Podcast Episodes

Image: Podcast graphic for Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide, Episode 463. Title reads “Is Independent Private Practice Sustainable?” Background shows two white therapy chairs facing slightly toward each other. Includes a photo of guest Lindsay Oberleitner, PhD. Website listed: mtsgpodcast.com.

Is Independent Private Practice Sustainable? Data on Caseloads, Insurance & Income – An Interview with Lindsay Oberleitner, PhD

#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Career Sustainability, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Workforce

Is Independent Private Practice Sustainable? Data on Caseloads, Insurance & Income – An Interview with Lindsay Oberleitner, PhD Independent private practice has long been framed as the path to autonomy, flexibility, and professional freedom.…

Image: Podcast graphic for Episode 462 of Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide. Text reads, “Exhausted in Private Practice?” Background shows a close-up of a worn couch cushion. Website listed as mtsgpodcast.com.

Why You’re Exhausted in Private Practice: The Hidden Work Behind the Client Hour

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

Why You’re Exhausted in Private Practice: The Hidden Work Behind the Client Hour If you’re exhausted in private practice - even with what looks like a manageable caseload - you’re not imagining it. Seeing 20 or 25 clients a week does…

Image: Podcast graphic for an episode of Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide titled “Burnout Recovery in a Failing System.” Background shows cracked pavement with a bandage placed across the crack. Includes a portrait of guest Shaina Siber, LCSW. Website listed as mtsgpodcast.com.

Burnout Recovery in a Failing System: ACT, Moral Injury & Reclaiming Agency – An Interview with Shaina Siber, LCSW

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Burnout, Efficiency, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Therapist Safety, Whole Person Therapist

Burnout Recovery in a Failing System: ACT, Moral Injury & Reclaiming Agency – An Interview with Shaina Siber, LCSW Curt and Katie talk with Shaina Siber, LCSW, about what it means to practice therapy in a system that feels increasingly…

Image: A fraying Texas flag on a flag pole with text overlay "Should Texas Therapists Stop Treating Kids?" Website listed as mtsgpodcast.com.

Should Texas Therapists Stop Treating Kids? Texas SB14, Gender-Affirming Care, and the Risks for Therapists

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

Should Texas Therapists Stop Treating Kids? Texas SB14, Gender-Affirming Care, and the Risks for Therapists In this episode of the Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy discuss a rapidly unfolding legal issue in…

Image: Podcast graphic for Episode 460 of Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide. Text reads, “Who Does Licensing Protect?” with a portrait of guest Rebecca Haw Allensworth. Background shows empty chairs. Website listed as mtsgpodcast.com.

The Licensing Racket: Therapist Licensing, Discipline, and Access to Care – An Interview with Rebecca Haw Allensworth

#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Workforce

The Licensing Racket: Therapist Licensing, Discipline, and Access to Care – An Interview with Rebecca Haw Allensworth Curt and Katie chat with Rebecca Haw Allensworth, law professor and author of The Licensing Racket, about therapist licensing,…

Training Therapists in the Age of AI: Preventing Deskilling and Teaching Clinical Judgment

#ModernTherapistProblems, Artificial Intelligence, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Supervision, Therapist Education

Training Therapists in the Age of AI: Preventing Deskilling and Teaching Clinical Judgment Curt and Katie examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping therapist training, supervision, and clinical practice - and why the greatest risk is…

Image: Podcast graphic for Episode 458 of Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide. Text reads, “Food Anxiety Isn’t Always About Dieting: Understanding ARFID and Intuitive Eating. An interview with Robyn Goldberg, RDN, CEDS-C.” Background shows a plate with a fork and spoon, and a portrait of the guest. Website listed as mtsgpodcast.com.

Why Food Anxiety Is Not Always About Dieting: Understanding ARFID and Intuitive Eating An interview with Robyn L. Goldberg, RDN, CEDS-C

#ModernTherapistProblems, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations, Therapist Education

Intuitive Eating, ARFID, and When Food Anxiety Is Not About Diet Culture An Interview with Robyn L. Goldberg, RDN, CEDS-C Diet culture is exhausting, but not every struggle with food is about weight, dieting, or body image. In this episode,…

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…

Is Independent Private Practice Sustainable? Data on Caseloads, Insurance & Income – An Interview with Lindsay Oberleitner, PhD

Why You’re Exhausted in Private Practice: The Hidden Work Behind the Client Hour

Burnout Recovery in a Failing System: ACT, Moral Injury & Reclaiming Agency – An Interview with Shaina Siber, LCSW

Should Texas Therapists Stop Treating Kids? Texas SB14, Gender-Affirming Care, and the Risks for Therapists

The Licensing Racket: Therapist Licensing, Discipline, and Access to Care – An Interview with Rebecca Haw Allensworth

Training Therapists in the Age of AI: Preventing Deskilling and Teaching Clinical Judgment

Why Food Anxiety Is Not Always About Dieting: Understanding ARFID and Intuitive Eating An interview with Robyn L. Goldberg, RDN, CEDS-C

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

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