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Join friends Amanda Throckmorton, LMFT and book industry professional Tara Cremin for thoughtful conversations about books and mental health.
Discover what your therapists are reading and why it matters.
Please note this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Music by David McMartin
Artwork by Dylan Marcus McConnell
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Healing Through Body-Based Therapy with Simone Saunders
In this episode we’re joined by therapist, author, and somatic practitioner Simone Saunders (https://www.thecognitivecorner.ca/) to explore what it means to truly feel our feelings and reconnect with our bodies. Simone shares how somatic th
People Pleasing and the Fawn Response
In this episode, Amanda and Tara explore the “fawn” response to trauma—the lesser-known fourth F alongside fight, flight, and freeze. We discuss Meg Josephson’s Are You Mad at Me? (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/are-you-mad-at-me-3), a trauma-i
Is it Love or Limerence? With Amanda McCracken
This month, we're joined by award-winning journalist Amanda McCracken (https://www.amandajmccracken.com/) to talk about her debut book, When Longing Becomes Your Lover (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/when-longing-becomes-your-lover-1) alongside
Parents Have Feelings, Too with Dr. Juli Fraga
This month we're joined by Dr. Juli Fraga (https://www.drjulifraga.com/), psychologist and co-author of Parents Have Feelings, Too (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/parents-have-feelings-too-1), to explore emotional honesty, why repair matters mo
The Hyphenated Life: Identity and Healing, with Dr. Han Ren
In this episode of Books From Your Therapist, we’re joined by therapist and author Dr. Han Ren to discuss her debut book The Hyphenated Life (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-hyphenated-life). Dr. Ren is committed to making mental health acce
The Space Between Us: Being Alone, Loneliness & Connection
In this episode, Amanda and Tara explore the powerful and often misunderstood difference between loneliness and being alone, and how to find a healthy balance between solitude and connection. The books we're talking about are: The Correspon
Healing the Oppressed Body & Reclaiming Yourself with Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik, LCSW
In this episode of Books from Your Therapist, we’re joined by therapist and author Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik (https://www.andreaglik.com/) to talk about her debut book Healing the Oppressed Body (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/healing-the-oppressed
Shame on You: Rewriting the Narrative with Melissa Petro
This month, we’re diving deep into shame, mother wounds, and the stories women are finally telling out loud. We sit down with author Melissa Petro (https://www.melissa-petro.com/) to talk about her powerful debut, Shame on You (https://www.
Being with Grief, a Conversation with Christine Droney, LCSW
This month we talk with Christine Droney, LCSW (https://lancastercountycounselingservices.com/) about grief, dealing with loss and life after death. The books we discuss are Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/movi
Navigating Divorce and Starting Over with Oona Metz, LICSW
This month we talk with Oona Metz, LICSW (https://www.oonametz.com/) about divorce, starting over and discovering yourself again. We discuss Oona's newly released book, Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women (https://www.kobo.com/
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Jenet Dove, LPC
This month we talk with Jenet Dove, LPC (https://jenetdove.com/) about overcoming imposter syndrome and building shame resilience. We discuss Jenet's book Turn the Volume Down on Imposter Syndrome Journal (https://jenetdove.com/product/turn
Bridging Worlds: Integrating Science & Spirituality with Zoë Hall, LMFT & LPCC
This month we talk with Zoë Hall, LMFT & LPCC (https://www.mindfulheartcounselingcenter.com/zoe) about the intersection of spirituality and mental health. We focus on two books: The Awakened Brain (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-awakened-br
We Were Just Kids, Learning Love
In this episode, Tara and Amanda dive deep into the theme of love — all kinds of love — through the lens of two iconic books: All About Love (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/all-about-love-14) by bell hooks and Just Kids (https://www.kobo.com/eb
The Patriarchy Harms Us All: A Look at Male Depression with Haley Graham, LICSW
In this episode we’re talking with Haley Graham (https://www.tiktok.com/@whatshalesreading), licensed clinical social worker. The books we chat about are I Don’t Want To Talk About it: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression (https:
Music & Mental Health with Jonah Bayer, LMHC
