Episode #77: Why Therapy Might Not Be Working for You

In this solo episode, I share a profound realization that's been brewing in my practice for years—one that finally crystallized after listening to two Norbertine priests discuss the spiritual roots of psychotherapy. As a registered psychotherapist, I've helped countless clients function better, organize their thoughts, and reduce their symptoms. But something always felt hollow, both in my work and in the people I serve. I'll walk you through: ✅ Why therapy can clean the house of your mind but cannot fill the emptiness inside ✅ The powerful visualization of thoughts as electrons orbiting around God as the nucleus—and what happens when we drift too far from the center ✅ What psychology can and cannot do: It restores function but cannot anchor the soul ✅ How pre-modern psychotherapy was actually spiritual care, not just mental health treatment ✅ Why that interior peace everyone craves will never come from ordered thoughts alone ✅ The dangerous truth about empty spaces—they never stay empty for long This morning's insights have me questioning everything I thought I knew about helping people. I've realized my clients aren't broken—they're just orbiting too far from their center. The scattered thoughts, intrusive fears, emotional volatility, and constant temptations aren't primarily psychological problems. They're spiritual events. 🔔 Remember: You're not weak. You're not a failure. You're simply drifting too far from the gravitational pull that keeps everything in order. Prayer isn't just a nice addition to therapy—it's the magnetic force that holds the orbit stable. This episode marks the beginning of something new for me, and I hope you'll walk with me as I explore how we can build truly ordered interior lives—not just functional ones.