In this episode, I spoke with psychotherapist Ruthie Ayzenberg, who emphasizes the need to return to the communal roots of therapy. She argues that our fixation on security often leads to feelings of unsafety, fueling both individual and societal conflict. Ruthie advocates for a holistic approach that incorporates body awareness and nature, highlighting how reconnecting with the earth can enhance personal and collective healing.

Ruthie also discussed the role of technology and AI in therapy, acknowledging tools like ChatGPT as supportive but not replacements for human connection. She believes that therapy will continue to evolve towards a more integrated and communal practice, fostering deeper connections and healing within ourselves and our communities.

Chapters:

(00:04:34 ) - Healing Society and Individual Healing

(00:07:12 ) - The Importance of Boundaries and Listening to the Body

(00:10:08 ) - Reconnecting with Nature

(00:17:08 ) - The Impact of Technology and Social Media

(00:29:14 ) - Trusting in Human Resilience and Adaptation

Host Links

https://www.klarify.ca/

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/moodyabdul

Guest Bio & Links

Ruthie Ayzenberg, LMFT, LPCC, PMH-C, RYT500 is a dedicated California-licensed psychotherapist with over a decade of experience and founder of Mental Fitness Therapy. She helps people struggling with anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma, and pre/postpartum challenges to restore a sense of peace and clarity. She uses a holistic approach blending traditional therapy with the wisdom of yoga to align the body, mind, soul, and environment. Having lived in Russia, USA, and Israel, Ruthie has a deep respect for cultural uniqueness, and welcomes strengths, creativity, and spirituality into her therapy work. For more information or to connect with Ruthie, check out her website www.mentalfinesstherapy.org and tune into her podcast Na'aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+

www.mentalfitnesstherapy.org

https://naalehyoga.podbean.com