Dr. Akiva Perlman joins Mialibeled to discuss the evolution of therapy, its accessibility, and how it’s becoming more accepted in religious communities. He shares his insights on the barriers to therapy, the importance of overcoming fear, and how we can improve mental health support. Dr. Perlman also dives into the role of therapists, the history of therapy, and the misconceptions that still persist today.0:00 Opening Montage1:22 Meet Dr. Akiva Perlman4:39 Making Therapy Accessible & Affordable10:07 How Religious Communities Are Embracing Therapy18:09 CubX Ad19:32 Why Therapy Wasn’t Common Before: A Look at Its Evolution24:27 The Journey to Self-Discovery27:30 Isak Ad28:47 Dr. Akiva Perlman’s Story & Career37:46 Fear of Change: Taking the First Step Toward Therapy43:51 How Politics Shapes the Mental Health Space46:53 The Shortage of Qualified, Affordable Therapists—How Do We Fix It?51:55 Sunset Window Fashions Ad52:00 Should Therapists Give Advice? Understanding Their Role57:13 Laibel on Jewish Music & What ‘Mislaibeled’ Means to Him1:18:53 Mike Tyson & Mental Strength1:21:08 Success vs. Ideology: Which Comes First?1:49:53 The Moments Laibel Felt Most Aligned in Life1:54:00 Akiva’s Biggest Inspirations & Influences2:00:00 The Most Common Misconception About TherapyPodcast Info:→ Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3iy0Kee→ Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3zdMqOz→ Google Podcasts - https://bit.ly/3eVtSee→ Buzzsprout - https://mislaibeled.buzzsprout.comSocial:→ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mislaibeled/→ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Mislaibeled→ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQlZulYicKVNOhwC16JzYQw