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May 7
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Western Therapy Is Failing Us — Here’s W...

Cristina Cataman
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This might be the most controversial take on therapy you'll ever hear. Dr. Richard Blake holds a PhD in Psychology, ran the largest-ever clinical breathwork trial, and is here to expose why modern therapy may actually be making us worse. From the dark truth behind SSRIs to why “trauma culture” is spiralling out of control, this episode dives deep into the flaws of Western mental health treatment. We unpack the shocking stats behind therapy’s failure rate, the rise of breathwork as a legitimate healing method, and why labelling everyone a narcissist might be a bigger problem than we think. If you’ve ever questioned therapy, trauma trends, or the real reason Gen Z is struggling — this one’s for you.SHOP NEW CATAMANIA MERCH:https://mbhtv.com/collections/catamaniaSubscribe here: https://youtube.com/@catamaniashow?feature=sharedCATAMANIA SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/catamania/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catamaniashow?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=socialCRISTINA SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinacataman/GUEST Socials

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