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

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

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

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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…
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Spring Health Acquires Alma: What It Means for Independent Therapists

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If you follow The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide podcast, you know our core mission is protecting clinician agency against the "machine" of mental health. With the recent news that Spring Health is acquiring Alma, it appears that machine…
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Special Series: Becoming a Therapist – Becoming a Therapist as a First-Generation Clinician-in-Training: An Interview with Marvin Vasquez

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

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

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

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

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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…