Therapy for the World

Bianca Felicia Maria is a tattoo artist whose work blends technical skill, artistic vision, and storytelling. Besides her degree in Visual Communication and Design, she's been in the tattoo world since 2019. About her tattooing philosophy, she says, "Tattooing is more than ink and imagery; it's a way to connect, to heal, and to transform both myself and those who trust me with their stories." In t...

Sofi Rami is a first-generation Colombian-American artist and explorer of the human experience. She especially works in the field of public art—large-scale murals and installations that are visible in everyday spaces, turning walls and streets into places of connection and imagination. In both her public projects and her private studio, Sofi uses acrylics and spray paint to create dynamic, abstrac...

Sofía Sánchez Martínez is a poet, singer, editor, and researcher whose work moves between literature, music, and performance. She’s originally from San Luis Potosí in Mexico but has lived in Sevilla for a decade, where she earned a PhD in Communication from the University of Seville, as well as a Master’s in Creative Writing. She’s the author and editor of many books across several presses, includ...

Hyun-Yong is an entomologist and PhD candidate at Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. I reached out to him because when I met him a few years back, I appreciated his thoughtfulness and his quirkiness. He's someone who doesn't fit neatly into categories—a person who might be described as contrarian or sui generis, someone of his own kind. In his work as an entomologist, Hyun-Yong al...

María Verónica Laguna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, clinical supervisor, and psychoanalytic psychotherapist in private practice in Uruguay. She spent over a decade working in New York City, where she taught Social Work at Mercy University and served as an instructor at the Metropolitan Institute for Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. She is the co-author of From Grad School to Priva...

Hanna Śmiałowska is a traveller who found the meaning of her life in helping people through circus and other arts. She was born in Poland but feels like a citizen of the world. After eight years of learning about social circus pedagogy in places including Hungary, Germany, Kenya, and México, she’s currently studying art therapy in Buenos Aires and leading multiple social circus projects with deep...

Sihnuu Hetep is a yoga and meditation guide, educator, grief companion, and mother. We talk about how personal loss, spiritual practice, and ancestral wisdom have shaped her approach to healing and teaching. Sihnuu reflects on her relationship with her grandfather, the experience of losing her father, and how these formative events opened the path toward a life guided by authenticity, passion, and...

Sol Reiman is a geographer, climate activist, and internationally recognized environmental educator. We talk about the challenges and possibilities of climate work in the Global South, how personal history shapes political commitment, and what it means to communicate climate issues with both empathy and strategy. Sol reflects on her early leadership roles in government and nonprofits, the lessons...

Alejandro Lacreu is an architect, inventor, and member of the activist group Neighbors for Palermo. We talk about his lifelong career designing and supervising projects in "inhospitable", remote and demanding environments, including work in Mendoza and Manhattan. After, Ale shares how his architectural vision eventually expanded into neighborhood organizing, as he began questioning the impacts of...

Mila Sicorsky is an incoming deportation defense attorney, local community organizer, and my sister. We talk about how our early lives shaped our political imaginations, the tension between legal work and social justice, and what it means to do advocacy inside imperfect systems.  Mila shares stories from law school and beyond—from working with the Innocence Project and the International Refugee As...

Wendy Zheutlin is a college essay coach and tutor, former film producer and editor, published writer, and mom. We talk about intentional communities, filmmaking, personal storytelling, and the through-line of activism and care that’s shaped her life. Wendy reflects on growing up in a large family, taking on a caregiving role from a young age, and finding early inspiration in the feminist and socia...

Marco Moreno Gámez es psicólogo y psicoterapeuta con orientación junguiana y especialización en terapia familiar y de parejas. Conversamos sobre los avances y los límites de la inteligencia artificial en el ámbito de la salud mental, explorando temas como la interpretación de los sueños, la sutileza de la percepción humana y las particularidades del vínculo terapéutico. También hablamos sobre el f...

Sol Bilelló es psicóloga con orientación sistémica, docente de filosofía y especialista en la teoría winnicottiana. Conversamos sobre las teorías de Donald W. Winnicott, enfocándonos en su relevancia para la crianza contemporánea y el derecho internacional, en particular la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño de 1989. Hablamos sobre la influencia recíproca entre la práctica clínica y la teoría...

(from 2024) | Brian Chan is a standout high school student and the founder of the House of Poetry Magazine. We talk about the challenges of facing rejection, the mission of House of Poetry to give a voice to marginalized writers, and how his personal journey has influenced his activism and literary ambitions. From the influences of Toni Morrison and Ocean Vuong to creating a supportive literary co...

(from 2024) | Etai Atula is a New York City-based yogi and artist committed to making yoga knowledge accessible to all. This episode was recorded a few months before Etai set out on a solo journey across Asia in search of ancient yogic wisdom. We talk about his vision for inclusive yoga practices and how he hopes to bridge the gap between traditional wellness and modern life.   Support Therapy for...

(from 2024) | Tom Turcich is a writer, speaker, and the 10th person ever to walk around the world. We discuss the lessons he learned from over seven years of walking, the challenges of reshaping one's life after a monumental endeavor, and how travel can expand one's worldview. Tom offers insights into his writing process, shares photography tips, and talks about his memoir and children's book.   S...

(from 2024) | David Marchant is a dancer, educator, and movement researcher. We talk about the meaning of dance, its connection to everyday life, and how movement can deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. David shares his journey into the world of dance, the importance of physical contact in healing, and the role of improvisation and movement in healing our connection to the natural...

(from 2024) | Lili Pazos is a writer and psychologist who has lived around the world. We talk about the intersection of psychology and writing, her experiences working in psychiatric hospitals, and what she learned along the way. She discusses her childhood curiosity about madness, her deep dive into art therapy, and her current ventures in writing.   Support Therapy for the World: patreon.com/The...

(from 2024) | Richard Hunter is an associate psychology professor and neuroepigenetics researcher. We discuss the significance of stress in human development and the lessons from epigenetics regarding human resilience, the impact of trauma, and our biological and psychological adaptability. From his medieval history roots to his multidisciplinary approach to science, Richard shares insights on how...

(from 2024) | Dr. Claire Quinlan is a  writer, community leader, and rising voice in the medical world. We discuss the inspiration she draws from diverse medical systems and the deep potential for storytelling in medicine. We also discuss “aging in place,” the importance of culturally humble end-of-life care, and a vision of healthcare as both a personal and communal endeavor.    Support Therapy f...