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…16 min read·Sep 7, 2021--3--3
PinnedRichard L. BlakeIs psychedelic integration another wellness industry scam?Introduction17 min read·Jun 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…5 min read·May 10, 2023----
Richard L. BlakeWhy have the practices of visualization and manifestation become so popular, and why might they be…Introduction19 min read·Aug 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…9 min read·Feb 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…19 min read·Dec 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…11 min read·Oct 29, 2021--1--1
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…10 min read·Jun 25, 2021----
Richard L. BlakeMmm pizza.Attachment is the origin, the root of suffering; hence it is the cause of suffering.5 min read·Apr 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…7 min read·Feb 21, 2018----