Ep 90 - Radical Psychology

In this episode, we sit down with Jon and Frank to talk about their newly published edited collection, The Revolutionary Psychologist’s Guide to Radical Therapy. We explore what “radical psychological practice” means, the ways capitalism undermines mental health, and why therapy without a class analysis risks hitting a dead end. Along the way, we touch on the possibilities and limitations of mainstream therapy, how radical approaches can open up new paths to collective well-being, and much more.

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Sources:

Gruba-McCallister, F. P. (2019). Embracing disillusionment: Achieving liberation through the demystification of suffering.University Professors Press.

Gruba-McCallister, F. P. (2025). Radical healing: No wellness without justice. University Professors Press.

Hook, J., & Gruba-McCallister, F. P. (Eds.) (2025). The revolutionary psychologist’s guide to radical therapy. Palgrave Macmillan. To be released 11-30-25. Available for pre-order on Amazon.
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Friere, P. (1970). Pedagogy of the oppressed. Herder and Herder.

Fromm, E. (1955). The sane society. Fawcett Publications, Inc.

Parker, I. (2018). Marxist theory and psychotherapy. In B. Cohen (Ed.), Routledge international handbook of critical mental health (pp. 244-250). Routledge.