Jess and Ryan pick up where they left off, this time getting into what it actually looks like to decolonize therapy in practice. They talk through different cultural models of healing — the ones that center community, storytelling, or collective care — and how those approaches sometimes blend beautifully with Western therapy…and sometimes clash with it. They also get honest about their own preferences as therapists: where their training shows up, where their biases sneak in, and how the rules that govern their profession are shaped by Western assumptions that aren’t always harmful, but definitely aren’t universal. Tune in for a grounded, curious look at what it means to do this work with more humility, more flexibility, and a much wider understanding of what healing can be 🎙️Hosted by: Dr Ryan Bittinger (they/them) and Dr Jess Erb (she/her)Cover art by: Una Grace Norona (she/her)Produced and edited by: Denise Danda (she/her)Follow us on Instagram: @yourtherapistisnotokay Book Mentioned:- Decolonizing Therapy by Dr Jennifer Mullan
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