Mike and Hanifa are joined by Naomi Effort, LCPC. In this episode, they talk about our expectations versus reality. They explore this topic in different areas of our lives where we expect certain results but become disappointed with the reality. Additionally, they share about their own personal experiences as well as the client experience.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Brian Gold, LCSW. In this episode, they discuss what self-sabotage is. They share about the prevalence of working with clients who experience self-sabotage as well as their own experiences.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by David Barecki, Psy.D. They talk about self-loathing in this episode. They share about the prevalence of working with clients who experience self-loathing as well as their own experiences.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Catherine Fairfield, LCPC and Jessica Krakowsky, LCPC. They talk about what flexibility means in an ever changing world. They share about their experiences in adapting as therapists and what the client experience is like.

Hanifa is joined by Naomi Effort, LCPC and Jessica Krakowsky, LCPC. They talk about what a double bind is. Jessica shares about the theory, how it presents itself and its impact on clients in the therapeutic process.

Mike and Hanifa welcome Brian Gold, LCSW and Sara Allen, LCPC for a second episode on the black sheep. They continue to share about their experiences as black sheep. They talk about what emotional cut off is, boundaries and the journey towards healing.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by two special guests in this episode. Eva and Nolan share about their experiences, as students, during lockdown and shooting drills. They share about the mental and emotional toll experienced by themselves and their peers.

On this episode, Mike and Hanifa spend time recapping 2024. They share about their own journeys with the podcast. They reflect on episodes throughout the year and what is to come for the podcast in 2025.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Naomi Effort, LCPC. They talk about what ambivalence is and how it shows up in someone's life. They share scenarios about ambivalence and ways to work through this emotion.