In this episode, we’re talking to Jonah Bayer, LMHC (https://www.jonahbayer.com/). Jonah is a writer, podcaster, musician and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. We talked to him about his career change from working in music journalism to bec
Identifying Core Emotions & Decolonizing Your Thinking with Nicholas Rissone, LSW
In this episode, we’re talking to licensed social worker, Nicholas Rissone (https://www.innerclarityllc.com/therapist/nicholas-nick-rissone-lsw). We talked to him about the books It's Not Always Depression (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/it-s-n
Therapy for Your Heart & Your Wallet with Dr. Thomas Vance
In this episode, we sit down with psychologist, scholar and author Dr. Thomas Vance to discuss book: My Pocket Therapist Journal: Dating & Relationships (https://clearmindswellness.com/index.php/shop/). Dr. Vance brings his insights and cul
Surviving Burnout, Escaping Reality
This month, it's Amanda and Tara talking about the topic of burnout and ways to prevent it. We're discussing the book Burnout (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/burnout-42) by Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA. We dive into the stress re
Creating Meaning & Joy on Your Birthday with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming
This month we’re talking to Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming (https://tamartamar.com/), author of How to Have a Happy Birthday (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/how-to-have-a-happy-birthday-create-meaning-fulfillment-and-joy-on-your-special-day). We chatted
Effortless? The Myth of Perfection for Young Adults with Christina Taylor, LCMHC
This month we’re talking to Christina Taylor (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/christina-taylor-charlotte-nc/440677), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Christina helps teens and young adults in North Carolina overcome
Polyamory & The Ethical Slut with Sex Educator Justine Barre
This month we’re talking to sex educator and intimacy coach Justine Barre (https://www.thewitchstherapist.com/justine) from The Witch's Therapist (https://www.thewitchstherapist.com/). We're discussing non-monogamy, polyamory, relationship
Living Super Psyched & the Power of Gratitude with Dr. Adam Dorsay
This month we’re talking to Dr. Adam Dorsay (https://dradamdorsay.com/) about his new book Super Psyched (https://dradamdorsay.com/super-psyched-book-page/). Adam is a licensed psychologist and executive coach in Silicon Valley where he wor
True to You: Break Free from People-Pleasing with Dr. Kathleen Smith
In this episode, we're talking to licensed therapist and mental health writer Dr. Kathleen Smith (https://kathleensmithwrites.com/) about how to stop people pleasing and start being yourself. Kathleen's latest book True to You (https://www.
Why We Need Boundaries with Emma Stern, LPC
In this episode, we're talking to Emma Stern (https://metamorphosispdx.com/about) about how to set lasting boundaries with the people in our life but also with ourselves.The books we chat about are Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover
Wild Women & Trusting Your Intuitive Self
In this episode, we're discussing wild women and intuition in some recent reads that have stayed with us. The books we chat about are Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, PhD. (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/women-who-run-wi
The Importance of Sleep with Jess Barton
In this episode, we’re talking to Jess Barton, a research coordinator at the centre for youth bipolar disorder (CYBD) (https://www.camh.ca/en/science-and-research/institutes-and-centres/centre-for-youth-bipolar-disorder). Jess conducts rese
Talking Modern Friendship with Anna Goldfarb
In this episode, we’re talking about to Anna Goldfarb (https://annagoldfarb.com/) about her new book Modern Friendship (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/modern-friendship). Anna is a prolific journalist and “Friendship Explainer” whose writing ha
Child & Teen Anxiety Resources, with Robert Hilt, MD
In this episode, we’re talking to Robert Hilt, MD (https://www.seattlechildrens.org/directory/robert-j-hilt/). Bob is a Professor in the UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a psychiatrist at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Navigating Queer Adulthood with Adam James Cohen, LMFT
This month, we’re talking to Adam James Cohen (https://www.adamcohenmft.com/), a Marriage and Family Therapist about his upcoming book Second Adolescence: the Messessary path to queer adulthood (https://www.secondadolescencepod.com/book), w
Sex & Relationships with Cara Gereau, LMFT
This month, we’re talking to Cara Gereau (https://www.somatictherapymarin.com/), a Marriage and Family Therapist about Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/come-together-27
