Therapy Chat

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Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, Psychotherapist, Burnout Prevention Consultant and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator interviews guests to discuss holistic and alternative approaches used in psychotherapy, counseling, coaching and healing sessions. Be a fly on the wall as therapists discuss the practice of psychotherapy and how they implement self care into their own lives to prevent therapist burnout. Conversations about mindfulness, self compassion, The Daring Way™, EMDR, art therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, other somatic methods, trauma, parenting, attachment will get you thinking deeply about therapy and the universal experience of being human, with all the joy and pain that entails.

Recent Episodes
  • 457: Discovering Self + Healing Trauma Though IFS + Art With Sacha Mardou
    Nov 19, 2024 – 52:22
  • 456: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy With Dr. Gina Hahn
    Nov 11, 2024 – 35:15
  • 455: Feminism, Patriarchy, Moms + Rage - With Erin Spahr
    Nov 4, 2024 – 50:17
  • 454: What Is Reproductive Psychology? With Dr. Julie Bindeman
    Oct 28, 2024 – 46:20
  • 453: Integrative Sex Therapy + Psychedelic Assisted Relationship Therapy with Dr. Tammy Nelson
    Oct 21, 2024 – 45:47
  • 452: Women's Health, Hormones + The Patriarchy - With Dr. Rachel Rubin
    Oct 14, 2024 – 52:36
  • 451: Boundaries When Breaking Out of Enmeshed Family Dynamics - With Dr. Sharon Martin
    Oct 7, 2024 – 35:48
  • 450: Cutting Ties With Your Parents - With Dr. Sharon Martin
    Sep 30, 2024 – 46:12
  • 449: Family Dynamics + Difficult Childhoods with Dr. Sharon Martin
    Sep 23, 2024 – 50:44
  • 448: Resilience - Focused EMDR With Libby Murdoch
    Sep 16, 2024 – 40:00
  • 447: Being An Authentic Trauma Therapist with Amber Trejo
    Sep 9, 2024 – 36:46
  • 446: Residential Trauma Treatment For Deep Healing With Benjamin Fry
    Sep 2, 2024 – 40:06
  • 445: Art Therapy For Individuals With Dementia + Their Families - With Sivan Perdue
    Aug 26, 2024 – 40:47
  • 444: Sandtray, Brainspotting + Expressive Therapies For Trauma with Dr. Julia Knach
    Aug 19, 2024 – 52:40
  • 443: How Men Can Get In Touch with Emotion using IFS with Jeremy Mohler
    Aug 9, 2024 – 39:35
  • 442: Healing Collective Trauma With Dr. Thomas Hübl
    Aug 3, 2024 – 45:10
  • 441: Getting To Know Our Inner Worlds Using IFS, Expressive Arts + The Enneagram With Theresa Soltzberg
    Jul 26, 2024 – 37:39
  • 440: Understanding Attachment Needs With Dr. Judy Ho
    Jul 19, 2024 – 37:58
  • 439: Applied Polyvagal Theory In Yoga with Dr. Arielle Schwartz
    Jul 12, 2024 – 52:48
  • 438: Finding Glimmers: A Polyvagal Approach - With Deb Dana + Courtney Rolfe
    Jul 5, 2024 – 48:29
  • 437: Psychoacoustics, Sound Healing + Transformation with Paula Scatoloni
    Jun 21, 2024 – 48:47
  • 436: Nervous System Regulation + The Developing Brain - With Lisa Dion
    Jun 14, 2024 – 38:31
  • 435: Developmental Trauma, Autoimmune + Integrative Nutrition with Dr. Leslie Korn
    Jun 7, 2024 – 01:00:21
  • 434: Shame As An Adaptation To Trauma + Attachment Wounds with Dr. Janina Fisher
    May 24, 2024 – 23:21
  • 433: Decolonizing Mental Health With Dr. Shawna Murray-Browne
