{"podcast":{"title":"Project I Am","slug":"project-i-am-7078258","podcast_index_feed_id":7078258,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/project-i-am-with-dr-david-j-schlosz/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.therapywithdavid.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/project-i-am-with-dr-david-j-schlosz/20260217_060232_acccc04d205381234ae3f907b969674f.png","author":"Dr. David J Schlosz","episode_count":98,"summary":"Project I Am is a podcast dedicated to personal transformation, self-discovery, and mental well-being. In this series, we explore the power of choosing yourself, revisiting your past with fresh perspectives, and crafting a more empowered narrative for your future. Through thoughtful discussions, reflective exercises, and creative tools, each episode offers listeners a space to reconnect with their inner strength and embrace their true potential. Whether you’re on a journey of healing, growth, or simply seeking deeper self-awareness, this podcast will inspire you to reclaim your story and thrive. Disclaimer: While I am a mental health professional and educator, this podcast and the information shared within it are intended solely for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The content discussed does not constitute therapy, counseling, or any form of professional mental health services. It should not be used as a substitute for therapy or personalized mental health treatment. If you are in need of support, please consult with a licensed therapist or appropriate healthcare professional.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-03T22:17:11.498605+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/project-i-am-7078258"},"episode":{"title":"Relational Identity Integration Part 1 - The Problem Beneath the Problem: Fragmentation, Not Failure","slug":"relational-identity-integration-part-1-the-problem-beneath-the-problem-fragmentation-not-failure","published_at":"2026-03-03T16:46:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/project-i-am-7078258/relational-identity-integration-part-1-the-problem-beneath-the-problem-fragmentation-not-failure","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/project-i-am-7078258","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/project-i-am-with-dr-david-j-schlosz/2597245","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/297962/2597245/project-i-am-with-dr-david-j-schlosz/2026_03_03_16_45_19_88ce1dc6-848e-4d43-b3a2-fda74d584c6f.mp3","summary":"The Problem Beneath the Problem: Fragmentation, Not Failure What if symptoms are not signs of disorder… but signs of adaptation? In this opening episode of the Relational Identity Integration series, David reframes anxiety, perfectionism, numbness, and relational patterns through a developmental lens. Rather than viewing clients as broken, he introduces the idea that many psychological struggles are expressions of identity fragmentation, protective adaptations formed in response to attachment disruptions and shame. Drawing from existential psychology, relational theory, and trauma-informed frameworks, this episode lays the foundation for understanding therapy not primarily as symptom elimination, but as the restoration of identity coherence. If you’ve ever felt high-functioning yet internally divided, this episode will help you see your symptoms in a radically different light. Healing begins with understanding.","meta_description":"The Problem Beneath the Problem: Fragmentation, Not Failure What if symptoms are not signs of disorder… but signs of adaptation? In this opening episode o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1089,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/project-i-am-7078258/episodes/relational-identity-integration-part-1-the-problem-beneath-the-problem-fragmentation-not-failure/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/project-i-am-7078258/relational-identity-integration-part-1-the-problem-beneath-the-problem-fragmentation-not-failure.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}