PinnedRichard L. BlakeNarcissism and ayahuasca. Can plant medicines cure the most incurable personality disorder?“Narcissism is the public health crisis of our time,” according to clinical psychologist and expert in Narcissistic Personality Disorder…Sep 7, 20213Sep 7, 20213
PinnedRichard L. BlakeIs psychedelic integration another wellness industry scam?IntroductionJun 24, 2022Jun 24, 2022
Richard L. BlakeThe 6 step morning and evening routine of a bio-hackerBiohacking is a loosely defined field that includes everything from ancient health optimisation strategies like ice baths, breathwork and…May 10, 2023May 10, 2023
Richard L. BlakeWhy have the practices of visualization and manifestation become so popular, and why might they be…IntroductionAug 19, 2022Aug 19, 2022
Richard L. BlakeConspirituality — Why are ‘spiritual-but-not-religious’ people prone to believing conspiracy…The term ‘conspirituality’ has garnered a tremendous amount of attention in the last couple of years due to uncertainty surrounding the…Feb 24, 2022Feb 24, 2022
Richard L. BlakeLoneliness and suicide in men are increasing — what can mental health professionals do about it?In the U.K. in 2020, there were 5,224 suicides, and 75.1% of these were men (ONS, 2020). Many causal factors lead to suicide, but this…Dec 17, 2021Dec 17, 2021
Richard L. BlakeJung — prophet or schizophrenic?In the lead-up to World War 1, Carl Jung had around 12 violent visions including a boot stepping on a European city and a sea of blood…Oct 29, 20213Oct 29, 20213
Richard L. BlakeUnschooling for the future of your children’s education and all our mental health services.In this reflection piece, I will discuss my frustrations with conventional schooling and university education. I discuss why there is a…Jun 25, 2021Jun 25, 2021
Richard L. BlakeMmm pizza.Attachment is the origin, the root of suffering; hence it is the cause of suffering.Apr 18, 2018Apr 18, 2018
Richard L. BlakeI want to be a real boy.I’ve started referring to my 52kg girlfriend as my mule because she has to carry our shared backpack everywhere as it gives me back pain. I…Feb 21, 2018Feb 21, 2018