    May 20, 2024 – 36:20
  • 432: Healing Trauma Through Yoga + Somatic Psychotherapy - With Dr. Arielle Schwartz
    May 10, 2024 – 43:04
  • 431: Clinical Hypnosis in Trauma Therapy - With Courtney Armstrong
    May 3, 2024 – 01:03:38
  • 430: Therapists And Toxic Business Relationships - With Kelly Higdon + Miranda Palmer
    Apr 26, 2024 – 48:20
  • 429: Traumatization + Its Aftermath: The Importance Of A Systemic Approach - With Antonieta Contreras
    Apr 19, 2024 – 40:43
  • 428: The Trauma Of PANS/PANDAS, AE + Neuroinflammation With Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
    Apr 12, 2024 – 47:10
  • 427: The Eyes Have It - Trip: Trauma Regulation + Integration Process with Monique Hoving-Smeets
    Apr 5, 2024 – 51:28
  • 426: Updating Our Understanding Of Attachment with Sue Marriott + Dr. Ann Kelley
    Mar 29, 2024 – 53:30
  • 425: The Journey Of The Wounded Healer with Dr. Peter Levine
    Mar 21, 2024 – 39:08
  • 424: Healing After Betrayal Trauma with LaDonna Carey, MA
    Mar 14, 2024 – 52:52
  • 423: How Do I Set Boundaries That Stick? With Jules Taylor Shore
    Mar 8, 2024 – 46:40
  • 422: Women's Midlife Wellness the Naturopathic Way with Dr. Erin Kinney
    Mar 1, 2024 – 51:39
  • 421: Acupuncture for Women's Midlife Wellness with Dr. Sara Poldmae
    Feb 23, 2024 – 33:59
  • 420: Menopause, Mood + Sex With Dr. Nazanin Moali
    Feb 16, 2024 – 39:15
  • 419: Marketing Your Practice Doesn't Have To Feel Sleazy With Jenn Fredette
    Feb 9, 2024 – 48:10
  • 418: Childhood Trauma - Understanding The Problem + Solutions With Dr. Marc Hauser
    Feb 2, 2024 – 01:09:23
  • 417: Healing Childhood Trauma Through Psychodrama Structures with Linda Thai, LMSW
    Jan 26, 2024 – 01:01:54
  • 416: The Power Of Vulnerability In Allowing Connection - With Dr. Jenny Hughes
    Jan 19, 2024 – 01:00:00
  • 415: What Therapists Don't Know About Adoption Can Hurt Their Clients - With Brooke Randolph
    Jan 12, 2024 – 01:05:40
  • 414: Breaking Intergenerational Cycles Of Trauma With Dr. Mariel Buque
    Jan 5, 2024 – 46:35
  • 413: Reflections On 2023 - Darkness + Light
    Dec 29, 2023 – 01:23:30
  • 412: Broken Trust: The Impact Of Betrayal Trauma + How EMDR Can Help With Marcken Volmy LMHC, NCC
    Dec 15, 2023 – 37:31
  • 411: Imbalanced Power Dynamics In Relationships - Overcoming Codependency With Michelle Farris
    Dec 8, 2023 – 40:05
  • 410: When Your Adult Child Won't Talk To You - With Tina Gilbertson
    Dec 1, 2023 – 46:18
  • 409: Disentangling From Emotionally Immature People with Dr. Lindsay Gibson
    Nov 24, 2023 – 53:39
  • 408: Polyvagal-Informed EMDR with Rebecca Kase
    Nov 18, 2023 – 51:46
Recent Reviews
  • Lucy M.P
    Love this podcast ❤️
    Laura has such a warm, compassionate energy to her. I’ve found the episodes to be grounding and helpful. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking for their next go-to podcast for all things healing, mental health, or personal growth ❤️
  • I.am.Ivon
    Eye Opening
    One of the very first episodes I listened to was in early 2022 and it spoke immensely to me. This podcast gave me language at a time where I was searching for answers. It helped me put my thoughts into words. Super thankful I randomly stumbled upon this podcast. It was definitely a God send.
