Hey friend! We’re back with an update and a handful of "Did you know?" findings. Join us for a blue moon circle chat, some pregnancy stories, and honest therapist-to-best-friend conversation about intention-setting, community, and why rituals can actually help.

We also nerd out on cool science: a rare taste-for-words synesthesia, sports-and-exercise psychology, and a new idea about why we dream. It’s equal parts practical, nerdy, and comforting.

Stick around, subscribe, and share with someone who needs a real chat — we’ll keep bringing the raw, warm convo and the little facts that make life feel less alone.

Hey friend — we just wrapped up our first year of the podcast and dove into everything from holiday therapy needs to why New Years resolutions usually fail. We chat realistic goal-setting, the cycle of change, meaningful words-of-the-year, and why planning for setbacks is actually smart (not pessimistic).

If you're tired of vague resolutions and want doable ways to build habits, this episode is for you. We talk support systems, motivation, affirmations that actually work, and how to break big goals into bite-sized wins — plus a few personal updates and profession stuff that makes this all feel human.

Hey friend — we chatted about ADHD’s history, how it shows up (and gets misdiagnosed), and why our overstimulating world might be making things worse — plus practical, down-to-earth tips like body-doubling, task stacking, and simple changes at home that actually help.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s ADHD, anxiety, or just the chaos of modern life — this episode walks you through the confusion with warmth and real examples so you don’t feel so alone.

Hey friend — this episode feels like a cozy chat about exactly what it’s like to live in a brain that never stops buzzing. Shante shares real moments of her life and her experiences with ADHD: family, masking, grad school, the relief of a diagnosis, and how meds and therapy changed parenting and relationships.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you (or someone you love) might be navigating ADHD, this one’s for you — full of empathy, humor, and the reminder that getting help doesn’t make you less lovable. Seriously, you’re not alone.

Hey! Welcome friends, in this episode we celebrate the surprising, powerful parts of therapy: the unbiased perspective, the relief of being truly heard, and those tiny metaphors (roller coaster vs. carousel!) that quietly change everything. 

If you’ve ever been skeptical or felt stuck, come hear stories of resistance turning into trust, long-term support catching crises early, and therapists who teach more than they fix.

It’s warm, honest, and full of real talk — the kind that makes you feel seen and a little less alone on your mental health journey.

Hey friend — come hang out with Shante and Brittany as they get uncomfortably honest about what makes therapy so dang hard: crisis shifts, insurance headaches, emotional exhaustion, and the weight of mandated reporting.

This episode feels like a cozy, no-judgment chat between two people who love this work but are honest about the toll it takes — raw, relatable, and full of empathy.

Hey friend!

This episode dives into how AI is popping up everywhere: sometimes super helpful, sometimes dangerously misleading. We talk about real risks and pros of its use in the realm of mental health. We discuss why human empathy and co-regulation still matter and cover practical use of AI tools like AI note-taker and its use in times of need for coping skills. 

Join us for thought provoking conversation on the new age of AI in therapy!

Hey friend — we’re Shante and Brittany. We are here to chat about the messy, real-life ethics therapists actually wrestle with: HIPAA and privacy, when records get subpoenaed, gifts, hugs, dual relationships, notes, and even the lines we still find blurry.

It’s honest, practical, and a little funny — because ethics doesn’t have to be dry. Listen to feel more informed and a little less worried about what gets written down (and why).

Come hang out with Shante, Brittany and Brittany's mom as we get real about parenting, anxiety, and how families change over time. Expect laughs, those stomach-drop honest moments, and simple takeaways about regulation, boundaries, and the messy love that keeps us together.

Whether you’re parenting, navigating mental health, or just crave a cozy, human conversation, this episode feels like sitting on the couch with a friend — messy, warm, and full of insight.

Hey friend — want a cozy, real convo about empathy? We dive into what empathy actually is, how to tell if you’re an empath, and the tools therapists use to "step in" and "step out" so you don’t get emotionally hijacked.

We chat about childhood roots, career choices, politics, parenting struggles, and practical ways to protect your emotional tank while staying connected. Tune in like you’re listening to your besties trade honest therapy notes.