Beyond the Id, Ego, and Superego
For those of you who regularly tune into our podcast, you might remember a previous episode where we explored Freud’s psychological triad: the id, ego, and superego. We dove into how a deeper understanding of these constructs could help us better manage our inner critic. Not long after that episode aired, I received some intriguing feedback from a listener, Brynn Walton-Raaby.
Brynn is currently pursuing a Masters degree at Jean-Francois Champollion University in France, with a unique double major in cognitive ergonomics and re-adaptive psychology, and also happens to be my niece. She expressed reservations about the credibility of Freudian theories, advocating for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a scientifically-backed method for tackling issues such as an overbearing inner critic, persistent worry, and anxiety. In this episode, we’ll delve into the world of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), exploring its limitations, advantages, and application, get firsthand insight into how this therapy model works, and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be used alongside CBT.
We’ll also explore the unique perspective of neuropsychology in leadership, what it means to ‘tune’ and ‘prune’ and how these processes can bring about changes in the brain. Buckle up as we take this deep dive into the human psyche and discover new approaches to mental wellbeing!
And as with everything I share on the podcast, this is what I believe based on what I’ve read and researched. But please don’t take my word for it. Keep what sticks, discard the rest and for goodness sakes, go out and test drive it!
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
What we now know about Freud.
The limitations and advantages of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Examples of what a CBT approach could look like.
What Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is and how it can work in conjunction with CBT.
The four questions asked during CBT.
What it means to “tune” and “prune” and how the brain can change through the process.
How leaders can leverage neuropsychology to better understand themselves.
What Was Mentioned:
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“Going to therapy sessions in and of itself won’t really do much to change your condition.” – Brynn Walton-Raaby
“The solutions that appear to work the best at this point in time are ones that take a lot of effort.” – Brynn Walton-Raaby
“It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.” – Brynn Walton-Raaby
“Your brain is giving you a hard time but it’s not necessarily objectively accurate.” – Brynn Walton-Raaby
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