#424 - Soad Tabrizi - Making Therapy Sane Again

Soad Tabrizil joins Something For Everybody this week. Soad is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience. In this conversation, we explore the complexities of mental health and illness, the importance of resilience in youth, and the impact of societal changes on therapy. We discuss the need for a clear distinction between mental health and mental illness, the role of parenting in fostering resilience, and the challenges posed by gender affirming care. Soad emphasizes the importance of reality in therapy and the need for community support, while I reflect on the significance of agency and choice in navigating life's challenges. - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Timestamps: 00:00 Navigating Grief and Gratitude 05:49 The Chaos in Mental Health 11:57 Resilience in Youth: Parenting and Sports 17:53 The Role of Objective Reality in Therapy 31:58 Seeking Connection in Therapy 38:03 Understanding Gender Confusion and Its Roots 44:06 Reality Check in Therapy 51:30 The Role of Parents in Mental Health 58:00 Empowering Individuals Through Agency - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Join our exclusive community: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - Important Link’s: https://www.soadtabrizi.com/ https://x.com/SoadTabrizi - (Recorded on September 5th, 2025) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #413 - The Art of Building Trust and Mastering Communication from a Spy Recruiter https://everybodyspod.com/dreeke/ #418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/