Dr. Makungu Akinyela

Dr. Makungu Akinyela, a licensed psychotherapist and scholar known for Testimony Therapy, joins to explore the intersection of therapy and resistance. He discusses how spirituality can serve as a form of political engagement and highlights the importance of community in healing. Akinyela emphasizes that mental health is inherently linked to power dynamics, arguing against the notion of neutrality in therapy. He advocates for cultural resistance, encourages listening to ancestral voices, and calls for new therapists to practice critical thinking and community connection.