Dr Carl Nassar: Why We Need the Village Again | Trauma, Belonging & Healing | Too Light Too Dark #37

What if the mental health crisis isn't simply about individuals—but about the communities we've lost?In Episode 37 of Too Light Too Dark, Leon Eckford sits down with Dr Carl Nassar therapist, author of The Village Solution, and Psychology Today columnist, to explore one of the most compelling ideas in modern psychology: that healing doesn't happen in isolation; it happens in connection.Together they unpack:Why loneliness has become one of the defining challenges of our timeThe hidden impact of consumer culture on our relationshipsTrauma, attachment and the need for belongingWhat we've lost by moving away from village lifeHow genuine community can become a powerful form of healingWhy purpose isn't something we find aloneDrawing on psychology, anthropology and years of therapeutic practice, Dr Nassar argues that many of the struggles we experience today are not simply personal, they're cultural. This conversation explores what it means to rediscover connection in a world increasingly built around individualism.Whether you're interested in psychology, trauma recovery, mental health, addiction, philosophy or simply understanding what makes us human, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective on why we all need each other more than we realise.About Dr Carl NassarDr Carl Nassar is a psychotherapist, researcher and author of The Village Solution. He writes the Born for a Better World column for Psychology Today, where he explores belonging, loneliness, trauma and the impact of modern culture on wellbeing. His work bridges psychology and anthropology to understand how communities can foster healing and resilience. (carlnassar.com)Learn more about Dr Carl Nassar:📖 Website: CarlNassar.com📰 Psychology Today – Born for a Better World: Psychology Today columnListen to more Too Light Too Dark:🌐 Website: https://toolighttoodark.com🎧 Subscribe for new episodes every week exploring psychology, recovery, addiction, trauma, leadership and the stories that shape us.If this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who might benefit.Questions or feedback?📩 [email protected] gold. Stay curious. Stay connected.Namaste x