  • stackedtight
    Excellent content
    Invaluable information and guests for trauma clinicians and laypeople. But the rambling and redundant introductions are the worst. Add to that ads that are spliced in without warning and the podcast loses me a bit making it a challenge to follow as optimally.
  • Crazy Sere
    Most recent episode
    Why can’t the guest say Palestine? Gaza is for the Palestinian people and Israel illegally occupied their homeland. It is not Israel.
  • Tashi Awesome
    Good content, but abrupt ad breaks
    Would be most welcomed for the listener to have a clue that an ad is about to break the sometimes delicate thread of conversation!
  • MSMTrauma1
    Dr Han Ren episode 385
    Laura Reagan’s podcasts showcase not only foundational learning but cutting edge philosophy and approaches, as well. For example, this episode featuring Dr Han Ren shares her belief that behaviors that might be considered maladaptive and thus frequently used vehicles for shaming, deserve curiosity, exploration and recognition. Definitely worth a listen. Mary Sue McCarthy, LCPC
  • freshntooty
    Better help episode
    That was a very enlightening episode, and I now I realize I can’t go a day without hearing their ads it’s
  • NIBsmf
    One of my favorites
    I’ve been a longtime listener and value so many of the episodes. Though it is geared towards therapists, I often recommend episodes to my therapy clients (for example the ones about psychedelics and healing). I love Laura’s warmth and openness.
  • #iwillfollowChrist
    Insightful
    I don't enjoy the ads and long introductions, but I like the content. I just finished listening to an audiobook of one of the guests, Lindsay Gibson. It was great. Thanks Ms. Regan.
  • jneventisne
    Omg
    I have so much stress and I really need THERAPY like a LOT so I went on to my podcast app and search up therapy and this podcast came up so I clicked on it and now I love it❤️
  • OB8OB
    Eloquent & Professional , such a TREAT for us fellow THERAPISTS
    I have been listening to this dynamic duo on my early, long, & stressful commutes to work. Thank you Thank you , I not only discuss and share with my clients your podcast, it’s helped my personal relationships. I share with my family and friends. 🤍⭐️🙏🏼❤️‍🩹🧠
  • #1podcastlistener
    Essential Listening for Mental Health
    I’m deeply grateful for this podcast, Laura’s hard work, and all her important guests. Therapy Chat is always on point, and has helped me become a more effective clinician.
  • peterpinkpuss
    Excellent episode - 1 small nitpick
    I loved the interview with Donna Jackson Nakazawa about the intersection of psychoneuroimmunology, trauma and microglia. I am stoked to read her book! However; about halfway through Laura mentions something about autoimmune disorders being more common in female identified patients. They are actually more common in patients with two X chromosomes / identified as female at birth (or Klinefelter’s syndrome or other XX intersex condition) because many genes relating to the immune system are stored on the portion of the X chromosome which is missing in Y. Gender identity has no apparent impact. These x-linked recessive autoimmune genotypes are why people with XY chromosomes (cis men and most trans women) are less prone to autoimmune disorders, but more likely to die of infectious disease (and younger) than cis women and trans men, their xx counterparts. One of the ways we have confirmed this is causative rather than correlative is that trans men, non-binary people and trans women retain the likelihood of developing said disorders associated with their chromosomal sex even after going through hormonal transition (though esterol and estradiol are also theorized to have an additional inflammatory effect partially mitigated by progesterone hence the relationship between menstrual cycle and flareups, and between aromatization and autoimmunity the case of a higher-testosterone system).
  • ZACB
    Excellent content regarding trauma treatment
    I’ve listened to hundreds of trauma, psychology, and/or therapy podcasts. This one and Therapist Uncensored provide the highest level content. Excellent guests. Intelligent questions.
  • Health_ Coach
    Great hostess!
    Laura is a fun soul, she's an amazing hostess and she's killing this podcast. Also the sound quality is excellent!
