Growing one awareness at a time. Deepening our understanding of ourselves and living in the present, with a hint of psychology research and theory in the mix. This podcast blends spirituality and psychology, and each episode provides practical tips to be more present with yourself and live a more meaningful life, from the perspective of a psychologist with a background in mindfulness and Eastern philosophy. Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO5n25rkQY4iSPBysUo0N2w/ Interested in the music featured in any of the episodes? Visit: https://www.musicglue.com/the8thhouse
Psych & Spirit
Claim This Podcastby Larissa Seay Dashjian, Ph.D.
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Growing one awareness at a time. Deepening our understanding of ourselves and living in the present, with a hint of psychology research and theory in the mix. This podcast blends spirituality and psychology, and each episode provides practical tips to be more present with yourself and live a more meaningful life, from the perspective of a psychologist with a background in mindfulness and Eastern philosophy. Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO5n25rkQY4iSPBysUo0N2w/ Interested in the music featured in any of the episodes? Visit: https://www.musicglue.com/the8thhouse
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July 1, 2026
#22: Happiness Saboteurs
<p>What are the things that get in the way of feeling happy? What blocks our happiness? I’ve seen several things in practice with clients and in depression research as well as happiness research, so let’s talk about the top 10, along with a few honorable mentions at the sociocultural level.</p><p><br /></p><p>RELATED CITATIONS FROM THE EPISODE:</p><p>Allen, A. R. (2022). Meaninglessness, depression and suicidality: A review of the evidence. Existential Concerns and Cognitive-Behavioral Procedures: An Integrative Approach to Mental Health, 261-281. </p><p>Bonfanti, R. C., Melchiori, F., Teti, A., Albano, G., Raffard, S., Rodgers, R., & Coco, G. L. (2025). The association between social comparison in social media, body image concerns and eating disorder symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Body image, 52, 101841. </p><p>Erzen, E., & Çikrikci, Ö. (2018). The effect of loneliness on depression: A meta-analysis. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 64(5), 427-435. </p><p>Gardner, M. & Marasini, S. (2026). At least 88 profitable U.S. corporations paid zero federal income tax in 2025. Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. <a href="https://itep.org/88-profitable-corporations-paid-zero-income-tax-in-2025/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://itep.org/88-profitable-corporations-paid-zero-income-tax-in-2025/</a> </p><p>Helliwell, J. F., Layard, R., Sachs, J. D., De Neve, J. -E., Aknin, L. B., & Wang, S. (Eds.). (2026). Executive summary: Happiness and social media. Wellbeing Research Centre, University of Oxford. https://www.worldhappiness.report/ed/2026/executive-summary-happiness-and-social-media/</p><p>Peçanha, A., Silveira, B., Krahe, T. E., & Landeira Fernandez, J. (2025). Can social isolation alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression disorders?. Frontiers in psychiatry, 16, 1561916. </p><p>Shelton, J. N., Yip, T., Eccles, J. S., Chatman, C. M., Fuligni, A. J., & Wong, C. (2005). Ethnic identity as a buffer of psychological adjustment to stress. Navigating the future: Social identity, coping, and life tasks, 96-115. </p><p>Schmitt, M. T., Branscombe, N. R., Postmes, T., & Garcia, A. (2014). The consequences of perceived discrimination for psychological well-being: A meta-analytic review. Psychological bulletin, 140(4), 921. </p><p>U.S. Census Bureau. (2024). Poverty in the United States: 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2026, from <a href="https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2025/demo/p60-287.html" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2025/demo/p60-287.html</a> </p>
June 4, 2026
#21 - Happiness
<p>This episode tackles happiness: what it is, what makes up the parts of happiness, how to become happier, and how happiness from within can be subversive or rebellious. Do you deserve to be happy in the face of chaos and suffering?</p><p>Youtube link for this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSS0jWR7zC8</p><p>The official podcast page: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGllNDhMZ0VrdnV4OEw0c3BiaDRDMVdJY2hiQXxBQ3Jtc0ttc3lRaWdIUkFQUWZxZFNBZVZsTDNYMzY3YWJxcTRGRl9rU0FxNnNuR3ZsNk5wTFNhakgtOEhRdEwxeE1XUDIwWGx4VjU0bWJsQldFanVYd1JHUF9RQkNpYW9CYzRRdWxZUXdVRWVHY2FsbXJKZEgyNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbridgeviewpsychologicalservices.com%2Fpodcast&v=lSS0jWR7zC8" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bridgeviewpsychologicalservic...</a></p><p>Interested in the music featured in the intro/ending of the podcast episodes? Visit: www.musicglue.com/the8thhouse</p><p>CORRECTIONS: </p><p>*Killingsworth et al. did not necessarily find that happiness plateaued at around $500k, but very few sampled demonstrated incomes above that threshold.</p><p>*The U.S. was 23rd in the World Happiness Report in 2026, not 15th. </p><p>CITATIONS:</p><p>Helliwell, J. F., Layard, R., Sachs, J. D., De Neve, J.-E., Aknin, L. B., & Wang, S. (Eds.). (2026). World happiness report 2026. Wellbeing Research Centre, University of Oxford. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0tDSzc5S0J3WUpxenBvbDh5Nm9kLWVzV3N2d3xBQ3Jtc0tuMGg2eTBqQlRSWFZacmNHOEk2Wkh0YklQNmRkdXRUdHZkRU9aUWl1WG5OWUhKMTh3WkthbWN1V0swR1ZpSFNGVVJoVGZMRDcxNzhacWlWcUlSWTg0TGNwbXB0WjdRd1lnNTJxYnFpN0t2TlozdzNKVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fworldhappiness.report%2Fed%2F2026%2F&v=lSS0jWR7zC8" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2026/</a></p><p>Killingsworth, M. A., Kahneman, D., & Mellers, B. (2023). Income and emotional well-being: A conflict resolved. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 120(10), e2208661120.</p><p>Lyubomirsky, S., Sheldon, K. M., & Schkade, D. (2005). Pursuing happiness: The architecture of sustainable change. Review of General Psychology, 9, 111–131.</p><p>Seligman, M. (2002). Authentic happiness. Free Press.</p><p>Zion, T. (2021). Be your own medical intuitive: Healing your body and soul. Writelife Publishing.</p>
December 21, 2024
#20: Spiritual Bypassing & Unfinished Business
<p>What does it mean to engage in spiritual bypassing? How might it stymie growth for the person doing it and how might it affect others? Join me as we discuss choosing the harder but more rewarding path of growth as an alternative to escapism and avoidance that includes healing old emotional wounds, or "unfinished business."</p> <p><br /></p> <p>REFERENCES:</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Ahmad, S. S., McLaughlin, M. M., & Weisman de Mamani, A. (2023). Spiritual bypass as a moderator of the relationships between religious coping and psychological distress in Muslims living in the United States. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 15(1), 32.</p> <p>Fox, J., Cashwell, C. S., & Picciotto, G. (2017). The opiate of the masses: Measuring spiritual bypass and its relationship to spirituality, religion, mindfulness, psychological distress, and personality. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 4(4), 274.</p> <p>Reed-Gilbert, P. (2023). Wounding Words: A Phenomenological study of how individuals experience receiving spiritual bypass [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. LIberty University.</p> <p><br />Welwood, J. (1984). Principles of inner work: Psychological and spiritual. Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, 16(1), 63-73.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>OTHER:</p> <p>Music featured in this episode: "The Song that Feels So Familiar," by Larissa Seay Dashjian (under the moniker The 8th House).</p> <p>Purchase music from the podcast here: https://www.musicglue.com</p>
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