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The Ten Thousand Things

The Ten Thousand Things

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
  • What is God?

    What is God?
    Jan 10 2026

    Sam and Joe kick off the new year by discussing a quote from Joseph Campbell:

    People say they believe in God. God is a metaphor for a mystery that absolutely transcends all human categories of thought.
    Even the categories of being and nonbeing.
    Those are categories of thought. I mean it's as simple as that. It depends on how much you want to think about it. Whether it's putting you in touch with the mystery that is the ground of your own being. If it isn't, well, it's a lie.
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    1 hr
  • 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
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