“Color” and “the Man” wants you to stay in black and white! (PG)

Psst… “the Man” wants to take all your crayons away!

What if “the Man” wants you to live in black and white? In this episode of Therapy Made Me a Feminist, we’re diving into how society often stifles our creativity, pushing us into a limited, colorless way of living. 🎨 From gray corporate offices to rigid “all-or-nothing” thinking, we explore how "the Man" keeps us from experiencing life in full color—both literally and symbolically.

We’ll touch on the history of these constraints, how trauma impacts our ability to see nuance, and ways to break free through creativity, mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Let’s reclaim our vibrancy and live a life that’s bold, expressive, and unapologetically colorful. 🌟

🎧 Tune in now to add some color back to your world!

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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.