New Book Challenges the Foundations of Modern Psychotherapy and Offers a New Path to Mental Wellness

A groundbreaking new book by psychotherapist and educator Yildiz Sethi is challenging long-held assumptions about mental health treatment and questioning why depression and other diagnoses continue to rise despite decades of research and billions spent on care.

In Let's Take the Crap Out of Psychotherapy, released on Amazon in March 2025, Sethi examines the historical foundations of modern psychotherapy and highlights what she believes are outdated beliefs that still shape current treatment models.

Drawing on insights from neuroscience, epigenetics, and decades of therapeutic practice, Sethi argues that many mental health approaches focus on managing symptoms rather than addressing root causes. She critiques systems such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, suggesting that diagnostic frameworks and research protocols may not fully reflect the complexity of human psychology.

Sethi also raises questions about the prominence of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, widely considered a standard evidence-based approach, proposing that while helpful for symptom management, it may not always address deeper underlying drivers of distress.

Instead, the book introduces a different perspective grounded in the body’s natural capacity for healing and psychological homeostasis.

After more than 25 years of clinical practice, Sethi identified what she calls the Six Core Conditions for Wellness, principles she believes are essential for psychological recovery and resilience. Her work explores therapeutic approaches designed to access deeper mental processes, including brief and solution-focused interventions aimed at resolving underlying emotional patterns.

These ideas underpin therapeutic frameworks she developed, including Emotional Mind Integration, Rapid Core Healing, and RCH:PTIT-P&G Trauma Recovery.

“Human beings are naturally designed for healing and equilibrium,” Sethi explains. “When we understand how the mind and nervous system actually work, recovery from issues like depression and trauma can happen much more effectively than traditional models often suggest.”

Based in Mount Tamborine, Queensland, Sethi is an author, psychotherapist, educator, and host of the Crazy Normal for Better Mental Health and Wellbeing podcast. Her interdisciplinary background includes science education, counselling, hypnotherapy, and studies in spiritual and psychological traditions.

Her work aims to spark conversation within the mental health community about how psychotherapy might evolve as new scientific insights emerge.

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Integrating neuroscience, epigenetics, and subconscious processes into therapy

Book: Let’s Take the Crap Out of Psychotherapy
Release Date: March 2025
Availability: Amazon

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About Yildiz Sethi

Yildiz Sethi is a psychotherapist, educator, and author with over 25 years of experience working with the human mind and emotional healing. With a background in science education and counselling, she developed innovative therapeutic frameworks focused on resolving the root causes of psychological distress through brief and solution-focused interventions. She holds a Master of Counselling, a Bachelor of Education, and a Diploma in Hypnotherapy

I was a 32nd degree Master Mason and I presented at the Grand Lodge in New York City for their digital library and they removed it citing it was “too risky for the fraternities reputation” and “too revealing of the signs” so I left them. I don’t deal with gatekeepers.

The Bible n and EVERY ancient holy text are encoded astrology/astronomy books. From the Sumerians to the Babylonias the Egyptians Abrahamics and the Bible. Gnostic texts, Koran and the Book of Mormon the Kolbrin Bible and the Ethiopian Bible. It’s the oldest and never talked about conspiracy. I’ve guested on 1200 podcasts the last 6 years and been on Coast 2 Coast three times, Ickonic three times and wrote 9 books about it. 

90 min of your time is all I’m asking for!

Micah T. Dank was born in 1983 in Oceanside New York. From a young age he had wanted to be a writer, coming from a family of writers. His father was a producer and radio news editor at CBS News in Manhattan and his grandfather was a Producer at CBS News. Micah was an actor in High School and became interested in writing from his 12th grade English teacher Russell Reid. From there he majored in English at SUNY Albany and transferred down to CUNY Hunter College in Manhattan to earn his Bachelors degree in ‘Language Literature and Criticism’. It wasn’t until he moved to Boston for a new job that he became interested in all the esoteric sciences including the astrology and astrotheology prevalent through his book series.

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My name is Paula Abbruzzese, and I’m a grandmother of eight who is ready to embrace a new chapter in life. I have lived many roles — wife, mother, business owner, student, and lifelong caregiver — and now I find myself navigating a major life transition. 

After a spinal injury placed me on disability, my independence shifted overnight. I also worked hard to lose weight after being told my whole life that I was “too heavy.” I succeeded, but now I face the challenge of rebuilding my confidence and sense of self after this transformation. 

I crochet. I cook. I create. I love fiercely. My eight grandchildren see me as strong — even when I don’t feel it. I know that my journey will resonate with your listeners — people who are navigating change, seeking inspiration, and learning to embrace life’s new chapters. I want to share a message of resilience, hope, and the belief that it’s never too late to reclaim your confidence and purpose. 

