Show Notes
If you've ever been disappointed or frustrated with the information or care you've received for your mental health and well-being, stay tuned. Carl Jung said, "I feel it is the duty of one who goes his own way to inform society of what he finds on his voyage of discovery." Jung's quote inspired this episode. I feel it is both my duty and moral obligation to share with you what I've found out that I trust will benefit you and help you create a better quality of life. So, here's so...
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