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Gabriel Ellis, PhD
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Welcome to The Curious Mind Podcast. Gabriel Ellis, PhD, is a psychotherapist and scholar who bridges the gap between therapeutic practice, philosophy, and analytic spirituality. Designed for demanding listeners and global expats, we draw on philosophical inquiry and clinical expertise. Dr. Ellis helps you navigate the complexities of the mind and modern life with clarity and depth. Subscribe for intellectual exploration and genuine psychological growth. 🌐 Website: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-ellis-750aa693/

  1. 7H AGO

    From Inner Critic to Self-Love | Your Inner Voice | Gabriel Ellis, PhD

    Do you notice how negative self-talk undermines your self-esteem? In this video, I'll show you how important your self-awareness is—and how genuine self-empathy, instead of superficial affirmations, strengthens your mental foundation. We'll talk about self-criticism, meditation, therapy, and the path to a healthy inner dialogue.Free introductory consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minHomepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/Email: therapy@gabriel-ellis.com

    15 min

  2. FEB 23

    Overcoming Anxiety | Self-Help and the Added Value of Therapy | Gabriel Ellis, PhD

    When we operate in a kind of trance, like complex machines on autopilot, catastrophic fantasies and old avoidance patterns dictate our actions. In this episode, you'll learn how to create a buffer in your daily life through "pure perception" and mental hygiene, while in the "mental laboratory" of therapy, we rewrite the deep-seated programs of your unconscious. Gabriel Ellis explains how you can move from passive suffering to active responsibility. Free introductory consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30min Homepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/ Email: therapy@gabriel-ellis.com Photo by Zhifei Zhou on Unsplash

    40 min

  3. FEB 11

    Why Shamelessness Doesn't Make You Free | Gabriel Ellis, PhD

    Do you carry a deep sense that you are fundamentally flawed or broken? We are often told that shame is our enemy, yet simply trying to be "shameless" without deep understanding leaves us isolated. In this episode, Gabriel Ellis bridges philosophy (Plato, Spinoza, Nietzsche) with modern psychology (Lacan, Brené Brown) to reveal why shame resilience requires more than just vulnerability—it requires the intellectual courage to understand your own desires.Free introductory consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30min Homepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/ Email: therapy@gabriel-ellis.com Photo by The New York Public Library on Unsplash

    32 min

  4. JAN 25

    Overcoming Anxiety in six steps | Anxiety Therapy | Gabriel Ellis, PhD

    Anxiety often feels overwhelming and leads to avoidance, which increasingly restricts your life. In this video, Dr. Gabriel Ellis explains the proven therapeutic path of proving to your unconscious mind that you can withstand the feared situation. This is achieved through precise confrontation and the consistent prevention of safety behaviors (crutches). Learn how to endure the anxiety curve until it flattens out on its own, allowing you to regain your freedom of action and self-confidence.Free introductory consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minHomepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/Email: therapy@gabriel-ellis.com

    41 min

  5. JAN 12

    Dangerous or just useless? | Therapist tests AI therapy | Gabriel Ellis, PhD

    Can artificial intelligence replace a real therapist? Many people in psychological distress are turning to AI like ChatGPT. In this realistic experiment, psychotherapist Gabriel Ellis tests whether ChatGPT, with good prompts, can operate as a client-centered therapist comparable to Carl Rogers. The result is, in most cases, a clear and well-founded warning about the limitations of AI in psychotherapy.Free introductory consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minHomepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/Email: therapy@gabriel-ellis.com

    46 min
  6. ChatGPT fails as a psychotherapist | AI put to the test | Dr. Gabriel Ellis

    12/18/2025

    ChatGPT fails as a psychotherapist | AI put to the test | Dr. Gabriel Ellis

    Can AI tools like ChatGPT serve as a substitute for psychotherapy, at least for advanced users? In this live-simulated session, the user becomes frustrated with too much information or simply receives bad advice. As a therapist, ChatGPT is a well-structured con artist who can summarize unempathetically but cannot read between the lines.In the next episode, I will simulate a client a client who is exceptionally well-informed. Let's see if there is any chance for ChatGPT to be a decent therapist after all!Free introductory consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minYoutube: https://youtu.be/CPjrpkgH-McHomepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/Email: therapy@gabriel-ellis.com

    53 min

  7. 12/05/2025

    Psychotherapist tests ChatGPT: Dangerous for inexperienced users!

    In this episode, I introduce the problematic nature of therapy with "artificial intelligence." I show what happens when an inexperienced user tries to use AI as a psychological advisor. I explain why this type of use can quickly lead to misunderstandings and is even dangerous — and why genuine professional guidance remains indispensable. In the next two episodes, I will simulate a client who has some experience with self-development, and finally, a client who is exceptionally well-informed. Let's see how that turns out! Free introductory consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30min Homepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/ Email: therapy@gabriel-ellis.com

    41 min

  8. 04/25/2025

    Ways out of Loneliness - Considerations and Exercises

    Loneliness is not a weakness, but a reflection of our times. I will illuminate the necessary insights and fundamental practices for overcoming loneliness and isolation. You'll learn how to develop realistic expectations for social encounters and which exercises you can use to bring more courage, empathy, and authenticity into your interactions.Free introduction call: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minHomepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/

    35 min
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Welcome to The Curious Mind Podcast. Gabriel Ellis, PhD, is a psychotherapist and scholar who bridges the gap between therapeutic practice, philosophy, and analytic spirituality. Designed for demanding listeners and global expats, we draw on philosophical inquiry and clinical expertise. Dr. Ellis helps you navigate the complexities of the mind and modern life with clarity and depth. Subscribe for intellectual exploration and genuine psychological growth. 🌐 Website: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-ellis-750aa693/

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