Nov 25, 2022 • 1HR 5M
Pamela Garfield-Jaegar is bringing truth to therapy
Pamela Garfield-Jaegar calls herself "The Truthful Therapist." I spoke with her about the over-diagnosing of mental illness, addiction, "trans kids," and more.
Meghan Murphy and guests embrace authenticity, and have real, honest discussions about culture, politics, relationships, internet wars, the media social justice, cancel culture, and more. Conversations outside the algorithm.
Pamela Garfield-Jaegar calls herself "The Truthful Therapist." She has spent over 20 years as a social worker and therapist, and is now working to help parents and youth navigate an evermore politicized therapy industry, where more and more kids are being medicalized unnecessarily, and where parents and therapists alike are pressure to prioritize ideology over truth. She runs an Instagram account that is openly critical of the transitioning of kids, a rare thing to see in this day and age. I spoke with her about over-diagnosing mental illness and over-prescribing pharmaceuticals, as well as the problems with narratives surrounding "trans kids."
Pamela Garfield-Jaegar is bringing truth to therapy
Fantastic interview, Meghan. Most of the points you and Pamela discussed I had no idea about. Her description of the rapid changes in therapeutic diagnoses was impressive and insightful, not to mention concerning.
Thanks, as always, for money and time we’ll spent.
I have been following Pamela for a while on Insta, such great logical information! Another great podcast, I will be sharing with friends. I really wish more people would sit and listen to all the points that are brought up, this is about what is right for children and their development, not about hate. Thank you!