April 29, 2025

Ep.54 - Truth in Therapy with Pam Garfield-Jaeger’s Bold Mission | Transgender Issue | Mental Health Profession | Empowering Parents | Gender Distress

30 minutes

In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a conversation with Pam Garfield-Jaeger, known as The Truthful Therapist. Pam is a former social worker who, after overcoming a debilitating disability and losing her job due to her refusal to conform to harmful ideologies, now advocates for truth in mental health. She empowers parents and professionals to seek authentic therapy through her platform.Top 5 Insights from Pam Garfield-Jaeger• Losing her job became a catalyst for Pam to speak out as The Truthful Therapist, showing setbacks can lead to purpose.• Pam notes therapy’s shift to ideological agendas, especially on transgender issues, over reality-based healing.• She educates parents to screen therapists and stay involved, advocating for their family’s well-being.• Pam advises professionals to define moral boundaries and prepare “off-ramps” to speak truth safely.• Her journey from bedridden to influential reminds us that every honest voice matters in fighting for integrity.Pam Garfield-Jaegerhttps://www.thetruthfultherapist.org/abouthttps://substack.com/@pamthetruthfultherapisthttps://x.com/truththerapist?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/the.truthfultherapist/?hl=enDr. Johann D'Souza Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/ https://x.com/drjohanndsouza