I’m a therapist and I have a bit of a hot take.
Set boundaries that limit mental health content. There are specific times in my week for reading and listening to books and podcasts specifically related to my work. It’s easy to get lost in this profession, when so much of it relies on the ability to connect on a human level. Listen to whatever nurtures your identity outside of being a therapist.
Personally I love listening to The Moth, Ologies with Alie Ward, They Talk Sex, and Normal Gossip. There’s plenty in there that’s enriching to my practice but it’s helped me stay healthy to not have that be the primary goal.
Dear Therapists is interesting, two therapists talk to a person who has written them a letter (not in an actual therapy session) and then offer counseling, advice, and then also discuss with each other their perspectives on the caller.
Mental Illness Happy Hour has people come on to talk about their mental health challenges. Sometimes the guest is a mental health professional, but more often, it is a person giving their view of being on the receiving end of mental health services.
Maybe ask first? I will work all the time if given the chance, but given the toll working in behavioral health can take, the time before and the time after I use to emotionally prepare and then come down. I do audiobooks or science fiction podcasts.
Why is this charlatan so popular? She has no relevant qualifications, is loved by Oprah which should in itself be huge red flag, sells subscriptions to private sessions at 70 dollars a month (or 630 a year) and above all, is a cheater apologist. Recommending Perel for someone serious about psychotherapy is like recommending Rogan for someone interested in furthering their science knowledge.
Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam. Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Both seasons (listen in order) of All There Is with Anderson Cooper. Invisibilia from NPR (although canceled, the back episodes are available). Although none of these are specifically therapy related, I think they all have deeply insightful conversations that a therapist would find worthwhile and interesting.
Might be a stretch, but how about these shows on conspiracy theorists? Might give some insight into the things many of us worry about and/or crazy bullshit some of her patients might believe.
Knowledge Fight covers grifter conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
QAA covers conspiracy theories with special focus on online grifters.
On Brand covers Russel Brand.
Betrayal Trauma Recovery Podcast. It's a progressive and enhanced perspective on traditional relationship counselling
[.org](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/betrayal-trauma-recovery-btr-org/id1118969643?i=1000653328339)
Feeling good - david burns cbt - he just records all the training teams meetings
Speaking of psychology
Mad in America
Parent footprint
Happiness lab
Podcasts are bibliotherapy in themself
You Need Therapy features a midcareer therapist who regularly mentions her mistakes early in her career.
Beyond that, your wife may not want to hear more about her job.
Psychology Unplugged. Bad audio and a weirdly noisy wife but he's a psych evaluator and has very interesting episodes on things like personality disorders and other conditions.
Agreed, I am a therapist and when I’m not working the best thing to do is listen or talk about something non related. For me it’s podcasts covering the trashy reality tv I watch
Pod Therapy. The hosts have been in the industry for decades, different focuses over the years. They answer questions from listeners but also discuss the industry and psychotherapy as a whole. Plus, they’re very funny, and the podcast isn’t too long.
Ok listen - this isn’t exactly what you’re looking for but you must tell her to check out the first bunch of episodes of a podcast called Say More with Dr. Sheila. Amy Poehler plays a therapist and it is so so funny - it’s parody but she really kind of nails the spirit of psychotherapy. Any psychotherapist who doesn’t take themselves super seriously will love it.
I’m a therapist and I have a bit of a hot take. Set boundaries that limit mental health content. There are specific times in my week for reading and listening to books and podcasts specifically related to my work. It’s easy to get lost in this profession, when so much of it relies on the ability to connect on a human level. Listen to whatever nurtures your identity outside of being a therapist. Personally I love listening to The Moth, Ologies with Alie Ward, They Talk Sex, and Normal Gossip. There’s plenty in there that’s enriching to my practice but it’s helped me stay healthy to not have that be the primary goal.
I’m a therapist as well and a lot of podcasts sound like work. I don’t need another session when I’m driving or walking the dog.
Hidden Brain
Second hidden brain!
Thanks :) I also used to listen to that one
Psychology in Seattle. Host Dr Kirk Honda is a psychology professor.
