Therapy for the World

By Dan Sicorsky

An interview series exploring the personal stories of people working across the spectrum of self-care and world-care. This series was born out of a sense of despair about the times we’re living in,

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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

Therapy for the World episodes:

July 04, 2025 Personal Essays, Collective Living, and the Political Potential of Storytelling
Wendy Zheutlin is a college essay coach and tutor, former film producer and editor, published writer, and mom. We talk about intentional communities, filmmaking, personal storytelling, and the through-line of activism and care that’s shaped her life.

Wendy reflects on growing up in a large family, taking on a caregiving role from a young age, and finding early inspiration in the feminist and social justice movements of the ’70s. She shares stories of mentors, collective households, and her path from psychology studies to filmmaking at Stanford—where she made documentaries on eating disorders, the AIDS crisis, and the life of Harvey Milk.

We talk about the power of telling personal stories to illuminate larger systems, and how that passion carried into her work today helping students write their college essays with clarity and voice. Along the way, we talk about swimming, teaching, and the need for community in the face of authoritarian drift.

Support the project: patreon.com/TherapyfortheWorld

Music credits:
“Limit 70,” licensed by Kevin MacLeod
“Meditation” by Jules Massenet, from the Library of Congress Jukebox

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1h 3min
June 24, 2025 [Spanish] Una Mirada Junguiana Sobre la Terapia y la Inteligencia Artificial
Marco Moreno Gámez es psicólogo y psicoterapeuta con orientación junguiana y especialización en terapia familiar y de parejas. Conversamos sobre los avances y los límites de la inteligencia artificial en el ámbito de la salud mental, explorando temas como la interpretación de los sueños, la sutileza de la percepción humana y las particularidades del vínculo terapéutico. También hablamos sobre el futuro de la psicoterapia atravesada por la IA y sobre la importancia de una psicología que integre activamente las problemáticas sociales en el espacio clínico.

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A Jungian Perspective on Therapy and Artificial Intelligence

Marco Moreno Gámez is a psychologist and psychotherapist with a Jungian orientation and a specialization in family and couples therapy. We talk about the advances and limits of artificial intelligence in the field of mental health, exploring topics such as dream interpretation, the subtlety of human perception, and the unique qualities of the therapeutic relationship. We also discuss the future of psychotherapy shaped by AI, and the importance of a psychology that actively integrates social issues into the clinical space.

Support the project: patreon.com/TherapyfortheWorld

Music credits:
“Limit 70,” licensed by Kevin MacLeod
“Meditation” by Jules Massenet, from the Library of Congress Jukebox
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1h 11min
June 20, 2025 [Spanish] Winnicott, El Desarrollo Emocional y Los Derechos del Niño
Sol Bilelló es psicóloga con orientación sistémica, docente de filosofía y especialista en la teoría winnicottiana. Conversamos sobre las teorías de Donald W. Winnicott, enfocándonos en su relevancia para la crianza contemporánea y el derecho internacional, en particular la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño de 1989. Hablamos sobre la influencia recíproca entre la práctica clínica y la teoría científica, y exploramos cómo los conceptos de Winnicott — como la “madre suficientemente buena” y la importancia del juego en el desarrollo infantil — pueden integrarse en marcos terapéuticos y legislativos actuales.

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Winnicott, Emotional Development, and Children’s Rights

Sol Bilelló is a clinical psychologist with a systemic orientation, a philosophy teacher, and a specialist in Winnicottian theory. We talk about the theories of Donald W. Winnicott, focusing on their relevance for contemporary parenting and international law — particularly the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child. We touch upon the reciprocal influence between clinical practice and scientific theory, and we explore how Winnicott's concepts, such as the "good enough mother" and the importance of play in child development, can be integrated into modern therapeutic and legislative frameworks.

Support the project: patreon.com/TherapyfortheWorld

Music credits:
“Limit 70,” licensed by Kevin MacLeod
“Meditation” by Jules Massenet, from the Library of Congress Jukebox
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1h 3min
June 17, 2025 Creating Space for Marginalized Voices in Poetry
(from 2024) | Brian Chan is a standout high school student and the founder of the House of Poetry Magazine. We talk about the challenges of facing rejection, the mission of House of Poetry to give a voice to marginalized writers, and how his personal journey has influenced his activism and literary ambitions. From the influences of Toni Morrison and Ocean Vuong to creating a supportive literary community, we discuss the importance of raw expression in writing and the liberating potential of language.

