In this episode, we’re talking to licensed social worker, Nicholas Rissone. We talked to him about the books It's Not Always Depression by Hilary Jacobs Hendel and Decolonizing Therapy by Dr. Jennifer Mullan.

In It’s Not Always Depression, Hilary Jacobs Hendel tells stories of patients who came to her seeking treatment for depression but in fact none of them were chemically depressed. Instead, she found that they’d all experienced traumas in their youth that caused them to put up emotional defenses that mvasqueraded as symptoms of depression. Jacobs Hendel writes about how she used the Change Triangle to help lead these patients toward more joyful and fulfilling lives.

Decolonizing Therapy is an essential work that centers colonial and historical trauma in a framework for healing. This book illuminates that all therapy is—and always has been— inherently political. To better understand the mental health oppression and institutional violence that exists today, we must become familiar with the root of disembodiment from our histories, homelands, and healing practices. Only then will readers see how colonial, historical, and intergenerational legacies have always played a role in the treatment of mental health.

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In this episode, we sit down with psychologist, scholar and author Dr. Thomas Vance to discuss book: My Pocket Therapist Journal: Dating & Relationships. Dr. Vance brings his insights and culturally responsive approach to mental health to our conversation, sharing the inspiration behind his 7-week guided journal designed to help people heal from heartbreak, build self-awareness, and foster healthier, more authentic connections. We also discuss Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap, a book that blends financial literacy with activism. We chat about how emotional well-being and money are deeply connected, particularly for women and marginalised communities, and what it means to build financial independence as a radical, empowering act.

Together, we unpack emotional patterns in dating, the importance of aftercare and how money can be both a source of stress and a tool for liberation. If you’d like to reach out with your own recommendations or are a mental health practitioner interested in coming on to share, you can email us at booksfromyourtherapist@gmail.com.

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This month, it's Amanda and Tara talking about the topic of burnout and ways to prevent it. We're discussing the book Burnout by Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA. We dive into the stress response cycle, what this is and how essential it is to completing the cycle. The second book we talk about is My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh. This book features a protagonist struggling with burnout who is trying to escape the world. It was fun discussing both books and finding the commonalities between them.

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This month we’re talking to Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming, author of How to Have a Happy Birthday. We chatted about why it's important to honour your birthday and celebrate yourself. The second book we discuss is Elizabeth Gilbert's inspirational Big Magic.

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This month we’re talking to Christina Taylor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Christina helps teens and young adults in North Carolina overcome their self doubt, perfectionism, anxiety and negative experiences, allowing them to embrace and love who they truly are. We talk to Christina about the books What Made Maddy Run by Kate Fagan and The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.

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This month we’re talking to sex educator and intimacy coach Justine Barre from The Witch's Therapist. We're discussing non-monogamy, polyamory, relationship anarchy and the book The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton. Widely known as the “Poly Bible”—The Ethical Slut has dispelled myths and showed curious readers how to maintain a successful polyamorous lifestyle through open communication, emotional honesty, and safer sex practices. Our second book is the tragically beautiful On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong.

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This month we’re talking to Dr. Adam Dorsay about his new book Super Psyched. Adam is a licensed psychologist and executive coach in Silicon Valley where he works with high-achieving adults (including professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and professional athletes). Adam is the host SuperPsyched, an award-winning podcast and he has given two highly regarded TEDx Talks.

Adam’s book Super Psyched is all about connection and explores how restoring or creating the deep bonds of connection to what truly matters in our lives, can lead to happiness. Packed with actionable advice, unforgettable stories, and unexpected insights, Super Psyched is the ultimate handbook for unleashing the power of connection to live the life you love.

For our second book, we’re discussing Thanks a Thousand by A.J. Jacobs. In this book, New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs decided to thank every single person involved in producing his morning cup of coffee. The resulting journey takes him across the globe, transforms his life, and reveals secrets about how gratitude can make us all happier, more generous, and more connected.

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In this episode, we're talking to licensed therapist and mental health writer Dr. Kathleen Smith about how to stop people pleasing and start being yourself. Kathleen's latest book True to You is a relatable self-help guide for people who want to learn to live less focused on others’ reactions and more confidently by their own principles. We chat about Bowen family systems theory and how learning more about your family can help you learn about yourself.

Our second book is The Social Lives of Animals by Ashley Ward. In this book, biologist Ashley Ward takes us on a wild tour across the globe as he searches for a more accurate picture of how animals build societies. We chat about the social impulses of animals and how they be more connected to us than we think.

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