Therapy speak is everywhere. But does more language bring clarity or confusion?
Joe Nucci is a psychotherapist and writer exploring the space between real psychology and mental health trends.
In solo episodes and interviews, Joe breaks down complex psychological ideas, challenges popular narratives, and brings much-needed clarity to the way we think and talk about mental health.
Clear thinking. Honest conversations. No psychobabble.
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Trauma Healing Explained: Bessel van der Kolk vs George Bonanno
Trauma is one of the most talked-about and most misunderstood topics in mental health culture.
In this episode of Psychobabble, Joe Nucci unpacks two very different books on trauma: Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score and George Bonanno’s The End of Trauma.
Although both books offer powerful insights into how we process painful experiences, they don’t always agree. One emphasizes the body and stored trauma, while the other highlights resilience and recovery. So which one is right? Watch for the answer.
#TheBodyKeepsTheScore #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth #Psychology #Resilience #SomaticTherapy #PTSDRecovery #Psychobabble
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9 Sept 2025
Becoming You: Suzy Welch on Self-Awareness, Career Alignment & the Power of Knowing Yourself
Joe Nucci sits down with Dr. Suzy Welch, professor, author, researcher, and creator of the "Values Bridge (https://thevaluesbridge.com/)" framework, to explore how understanding your unique values, aptitudes, and personality can unlock a more authentic and fulfilling life and career.
From Suzy’s days as a crime reporter to becoming a business journalist, launching a methodology at NYU, and grieving the loss of her husband, this conversation offers profound insights into navigating paradoxes, increasing self-awareness, and making better life decisions based on who you truly are.
Topics Covered:
How to manage conflicting values like ambition vs. self-care
Why most of us are far less self-aware than we think
How work and love reveal your most authentic self
Suzy’s book: Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career (https://a.co/d/4nUFezC)
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2 Sept 2025
AI, Emotional Health & the Future of Therapy — with Dr. Elisha Goldstein
Can AI actually help us heal?
Joe Nucci sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Elisha Goldstein to explore the intersection of therapy, technology, and emotional health. From AI-generated therapists to the science of connection and healthspan, they unpack what the future of mental health might look like.
Topics include:
The promise and pitfalls of AI in therapy
Mindfulness—when it helps and when it harms
Healthspan vs. lifespan: living longer and better
Why social connection is the ultimate longevity hack
Moral outrage, anger, and digital citizenship in the social media era
#psychology #AI #mentalhealth #therapy #mindfulness #futureoftherapy
Pre-order Joe’s new book Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free (released September 23, 2025): https://a.co/d/11WG9Gw
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