Journeys Into the Unconscious Mind

10/30/2025

An effective government protects its citizens & provides for basic needs & safety. The Trump admin does the opposite. The American health insurance situation/government shutdown is just one example.

How the Recent Health Insurance Crisis Stirs up Anxiety and Rage (Vol. 5; Issue 42)

10/16/2025

In Trump’s pursuit of his “personal enemies,” he is unequivocally motivated by revenge. His administration systematically eviscerated the US Department of Justice (DOJ), transforming it into a weapon of Trump’s vengeance. Read more in this week's Substack essay.

The Primitivity Behind Trump's Persecutory Motivation (Vol. 5; Issue 40)

09/19/2025

Read more in my two-part essay about political violence.
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09/10/2025

Her behavior and placement within Trump's inner circle illustrate the concept of the cult of personality. Loomer is the consummate cult follower who cares naught about ideology, competency, or qualifications, only fealty to Trump.

Read more at https://www.unconsciousjourneys.com/p/the-lunacy-of-laura-loomer.

09/06/2025

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08/27/2025

We're living in a pandemic of loneliness. What can we do about it?

And the Price of Comparing Yourself to Others (Vol. 5; Issue 34)

08/21/2025

Is the Putin fear real? What do you think?

Fears, Phobias, and the Actual Menace of Putin's Rule (Vol. 5; Issue 33)

08/06/2025

As an American president, Trump swears an oath to preserve the democracy as outlined in the Constitution. But instead of desiring democracy, he increasingly creates autocracy. Instead of serving the people, Trump serves the rich. Read more in this week’s essay.

Firing of Economics Expert Stokes Fear in Global Citizens (Vol. 5; Issue 31)

07/31/2025

Emojis: 👍 or 👎? Read a psychoanalyst’s take in this week’s essay.

How 😊🤬👍🙃😍 Destroy Dialogue and Serve Tech Firms (Vol. 5; Issue 30)

07/23/2025

Couples walk along a tightrope with the mundane on one side, and the extraordinary on the other. Leaning too far on the safe side brings lethargy; leaning too far on the vibrant side brings danger. Read more in this week's essay on the challenges facing long-term relationships.

Coping with Obstacles to Long-Term Relationships (Vol. 5, Issue 29)

07/09/2025

The US government has betrayed us all with Trump's bill. From diminishing food and health security for the poor to increasing the wealth of the rich to the willful poisoning of our already-damaged environment, this barely-passed, Trump-celebrated legislation, will soon cause damages that will impact our children and grandchildren.

Read more in this week's essay on betrayal and our governments.

Trump's Bill Robs the Poor While Betraying Human Civilization (Vol. 5; Issue 27)

07/03/2025

Are you best friends with your parent?
Parents, are you best friends with your adult children? How do you make it work? What are the drawbacks?
Parents are often encouraged to be best friends with their adult children but this can delay normal individuation processes. Effective families have boundaries. Do you agree?
Check out my Substack essay....I talk about parenting, mothers, boundaries, family dynamics, and more.

Why Drawing Clear Lines Between Generations Matters (Vol. 5; Issue 26)