Unveiling Silence and Healing from Sexual Abuse

The One with Phyllis Leavitt — Psychotherapist & Author: Episode 22 (2023)

The problem of abuse in society is quite an epidemic, and the suffering that people feel behind closed doors that they try not to show, me being one of them, is profound. And they need to have a spotlight of healing on them. Not a spotlight of blame but a spotlight of healing — Phyllis (2023)

Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering elements. Viewer discretion is advised.

In this week’s episode, we are honored to welcome Phyllis Leavitt to the show. After she reached out to share her story a couple of weeks ago, I was thrilled to have her join us for a crucial conversation on a topic that deserves more attention. But before we delve into that, let’s briefly overview Phyllis Leavitt’s background.

Growing up in a family of five, Phyllis Leavitt is a psychologist and therapist who earned her master’s degree in psychology and counseling from Antioch University in 1989. She co-directed the Parents United Sexual Abuse Treatment program in Santa Fe, New Mexico, until 1991, after which she devoted herself to private practice. With over 30…