  • sutian15
    First ten minutes are ads/promotions
    Great content but annoying that there’s so much time wasted on the ads in the beginning. Yes, I know I can ski them and I do, but I’d rather hear 45 minutes of great content instead of all the ads.
  • NancyCallaham
    Most helpful Therapy resource
    Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, is really tapping into something bigger … And she is making a pathway for people like me (not knowledge in psychology) to find tangible changes. I found her new podcast The Trauma Chat to be even better as it provides easy to understand information that you can use to then go to her Therapy Chat to find in-depth information and resources. Her new website is also very helpful. I believe that what Laura Reagan is doing is serving as a liaison between those of us in need to the specific kind/type of provider who can be the most helpful to our specific situation/need. I thank you Laura Reagan, LCSW-C for your efforts to make a better world for all of us 🌎❤️…. I highly recommend her website and both of Podcasts!!!
  • mtschoolcounselor
    I always learn!
    As an elementary school counselor, I always learn something during each episode. So valuable to me.
  • EricaBushwell
    Awesome podcast!
    Laura, host of the Therapy Chat podcast, highlights all aspects of mental health, growth and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
  • jojoqueeniebop
    Do your research
    Recently found this podcast and see Irene Lyon was interviewed - despite her atrocious response to BLM. Please, do your thorough research on the clinicians you interview and please see whether they are straight up white supremacy apologists and folks who perpetuate the idea that buildings are more important than Black bodies. Will not be tuning in.
  • Lynn358521
    Great to explore ideas in psych
    I am an occupational therapist, which in a handful of states is legally considered a qualified mental health professional. Beyond practice interests, I’ve found this podcast to be really interesting when exploring concepts in my own mental health & trauma experiences. This podcast covers a variety of ideas that would be near impossible to fit each piece into a practice, but I think that is the highlight of it all. A sampler of theory/concepts from experts - research what resonates, implement as appropriate, and let go of others. Very interesting!
  • Veggie18
    Best podcast ever!
    As a therapist-in-training this podcast has been extremely helpful. It is so well rounded with topics that I touch on every day with my own clients.
  • AnnieHess
    The BEST
    This is one of my favorite podcasts, and I am so so happy I found it. It has allowed me to really understand myself and those around me on a much deeper level. Very grateful for this show ❤️
  • Ali Jost
    Thank you! Can’t get enough
    Laura, this is an incredible podcast that is helping me integrate what I know (so far) as a psychotherapist. I don’t have time to do all the trainings I wish I could—but your podcast gives me a deep enough dive to prioritize which emerging practices I want to learn more about. Hope to see you at one of the trainings you are highlighting soon:)
  • zendo1855
    Great podcast!
    Laura has a wonderful style, drawing out her guests. I always learn a ton in every episode. Thank you Laura!
  • David RD
    Just the Best Therapy Podcast!
    I’m so addicted to this show! Laura brings such thought provoking topics in psychology, emotions, and life, with some amazing expert guests. I have learned so much and so many of my nutrition clients have been at the receiving quite a bit of my enlightenment. This one podcast is better than going back to get my own therapist (don’t worry, still going). The only negative comment I have is that I can’t stop listening! Thank you Laura and Therapy Chat for helping me become a better clinician, husband, father, and man. Keep them coming!
  • Coolfrip
    Starting in 2020
    Wow there’s so many great episodes. I saw on review about where do you start? Well I went to the bottom and I just saved episodes that I thought would be interesting. :)
  • liz 334
    Pls respond
    I’m starting from beginning and it’s takin forever to catch up since I started late. Do I need to listen to the old ones to get the new stuff? Luv it so far tho
  • OssiningLCSW
    Super helpful!
    I love Laura’s ability to address current hot topics from a psychological and emotional perspective in a down to earth understandable way. Great stuff!
  • RLLombardi
    Informative!
    Laura is down-to-earth and delivers high quality informative content to listeners. I am loving every episode!
  • 2thelight
    Love
    This is a wonderful and informative podcast. I look forward to each new episode. Thank you! ❤️
  • KQFan
    Great show!
