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REPLAY – Therapy As a Political Act: An Interview with Dr. Travis Heath

Replay Episode: Therapy As a Political Act with Dr. Travis Heath In this reprise episode, Curt and Katie revisit their powerful conversation with Dr. Travis Heath on why therapy is inherently a political act. Originally recorded in June 2020,…

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How Therapists Can Actually Rest During the Holidays: Letting Go of Guilt, Productivity, and Instagram-Worthy Expectations

#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Time Management, Whole Person Therapist

How Therapists Can Actually Rest During the Holidays: Letting Go of Guilt, Productivity, and Instagram-Worthy Expectations Curt and Katie break down the pressures therapists face around the holidays. From performative rest to money anxiety…

Bonus Episode! When Good Intentions Lead to Bad Policy: Why the BBS Needs Therapist Feedback – An Interview with Dr. Benjamin E. Caldwell, LMFT

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Supervision, Workforce

When Good Intentions Lead to Bad Policy: Why the BBS Needs Therapist Feedback – An Interview with Dr. Benjamin E. Caldwell, LMFT Curt and Katie chat with Dr. Ben Caldwell about the California Board of Behavioral Sciences’ newly proposed…

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How Therapists Can Help Clients Finally Sleep: An Interview with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S

#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Special Populations, Therapist Education, Whole Person Therapist

How Therapists Can Help Clients Finally Sleep: An Interview with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S Curt and Katie chat with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S, about what therapists get wrong about sleep, how to spot real sleep disorders, and what actually works when…

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Navigating Client Crises When Your Own Life Hits Hard

#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Whole Person Therapist

Navigating Client Crises When Your Own Life Hits Hard Curt and Katie explore the reality of managing client crises during the moments when therapists are least resourced: when life is busy, stressful, overwhelming, or hitting hard. They dig…

When Crisis Hits Home: How Therapists Can Survive and Support Each Other — An Interview with Jeanine Rousso

#ModernTherapistProblems, Crisis Management, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Therapist Safety, Whole Person Therapist

When Crisis Hits Home: How Therapists Can Survive and Support Each Other — An Interview with Jeanine Rousso Curt and Katie chat with Jeanine Rousso, a licensed counselor and supervisor in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina and founder of…

Surviving Family Gatherings Without Becoming the Family Therapist: Emotional Boundaries for the Holidays

#ModernTherapistProblems, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Whole Person Therapist

Surviving Family Gatherings Without Becoming the Family Therapist: Emotional Boundaries for the Holidays In this podcast episode: Navigating emotional boundaries and family dynamics as a therapist during the holidays Curt Widhalm and Katie…

Image: Podcast cover for The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide, Episode 444. The title reads: “Designing a Sustainable Therapy Career: Reflections on Burnout, Legacy, and Letting Go.” The background shows a silhouette of a person standing on a beach at sunset, with a vivid, colorful sky. The episode number appears at the top, and the website "mtsgpodcast.com" is listed at the bottom.

Designing a Sustainable Therapy Career: Reflections on Burnout, Legacy, and Letting Go

#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Whole Person Therapist

Designing a Sustainable Therapy Career: Reflections on Burnout, Legacy, and Letting Go Curt and Katie discuss career design, burnout, and how to plan for the final stages of a therapy career. In this episode of The Modern Therapist’s Survival…

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When Burnout Ends Your Therapy Career: An Interview with Ofra Obejas

#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Business, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Whole Person Therapist

When Burnout Ends Your Therapy Career: An Interview with Ofra Obejas Curt and Katie chat with Ofra Obejas, LCSW (Retired), about the emotional realities of burnout and retirement for therapists. Ofra shares her honest reflections after realizing…

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How Therapists Retire: Planning, Ethics, and Letting Go of the Work You Love – An Interview with Lynn Grodzki, LCSW and Margaret Wehrenberg, PsyD

#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Business, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Whole Person Therapist

How Therapists Retire: Planning, Ethics, and Letting Go of the Work You Love – An Interview with Lynn Grodzki and Margaret Wehrenberg Curt and Katie chat with Lynn Grodzki, LCSW-C, MCC and Margaret Wehrenberg, Psy.D. about retirement for…

Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide: SimplePractice

#ModernTherapistProblems, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Efficiency, Modern Therapist Podcast, Modern Therapist's Consumer Guide, Technology, Time Management

Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide: SimplePractice Curt and Katie talk with Jonathan Seltzer, CEO of SimplePractice, about how the platform supports independent and group practice clinicians. Jonathan discusses SimplePractice’s mission to…

Protecting Clients Through Better Notes: An Interview with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey

#ModernTherapistProblems, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations

Protecting Clients Through Better Notes: An Interview with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey about how therapists can ethically and effectively document in a politically charged climate. They…

REPLAY – Therapy As a Political Act: An Interview with Dr. Travis Heath

How Therapists Can Actually Rest During the Holidays: Letting Go of Guilt, Productivity, and Instagram-Worthy Expectations

Bonus Episode! When Good Intentions Lead to Bad Policy: Why the BBS Needs Therapist Feedback – An Interview with Dr. Benjamin E. Caldwell, LMFT

How Therapists Can Help Clients Finally Sleep: An Interview with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S

Navigating Client Crises When Your Own Life Hits Hard

When Crisis Hits Home: How Therapists Can Survive and Support Each Other — An Interview with Jeanine Rousso

Surviving Family Gatherings Without Becoming the Family Therapist: Emotional Boundaries for the Holidays

Designing a Sustainable Therapy Career: Reflections on Burnout, Legacy, and Letting Go

When Burnout Ends Your Therapy Career: An Interview with Ofra Obejas

How Therapists Retire: Planning, Ethics, and Letting Go of the Work You Love – An Interview with Lynn Grodzki, LCSW and Margaret Wehrenberg, PsyD

Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide: SimplePractice

Protecting Clients Through Better Notes: An Interview with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey

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