My Favorite Mental Health Podcasts
As a counseling student, a lot of the media that I consume has to do with therapy and personal growth. I wanted to share some of my favorite podcasts that might fill your heart as much as they do mine.
“You Need Therapy” with Kat Defatta
Kat consistently chooses interesting topics to discuss. Her episodes range from common questions like “when are ultimatums okay?” to therapy-specific topics related to attachment and Gottman theories. I like the way that she approached questions and topics. She may give her opinion, but most of the time she explores the different sides of issues. She also bases a lot of her information on research and sometimes includes guest speakers.
“Love and Sex Unfiltered” with Sonya Jensen
Sonya has a way of making her podcasts personable. It feels like you are listening to a friend discuss her expert thoughts on mental health topics. She is very knowledgeable and experienced, and you can tell by the information she discusses. I also think that she sprinkles in nuggets of wisdom that keep me pondering for days.
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“Where Should We Begin?” With Esther Perel
Esther Perel is just one of the queens of therapy. Her episodes follow actual counseling sessions with her clients. And although we all may be experiencing challenges that are different from her clients’, what she says can be helpful, challenging, and uplifting for anyone. Esther mostly works with couples, so her podcast is very eye-opening for relationship-related issues. This is a must listen to!
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“Other People’s Problems” with Hillary McBride
Hillary McBride’s podcast is a lot like Esther Perel’s in that they record real counseling sessions. Hillary’s seems to do attachment-based work with individuals. She creates a comforting and safe environment with her clients, that is soothing to listeners too.
Go To “Other People’s Problems”
“Dear Therapists” with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch
This podcast has a similar style as Esther and Hillary’s. A unique feature of it is that Lori and Guy conceptualize and discuss how they might help the client. It is a unique look into the perspective of therapists, kind of like a bird’s eye view. Lori Gottlieb also wrote one of my favorite books called “Maybe You Should Talk To Someone” that I highly recommend to anyone thinking about starting therapy or anyone looking to work on themselves.
On My Listening Bucket List:
Sex With Emily with Dr. Emily Morse
Happy listening!
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