130. Mark Epstein, MD (Buddhist psychiatrist) – I, Me, Mine
While the unchecked ego might be popular at parties, it can get us into all kinds of trouble. Mark Epstein, MD combines psychotherapy and Buddhism to help people live with the self.
January 13, 2018
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130. Mark Epstein, MD (Buddhist psychiatrist) – I, Me, Mine
Summary
All through the day… I, me mine, I me mine, I me mine…
That George Harrison song on the Beatles’ last album pretty much sums it up. They recorded it in 1970, and 47 years later, our egos seem to be running just as rampant as ever. While the unchecked ego might be popular at parties, it can get us into all kinds of trouble. This is not breaking news. Over 2000 years ago an Indian prince sat under a tree and thought about the problem of self. His insights and solutions became what we now call Buddhism. And a century ago in Vienna, Sigmund Freud came at the same issue from a somewhat different angle, giving us psychotherapy.
Our guest today, Mark Epstein, MD, is a psychotherapist and author who combines both approaches to help his patients and readers live with their demanding egos. His new book is Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself.
Surprise conversation-starter clips in this episode:
Drew Ramsey on diet and depression, Manoush Zomorodi on the wandering mind
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