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“Podcast had a great premise, but unfortunately the hosts lack the experience and ability to appropriately research or cover the topics brought up by clients on the podcast. They also talk too much, and Ben in particular spends more time talking about what he thinks a client is probably feeling...”Read full review »
NoJamCity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
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“My first listen was the one on trauma informed care. Given the latest research (MRI imaging, etc), there is definitely a link between trauma and the brain/nervous system. Maybe do another literature search on a real repository like MedLine. I found this podcast to be I’ll-informed and black and...”Read full review »
Notaboomer66 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/23
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“Thank you both for this. After I graduated, I still felt very lost in this field and had a lot of questions that I think you guys explored. I listened to all the episodes in like a year or less😅 and can say that it's helped me feel more at ease in the field. Ben I hope you are able to find...”Read full review »
Rufels J via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
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“Really hope this is not goodbye forever, but I totally understand. I’ve been a silent listener for quite some time. Really loved this podcast. Probably one of my favorites. Thank you for taking the time and effort to create a space for the topics you covered. It was healing and insightful. I wish...”Read full review »
randapanda696 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/23
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“Love this show and definitely sad to hear you’re taking a break! I 100% got what Ben was talking about in the last episode. When your passion for understanding something leads to peaking too far behind the curtain, it can definitely leave a bad taste in your mouth. Cheering you on as you...”Read full review »
Liz2point0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/23
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“Sad to see you go! I wholeheartedly resonate with your cynicism, Ben. It's incredibly disheartening to witness people blindly following the marketing hype, and it often feels like we're fighting an uphill battle. All I can express is the urgent need for more voices like yours (Carrie and...”Read full review »
Striving for Good Enough via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/23
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“I love the insight that you both share! I am glad that y’all take devils advocate and try to always critically think about the therapy world ☺️ it’s refreshing for me as I am learning more about what type of clinician I would like to become. Keep up the great work!”
CoastMississippiMSW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/23
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“I enjoy different takes on popular therapies. I love the information provided. But sometimes, the hosts are condescending about the therapies they do not believe in. I believe you can have an opinion. But, it is another thing to laugh at and mock therapists who do not follow the same path you do.”
Nessa-S via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/23
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“Hosts talk too much. Constantly giving their opinion or trying to reflect what guests say. Plus at times giving very questionable takes.”
Bertrand200 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/23
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“I’m a social worker taking my licensing exam in early October. This is easily my favorite podcast for so many reasons—I listen to it at the gym and while driving to work. I’ve learned so much from the study hall episodes and have incorporated insights from Ben and Carrie, guests, and experts into...”Read full review »
Sarumbley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
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“Some of the episodes are interesting and insightful! As others have pointed out, the hosts tend to come off as overly opinionated given their experience levels, which damages their credibility at times.
Overall, it seems like they have a noble mission, but I wish they would take a more...”Read full review »
reallygreatproduct via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/23
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“Just listened to the EMDR episode with Angela Nauss as the “expert” (checked her level of experience on the BBS website and can see she’s been licensed only 3 years, not sure how long she’s been trained in EMDR, but it’s probably less than that). For reference, I’ve been licensed 23 years,...”Read full review »
vinyldash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/23
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“Carrie and Ben are on point with their content and presentation. It always seems that when I listen to their podcast it applies to a client issue that I had been thinking about. And the conversation is always so helpful to gather different perspectives and legitimate clinical information on...”Read full review »
Nica Cotto avocado via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/19/23
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“Can’t believe how ill informed the episode on emdr is. Very biased and peddling the old view is that it is ‘all about the relationship’.”
Dr Justin Havens via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/11/23
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“I just listened to the episode about trauma informed therapy. At first, I felt like there was some good information about the history of trauma informed care and was interested. It took a sharp turn for me. The female host is extremely offputting and for someone who just recently graduated her...”Read full review »
wwh2009 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/23
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“I’m confuse on the premise of this episode. The host kept alluding and jokingly saying that evangelicals can not be ethical therapists. It’s probably tongue in cheek or being playful but it came across as if he meant it. I wonder if he will hold the same stance for other Faiths. Like a moslem...”Read full review »
Love coffee with news reviews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“Maybe I just picked a couple particularly bad episodes to try, but this podcast is hard to listen to if you have knowledge in the field of psychotherapy. Hearing two folks this confidently ignorant (“qualitative studies are pointless!” “no one does group therapy anymore!” etc.) speaks to a low...”Read full review »
kanuck84 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/17/23
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“I have greatly enjoyed the content of this podcast, especially the Study Hall episodes. However, Ben seems to often disrupt the flow of conversations (with Carrie and guests). He comes across as deliberately obtuse and overcomplicates simple topics. Carrie is thorough in her preparation and I...”Read full review »
mswmississippi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/23
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“Thank you for your podcast! It is so helpful and relatable!”
