The collective wellbeing in America has been on a steady decline. Is it because we look too quickly to medicalize human distress, rather than accepting and overcoming these adversities? These periods of struggle can lead to post-traumatic growth with a new sense of purpose to create a life worth living.   On today’s podcast we discuss the personal and collective growth that can be achieved from struggle.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPInstagram @radgenpodTikTok @radgenpodRadGenPodcast@gmail.comRadically Genuine PodcastIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES7:00 - Annual Statistical Report on the Social Security Disability Insurance Program, 2020 - Awards to Disabled Workers7:15 - 1986 Disability History Report  History of SSA 1993-200042:45 - Key facts about housing affordability in the U.S.Jayawickreme, E., Infurna, F. J., Alajak, K., Chopik, W. J., Blackie, L., Chung, J. M., … Zonneveld, R. (2020, August 26). Post-Traumatic Growth as Positive Personality Change: Challenges, Opportunities and Recommendations. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/uqngk