{"podcast":{"title":"Beyond the Void: Philosophy & Psychology for the Modern Mind","slug":"beyond-the-void-philosophy-psychology-for-the-modern-mind-7662916","podcast_index_feed_id":7662916,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/VG4060308723","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b7f4fc28-e9b1-11f0-8f94-5bf04765639a/image/72bb86de84412e1da1abbe3e16cb830d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"btv","episode_count":376,"summary":"Have you ever wondered about the silent battles, the unspoken thoughts, and the hidden mechanics of human behavior? Welcome to a dedicated auditory space for the introspective mind. We explore the deep intersections of philosophy and psychology, taking a closer look at the complex experiences that shape us—from the profound impact of growing up too fast to the unseen psychology of those who choose to stay quiet in a loud world. This show goes past surface-level self-help. 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