Support Therapy for the World: patreon.com/TherapyfortheWorld
Music credits:
“Limit 70,” licensed by Kevin MacLeod
“Meditation” by Jules Massenet, from the Library of Congress Jukebox
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57min
June 17, 2025 Translating Ancient Yoga Wisdom for a Modern World
(from 2024) | Etai Atula is a New York City-based yogi and artist committed to making yoga knowledge accessible to all. This episode was recorded a few months before Etai set out on a solo journey across Asia in search of ancient yogic wisdom. We talk about his vision for inclusive yoga practices and how he hopes to bridge the gap between traditional wellness and modern life.

Support Therapy for the World: patreon.com/TherapyfortheWorld
Music credits:
“Limit 70,” licensed by Kevin MacLeod
“Meditation” by Jules Massenet, from the Library of Congress Jukebox
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58min
June 17, 2025 Life, Loss, and Connection on a Seven-Year Walk Around the World
(from 2024) | Tom Turcich is a writer, speaker, and the 10th person ever to walk around the world. We discuss the lessons he learned from over seven years of walking, the challenges of reshaping one's life after a monumental endeavor, and how travel can expand one's worldview. Tom offers insights into his writing process, shares photography tips, and talks about his memoir and children's book.

Support Therapy for the World: patreon.com/TherapyfortheWorld
Music credits:
“Limit 70,” licensed by Kevin MacLeod
“Meditation” by Jules Massenet, from the Library of Congress Jukebox
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58min
June 17, 2025 The Body as Teacher in Contact Improvisation and Somatic Practice
(from 2024) | David Marchant is a dancer, educator, and movement researcher. We talk about the meaning of dance, its connection to everyday life, and how movement can deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. David shares his journey into the world of dance, the importance of physical contact in healing, and the role of improvisation and movement in healing our connection to the natural world.

Support Therapy for the World: patreon.com/TherapyfortheWorld
Music credits:
“Limit 70,” licensed by Kevin MacLeod
“Meditation” by Jules Massenet, from the Library of Congress Jukebox
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1h 7min
June 17, 2025 Thirty Years of Listening, From the Clinic to the Page
(from 2024) | Lili Pazos is a writer and psychologist who has lived around the world. We talk about the intersection of psychology and writing, her experiences working in psychiatric hospitals, and what she learned along the way. She discusses her childhood curiosity about madness, her deep dive into art therapy, and her current ventures in writing.

Support Therapy for the World: patreon.com/TherapyfortheWorld
Music credits:
“Limit 70,” licensed by Kevin MacLeod
“Meditation” by Jules Massenet, from the Library of Congress Jukebox
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1h 8min
June 17, 2025 The Biology of Trauma and Resilience in a World of Stress
(from 2024) | Richard Hunter is an associate psychology professor and neuroepigenetics researcher. We discuss the significance of stress in human development and the lessons from epigenetics regarding human resilience, the impact of trauma, and our biological and psychological adaptability. From his medieval history roots to his multidisciplinary approach to science, Richard shares insights on how early life experiences literally shape us and the potential for therapeutic interventions in mental health.

Support Therapy for the World: patreon.com/TherapyfortheWorld
Music credits:
“Limit 70,” licensed by Kevin MacLeod
“Meditation” by Jules Massenet, from the Library of Congress Jukebox
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1h 1min
June 17, 2025 Medicine, Aging, and the Future of Care in a Fractured System
(from 2024) | Dr. Claire Quinlan is a writer, community leader, and rising voice in the medical world. We discuss the inspiration she draws from diverse medical systems and the deep potential for storytelling in medicine. We also discuss “aging in place,” the importance of culturally humble end-of-life care, and a vision of healthcare as both a personal and communal endeavor.

Support Therapy for the World: patreon.com/TherapyfortheWorld
Music credits:
“Limit 70,” licensed by Kevin MacLeod
“Meditation” by Jules Massenet, from the Library of Congress Jukebox
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56min

FAQs about Therapy for the World:

How many episodes does Therapy for the World have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.