Adam Ayala is a psychoanalyst with over 15 years of experience. In our conversation, he provides a comprehensive overview of psychoanalysis, focusing on emotional presence and empathy. We explore how traumatic experiences can profoundly impact an individual's identity and their capacity for joy and love. We also discuss the evolving landscape of mo…

In this episode of the Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast, I have an enlightening conversation with Donna Brendel, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 44. Donna shares her transformative journey of self-discovery, discussing how her late diagnosis provided a sense of relief and a new lens through which to view her life. We delve into her experienc…

In this episode of The Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast, I sit down with Akira Asakhi, who left Russia shortly after the Ukraine invasion. This conversation is part personal diary, part reflection on the horrors of war and the transformation of Russia into a totalitarian regime. Akira takes us through the early days of the war, his last day in Russia, t…

In this episode of the Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Yewell, a multimedia educator whose journey began with the inspiration of his high school teacher, Bill Henderson. We explore Ryan’s career, from testing video games at Electronic Arts to working in TV production, and ultimately teaching in Rwanda at the Africa Digital Media A…

In this episode, I sit down with Danny Taylor-Smith to explore his journey from giving a TEDx Talk about his experiences with autism to exploring deeper topics like the neurodivergent movement, how autism labels have evolved, and the decline of education. We discuss the challenges of handling information in the internet age, and making meaningful c…

In this episode, Cole Driescher shares insights from his upbringing, the importance of family values, and the influence of being raised by his grandparents. He discusses balancing hard work with finding meaning in life, the significance of marriage, and how fitness plays a role in maintaining discipline. The conversation also touches on Jordan Pete…

In this episode of The Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast, I talk with Marine Graaff, a Psychology Honours graduate and Lay Counselor from South Africa, about faith, psychology, and the pursuit of the divine. CONTACT LINKS: If you'd like to be on a future episode: https://t.ly/qoasL PODCAST LINKS: Podcast Website: https://podcast.jeffreyvanleeuwen.com/ Ap…