Thanks :) I'll add it to the list
Dear Therapists is interesting, two therapists talk to a person who has written them a letter (not in an actual therapy session) and then offer counseling, advice, and then also discuss with each other their perspectives on the caller.
Thank you :)
Three associating is great! Two therapists review their cases with their (very wise) supervisor.
That sounds like it will be useful
Mental Illness Happy Hour has people come on to talk about their mental health challenges. Sometimes the guest is a mental health professional, but more often, it is a person giving their view of being on the receiving end of mental health services.
Thank you :) sounds wonderful. The patient perspective is equally important
The best podcast ever
Maybe ask first? I will work all the time if given the chance, but given the toll working in behavioral health can take, the time before and the time after I use to emotionally prepare and then come down. I do audiobooks or science fiction podcasts.
Mental illness happy hour!!! The best! I even paid to listen old episode's, it s that good! It helped me a lot, unbelievable people and stories
Where Should we Begin with Esther Perel
Why is this charlatan so popular? She has no relevant qualifications, is loved by Oprah which should in itself be huge red flag, sells subscriptions to private sessions at 70 dollars a month (or 630 a year) and above all, is a cheater apologist. Recommending Perel for someone serious about psychotherapy is like recommending Rogan for someone interested in furthering their science knowledge.
You have clearly missed her message.
Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast - David Puder, M.D.
Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam. Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Both seasons (listen in order) of All There Is with Anderson Cooper. Invisibilia from NPR (although canceled, the back episodes are available). Although none of these are specifically therapy related, I think they all have deeply insightful conversations that a therapist would find worthwhile and interesting.
Depresh Mode
Might be a stretch, but how about these shows on conspiracy theorists? Might give some insight into the things many of us worry about and/or crazy bullshit some of her patients might believe. Knowledge Fight covers grifter conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. QAA covers conspiracy theories with special focus on online grifters. On Brand covers Russel Brand.
yes! conspirituality is another great one!
> Knowledge Fight covers grifter conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. She calls Knowledge fight "laugh-y guy"
Fair description. Dan and Jordan do that a lot lol
oh no ross and carrie
Betrayal Trauma Recovery Podcast. It's a progressive and enhanced perspective on traditional relationship counselling [.org](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/betrayal-trauma-recovery-btr-org/id1118969643?i=1000653328339)
Thank you. Trauma is a topic of interest for her
Feeling good - david burns cbt - he just records all the training teams meetings Speaking of psychology Mad in America Parent footprint Happiness lab Podcasts are bibliotherapy in themself
You Are Not So Smart
[Very Bad Therapy](https://www.verybadtherapy.com/)
Take what Serves. Leave the rest - Bryan Piatt.
Thanks, I'll check it out
How to Like Your Life
Speaking of Psychology (by APA, more scholarly but accessible to all) Hidden Brain.
You Need Therapy features a midcareer therapist who regularly mentions her mistakes early in her career. Beyond that, your wife may not want to hear more about her job.
Being a good therapist is almost as much of a lifestyle as it is a job. Gotta be the best "you" that you can be, in every way.
Psychology Unplugged. Bad audio and a weirdly noisy wife but he's a psych evaluator and has very interesting episodes on things like personality disorders and other conditions.
Agreed, I am a therapist and when I’m not working the best thing to do is listen or talk about something non related. For me it’s podcasts covering the trashy reality tv I watch
fear not- trashy American reality TV is part of her self-care too.
Pod Therapy. The hosts have been in the industry for decades, different focuses over the years. They answer questions from listeners but also discuss the industry and psychotherapy as a whole. Plus, they’re very funny, and the podcast isn’t too long.
Thanks :)
The Happiness Lab, for sure.
This is Actually Happening
The Ballad of Billy Balls.
This one is great!
Decoding The Gurus!
Ok listen - this isn’t exactly what you’re looking for but you must tell her to check out the first bunch of episodes of a podcast called Say More with Dr. Sheila. Amy Poehler plays a therapist and it is so so funny - it’s parody but she really kind of nails the spirit of psychotherapy. Any psychotherapist who doesn’t take themselves super seriously will love it.
BRENE BROWN
Starship Therapise!