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The Ten Thousand Things

The Ten Thousand Things

Written by: Sam Ellis Joe Loh and Ali Catramados
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 Sometimes deep, often amusing, therapeutic chats touching on philosophy, spirituality, religion, consciousness, culture, music, dating, and life. Join Sam, Joe and Ali as they discuss the 10,000 illusions that make up “reality”. Musical theme by Ehsan Gelsi - Ephemera (Live at Melbourne Town Hall)Sam Ellis, Joe Loh and Ali Catramados Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Tao Te Ching - Verse Four

    Tao Te Ching - Verse Four
    Nov 28 2025

    Sam and Joe discuss Verse 4 of the Tao Te Ching:


    The Way is empty, yet inexhaustible,


    Like an abyss!


    It seems to be the origin of all things.


    It dulls the sharpness,


    Unties the knots,


    Dims the light,


    Becomes one with the dust.

    Deeply hidden, as if it only might exist.


    I do not know whose child it is.


    It seems to precede the ancestor of all.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Can we do therapy without a therapist?

    Can we do therapy without a therapist?
    Nov 13 2025

    Sam and Joe discuss some of Adam Phillips' ideas about extending therapy outside the therapists office. This leads to discussion of using Chat GPT for mental health and a dive into the hosts own experiences of therapy.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The ones who like us back

    The ones who like us back
    Oct 22 2025

    Sam and Joe discuss a School of Life Quote:

    "But two truths would help:

    1. There aren't that many people we genuinely like.

    2. There aren't that many people who deeply like us back. The sooner we accept this, the gentler the experience becomes."
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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