Therapy Made Me a Feminist

Psst… “the man” loves calling powerful women crazy! 🤨

In this episode, we dive deep into the history of labeling powerful, intelligent women as “witches” and how that practice continues today through the disproportionate diagnosis of bipolar disorder and other psychotic disorders in women. From historical witch hunts to modern-day psychiatric biases, we explore the gendered lens that pathologizes women’s emotions. 

How can we support women without labels and challenge the narrative of “the man” who loves calling powerful women crazy? Follow, like, subscribe, and share this important message that is actively harming the so-called “witches” in your life! Oh, and we should probably all get lots and lots of therapy. Yeah? Yeah.

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What is Therapy Made Me a Feminist?

Welcome to Therapy Made Me a Feminist, a channel where evidence-based practices meet personal stories about healing and finding joy after adversity. I’m a feminist therapist with lived experience navigating a high-demand religion—specifically, the LDS (Mormon) church—and I’ve seen firsthand how it affects mental health. Growing up in a mixed-faith family and conservative regions like Utah, Oklahoma, and Texas, I’ve faced my own mental health challenges, especially the weight of religious and cultural shame.

In this series, I explore the impact of patriarchal systems on mental well-being, especially within tightly-knit, faith-based communities. My goal is to uncover how these systems, often deeply ingrained in conservative cultures, affect all individuals, regardless of gender. From my therapeutic work here in Utah to my personal journey, I’m here to share insights on healing and navigating these complex spaces.