The mental health crisis among children didn't appear from nowhere. According to psychoanalyst Erica Komisar, LCSW, we engineered it through 75 years of progressively devaluing the one thing infants need most: their mothers.

In a conversation that challenges fundamental assumptions about modern life, Erica Komisar joins Dr. Johann D'Souza of Virtuous Leaders Podcast to examine the neuroscience of attachment, the cultural forces that separate mothers from babies, and the "forever shadow" cast by those early separations. Her clinical experience and research paint a picture both devastating and hopeful - devastating in revealing what we've done, hopeful in showing the path forward.

5 Transformative Insights from Erica Komisar

• Infants are born neurologically incomplete, with mothers serving as their central nervous system
• How feminism's message shifted from expanding choices to devaluing motherhood
• Why early separation creates permanent changes in children's stress response systems
• Depression after birth often reveals unresolved attachment wounds from one's own childhood
• Why we're the only developed nation treating children as accessories to adult lives

Timestamps:

00:00 – Meeting Erica Komisar: Psychoanalyst, Author, Advocate

00:14 – Two Books, Two Critical Periods: 0-3 and Adolescence

01:17 – The Devastating Truth About Western Mothering Culture

01:30 – How Feminism's Extremism Betrayed Children

05:50 – The Marsupial Model: Why Humans Need Extended Nurturing

07:41 – Projecting Independence Onto Helpless Infants

09:53 – The Cliff Everyone's Jumping Off Together

11:10 – Is Early Daycare Actually Child Abuse?

14:26 – Generational Transmission of Attachment Disorders

16:53 – Why America Fails Mothers Worse Than Any Nation

19:04 – When Maternal Instinct Meets Economic Pressure

23:33 – Childbirth Opens the Door to Your Own Childhood

25:43 – Beyond Pills: What Postpartum Depression Really Needs

28:46 – Living in a Dystopia of Superficial Solutions

29:33 – The Vision: Valuing What Actually Matters

In this episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with Soad Tabrizi, a licensed marriage and family therapist who is openly conservative. Soad shares her journey of moving from the liberal-leaning Silicon Valley to conservative Orange County, and how she founded a private Facebook group for fellow conservative mental health professionals.

#ConservativeTherapists #SoadTabrizi #ConservativeCounselors #DrJohannDSouza #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective

Formerly the picture of a peacemaking pastor’s wife, Katy Faust is founder and

Dr. Nick Wignall (https://nickwignall.com/) talks about building a side hustle as a clinical psychologist through his blog, podcast, email newsletter, and online courses.

Brandon Van Dyck is Associate Director of the Princeton Initiative in Catholic Thought at Princeton’s Aquinas Institute. He is also a staff member at the Witherspoon Institute.

Independently, he writes and podcasts about culture, civilization, religion, secular ideology.

From 2013 to 2021, he was an assistant professor of Government and Law at Lafayette College, specializing in the study of political parties and political regimes, with a regional focus on Latin America. During that time, he wrote Democracy Against Parties (2021); co-edited Challenges of Party Building in Latin America (2016); published articles in Comparative Politics, Latin American Research Review, Latin American Politics and Society, and Journal of Latin American Studies; wrote non-academic pieces for the Mexico-based Foreign Affairs Latinoamérica and the Brazil-based Exame; and taught courses on comparative politics, Latin American politics, and political regimes and regime change.

In 2017, he founded The Mill Series (TMS), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting free thought at Lafayette. TMS brought individuals from across the political and ideological spectrum (e.g., Jordan Peterson, Michael Brooks, Camille Paglia, Douglas Murray, David Pakman, and Sohrab Ahmari) to Lafayette for extended conversations. Video recordings of all TMS events can be found on the aforelinked video podcast channel.

Stephanie Winn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Portland, Oregon. For more about her therapy practice, visit Real Talk Therapy.

In addition to interviewing and working with detransitioners, desisters, and survivors of gender-related malpractice, She is the Associate Producer and media representative for the powerful documentary, NO WAY BACK.

Check out her podcast, You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist.

Dr. Robert Mather, a conservative social psychologist, shares his bold journey challenging progressive bias in academia. From his Psychology Today column to his podcast, he bridges faith, science, and conservative values to inspire truth-seekers. #ConservativePsychology #AcademicBias #FaithAndScience #RobertMather #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza

Tom McDonough’s American Family Project ignited the Congressional Family Caucus to champion God-ordained family values.

From scorecards exposing anti-family votes like the Respect for Marriage Act to battling progressive education agendas, discover their bold mission.

The American Family Project is a bi-partisan effort to renew the American Family and protect the family from the government.

Chapters:00:00 The Rise of the American Family Project07:39 Engaging with Congress: Building Relationships14:31 Challenges in Education and Family Values21:56 Vision for Change: The Future of Family Policy27:34 Political Landscape and Family Representation

#ProFamily #TraditionalValues #TomMcDonough #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza

Are you an aspiring clinical psychologist with dreams of earning your PhD? Join us for an enlightening episode as Dr. D'Souza, a seasoned clinical psychologist, shares invaluable insights on how to chart your course towards a doctoral program in clinical psychology.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. D'Souza takes you on a journey through the intricacies of the application process, shedding light on the critical aspects that can make or break your candidacy. Whether you're an undergraduate student aspiring to embark on this path or someone curious about the world of clinical psychology, this podcast offers a treasure trove of guidance.

Explore the fundamental differences between PhD and PsyD programs, the significance of research experiences, maintaining academic excellence, and the art of crafting a standout personal statement. Dive deep into the nuances of interview preparation and selection, ensuring you make informed decisions when choosing the right program for your aspirations.

Dr. D'Souza distills years of experience and wisdom into actionable advice, helping you navigate the often daunting journey to a PhD. Whether you're interested in the psychology field or simply seeking inspiration for academic and career pursuits, this podcast equips you with the knowledge and confidence to embark on your own path to success.

Join us as we uncover the secrets to a successful application and hear stories of triumph from those who've walked this path before you. Your dream of becoming a clinical psychologist with a PhD is within reach, and this podcast is your trusted roadmap.

Tune in to gain a clearer understanding of the journey, strategies for success, and the confidence to embark on your own remarkable academic adventure. Your future in clinical psychology begins here.

Dr. Johann D'Souza is the founder & director of Values First Therapy, PLLC

www.valuesfirsttherapy.com

Interview for Psi Chi at the University of St. Thomas on 9/26/23

Dr. Johann D'Souza is the founder & director of Values First Therapy, PLLC

www.valuesfirsttherapy.com