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Published Mar 8, 2021

#138: Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan - Cheaper Than Therapy

Hosts Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan delve into the power of therapy and community in "Cheaper Than Therapy," discussing the need for cultural shifts in mental health, the impact of isolation, and personal evolution. They challenge traditional norms and recovery frameworks, advocating for a holistic understanding of growth and the importance of questioning systemic beliefs.
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  • Isolation's Impact

    Isolation has profoundly impacted our need for community and connection. and discuss how the pandemic has heightened anxiety and depression, yet also offered some people a chance to slow down and reconnect with themselves and others 1. The societal shift towards isolation has been driven by systemic structures that benefit from our separation, yet there's a growing movement to challenge this and create intentional communities 2. emphasizes the importance of becoming the home that welcomes others, rather than constantly seeking it externally 3.

    We have shamed it out of us. And it's not we. I mean, it's come from above, right? I mean, there's a lot of people who benefit from us being isolated.

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    This urge for community is a primal need that has been suppressed, but is now being reclaimed.

       

    Healing Through Connection

    Connection within communities serves as a powerful source of healing and growth. highlights the importance of bearing witness to one another, suggesting that creating safe spaces for open communication can foster deeper connections 4. adds that rituals, which connect us to nature and spirit, are essential for grounding ourselves during challenging times 5. shares his experience with group therapy, noting its transformative power in healing personal wounds through collective witnessing 6.

    We are so hungry as human animals to be witnessed.

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    This hunger for connection underscores the need for intentional community-building.

       

    Challenging Structures

    Modern society's departure from communal living has led to a fractured sense of connection. argues that thriving relationships require acknowledgment of our limitations and a willingness to improve without attaching self-worth to these challenges 7. He also points out that societal reactivity often stems from deeper, unresolved fears, suggesting that introspection can lead to healing and better relationships 8. This introspection invites us to challenge traditional structures and embrace a more connected way of living.

    The lockdown is a privilege...we need each other now more than ever.

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    Revisiting communal structures could offer a path to collective healing and growth.

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