Ep. 2573 Pop Psychology Isn't Your Friend, But Genuine Psychotherapy Can Be

Dr. Jonathan Shedler of the University of California at San Francisco joins us to discuss the problems that arise when random people declare themselves "therapists" and dish out platitudes to unsuspecting people, but also why, contrary to what many on the right think these days, there is legitimate benefit from psychotherapy, which amounts to promoting self-knowledge and realizing that things we don't know about ourselves can harm us. Sponsors: Persist SEO & Supporting Listeners Guest's Website: JonathanShedler.com    Guest's Twitter: @JonathanShedler Show notes for Ep. 2573