Special Guest: Psychiatrist Daniel Casriel - Bonding and the Logic of Emotion

In this powerful and foundational episode, listeners are introduced to the pioneering work of psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Casriel, whose research and clinical experience form a cornerstone of the PAIRS approach. Dr. Casriel explores the New Identity Process, a revolutionary model for emotional healing that focuses on re-educating the way we feel, think, and behave.

At the heart of this model is a bold and transformative idea: bonding — the human need for emotional openness and physical closeness — is a biological necessity, just as vital as food, water, and sleep. Western culture, he argues, has neglected this need, leaving many emotionally malnourished and intimacy-phobic.

Listeners will learn:

• Why most emotional pain stems from the unmet need for bonding
• How restructuring attitudes and beliefs can lead to lasting emotional wellness
• The difference between feelings and emotions, and how our nervous systems hold on to past pain
• Why pleasure, not just pain, is essential to learning and growth
• How fear, anger, and avoidance are often misguided adaptations from childhood

Dr. Casriel’s framework isn’t just theory — it’s a roadmap for reclaiming joy, connection, and the right to be fully alive. Delivered with compassion and clarity, this session offers deep insight into why we feel the way we do — and how to change what no longer serves us.

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