Your show is the perfect platform to reach adults striving to turn challenges into opportunities, and I would be honored to inspire your audience with my story.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my submission. I would love the opportunity to bring my journey to your listeners.
 

With hope and gratitude, 
Paula Abbruzzese 
2141 S Hicks St. 
Philadelphia, PA 19145 
215‑888‑7889 
PaulaAbbruzzese@gmail.com

I am a 61 yo grandmother with an education that I can not utilize due to a spinal injury.

I have 8 grandchildren and 3 children. 

I finally  lost weight after being “fat” my entire life to have a complex due to sagging skin which is making me feel old and unwanted.

Kris Land is an award winning author and serial technology entrepreneur who has built and exited more than a dozen high tech companies, including one IPO. From the outside, his career reflects what most people would call extraordinary success. However, behind the milestones, metrics, and business wins was a deeper personal reckoning that ultimately reshaped the trajectory of his life and work.

After reaching many of the goals high performers spend decades pursuing, Kris found himself confronting a question that quietly surfaces for many ambitious leaders. If success is supposed to bring fulfillment, why do so many accomplished people still feel restless, pressured, or internally misaligned. That question became the doorway into a much deeper exploration of fear, identity, intuition, and the hidden emotional drivers that shape both business outcomes and personal wellbeing.

Today, Kris speaks and teaches at the powerful intersection of leadership, entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, and inner transformation. His work helps entrepreneurs, executives, and high achievers understand how unconscious fear patterns and identity conditioning often drive overwork, burnout, and the persistent feeling that something is still missing even after major success.

His award winning book, The Infinity Within, blends lived experience, spiritual insight, and practical reflection tools to help readers recognize fear not as an enemy to eliminate, but as intelligent feedback pointing toward growth and alignment. Rather than promoting surface level motivation or quick mindset hacks, Kris offers grounded, real world perspectives that resonate strongly with audiences who are ready for deeper clarity and more sustainable success.

Listeners can expect a conversation that is both deeply human and highly practical. Kris shares openly about the emotional collapse that followed his early business success, the near death experiences and pivotal moments that forced him to reevaluate everything, and the specific shifts that helped him rebuild both his life and his leadership from the inside out. His story particularly resonates with entrepreneurs, founders, corporate leaders, and professionals who appear successful on the outside but know internally they are being called toward something more meaningful.

Key themes Kris can speak to include how high achievers unknowingly build success around fear based patterns, how to distinguish between fear and true intuitive guidance in high pressure decisions, how leaders can pursue wealth and growth without disconnecting from themselves, and why emotional alignment is quickly becoming one of the most overlooked competitive advantages in modern leadership.

In addition, Kris brings a rare bridge between hard business experience and deep personal transformation. Having navigated multiple company exits, high stakes leadership environments, and profound personal turning points, he offers audiences both credibility and relatability. His message is especially timely in a world where many professionals are questioning traditional definitions of success and searching for ways to lead and live with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose.

Kris is an engaging and thoughtful guest who delivers meaningful conversations that stay with listeners long after the episode ends. His goal is simple but powerful. To help people recognize that the pressure they feel is often pointing toward their next level of growth, and that true success is not just about what we build externally, but who we become in the process.

Kris Land is an award winning author, entrepreneur, and transformational thought leader with more than four decades of experience across technology, construction, finance, and human development. Over the course of his career, he built and exited more than a dozen high tech companies, including one that reached public markets, giving him rare insight into both the external mechanics of success and the internal pressures that often accompany high performance.

Following a profound personal turning point that reshaped his understanding of achievement and fulfillment, Kris shifted his focus toward helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers align success with deeper purpose and emotional clarity. His work explores the powerful role that fear, identity, and intuition play in leadership, decision making, and long term wellbeing.

Kris is the author of the award winning book The Infinity Within, a transformational work that blends lived experience, spiritual insight, and practical reflection tools to help readers move through fear and reconnect with their inner guidance. Today, through writing, speaking, and media appearances, he helps audiences navigate uncertainty, strengthen authentic leadership, and create success that feels aligned as well as impressive.

I have written 32 books and am able to speak on many aspects of UFOs & The Paranormal.

