THERAPY ISN'T ENOUGH: The Missing Half of Mental Health - with Courtney Grimes

What if anxiety and depression aren't always the problem—but symptoms of something deeper?In this conversation, I sit down with psychotherapist and founder of The Collective, Courtney Grimes, LCSW, to explore a dimension of healing that our mental health system often overlooks: social health.We talk about why so many people make tremendous progress in therapy, only to "face plant" when they return to their everyday lives. Healing isn't just about understanding yourself—it's about learning how to thrive in relationships, families, workplaces, and communities that don't revolve around you.Together, we explore:Why loneliness may be one of the biggest drivers of anxiety and depression.The difference between mental health and social health.Why therapy should prepare us for real life—not just the therapy room.How to build resilience without living in an echo chamber.Why disagreement isn't the same thing as danger.The growing problem of emotional cutoffs, polarization, and tribal thinking.How healthy boundaries allow us to stay connected without losing ourselves.Why true resilience requires agency, adaptability, and the courage to engage with people who see the world differently.If you've ever wondered why healing sometimes feels incomplete, this episode offers a compelling answer: we don't just heal as individuals—we heal as members of a community.The work of being human isn't simply becoming healthier ourselves. It's learning how to be healthy with other people.Have a show idea? Send us an email! [email protected]