Emotional Longevity

Stop Falling for Self-Help That Doesn't Work | Joe Nucci


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What if the mental health advice flooding your social media feeds is actually making your mental health worse?

In this eye-opening episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Joe Nucci—psychotherapist, creator of the viral Instagram account @JoeNucciTherapy, and author of Psychobabble—to expose the dangerous myths masquerading as mental health wisdom.

Joe reveals why terms like "gaslighting," "narcissist," and "attachment styles" are being weaponized in ways that hurt relationships, how "hurt people hurt people" is actually harmful advice, and the real costs of turning everyday struggles into pathology.

From dating red flags to family dynamics, this conversation will change how you filter self-help content and give you the tools to spot what's actually helpful versus what's just viral.

🎧 In this episode, we explore:
✅ Why most viral mental health content is "psychobabble" 
✅ How misusing terms like "gaslighting" damages relationships 
✅ The truth about narcissism (hint: your ex probably isn't one) 
✅ Why "hurt people hurt people" is incomplete and harmful 
✅ How to filter real advice from clickbait psychology 
✅ The role of AI in mental health content creation 
âś… Simple questions to ask before using therapy speak

⏱ Chapters:

00:00 – The hidden harm of viral mental health advice 
04:10 – When psychology terms become weapons 
06:49 – The gaslighting myth that's destroying conversations 
09:32 – Why we're susceptible to oversimplified psychology 
14:29 – The narcissist label epidemic 
17:07 – Debunking "hurt people hurt people" 
22:13 – How to spot real vs. fake mental health advice 
24:41 – Red flags in online mental health content 
28:29 – AI's impact on self-help content 
33:41 – The rejection sensitivity myth harming neurodivergent people 
42:25 – Using AI in therapy sessions 
50:11 – The whisper test for psychobabble

🌟 Learn more about Joe Nucci:
Website: https://joenuccitherapy.com  
Book: Psychobabble (Available September 23, 2025)
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Therapeutic Coaching Program (Free Consult):
Newsletter & Free Emotional Health Guide:
Free Tools for Emotional Resilience:

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