Books by Preston Dennett

Aliens and UFOs                                                 Chelsea House, 2008

Bigfoot, Yeti and other Apemen                      Chelsea House, 2009

California Ghosts                                                Schiffer Publishing, 2004

The Coronado Island UFO Incident               Galde Press, 2007

Extraterrestrial Visitations                             Llewellyn Publications, 2001

Ghosts of Greater Los Angeles                        Schiffer Publishing, 2010

The Healing Power of UFOs                            Blue Giant Books, 2019

Human Levitation                                               Schiffer Publishing, 2007

Humanoid and High Strangeness                   Blue Giant Books, 2023

Inside UFOs                                                         Blue Giant Books, 2017

Not from Here: Volume One                            Blue Giant Books, 2016

Not from Here: Volume Two                           Blue Giant Books, 2017

Not from Here: Volume Three                        Blue Giant Books, 2018

Not from Here: Volume Four                          Blue Giant Books, 2022

Not from Here: Volume Five                           Blue Giant Books, 2024

Onboard UFO Encounters                                Blue Giant Books, 2020

One in Forty: the UFO Epidemic                    Kroshka Books, 1997

Out-of-Body Exploring                                      Hampton Roads, 2004

Schoolyard UFO Encounters                            Blue Giant Books, 2019

Supernatural California                                    Schiffer Publishing, 2007

Symmetry: A True UFO Adventure                Blue Giant Book, 2022

UFO Healings                                                       Wild Flower Press, 1996

UFOs at the Drive-In                                          Blue Giant Books, 2020

UFOs over Arizona                                             Schiffer Publishing, 2016

UFOs over California                                         Schiffer Publishing, 2005

UFOs over Colorado                                           Schiffer Publishing, 2017

UFOs over Nevada                                              Schiffer Publishing, 2014

UFOs over New Mexico                                    Schiffer Publishing, 2012

UFOs over New York                                         Schiffer Publishing, 2008

UFOs over Topanga Canyon                            Llewellyn Publications, 1999

Undersea UFO Base                                           Blue Giant Books, 2018

Wondrous: 25 True UFO Encounters            Blue Giant Books, 2021

Preston Dennett Biography

Preston Dennett began investigating UFOs and the paranormal in 1986 when he discovered that his family, friends, and co-workers were having dramatic unexplained encounters. Since then, he has interviewed hundreds of witnesses and investigated a wide variety of paranormal phenomena. He is a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), a ghost hunter, a paranormal researcher, and the author of more than 30 books and more than 100 articles on UFOs and the paranormal. Several of his books have been Amazon UFO bestsellers. His articles have appeared in numerous magazines including Fate, Atlantis Rising, MUFON UFO Journal, Nexus, Paranormal Magazine, UFO Magazine, Phenomena Magazine, Mysteries Magazine, Ufologist and others. His writing has been translated into several different languages including German, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Icelandic. He has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including Midnight in the Desert with Art Bell,Coast-to-Coast and also the History Channel’s Deep Sea UFOs and UFO Hunters and Ancient Aliens. His research has been presented in the LA Times, the LA Daily News, the Dallas Morning News and other newspapers. He has taught classes on various paranormal subjects and lectures across the United States. He currently resides in an unknown forested location on planet Earth.

The Science of Shared Growth: Why Learning Together Deepens Relationships

We are living through a loneliness epidemic and researchers are clear that it is not simply about being single or physically isolated. It is about the slow erosion of depth inside relationships. The kind of presence, vulnerability, and shared attention that makes connection feel real has become increasingly rare, even between people who love each other.

This is the conversation I want to bring to your audience.

Psychological research consistently shows that couples who engage in novel learning experiences together report higher relationship satisfaction and stronger emotional bonds. And yet most of us have never been taught how to be deliberately present with another person, how to negotiate, attune, and show up without distraction. We have the intention. We rarely have the structure.

In this episode, we would explore why presence has become a radical act, why vulnerability without structure rarely leads to real connection, and why shared learning may be one of the most overlooked tools we have for rebuilding relational depth in a distracted world.

And the practice that best embodies all of it may be the last one you would expect.

Japanese rope tying, shibari, is not what most people imagine. When you look past its reputation, what you find is a practice that meets every criterion relationship researchers use to define high-quality connection: partners negotiate boundaries out loud before anything begins, read each other's physical cues in real time, maintain undivided presence throughout, and collaborate toward something neither could do alone. Nothing is assumed. Nothing is passive. It is structured vulnerability, which is precisely what most relationships are missing

This is not a conversation about shock value. It is about rediscovering how to be fully present with another human being and why that might be the most urgent relationship skill of our time.

I bring this conversation from direct experience. Shibari Academy, which I founded, is one of the largest online shibari education platforms in the world, serving more than 200,000 students across 60 countries. Shibari Academy teaches Japanese rope art as an accessible, consent-driven, mindfulness practice. What that global community has shown, repeatedly, is that the rope is almost never the point. Connection is.

