<![CDATA[Dissent from Freud: Bridging Spirituality, Psychotherapy, and Science]]>https://bridging-spirit-and-scien.jellypod.comPowered by Jellypod (https://www.jellypod.com)Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:16:43 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2025 17:25:28 GMTyes5cf5adb1-b586-47fb-a942-19a7557267fdBridges Institute for Spiritually Integrated PsychotherapiesFor more than a century, mainstream psychology has often viewed religion and spirituality with suspicion—sometimes even as obstacles to mental health. Influenced by the legacy of Freud, many clinicians were trained to keep faith at a distance from seriousFor more than a century, mainstream psychology has often viewed religion and spirituality with suspicion—sometimes even as obstacles to mental health. Influenced by the legacy of Freud, many clinicians were trained to keep faith at a distance from serious psychological work. But what if that assumption is incomplete? What if spirituality—far from being an illusion—can be a powerful resource for healing, meaning, and transformation? In Dissent from Freud, we explore this question at the intersection of science, psychotherapy, and lived experience. Drawing on more than four decades of clinical work, research, and professional leadership by Dr. Scott Richards and his collaborators, this podcast examines how the field of psychology has begun to reconsider its relationship with spirituality—and what that shift means for therapists, clients, and the broader culture. Through engaging reflections, research insights, and personal stories, we trace the global movement to integrate spiritual and religious perspectives into evidence-based psychotherapy. Listeners will discover: How historical assumptions about religion shaped modern psychology Personal and professional turning points for leaders of the Dissent from Freud movement What current research reveals about spirituality and mental health Practical ways clinicians can ethically and effectively integrate spirituality into therapy The human search for meaning, healing, and the “soul” of psychology Whether you are a mental health professional, a psychology student, or someone interested in the relationship between science, psychotherapy, and spirituality, this podcast invites you to reconsider what truly contributes to healing. Because sometimes, progress begins with a thoughtful dissent.episodicBridges Institute for Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapiesfeed+0a1688c8@podcasts.jellypod.comfalse<![CDATA[When Spiritual Struggles Drive Distress in Psychotherapy]]>https://bridging-spirit-and-scien.jellypod.com/episodes/5386fe7e-c9dc-4b28-83b1-6582b2c98df05386fe7e-c9dc-4b28-83b1-6582b2c98df0Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:01:05 GMT66Explore groundbreaking findings on how spiritual struggles can impact psychological distress during psychotherapy. We discuss recent practice-based research, clinical implications, and why attending to clients’ spiritual concerns can enhance recovery. Discover practical strategies for integrating spirituality into mental health care.

]]>Bridges Institute for Spiritually Integrated PsychotherapiesExplore groundbreaking findings on how spiritual struggles can impact psychological distress during psychotherapy. We discuss recent practice-based research, clinical implications, and why attending to clients’ spiritual concerns can enhance recovery. DisExplore groundbreaking findings on how spiritual struggles can impact psychological distress during psychotherapy. We discuss recent practice-based research, clinical implications, and why attending to clients’ spiritual concerns can enhance recovery. Discover practical strategies for integrating spirituality into mental health care.false00:06:51full<![CDATA[How Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy Heals Distress]]>https://bridging-spirit-and-scien.jellypod.com/episodes/b675c351-1f81-4493-af8d-02c9a6c5e252b675c351-1f81-4493-af8d-02c9a6c5e252Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:00:01 GMT55Bridges Institute for Spiritually Integrated PsychotherapiesThis episode explores groundbreaking research on spiritually integrated psychotherapies (SIPs), highlighting their real-world effectiveness in reducing both psychological and spiritual distress. Phil breaks down how integrating spirituality can transform This episode explores groundbreaking research on spiritually integrated psychotherapies (SIPs), highlighting their real-world effectiveness in reducing both psychological and spiritual distress. Phil breaks down how integrating spirituality can transform mental health treatment, the types of interventions clinicians use, and what these findings mean for therapy practice today.false00:07:05full<![CDATA[The Rise of Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapies]]>https://bridging-spirit-and-scien.jellypod.com/episodes/8c271ad4-e573-45db-b7b7-1edca750272e8c271ad4-e573-45db-b7b7-1edca750272eThu, 23 Jul 2026 14:58:34 GMT44Spirituality was once sidelined in psychology, but that’s changing. This episode explores the rise of spiritually integrated psychotherapies and what this shift means for healing, meaning, and mental health care today.

