Conversion therapy is a discredited and harmful practice that attempts to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, often using psychological or religious methods, which can lead to severe emotional distress, trauma, and a negative impact on mental health and well-being.In this episode, Seth Showalter, a licensed clinical social worker, joins us to talk about his new book, Finally Free, which details his experiences undergoing conversion therapy and how he’s taken steps to deconstruct the harmful rhetoric he was exposed to as he works to accept his authentic self.Additional Resources:Buy Finally FreeLearn More About SethCheck Out Mental Health UncoveredFollow Seth on InstagramFollow Seth on TikTokGet Your MerchSupport the showGet Your Merch
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