Eve is the founder of Shibari Academy, one of the largest online shibari education platforms in the world, serving more than 200,000 students across 60 countries. After discovering shibari in a social setting and experiencing firsthand the depth of connection it created, she spent two years immersing herself in every course, workshop, and resource available only to find that most existing materials were intimidating, hypersexualized, or nearly impossible to follow. She built Shibari Academy to offer what she had been looking for: a structured, beginner-friendly, consent-driven approach to rope practice focused entirely on communication, trust, and relational presence. Beyond Shibari Academy, Eve is a partner at Elevín Solutions where she advises hundreds of startups annually, a volunteer mentor in startup accelerators worldwide, and a portrait painter. She holds an MBA, a degree in Chemical Engineering, and the MIT Innovators Under 35 Award.

K’s Choice, announces the release of his highly anticipated solo album, Coming Home. Recorded in Nashville, this country/americana collection tells stories of identity, love, and transformation through an intimate and authentic lens.

Sam’s journey is as compelling as his music. Known for decades as a European alt-rock sensation, Sam is now navigating life as a trans man and American citizen while blending personal experiences into a new musical chapter. Coming Home captures the essence of resilience, family, and the search for belonging.

“I wanted to create songs that felt honest, that told my story as I live it today,” Sam says. “This album is about home — not just a place, but a feeling of being comfortable in your own skin and voice.”

With hits like K’s Choice’s classics behind them, Sam’s solo work continues to resonate with audiences across Europe and the United States. His journey, from opening for Indigo Girls and Alanis Morissette to serving as a firefighter in Tennessee adds depth to his narrative, making this album more than just music.

Coming Home is now available on all streaming platforms. Sam Bettens is available for interviews, features, and guest contributions.

About Sam Bettens
Sam Bettens is a trans singer-songwriter and musician originally from Belgium. Frontperson of K’s Choice, Sam has spent decades captivating audiences in Europe before embracing a solo country/americana career in the United States. Sam is also a published author of a book called ‘All I Am’ and former columnist, bringing a multifaceted voice to music and media.

Hi, this is Andreas Farmakalidis — small business owner, music educator, and candidate for California State Assembly District 40. I’d love the opportunity to join your show to discuss local economic issues, education funding, business ai and what voters in the Valley are really concerned about right now. I bring both a business and community perspective, 

Andreas Farmakalidis is a business leader, educator, musician, and community advocate based in California’s San Fernando Valley. Known for his work bridging education, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement, he has built a reputation as a practical problem-solver focused on economic opportunity, educational access, and strengthening local communities. He is currently a candidate for California State Assembly, where he is campaigning on restoring education funding, supporting small businesses, and promoting responsible economic growth.

Originally from Cyprus, Andreas brings an international perspective shaped by European policy experience alongside American business leadership. He holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from Harvard University and a Master’s degree in Education from Brandeis University. His academic background informs his policy approach, combining economic analysis, education reform, and community-centered governance.

Andreas is the co-founder of California MusicBox and MusicBox MusicShop. He is dedicated to making high-quality music education accessible and affordable. Under his leadership, these programs have served students of all ages — from early childhood enrichment to college-level training — with a focus on creativity, career readiness, and cultural appreciation. He has been actively involved in expanding these programs toward full accreditation while maintaining a mission centered on innovation and real-world opportunity.

Before entering education leadership full-time, Andreas was an award-winning touring musician, songwriter, and producer. His work has received national recognition, including honors from major songwriting competitions and industry organizations. This creative background continues to shape his educational philosophy, emphasizing discipline, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the arts. He also teaches college-level courses on music business, production, and emerging technology, including artificial intelligence applications in music.

Beyond education and business, Andreas is deeply involved in civic leadership throughout the  Valley. He serves as Chair of the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, representing local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders. In that role, he advocates for economic vitality, workforce development, and policies that support sustainable growth for small businesses. He is also active in Rotary community initiatives, nonprofit fundraising, and regional development efforts.
His civic engagement frequently intersects with education advocacy, particularly around expanding access to arts education, career technical education, and early childhood learning. Andreas has helped develop music curriculum programs for elementary schools and community organizations, emphasizing social-emotional learning, cultural awareness, and academic enrichment through the arts.

Family is central to Andreas’s life and public service motivation. He and his wife Alexis — a music professional and business partner — are raising their children in the Valley, which further drives his commitment to community safety, education quality, and economic stability for future generations. He often emphasizes that strong communities are built through family support, local business success, and accessible education. Lastly Andreas received a presidential award.

Today, Andreas continues to combine his roles as entrepreneur, educator, musician, and civic leader. Whether advocating for business owners, teaching students, or engaging voters on policy issues, his focus remains consistent: practical solutions, community collaboration, and long-term investment in education and economic opportunity.