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How does it feel ? In conversation with Parliament's only politician and psychotherapist

How does it feel ? In conversation with Parliament's only politician and psychotherapist

FromPolitics on the Couch


How does it feel ? In conversation with Parliament's only politician and psychotherapist

FromPolitics on the Couch

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
May 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week Rafael Behr talks to The Lord John Alderdice about his incredible life as a politician, psychiatrist and psychotherapist.They discuss how his formative years living in Northern Ireland influenced his decision to train as a psychiatrist and then psychotherapist; how this then informed his whole approach to politics and his political philosophy; and how it also helped him as a key negotiator in the Good Friday Agreement talks. He also gives some advice to any intolerant liberal progressives out there!If you're interested in reading more about him and his work - this link will prove helpful.https://lordalderdice.com/publications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
May 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (42)

Rafael Behr examines how our minds respond to politics and how politicians mess with our minds.In each episode an expert from the world of politics, psychology, history or philosophy joins Raf on our 'couch' to discuss what's driving our political thought and behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.