Recently, I watched Sophie Barthes' thought-provoking film 'The Pod Generation' (2023), where an AI therapist named Eliza appears as a giant eye embedded in the wall of a therapy pod - omnipresent ...

In Plato's "Republic," the story of the Ring of Gyges poses a fundamental question about moral behaviour and visibility. A shepherd discovers a ring that makes him invisible, leading him to seduce ...

In my private practice, I increasingly encounter individuals whose relentless pursuit of professional achievement has become inextricably linked with body perfectionism. This intricate interweaving of...

For many high-achievers, the very traits that propel professional success can become obstacles in intimate relationships. Over the years as a therapist, I've noticed a pattern: the more accomplished...

The classic debate on whether it is better to grow a cabbage or a rose invites us to explore how our relationship with beauty reflects something profound about human nature. This article reveals pa...

Our relationship with our body tells a complex psychological story, particularly for high-achieving professionals. In my clinical work in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I've observed how defense mechani...

Many high-achieving professional women excel in their careers while privately struggling with body image and intimate relationships. As a psychotherapist, I've observed how these seemingly disparate c...