

Do you carry a deep sense that you are fundamentally flawed or broken? We are often told that shame is our enemy, yet simply trying to be "shameless" without deep understanding leaves us isolated. In…

S4E4 Overcoming Anxiety in six steps | Anxiety Therapy | Gabriel Ellis, PhD

Jan 25, 2026 40m

Anxiety often feels overwhelming and leads to avoidance, which increasingly restricts your life. In this video, Dr. Gabriel Ellis explains the proven therapeutic path of proving to your unconscious…

S4E3 Dangerous or just useless? | Therapist tests AI therapy | Gabriel Ellis, PhD

Jan 12, 2026 46m

Can artificial intelligence replace a real therapist? Many people in psychological distress are turning to AI like ChatGPT. In this realistic experiment, psychotherapist Gabriel Ellis tests whether…

S4E2 ChatGPT fails as a psychotherapist | AI put to the test | Dr. Gabriel Ellis

Dec 18, 2025 53m

Can AI tools like ChatGPT serve as a substitute for psychotherapy, at least for advanced users? In this live-simulated session, the user becomes frustrated with too much information or simply…

S4E1 Psychotherapist tests ChatGPT: Dangerous for inexperienced users!

Dec 05, 2025 40m

In this episode, I introduce the problematic nature of therapy with "artificial intelligence." I show what happens when an inexperienced user tries to use AI as a psychological advisor. I explain why…

S3E40 Ways out of Loneliness - Considerations and Exercises

Apr 25, 2025 35m

Loneliness is not a weakness, but a reflection of our times. I will illuminate the necessary insights and fundamental practices for overcoming loneliness and isolation. You'll learn how to develop…

S3E39 Social Recognition and its Philosophical Roots

Apr 11, 2025 24m

Why are other people so fundamental to our consciousness?Even in the womb, our consciousness begins to engage with the "Other"—through the body, through sensations and perceptions. Later, young…

S3E38 Metasocial World, Herd Mentality, and Loneliness

Mar 28, 2025 40m

This episode explores how modern digital life contributes to social isolation. Social media fosters constant social comparisons, depleting our social energy and raising unrealistic expectations of…

S3E37 The New Loneliness - Causes and Effects

Mar 14, 2025 24m

Social isolation is increasing significantly in our modern society. But why? In this episode, I introduce the causes and context of this growing problem. Technological developments, urbanization,…

S3E36 At Home in Contentment - Ayatana and the Truth

Feb 28, 2025 37m

There are places in the mind that go beyond immediate sensory perception - both positive (contentment and peace) and negative (despair and sadness). But what does it mean in ancient Buddhism to find…

S3E35 Beyond the Sensory Realm - The Mystical Traditions

Feb 14, 2025 22m

After giving a first introduction to the "home of the ego" from a Buddhist perspective, in this episode I bring examples of other mystical traditions. It seems that whenever people are inspired by…

S3E34 Giving the Ego a New Home - Ayatana in Buddhism

Jan 31, 2025 15m

This episode dives into the Buddhist concept of Āyatana, the “home base” of our ego that shapes how we experience the world. While we usually operate within the sensual realm, Buddhism teaches that…

S3E33 Why Psychology Needs to Be More Profound

Jan 17, 2025 15m

In this episode I explore why psychology risks being superficial without a philosophical foundation. I argue with historical patterns, the Dunning-Kruger effect, and modern psychological trends like…

S3E32 I judge therefore I am - Hegel, Buddha, Existentialism

Jan 03, 2025 24m

In psychology, self-development, and spiritual circles, we’re often told to stop judging and simply accept things as they are. But is that truly possible? This episode explores why the mind is…

S3E31 Anxiety, Therapy, and Responsibility

Dec 20, 2024 21m

Fears and anxiety accompany us all, from everyday worries to deep existential questions: the fear of loneliness, of an insignificant life or of death. But how do you deal with it? In this episode I…

S3E30 Everyday Trance V: Paths out of Hypnosis. Methods and Tools

Dec 06, 2024 47m

How can we free ourselves from the unconscious patterns and trances of everyday life? In this episode, I delve deep into the tool box and show you numerous methods to get out of unhealthy thought and…

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