]]>Bridges Institute for Spiritually Integrated PsychotherapiesSpirituality was once sidelined in psychology, but that’s changing. This episode explores the rise of spiritually integrated psychotherapies and what this shift means for healing, meaning, and mental health care today.Spirituality was once sidelined in psychology, but that’s changing. This episode explores the rise of spiritually integrated psychotherapies and what this shift means for healing, meaning, and mental health care today.false00:11:23full<![CDATA[Was Freud Wrong About Religion?]]>https://bridging-spirit-and-scien.jellypod.com/episodes/daa2d256-d9a3-481b-ba28-17729cd7b8a5daa2d256-d9a3-481b-ba28-17729cd7b8a5Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:12:34 GMT33Dissent from Freud: My Lifelong Search for the Soul of Psychology. Through the story of Richards’ formative encounter with Dr. Allen Bergin, listeners hear how one classroom lecture helped spark a lifelong commitment to integrating spirituality into mainstream psychology and psychotherapy.

Future episodes in this series will feature memoir-based reflections, research findings, case examples, clinical guidelines, and self-help recommendations for the public.

]]>Bridges Institute for Spiritually Integrated PsychotherapiesIn this episode, the host shares highlights from Scott Richards’ forthcoming memoir, Dissent from Freud: My Lifelong Search for the Soul of Psychology. Through the story of Richards’ formative encounter with Dr. Allen Bergin, listeners hear how one classrIn this episode, the host shares highlights from Scott Richards’ forthcoming memoir, Dissent from Freud: My Lifelong Search for the Soul of Psychology. Through the story of Richards’ formative encounter with Dr. Allen Bergin, listeners hear how one classroom lecture helped spark a lifelong commitment to integrating spirituality into mainstream psychology and psychotherapy.Future episodes in this series will feature memoir-based reflections, research findings, case examples, clinical guidelines, and self-help recommendations for the public.falsefull<![CDATA[Why Psychology Turned Against Religion—and Who Challenged It]]>https://bridging-spirit-and-scien.jellypod.com/episodes/aa24f1f7-5b78-499a-b2e7-66db4b61b83faa24f1f7-5b78-499a-b2e7-66db4b61b83fSun, 19 Apr 2026 02:02:54 GMT22An episode exploring how mainstream psychology came to view religion with suspicion, and how Allen E. Bergin challenged that bias by bringing religious values and spirituality into the center of psychotherapy. We also look at P. Scott Richards’ collaboration with Bergin and the research, books, and clinical insights that helped make spiritually integrated care more credible, practical, and humane.

]]>Bridges Institute for Spiritually Integrated PsychotherapiesAn episode exploring how mainstream psychology came to view religion with suspicion, and how Allen E. Bergin challenged that bias by bringing religious values and spirituality into the center of psychotherapy. We also look at P. Scott Richards’ collaboratAn episode exploring how mainstream psychology came to view religion with suspicion, and how Allen E. Bergin challenged that bias by bringing religious values and spirituality into the center of psychotherapy. We also look at P. Scott Richards’ collaboration with Bergin and the research, books, and clinical insights that helped make spiritually integrated care more credible, practical, and humane.false00:10:30full<![CDATA[What Actually Heals? A Son's Search for Understanding]]>https://bridging-spirit-and-scien.jellypod.com/episodes/5c069521-bef9-45fe-8ac0-0cde097ac14c5c069521-bef9-45fe-8ac0-0cde097ac14cFri, 17 Apr 2026 20:59:02 GMT11A reflective solo episode in which David explores what he learned from Scott Richards’s memoir: the childhood shock of discovering his father’s depression, the long road of recovery, and the role that faith, spirituality, counseling, and medication played in helping him endure and heal.

Along the way, the episode also connects Scott’s story to the mission of the Bridges Institute and its work to advance spiritually integrated psychotherapy.

]]>Bridges Institute for Spiritually Integrated PsychotherapiesA reflective solo episode in which David explores what he learned from Scott Richards’s memoir: the childhood shock of discovering his father’s depression, the long road of recovery, and the role that faith, spirituality, counseling, and medication playedA reflective solo episode in which David explores what he learned from Scott Richards’s memoir: the childhood shock of discovering his father’s depression, the long road of recovery, and the role that faith, spirituality, counseling, and medication played in helping him endure and heal. Along the way, the episode also connects Scott’s story to the mission of the Bridges Institute and its work to advance spiritually integrated psychotherapy.false00:06:38full