It’s Not Your Fault: You Were Never The Problem
Summary
Welcome to Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan.
In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine—psychotherapist, author, and founder of the Awareness Integration Institute—has a deeply insightful conversation with Dr. Rogers Follansbee, philosopher and clinical psychologist.
Together, they explore Structured Psychology Theory, the foundation of Relational Existence, and the true meaning behind projection, free will, and human behavior — revealing how our relationships shape who we are and how we experience the world.
📘 Guest
- Dr. Rogers Follansbee, PhD – Author of It’s Not Your Fault
- 📗 Get the book: It’s Not Your Fault (Blue Cover) – Available on Amazon
- 00:00 – Intro & Music
- 00:58 – Welcome to the Inner Voice Podcast (Episode 426)
- 02:00 – Meet Dr. Rogers Follansbee: Philosopher & Clinical Psychologist
- 04:34 – The Birth of Structured Psychology Theory
- 06:00 – Understanding Projection & Human Perception
- 10:59 – The Relational Nature of Existence
- 12:30 – We Exist Through Relationship: The Foundation of Structured Psychology
- 18:00 – How Experience Shapes Identity & Reality
- 19:40 – The Three Elements of Human Structure: Relation, Continuance, Confirmation
- 21:40 – Why the Book Is Titled “It’s Not Your Fault”
- 23:30 – Predetermination, Structure, and the Illusion of Free Will
- 27:30 – Genetic and Environmental Factors in Human Choice
- 30:00 – Choices vs. Free Choices: Understanding Behavioral Determinants
- 33:00 – How Self-Awareness Reduces Anxiety and Fear
- 35:00 – The Practical Benefits of Understanding Your Structure
- 37:30 – “I’m Doomed by My Structure” – Finding Hope Beyond Determinism
- 39:00 – The Power of Changing Your Environment
- 41:10 – Awareness, Acceptance, and Action: How to Use Structure for Growth
- 43:15 – A Positive Outlook: The Beauty of Human Complexity
- 44:20 – Compassion and Understanding Others’ Structures
- 45:40 – How to Connect with Dr. Rogers Follansbee
- 47:00 – Awareness Integration Theory with Dr. Foojan Zeine
- 48:40 – Final Reflections: Knowledge, Growth & Self-Understanding
- Structured Psychology Theory: Human behavior emerges through genetic and relational structures.
- Projection Reimagined: Projection isn’t pushing out feelings—it's perceiving the world through our past relationships.
- Relational Existence: Identity forms through connection; everything exists in relation.
- No True Free Will: Our actions arise from structure—genetics plus relational experience.
- Freedom Through Awareness: Understanding your structure fosters compassion, acceptance, and growth.
- Transformation Through Environment: Genes are fixed, but environment and relationships can reshape your future.
If you’ve ever wondered why you are the way you are, or questioned whether free will truly exists, this episode offers a profound philosophical and psychological lens. Learn how awareness, understanding, and environment can empower you to create a more conscious, compassionate, and fulfilling life.
