EP.28 - David McPhee - "The More You Understand Something, The Less You Are Afraid Of It"

Join us for an uplifting and humorous conversation featuring David McPhee, a Certified Canadian Counselor, Registered Counseling Therapist, and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Despite grappling with a speech impediment and ADHD, David has thrived in the field for nearly two decades. In this episode, we delve into the domains of toxic masculinity, racism, and the stigma surrounding mental health.David candidly shares his personal journey of living with a stutter and navigating ADHD, unveiling how these hurdles have shaped his perception of the world and the therapeutic process. Together, we shed light on the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when working with clients.By exploring toxic masculinity, racism, mental health, and ADHD, our discussion defies stereotypes and fosters acceptance. David's experiences provide valuable perspectives on resilience, personal growth, and embracing one's vulnerabilities.Join us in challenging the stigma around mental health, celebrating resilience, and discovering the strength inherent in therapy, vulnerability, and dismantling barriers.Resources:Inkblot Therapy:    https://www.inkblottherapy.com/Its Not About The Nail:    https://youtu.be/-4EDhdAHrOgCanadian Stuttering Association:   https://stutter.ca/Support the showIf you like what you hear please click on "subscribe" or "follow" -  It's free and you will get notified when the newest episodes are posted!  Check us out on Instagram, X, and YouTube @mfupodcast. Give feedback, middle finger recommendations as well as random thoughts to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.