    One of my go-to podcasts. Thank you!
  • KBIZ_0525
    Informative! Honest!
    Thank you Laura for this invaluable podcast. Your guests are always top notch!
  • Mint for life
    Incredibly valuable information!
    I look forward to every new episode of Therapy Chat. I’m an LCSW and even with grad school, supervision, and various CEU courses and conferences I learn something new from every Therapy Chat podcast I listen to. Thank you Laura for wonderful information, knowledgeable guests and covering topics that are not well-covered in formal learning spaces.
  • Jackie, San Diego, CA
    The sound is poor
    All guests are very hard to hear which is unfortunate because I believe there is some great content here.
  • jaforster
    Helpful and informative!
    I really value all I have learned on Therapy Chat! You are a great host and have excellent content, thank you for all you do!
  • nickname_28
    Holistic self care episode
    I was hoping this episode would talk more about self care using alternative tools. I’m a student with allergies to scented products/fragrance, especially lavender and vanilla. I wish professionals would stop using scents in their offices.
  • drmom2twins
    Great Content on Show
    Laura is a fantastic host offering great content on relevant mental health topics that is suitable for a lay audiences but professionals would get a lot out of it as well!
  • Ryan LCPC
    Highly recommend for therapists
    I have been enjoying "Therapy Chat" and have grown as a psychotherapist upon hearing a variety of approaches. It has specifically inspired me to learn about expressive modalities, IFS, and AEDP and I'm very thankful to have heard about these approaches at various points in the podcast.
  • Starrhere
    Informative
    I’m new on here & I love all the concepts you provide on here! I can’t stop playing these podcasts. Your information is appreciated.
  • Christine from NY
    An insightful and well-informed podcast. Such a wonderful tool for therapists
    I’m a new listener, and truly appreciate the rich content you’re providing on this podcast.
  • P.J. Flynn
    Clinically Informative, but easy to digest Podcast!
    I have been a fan of Therapy Chat for several years (I think since it began - time flies!). During this time, I have been introduced to so many fantastic clinicians; it's hard to pick a favorite! I have dramatically increased my therapeutic knowledge by listening the Therapy Chat, and reading the books of the many professionals Laura has featured. Laura does a wonderful job of facilitating the conversations. She is down-to-earth, and so calm and relaxed - it seems like I am listening to a good friend. I have recommened this podcast to all my clinician friends, and even to a few clients. Keep up the great work Laura. You mentioned initiating some new trainings, and I say go for it! Best Wishes in 2019!
  • Mom w no time to write
    Great interviews!
    This is my favorite podcast! Laura has such a way of interviewing guests to really honor the depth of their work. She is so approachable and real herself and it makes for very interesting and enjoyable listening.
  • ttrim
    Interesting Topics
    Very interesting topics and interesting to listen to! Keep up the good work!
  • broke & thankful
    Thank you
    I’ve only listened to a few and I feel so hopeful for my mental health! I can’t afford actual sessions right now, and I know that this isn’t the same thing, BUT I feel less lonely and much more hopeful. Thank you Therapy chat!!
  • Cheeasleylcsw
    A must listen:)
    Laura really knows her stuff! If you are a therapist or looking to learn-- this is the place!
  • Latinx Therapy
    Easy to digest! LOVE This Podcast!
    This review is long over-due because I am a long-time fan. I appreciate listening as a mental health professional but also I keep learning about topics for my personal life. Topics are very applicable and easy to digest!
  • midwestcoast775
    Excellent Podcast
    This is a great podcast! Good stuff :)
  • Osarosa17
    Great. Recommend it to all
    Fascinating topics!
  • ZigzagPath
    Relevant, important and well done!
    Therapy Chat is one of those podcasts that I have listened to every single episode sometimes even went back and re- listened to some. Laura is knowledgeable, passionate about trauma and her work. She is dedicated to making a difference. She is helpful and always provides many resources. Love the variety of topics and the great line up of guests. Love her calming voice. It’s very peaceful. Keep doing the good work!
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