“America Needs Therapy: Healing Trauma, Division & the Soul of a Nation”

What if the problems we see in society today—division, anger, violence, and disconnection—aren’t just political or cultural… but psychological?In this deeply insightful episode, Phyllis E. Leavitt—psychotherapist of over 30 years—shares a bold and transformative perspective from her book America in Therapy. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and her own personal healing journey, she explores how unresolved trauma doesn’t just live in individuals—it shapes families, communities, and entire nations.This conversation goes beyond surface-level solutions and dives into the emotional and spiritual roots of the challenges we face today.In this episode, we explore:Why society may be mirroring the symptoms of unhealed traumaHow cycles of pain and violence are created—and how they can be brokenThe powerful connection between psychological healing and spiritual growthWhat it would mean to bring a nation “into therapy”Practical ways individuals can contribute to collective healingThis isn’t just a conversation about what’s broken—it’s about what’s possible.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the state of the world but still believe healing and hope are possible, this episode will give you a new lens—and a renewed sense of purpose.