Keyword: self-criticism

The Art of Introspection January 15, 2013

Host: Armand DiMele

Most people fear looking inward, but Armand DiMele argues that introspection is a joyful act, not a search for flaws. He walks through how the brain works, why the unconscious drives so much behavior, and why dropping self-criticism and blame is the prerequisite for genuine self-knowledge.

The Good and Bad of Venting May 6, 2010

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Stephanie D'Ambra

Venting feels like relief, but does it actually help? Armand DiMele and Stephanie D’Ambra, LCSW examine research showing that rehashing trauma can deepen it neurologically, that cortisol surges from repeated venting damage the body, and that silence after trauma is often healthier than we assume.

Hidden Anger as the Stealth Saboteur April 25, 2006

Host: Armand DiMele

Hidden anger quietly poisons relationships, careers, and daily life without anyone naming it. Armand DiMele argues that unexpressed anger drives people to switch doctors, quit therapy, ghost friends, and shut down emotionally, and that welcoming honest feedback is the antidote. Calls explore workplace frustration and depression rooted in self-directed anger.

Contacting Your Inner Creature Self Undated

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Diane, Heidi, Yvette

Stop attacking yourself and start listening. Armand DiMele walks listeners through a step-by-step practice for reaching the instinctual, feeling self he calls the “creature,” using guided relaxation, breath work, and a non-dominant hand writing exercise to open a dialogue between the rational mind and the emotional self.