Psychology In Seattle Podcast Mental Health Hot Takes #1
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Nov 12, 2025 Dr. Kirk Honda and Isaiah from Therapy Today tackle some eye-opening mental health topics. They debunk misconceptions around kink stereotypes and discuss the importance of consent. The conversation shifts to the allure of therapy careers fueled by social media, while they dissect the concept of limerence and its nuances. Isaiah shares insights from his YouTube journey, and they explore how good friends can sometimes provide support beyond therapy. Lastly, they examine the idea of being an 'empath' and its relation to trauma versus compassion.
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Plurality Strengthens Clinical Practice
- Clinicians often hold a plurality of opinions and that's a normal part of ethical consultation and growth.
- Kirk and Isaiah emphasize collaboration across creators to model professional plurality to the public.
Kink Community Emphasizes Boundaries
- Isaiah and Kirk reject the hot take that kinky people are deranged and note ethical kink communities emphasize consent and boundaries.
- Kirk suspects some negative attitudes come from encountering invasive individuals rather than kink itself.
Destigmatization Changed Who Becomes Therapists
- Reduced stigma and increased visibility have made therapy a more common career choice, but motivations vary.
- Graduate training is a major filter so many who pursue it have a genuine calling despite some aiming for prestige or platform-building.