Sony Perlman
Sony Perlman
You Are Perfect Just The Way You Are | With Mordechai Weinberger LCSW
You Are Perfect Just The Way You Are | With Mordechai Weinberger LCSW
You Are Perfect Just The Way You Are | With Mordechai Weinberger LCSW
Sunday 22nd June 2025
Join Mordechai Weinberger in a deep dive into affordable therapy, psychedelics, and personal growth in mental health.
110 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Exploring affordable therapy options.
- Insights on psychedelics and mental health.
- Understanding therapists' roles in spiritual guidance.
- Balancing career demands with family life.
- Emphasizing self-worth and growth.
You are enough exactly the way you are if you burnt supper, if you didn't pay your bills, if you yelled at your kids, if you didn't make it to Minyan.
In this engaging episode of the BrainStorm Podcast, host Sony Perlman sits down with Mordechai Weinberger, LCSW, to discuss a range of topics surrounding mental health and therapy. Mordechai, a seasoned therapist with over 20 years of experience, shares his insights on making quality therapy accessible and affordable to a wider audience. Mordechai is the Executive Director of the Serenity Center, known for its culturally sensitive approach, particularly within the Orthodox Jewish community.
His work integrates various therapeutic methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and IFS. As a bestselling author and radio host, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion. One of the key topics covered in this episode is the use of psychedelics in mental health treatment. Mordechai and Sony delve into the potential benefits and challenges of psychedelics, noting the legal status of substances like ketamine and MDMA.
They discuss the importance of careful consideration and the middle ground in using these substances for therapeutic purposes. Mordechai also emphasizes the role of therapists as spiritual guides, particularly in religious contexts. He highlights how therapists can help clients navigate spiritual questions and connect with rabbinic guidance while maintaining professional boundaries. The conversation touches on the balance between career demands and family life, a challenge faced by many in the sandwich generation.
Mordechai encourages listeners to recognize their worth and achievements amidst life's pressures. Ultimately, the episode is a hopeful exploration of personal growth and the power of therapy to transform lives. Mordechai's message is clear: every individual is enough and capable of making a positive impact right now. Join Sony and Mordechai for this thought-provoking dialogue that promises to enrich your understanding of therapy and personal development.