The Rescuer Trap: The Ethics of Love
About this episode
This episode explores the intersection of modern psychological traps and ancient philosophical wisdom regarding love and relationships.
This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap . While we take a short holiday break, we are excited to bring you a special presentation featuring our two compelling talks from the Philosophy of Love and Relationships virtual conference In this episode, we bridge the gap between modern psychological traps and ancient philosophical wisdom to challenge how you view human connection: * “I Can Fix You: The CB Paradox” – Kasey Pierce explores the seductive but flawed desire to “fix” our partners. Discover why this common relationship dynamic often undermines the very foundation of the love it seeks to save. * “Stoic Interconnectedness: Kindness and Fairness” – Dr. Scott Waltman dives into the profound Stoic perspective on shared humanity. Learn how recognizing our mutual bonds can serve as the ultimate driver for cultivating genuine fairness and kindness in all our interactions. Happy Holidays! Live well and love wisely. Are you the fixer, the over-giver, the emotional first responder for everyone but yourself? Welcome to The Rescuer Trap . We playfully own the labels “Parentified and Codependent” to make a point…
People in this episode
Guests: Dr. Scott Waltman, Kasey Pierce
Topics covered
- ethics of love
- psychological traps
- Stoic philosophy
- human connection
- kindness
- fairness
Keywords
- Rescuer Trap
- Stoicism
- love
- relationships
- psychology
- kindness
- fairness
- codependency
- parentification
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Rescuer Trap
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