Therapist Says Our Country is in Crisis… And She’s Not Wrong - Phyllis Leavitt - #121

Phyllis Leavitt was once a child grappling with deep trauma. Today, she’s a therapist, author, and global voice for healing. She shares how her past pain pushed her toward a bigger mission. She wants to help people, ideally the world, regain their mental and emotional health.In this raw episode, Phyllis unpacks the hidden impact of childhood conditioning, the silent crisis of generational trauma, and how these personal wounds mirror the deep divisions within our society. Drawing from her book America in Therapy, she argues that the emotional health of a nation starts at home—in the family, in therapy, and in how we choose to listen to one another and ourselves.We explore nonviolent conflict resolution, the psychological roots of division, and the idea that love, compassion, and understanding aren’t personal tools — they are global imperatives.This isn’t only a talk about healing. It’s a call to pay attention to our inner voice. We all seek understanding and love. More of Phyllis here - https://www.phyllisleavitt.com/Chapters:00:00 Why Therapy Works01:11 Her Dark Beginning03:04 What Shapes You?04:11 A Book Was Born05:42 Is America Sick?08:00 Healing Starts Here09:54 Inherited Pain Explained11:57 Do Wars Heal?13:17 Fight Without Fighting23:33 Why We Divide24:29 Can Therapy Unite?32:21 Hidden Personality Dangers34:25 Are We Disconnected?38:09 It Starts at Home39:32 The Mental Crisis45:24 Real Peace Possible?48:06 Hope Is Contagious49:01 Love Spreads Fast50:32 Why This Podcast?52:05 Therapy’s Real Power53:42 Her Healing Story59:47 Meaning In Pain?01:02:51 Compassion Can Win01:06:27 Final Thoughts-- 👇🏻Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you- all from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy a special discount on your first month.An awesome therapy company! - BetterHelp Therapy!https://betterhelp.com/unwritten---------------------------------------------------💚Stay Curious and Keep Going! 😤An awesome music company - From Epidemic Sound!👇🏻https://share.epidemicsound.com/aec69f--An awesome clothing brand!https://www.notdeadyet.com/?ref=B5ksn...use Code "Unwritten" for an extra 10% of