The Slog Pod

Episode 2.14 Society in Therapy: Identifying Our Collective Issues


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This episode of 'The Slog Pod' features a therapy-themed discussion where the hosts, Dustin and TJ, explore the state of modern culture through a therapeutic lens. They discuss how society resembles a traumatized client showing signs like denial, projection, and emotional numbing. They emphasize the importance of first recognizing and admitting there's a problem, exploring cultural behaviors and beliefs, and using therapeutic tools like CBT, systems theory, and narrative therapy to find solutions. The conversation also stresses the need for self-awareness, emotional literacy, and the creation of authentic communities. The overall goal is to treated culture's dysfunctions collectively, much as an individual would address personal mental health issues.

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The Slog PodBy Dustin Flatt and TJ Westphal