Summary
In this conversation, Joey Bukai shares his journey from growing up in a diverse cultural background to becoming a licensed mental health counselor. He discusses the challenges of balancing cultural expectations with personal identity, the importance of self-discovery, and the role of a therapist in guiding clients. Joey emphasizes the need for curiosity in therapy, the misconceptions surrounding it, and the significance of self-care for therapists. He also reflects on the impact of social media on self-worth and the importance of amplifying one's own voice amidst external pressures.
Who is our guest?
Joey was raised by two first generation immigrants and grew up in a tight-knit Syrian-Jewish community in Brooklyn, New York. This environment challenged him to develop an identity that integrated community, individualism, religion, and science. Seeing people in his community struggle to deal with their anxieties and emotions sparked a passion within him to help others understand themselves better and improve their wellbeing. For a time he was torn between psychiatry and psychotherapy, but he eventually realized the medical field had drawbacks he wasn't willing to compromise on. Joey went on to become a licensed mental health counselor, registered nurse, and is finishing up his degree in psychiatric nursing practice. His goal is to combine psychotherapy with the holistic approach of nursing and the medical knowledge of psychiatric nursing to help people be their best selves.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Joey Bukai and His Journey
04:59 The Path to Psychotherapy: Personal Inspirations
09:05 Navigating Family Expectations and Personal Fulfillment
14:11 Understanding Different Therapy Approaches
19:57 The Importance of Community and Self-Care
24:09 Creating a Safe Therapeutic Environment
26:38 Debunking Therapy Myths
31:27 The Importance of Openness in Therapy
33:09 Integrating Holistic Approaches to Mental Health
36:24 Navigating Self-Worth in the Age of Social Media
40:57 Leaving a Legacy of Curiosity and Understanding
45:03 Intro to Like Share and Subscribe to Youre Worthless.mp4
