defense mechanism
25 episodes mention this concept
ChrisWillxApr 24, 2026The Paradox of Hypersexualization, Sex Recession, and Porn's Impact on Young Women
RelationshipsHookup cultureSex recessionHypersexualizationPorn-brained
HealthyGamerGGJun 24, 2025The Scientific Utility of Dreams: Unlocking Subconscious Information and Emotional Processing
PsychologyDream interpretation (scientific approach)Subconscious information processingEmotional suppressionIntuition (as unprocessed information)
DrTraceyMarksApr 3, 2024When Your Feelings Take Control: Understanding and Addressing the Defense Mechanism of Acting Out
PsychologyActing out (defense mechanism)Defense mechanismsUnconscious conflictsEmotional immaturity- DrTraceyMarksMar 6, 2024
Psychological Defense Mechanisms: The Mind's Unconscious Protectors and Their Link to Coping Skills
PsychologyPsychological DefensesDefense MechanismsUnconscious ProcessesEgo 
hubermanlabSep 20, 2023Understanding and Cultivating Healthy Relationships: The Role of Self, Agency, and Generative Drive with Dr. Paul Conti
RelationshipsHealthy relationshipsPsychology of selfAgency (as a verb)Gratitude (as a verb)- hubermanlabSep 13, 2023
Improving Mental Health: Self-Inquiry, Drives, and the Generative Self
PsychologyMental health improvementSelf-inquiryAggressive drivePleasure drive - hubermanlabSep 6, 2023
Dr. Paul Conti on the Structure and Function of Self for Optimal Mental Health, Agency, and Gratitude
PsychologyMental healthStructure of selfFunction of selfAgency - HealthyGamerGGFeb 1, 2023
Navigating Parental Accountability: Strategies for Adult Children Seeking Healing and Closure
PsychologyParental accountabilityChildhood traumaHealing and closureDefense mechanisms - HealthyGamerGGJul 19, 2022
The Science, Psychology, and Spirituality of Dreams: Navigating Dream-Related Relationship Conflict
PsychologyDream interpretationSubconscious mindConscious mindDefense mechanisms - HealthyGamerGGJun 13, 2022
How to Understand and Effectively Respond to Passive-Aggressive Behavior in Work and Personal Relationships
PsychologyPassive-aggressive behaviorImplicit communicationNon-direct attacksFreudian theory - DrTraceyMarksFeb 9, 2022
Big Egos vs. Strong Egos: Understanding Ego Strength, Weakness, and Development
PsychologyPsychoanalytic theorySigmund Freud's structural model of the mindIdEgo - HealthyGamerGGJan 26, 2022
The Paradox of Perceived Superiority: Unpacking Loneliness and Judgmentalness
PsychologyIsolationLonelinessJudgmentalnessParental Conditioning 
psychacksDec 24, 2021Simple Isn't Easy: Overcoming Unnecessary Complexity in Maladaptive Behaviors
PsychologyUnnecessary complexityDefense mechanismMaladaptive behaviorsDistorted thinking- DrTraceyMarksJul 14, 2021
Understanding Neuroticism: From Personality Trait to Psychoanalytic Concept
PsychologyNeuroticismFive Factor Model of Personality (OCEAN)OpennessConscientiousness - HealthyGamerGGJun 25, 2021
Unmasking Apathy: How Childhood Trauma and Repression Fuel Social Anxiety and Hidden Depression
PsychologySocial anxietyDepression (self-diagnosed)Lack of motivationEmotional numbness - HealthyGamerGGMay 26, 2020
Understanding Cheating, Trauma, and Emotional Avoidance: A Deep Dive with Katerino
PsychologyDefense mechanism (humor)DepersonalizationAutopilot livingEmotional processing - HealthyGamerGGMay 21, 2020
Understanding Lying: Control, Consequences, and Creating Safety for Truth
PsychologyControl (as the root of lying)Consequences (of actions/truths)Consequence avoidanceDamage resistance (resilience to consequences) - HealthyGamerGGJan 28, 2020
Navigating Grief, Disconnection, and Unseen Emotions After Losing a Parent
PsychologyFamily dynamicsGrief and lossEmotional disconnectionFamily roles - DrTraceyMarksDec 4, 2019
Identifying and Understanding 8 Common Self-Defeating Cognitive Distortions
PsychologyCognitive DistortionsAutomatic ThoughtsFiltering (cognitive distortion)Black and White Thinking - HealthyGamerGGOct 17, 2019
Overcoming Self-Judgment and Toxic Parental Relationships: A Journey to Self-Worth
RelationshipsSelf-judgmentSelf-criticismSelf-imageRejection sensitivity 
DocSnipesMay 23, 2019NCMHCE Exam Review: Comprehensive Assessment in Counseling Practice
PsychologyComprehensive AssessmentProvisional DiagnosisMental Status Exam (MSE)Differential Diagnosis- DrTraceyMarksMar 6, 2019
Bipolar Disorder, Imposter Syndrome, and the "Fraud" Feeling During Stability
PsychologyBipolar disorderImposter syndromeFraud feeling (in illness)Medication non-adherence - DocSnipesOct 5, 2018
Teaching Coping and Defense Skills: Differentiating Mechanisms and Practical Activities for Emotional Regulation
PsychologyDefense mechanismsCoping skillsWise mindDenial - DocSnipesMar 10, 2012
An Overview of Core Counseling Theories and Common Irrational Beliefs
PsychologyCounseling theoriesPerson-centered counselingUnconditional positive regardSelf-efficacy 
drekbergMay 19, 2011Stress and Disease: Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System and Your Body's Priority System
HealthSympathetic nervous systemParasympathetic nervous systemAutonomic nervous system (ANS)Fight-flight response
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Concepts that appear alongside defense mechanism across episodes.
- cognitive distortions
- self-improvement
- secure attachment
- mastery (as a destination)
- regulatory tissue
- parasympathetic nervous system
- default programming (psychological)
- health anxiety
- simplicity as a skill
- cognitive reframing
- internalization of illness
- resource allocation
- distorted thinking
- healing inhibition
- derealization
- personal growth
- parental invalidation
- ego-dystonic
- panic attacks
- emotional reasoning