Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND

The Good Mood Podcast

Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND

  • Episode 2: The Fascinating and Threatening Other with Victor Cirone, Registered Herbalist

Episode 2: The Fascinating and Threatening Other with Victor Cirone, Registered Herbalist

Monday 18th May 2020

Victor Cirone talks society's beauty standards, herbal medicine, and dream theories with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani on 'The Good Mood Podcast'.
90 minutes
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The Good Mood Podcast
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Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
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Chasing Perfection: Mental Health, Herbal Wisdom, and Dream Theories with Victor Cirone

Herbal medicine, irrespective of what system of medicine we're talking about, is concerned with optimizing and improving the capacity of the vital force in the organism, strengthening the vital force, correcting imbalances in the vital force and in correcting the functioning of the vital force and making it stronger, the flow of inner images and the capacity to be aware of inner images and to direct attention toward that source is also thereby strengthened. And we can call it the language of plants.
Ever wondered how society's obsession with the 'perfect image' impacts our mental and physical health? In this episode of 'The Good Mood Podcast', Dr. Talia Marcheggiani sits down with Victor Cirone, a Registered Herbalist and scholar of psychoanalytic thinkers like Steiner, Jung, and Freud. Together, they unravel the complexities of our quest for perfection and its ripple effects on well-being and societal norms.
Victor sheds light on the fascinating world of herbal medicine and the art of dreaming, comparing Jung and Freud's theories on how our dreams shape our reality. He also shares his wisdom on how to connect more deeply with what he calls the 'fascinating and threatening other' to achieve a unified Self. From the healing powers of Reishi mushrooms to the importance of mindful breathing, this conversation is packed with insights that challenge conventional thinking about health and happiness.
Tune in for a blend of science, philosophy, and practical advice that will leave you rethinking your approach to mental wellness.