More Therapy Can Mean Worse Mental Health | The Gaslit Truth Podcast with Dr Richard Blake, Dr Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz

Could modern mental health care be keeping us stuck?

On this episode of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, Dr. Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz tackle a provocative question: despite more therapy, awareness, and treatment than ever, why are rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm still rising?

Their guest, Dr. Richard L. Blake—psychologist, breathwork teacher, and lead author of the largest randomized controlled trial on conscious connected breathwork for anxiety—shares how traditional psychotherapy can sometimes hit limits. Together, they explore why alternative approaches like breathwork may offer a new, evidence-based path to real healing.

This episode dives into the paradox at the heart of modern mental health: we’re more informed and treated than ever, yet mental distress keeps climbing. Learn how shifting awareness, connecting with your body, and integrating breathwork could help break the cycle of chronic anxiety and depression.