Thinking Psychologically

Russell Vant

A podcast about people. Hosted by Russell Vant, a practicing psychotherapist, this podcast explores life through a psychological lens. Every episode unpacks an idea that helps us better understand ourselves and those around us. Drawing on psychology, philosophy, history, psychotherapeutic practice, and lived experience, the podcast looks beneath the surface of everyday life to explore what it means to be human. If you're interested in psychology, psychotherapy, self-understanding, personal growth, meaning, culture, and the complexities of human nature, this podcast offers thoughtful, accessible explorations of the forces that shape our lives. New episodes uploaded regularly.

Episodes

  1. 9 Sept

    Is a Tattoo Ever Just a Tattoo

    Tattoos have accompanied human beings for thousands of years. But why do we do it? Why willingly endure pain and permanently mark our bodies? In this first episode of Thinking Psychologically, we explore tattoos through a psychological lens, considering the various functions they may serve in our psychological lives. Along the way, the discussion touches on: Permanence, impermanence, and existential questions of mortalityBelonging, conformity, and the human need for connectionTransgression, individuation, and becoming more fully oneselfTrauma, bodily autonomy, and reclaiming the bodyCarl Jung, symbolism, and the unconsciousThe episode does not attempt to explain what any particular tattoo means. Instead, it asks a broader question: Is a tattoo ever just a tattoo? . . Music credit Music used in this episode is drawn from the royalty-free work of PaulYudin. Many thanks for making this music freely available for creators.

    Is a Tattoo Ever Just a Tattoo
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About

A podcast about people. Hosted by Russell Vant, a practicing psychotherapist, this podcast explores life through a psychological lens. Every episode unpacks an idea that helps us better understand ourselves and those around us. Drawing on psychology, philosophy, history, psychotherapeutic practice, and lived experience, the podcast looks beneath the surface of everyday life to explore what it means to be human. If you're interested in psychology, psychotherapy, self-understanding, personal growth, meaning, culture, and the complexities of human nature, this podcast offers thoughtful, accessible explorations of the forces that shape our lives. New episodes uploaded regularly.

Information

  • Creator
    Russell Vant
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Russell Vant 2026
  • Show Website
    Thinking Psychologically