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

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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,…

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

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…

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

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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…
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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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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

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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

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

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

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

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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…