8. Kristie Wood | The Psychology of Hell, Heaven, and Mental Health

<p>Kristie Wood is a Doctoral Student in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on parent adult-child relationships in the context of aging, loss, and dementia. She received her Bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley in Cognitive Neuroscience and Creative Writing. She is a published researcher and conducts therapy as a Pre-Doctoral Clinical Trainee. In her free time, Kristie likes to write, make art, and interview psychoanalysts about grief and loss.<br><br>Contact and learn more at: <a href="http://Kristiewood.com">KristieWood.com</a><br><br><b>Show Notes:</b></p><ul><li>Arman introduces listeners to Kristie and the episode ahead. [0:45]</li><li>&nbsp;How Arman and Kristie met, and their current book club connection [3:20]</li><li>A Carl Jung quote concerning heaven and hell serves as a launching pad for conversation — on the psychology of hell. [9:25]</li><li>How does Kristie define health and healthy mind? [19:03]</li><li>Arman dives into his own experience and addresses the “bubble of joy.” [22:05]</li><li>Jung on depression as a scary elderly woman at your door. Talk to her. [28:50]</li><li>Kristie talks about consciousness and navigation of injuries and pain. [35:59]</li><li>There may be a feeling of unworthiness when the caretaker voice is not external. [44:28]</li><li>What are heaven and hell? [47:25]</li><li>Pain can bring about different effects in people’s lives. [56:45]</li><li>Kristie defines a healthy mind space that integrates both good and evil. [1:02:10]</li><li>Arman and Kristie discuss the topic of suicide, their personal history with it, and Kristie’s first counselee. [1:10:17]</li><li>The purpose of life and embracing a full spectrum of emotion [1:19:11]</li><li>What does Kristie want to pioneer, focus on, and contribute? [1:22:01]</li><li>Arman shares a deeply personal tragedy and traumatic experience. [1:33:21]</li><li>How can we make sense of a mother’s pain? [1:39:12]</li><li>Kristie’s final thoughts on grief and meaning [1:45:45]</li></ul