The Hardcore Therapist 111.5- Does Having a Spiritual Connection to a Higher Power Affect Mental Health?

Send us Fan MailDoes having a spiritual connection to a higher power actually affect your mental health? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I break down the research, the real-life examples, and the clinical insights so you can understand how spirituality can help—or sometimes hurt—your mental health. We talk about what a higher power can mean for different people, how beliefs can provide meaning, coping, and community, and when spiritual struggles might actually increase anxiety or depression.If you want practical takeaways, evidence-backed insight, and a no-judgment look at how spirituality interacts with mental health, this episode is for you.Support the show