Podcast Episodes

Image: Podcast graphic for Episode 457 of Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide. Text discusses navigating client trauma, justice fatigue, and clinical responsibility related to the Epstein files. Background shows large stacks of documents. Website listed as mtsgpodcast.com.

The Epstein Files Fallout: Navigating Client Trauma, Justice Fatigue, and Clinical Responsibility

#ModernTherapistProblems, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations

The Epstein Files Fallout: Navigating Client Trauma, Justice Fatigue, and Clinical Responsibility In this episode of the Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy examine the emotional and clinical fallout following…

Image: Podcast graphic for Episode 456 of Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide. Text discusses how student loan debt impacts therapists compared to other professions. Background shows an open notebook, calculator, and charts, with a portrait of guest Mick MacLavery. Website listed as mtsgpodcast.com.

Why the Math Doesn’t Work: How Student Loan Debt Hits Therapists Harder Than Other Professions – An Interview with Mick MacLaverty

#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Investment, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Therapist Education

Why the Math Doesn’t Work: How Student Loan Debt Hits Therapists Harder Than Other Professions, An Interview with Mick MacLaverty Curt and Katie sit down with student loan expert Mick MacLaverty to unpack why student loan debt disproportionately…

Image: Podcast graphic for Episode 455 of Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide. Text highlights starting a therapy career after graduate school, including team-based care, stability, and early career decisions. Background shows a trail sign and includes a portrait of guest Eden Lathem. Website listed as mtsgpodcast.com.

Special Series: Becoming a Therapist – Starting Out After Graduate School: Team-Based Care, Stability, and Early Career Decisions – An Interview with Eden Lathem

#ModernTherapistProblems, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Special Series: Becoming a Therapist, Supervision, Therapist Education, Whole Person Therapist

Starting Out After Graduate School: Team-Based Care, Stability, and Early Career Decisions An Interview with Eden Lathem Special Series: Becoming a Therapist Curt and Katie welcome back Eden Lathem for a second-year conversation in the…

Image: Podcast graphic for Episode 454 of Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide. Text reads, “Becoming a Therapist as a First-Generation Clinician-in-Training. Special Series: Becoming a Therapist. An interview with Marvin Vasquez.” Background shows a city street leading toward a downtown skyline, with a portrait of the guest on the right. Website listed as mtsgpodcast.com.

Special Series: Becoming a Therapist – Becoming a Therapist as a First-Generation Clinician-in-Training: An Interview with Marvin Vasquez

#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Series: Becoming a Therapist, Supervision, Therapist Education, Whole Person Therapist

Becoming a Therapist as a First-Generation Clinician-in-Training An Interview with Marvin Vasquez Special Series: Becoming a Therapist Curt and Katie welcome back Marvin Vasquez for a second-year follow-up in the Becoming a Therapist special…

Image: Podcast graphic for Episode 453 of Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide. Text reads, “After Graduation: Starting a Therapy Career on a Nontraditional Path. Special Series: Becoming a Therapist. An interview with Derek Isetti.” Background shows graduates walking on campus with a portrait of the guest on the right. Website listed as mtsgpodcast.com.

Special Series: Becoming a Therapist – After Graduation: Starting a Therapy Career on a Nontraditional Path – An Interview with Derek Isetti

#ModernTherapistProblems, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Special Series: Becoming a Therapist, Supervision, Therapist Education, Time Management

After Graduation: Starting a Therapy Career on a Nontraditional Path - An Interview with Derek Isetti Special Series: Becoming a Therapist Curt and Katie welcome back Derek Isetti for a second-year check-in as part of the Becoming a Therapist…

Image: Podcast graphic for Episode 452 of Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide. Text reads, “From Corporate Leadership to Counseling Advocacy. Special Series: Becoming a Therapist. An interview with Iris Wilson-Farley.” Background shows a city skyline with a river, and a portrait of a person with short light hair wearing a dark blazer. Website listed as mtsgpodcast.com.

Special Series: Becoming a Therapist – From Corporate Leadership to Counseling Advocacy: An Interview with Iris Wilson-Farley

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Authentic Self, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Special Series: Becoming a Therapist, Supervision, Therapist Education

From Corporate Leadership to Counseling Advocacy: An Interview with Iris Wilson-Farley Special Series: Becoming a Therapist Curt and Katie welcome back Iris Wilson-Farley for a second-year check-in as part of the Becoming a Therapist special…

Image: Podcast graphic for Episode 451 of Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide. Text reads, “When Does Therapy Really Start? Managing Risk and Responsibility Before the First Session.” Background shows a person writing in a notebook. Website listed as mtsgpodcast.com.

When Does Therapy Really Start? Managing Risk and Responsibility Before the First Session

#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Whole Person Therapist

When Does Therapy Really Start? Managing Risk and Responsibility Before the First Session When does therapy actually begin—and when does a therapist’s responsibility start? In this host-led episode, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy explore…

When Therapy Goes Vibe-Forward: The Cost of Losing Clinical Depth – An Interview with TJ Walsh, LPC

#ModernTherapistProblems, Deliberate Practice, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Social Media, Whole Person Therapist

When Therapy Goes Vibe-Forward: The Cost of Losing Clinical Depth, An Interview with TJ Walsh, LPC Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy sit down with TJ Walsh, LPC to explore a growing concern in the mental health field: when therapy prioritizes relatability,…

Image: Image of podcast episode titled “How Can Therapists Help Politically Divided Families?” featuring Angela Caldwell, LMFT. Replay of Episode 375. Background includes political party buttons.

REPLAY: Working With Politically Divided Families with Angela Caldwell, LMFT

#ModernTherapistProblems, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast

REPLAY: Working With Politically Divided Families with Angela Caldwell, LMFT In this Reprise episode, Curt and Katie revisit their timely conversation with Angela Caldwell, LMFT on working with politically divided families. This episode explores…

Image: Podcast episode titled “Therapy as a Political Act,” featuring Dr. Travis Heath, PhD, with an image of him speaking and a silhouette of two people in discussion.

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

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Authentic Self, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations, Whole Person Therapist

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,…

Image: A brown and white dog lies under a soft beige blanket on a couch, gazing ahead with tired eyes. Text above reads: “Episode 449 – Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide: How To Actually Rest During the Holidays: Letting Go of Instagram-Worthy Expectations.” Website: mtsgpodcast.com.

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…

The Epstein Files Fallout: Navigating Client Trauma, Justice Fatigue, and Clinical Responsibility

Why the Math Doesn’t Work: How Student Loan Debt Hits Therapists Harder Than Other Professions – An Interview with Mick MacLaverty

Special Series: Becoming a Therapist – Starting Out After Graduate School: Team-Based Care, Stability, and Early Career Decisions – An Interview with Eden Lathem

Special Series: Becoming a Therapist – Becoming a Therapist as a First-Generation Clinician-in-Training: An Interview with Marvin Vasquez

Special Series: Becoming a Therapist – After Graduation: Starting a Therapy Career on a Nontraditional Path – An Interview with Derek Isetti

Special Series: Becoming a Therapist – From Corporate Leadership to Counseling Advocacy: An Interview with Iris Wilson-Farley

When Does Therapy Really Start? Managing Risk and Responsibility Before the First Session

When Therapy Goes Vibe-Forward: The Cost of Losing Clinical Depth – An Interview with TJ Walsh, LPC

REPLAY: Working With Politically Divided Families with Angela Caldwell, LMFT

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

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