Dan Koch is a licensed therapist and researcher who operates at the intersection of clinical psychology and religious studies. As the host of the podcast Religion on the Mind, formerly You Have Permission, he facilitates technical dialogues regarding faith deconstruction, spiritual abuse, and the psychological mechanisms of belief. Koch integrates his clinical training as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with his background in the music industry to produce high-fidelity audio projects, including the seasonal documentary series The Emo Diaries. He recently launched the Religion on the News series with collaborator Mason Mennenga, providing a psychological lens on the impact of religious trends in public life. His work extends to practical resources for those navigating worldview shifts through his project So You’re Deconstructing. For professionals seeking a creator with academic rigor and professional credentials in the mental health space, Koch’s content offers a sophisticated examination of high-control religious environments and subsequent recovery.