Reality Therapy

Marios Georgiou on Political Bias in Counseling Psychology Graduate Programs

In this episode, I spoke with Marios Georgiou from the UK about political bias in counseling psychology graduate programs and how that impacts research and how therapists are taught to treat their clients.

Dr. Christian Conte, Strong Mind Strong Man

In this episode, Dr. Christian Conte, author of Strong Mind Strong Man, describes how he developed yield theory, his work with prison inmates, and the 12 books he has written.

Dr. Aaron Kindsvatter on the Corruption of Counselor Education

In this episode, former graduate level counselor educator Dr. Aaron Kindsvatter describes what he has seen in the politicization of the educating new therapists and how that is corrupting the mental health field.

Stella O'Malley on the Gender Affirming Nightmare

In this episode, Irish psychotherapist Stella O'Malley describes the horrors of gender affirming care, how the practice developed without an evidence base, and how she has fought back through the organization Genspect.

Jaco van Zyl on South African Politics and Saving Therapy

In this episode, Jaco van Zyl discusses how corruption in South Africa is leading to suffering in his home country. He also discusses how the politicization of therapy harms everyone.

Dr. Carole Sherwood on How Politics Corrupts Therapy

In this episode, Dr. Carole Sherwood from the UK discusses how the infiltration of Critical Race Theory has corrupted the field of therapy in harmful ways.

Dr. Edward Perin on Treating Deep Wounds

In this episode, Dr. Edward Perin discusses psychodynamic psychotherapy and how depth psychology can have a greater long-term impact on people than other forms of therapy. He also discusses men's issues and the politicization of therapy.

Dr. Bret Alderman on Jungian Postmodernism

In this episode, Dr. Bret Alderman analyzes Postmodern thinkers like Judith Butler and Jacque Derrida through a Jungian lens.

Helen Pluckrose on Liberalism against Wokeness

In this episode, Helen Pluckrose gives a defense of liberal humanism and Enlightenment rationality. She discusses the Grievance Studies Hoax, her books on Critical Social Justice, and her advice for the therapy profession.

Robin Atkins on Reproductive Mental Health

In this episode, Robin Atkins talks about reproductive mental health, debunks common myths about abortion, and pushes back against politicized therapy.