HapEMomof3Boys via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/23
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“PLEASE HELP!!! I have an hours drive to work but it’s taking 5 min!!! I have tried starting off in the opposite direction but this doesn’t help. I keep my mobile in the boot (trunk) and have tapped over all the controls of the radio, but your podcast comes on all by itself!! My cars possessed...”Read full review »
ggggjtfefsgwxwqsxrvbkdk via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
03/16/23
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“This is my favourite podcast- work related or other. As a psychologist who is new to the field, I have found the discussion on this podcast invaluable. Also just hilarious on a lot of occasions (the episode on psychology today profile generators was a highlight). Thanks Ben and Carrie for keeping...”Read full review »
Hannah 🦘 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/06/23
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“This show is getting me through my clinical mental health counseling program and I couldn’t be more grateful for it. The hosts are uniquely relatable to early career therapists, and infuse their entertaining conversations with research, ethics, and empathy. They are a pleasure to listen to -...”Read full review »
Seth15994267 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/23
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“Honestly, I like listening to others perspectives and how they come to their conclusions. Bringing in guests to share their experiences is a new take. Overall concept of the podcast is ok. My only negative review is the audio quality and one on the hosts who seems to be yelling. She may not be...”Read full review »
Gorgeouskat08 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/22
“I have come back to this podcast a dozen or so times; I take seriously their stated mission of considering client experiences, decreasing ethical violations, and preventing harm in the field of mental health treatment. And yet, each time I listen, I get a definite “red flag” feeling when...”Read full review »
LCK2022 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/22
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“As a therapist in training I have learned SO MUCH from you two. I love you both! I love your banter and humour. Thank you for helping realize the harm that can easily be caused by bad therapy. Much love to you both.”
Hellotherehandsome via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/07/22
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“Throws therapists under the bus. The concept of this podcast just seems rude unprofessional and maybe unethical. One and done.”
Zannelaw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/22
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“I find myself being very curious about the content but can’t complete an episode because of the two hosts high energy tone of voice and fast ´super positive’ speech choice talking about a very serious subject. This ´high energy vibe’ and ´valley girl’ tone I find very irritating to listen to for...”Read full review »
Saint John The Worker via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/04/22
“I saw a couple of very unhelpful therapists during a difficult time in my life, and they left me worse off than I was when I started with them. Hearing about other people’s bad therapy experiences — along with responses from Caroline/Ben and the experts they invite in — has been incredibly...”Read full review »
dave_edwards_is_trash via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/24/22
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“I really enjoy this as a client and as a therapist.”
HeavyMetalMom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/22
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“Therapists everywhere are taught how not to micro-aggress clients and I love how the last episode talked about how common micro-antisemitism is in our culture. The guests outlined how "othering" Jews by asking them about things they may have no knowledge of is harmful.
To the reviewer...”Read full review »
Katie Portland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/22
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“The hosts are empathic to the guests and ask really engaging and interesting questions. Love this podcast!”
therapistdummy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/22
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“I found it so cathartic to listen to the recent episode on antisemitism. It connected to so many experiences I have had and was sensitively explored.”
shmalma via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/09/22
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“Being asked a question about Israel/Palestine is not anti-semitism. Gross to see white woman playing victim using that crap. Sad that both hosts ate it up even though this guest obviously came on to push an agenda.”
nogoodfeatures via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/22
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“I’m preparing to start grad school in a couple months and this podcast has been so illuminating about approaching therapy in the right mindset and avoided the attitudes that lead to bad therapy. I feel much more confident starting my journey thanks to these amazing people!”
Zakyaaa via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/27/22
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“I just found this podcast a few days ago and can’t stop listening! I’m about to graduate with my MSW and I am learning so much from you both and your guests. I would love to listen to an episode about clinical documentation/audits/how the heck were supposed to be good at treatment planning and...”Read full review »
leahsherman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/22
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“So interesting and challenging whilst being fun at the same time. As an aspiring therapist, I highly recommend!”
wworkoutgirl via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/19/22
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“I love podcasts, and this one is my favorite by far. I’m a Resident Counselor constantly working to be the best therapist I can be in order to help my clients. Ben and Carrie are so so relatable in their reflections, questions, and dialogue which are both refreshing and reassuring. I want to...”Read full review »
sierracassidy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/22
“Just listened to the recent episode. I understand you want to give clients’ a voice about their negative therapy experiences. However, why not include episodes of clients’ positive therapeutic experiences? It’s odd as a therapist or a therapist in training to only look at just one side, all-or-...”Read full review »
krcoyle5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/22
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“I just found this podcast, but wish I would have found it earlier! I am a newly licensed LPC and this podcast helps me with my imposter syndrome by realizing I’m not a bad therapist while also challenging me and helping me figure out how to be better! It’s also very funny at times! The hosts are...”Read full review »
newtherapist1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/22
“I want to listen to every podcast, but like, so many likes are said, like you know, like, it distracts me from, like, all the other, like, words, like, being said.”
customer jk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/22
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“This podcast is just what I need as a therapist almost a year into practice after graduation. To me, this podcast and more and more conversations like this, is exactly what the therapy profession needs!”
DoddBro's via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/22
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“Love Thomas Lennon, learned he was on from his Twitter post, listened to hear from him. But you talked about yourselves for the first 5:32. I gave up.”
NuttyCuckooSuperKing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/22
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“I’ve learned so much from this. And was entertained along the way. I always get way too excited when a new episode releases. Ben and Carrie, you’re doing such great work. Love your personalities too. Can’t say enough about this show. All my friends in my grad school (in training as a therapist!)...”Read full review »
ipodlover122 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/24/22
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“Just discovered this gem of a podcast and I’m devouring it.”
smug mum via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/18/22
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“I loved this episode so much I had already sent it to a friend by the 30 minute mark. I really appreciated Carrie’s critique of the push for silence as this marker of a skilled therapist. I’ve loved working with my most recent clinician, a female baby therapist, but in the past I’ve felt super...”Read full review »
memorialKatherine999 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/11/22
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“Ben and Carrie,
Thanks for making this podcast. As an RCC and school counsellor in Canada, I can say every graduate student should give this a listen. You can learn more here than grad school.
Ps: please check your Instagram messages. I’d love to share my story.”
CounsellorClara via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/23/21
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