In this episode, Karen explores the intersection of Middle-earth and psychotherapy, focusing on the character of Samwise Gamgee as a representation of self-actualization, and even attempts to sing! No one was turned to stone in the making of this episode.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Joy of Middle-earth
06:01 Exploring the Self-Actualizing Tendency
21:22 Samwise Gamgee: A Model of Self-Actualization
32:12 Conclusion: Embracing One's True Self
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Music byTrygve Larsen fromPixabay
