Eddy Merckx: The Insatiable Quest for Control and Victory – A Psychological Portrait
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
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Karl Lagerfeld: The Architect of Self, a Reimagined Creative Solitude
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Kobe Bryant: The Drive of Mamba Mentality through the Lens of CBT Psychology
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Lance Armstrong: The Psychological Enigma of a Fallen Champion
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Laure Manaudou: Navigating the Waves of Pressure and Reconstruction
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Lewis Hamilton: Beyond the Track, a Psychological Portrait of Resilience and Commitment
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Marie-José Pérec: The Gazelle, the Ordeal of Sydney, and the Art of Self-Protection
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Michael Phelps: Beyond the Gold, the Inner Struggle of an Olympic Champion
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Michael Schumacher: The Champion's Enigma – A Psychological Portrait Through the Lens of CBT
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Mike Tyson: From Fury to the Quest for Serenity, a Psychological Journey
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Nadia Comăneci: The Broken and Rebuilt Star – Resilience and Perfection Under the Totalitarian Shadow
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Peter Thiel: The Contrarian Architect — A CBT Psychological Reading
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Usain Bolt: The Jamaican Lightning, Between Apparent Nonchalance and Psychological Mastery
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Andrew Carnegie: The Gospel of Wealth and the Burden of Guilt – A Psychological Analysis
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Anna Wintour: The Mystery Behind the Glasses, a Psychological Analysis
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Ayrton Senna: The Fabric of a Myth, a Psychological Reading
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Bernard Arnault: The Master Strategist of Luxury Through the Lens of CBT Psychology
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Bill Gates: The Architecture of a Visionary Mind Between Code, Competition, and Compassion
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Cristiano Ronaldo: The Phoenix's Radiance – A Psychological Portrait of Perfectionism and Willpower
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Maradona: The Genius, the Myth, and the Cracks in the Soul – A Psychological Reading
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Over 190 applied psychology articles
The Psychologie et Sérénité blog offers over 190 articles written by Gildas Garrec, CBT psychotherapist in Nantes. Each article is based on validated psychological models (Gottman, Young, attachment theory, CBT) to provide concrete keys to understanding.
Couple communication — Gottman's 4 horsemen, the 5:1 ratio, stonewalling, NVC
Attachment — Anxious, avoidant, disorganized styles, path to secure attachment
Emotional dependency — The 10 signs, self-assessment tests, CBT strategies
Ghosting & dating — Ghosting, breadcrumbing, curving, orbiting, zombieing
Manipulation — Gaslighting, control, narcissistic pervert, psychological violence
Infidelity — Understanding, forgiving, trauma bonding, reconstruction
Anxiety & stress — Relationship anxiety, burnout, rumination, insomnia
Jealousy — Pathological jealousy, retrospective, social media
Breakup & grief — The 7 stages, no contact, relationship PTSD
Couple & cohabitation — Moving in, arguments, libido, mental load
Parenting — Parental alienation, co-parenting, blended family
Young's schemas — 18 early schemas, cognitive distortions
Dating apps — Mental health impact, paradox of choice, dating fatigue
Mental health — When to consult, online therapy, CBT vs EMDR
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