Unqualified Therapists Inc.

Bentinho Massarao first came my way by someone who survived his abuse. Jade had joined his spiritual community and I followed along on her journey (as we do these days) on Instagram. You can hear her full story on one of our favorite podcasts: A Little Bit Culty:Bentinho Massaro Sucks Part 1 . When Jade finally shared the news on Instagram of who he really was and the damaging impact he had on her life, I wanted to find out anything and everything I could on this man. As did VICE back in...

Teal Swan has come into the spotlight recently from a docuseries on Hulu called The Deep End; as well as from a detailed account from a reporter in his podcast series called The Gateway. Her fringe techniques for "healing" have caused an uproar in the spiritual community due to their (dare I say) dangerous nature. We did our own deep dive into this woman and her 'teachings' to get an idea of the message she is sending to those who are finding themselves in their own dark corners of despair....

This is our final episode in "The Unqualified Meet the Qualified" with Dr. Katie Stewart where we try to unpack some of the most well known to the most confusing mental illnesses. We hope that this series helped educate you and give you the knowledge to help someone in your life struggling, help yourself heal, or to just talk more informed about the topic. Narcissism and gaslighting are words that get thrown around a lot these days, but do we really know what they mean? What is Narcissistic...

We are LIVE this week with the I'm Loving Me Project's Gloria Ward. We discuss relationships, friendships, and parenting and how these all encompass our mental health journey. It is real, safe and uncensored. We hope you will join us next time LIVE with your questions here. YOU can help us to keep the mics on and join our community as little as $5 as we continue to stop the stigma surrounding mental health. https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists www.popl.com...

PTSD and CPTSD...That is a lot of letters. It also takes up a lot of pages in the DSM. We unpack these two: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on this episode with Dr. Katie Stewart. It is part 3 of our series: The Unqualified meet The Qualified. YOU can help us to keep the mics on and join our community as little as $5 as we continue to stop the stigma surrounding mental health. https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists www.popl.com...

This one is near and dear to my heart. For years, I lived in fear of anyone finding out my husband had Bipolar Disorder. It was the loneliest time of my life. I never want anyone else to have to travel that road alone. This is why Sarah and I do what we do, we talk about the things no one talks about to try to remove the stigma. We bring Dr. Stewart back for our 2nd installment of "The Unqualified Meet the Qualified." Did you ever wonder what the difference is between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar...

Every month, week, and day is focused on mental health awareness here at the UT, but for the rest of the world, May is the official Mental Health Awareness month. We are bringing you a series of episodes this month full of information, facts, and myth busting tidbits surrounding all things mental health. Dr. Katie Stewart is a Psychologist who is truly a qualified expert. Her belief is that, "Human beings need to be seen, to be heard, to have a sense of connection, and to have a sense of...

*Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion surrounding suicide and suicidal ideation. This week’s episode proved to be one of our most difficult for us. The complexities, layers, and perspectives surrounding a person’s mental illness and suicide are endless. We struggled to tell this story of Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy. You may have heard about this case as the girlfriend who pushed her boyfriend to complete suicide. While that is a part of the story, it isn’t the entire...

"You think you know but you have no idea." No, this isn't an episode of MTV's Diary but you get the point. In this episode we dive into who we are, why we're here, and why we're qualified to be your unqualified therapists. While we share some pretty deep stuff, don't worry, we also throw in some weird and fun stuff about ourselves and each other. Listen in to hear how we can learn more about you as well! We're loving this community and getting to know you all better has been a privilege and...

Wouldn't it be amazing if there was a "Magic Pill" to cure all of our mental health struggles and mental illnesses? SPOILER ALERT: That is FALSE. (A little "Office" humor) Since there isn't one, we decided to share our tool box (now referred to as our UHaul) of tips and tricks with all of you. Research, listener suggestions, and our personal strategies to cope are discussed in this episode. Along with all of this goodness, we get to share our first voicemails from listeners! Be sure to...

Death is inevitable for all of us, for everyone we love, and for the loved ones of of our family and friends. Often when someone dies we don't know what to do. We might not know how to make arrangements or the choices available. We might struggle with the right thing to say to someone we love who is mourning a loss. Death is a complicated subject fueled with emotion. Here at the UT, we believe that information is power and in that power we can feel a little more comfortable with the most...

Do you feel like you are juggling too many things? Are you wearing ALL the hats? Are you exhausted at the end of the day, but feel like you didn't get anything done? Is the list of things you still need to do running through your head when you lay down at night in bed? In our recent research interviews with women across the country, one of the daily frustrations many women have is trying to get all the things done that need done in a day. It is hard to get everything accomplished when we are...

Complex PTSD is something neither one of us had heard of until one of us got the diagnosis. That can often be how it goes, but instead of being scary, it put a name to all the symptoms and emotions. Sarah tells her story of how she got here, a place of loss and grief piled up so high that sifting through was nearly impossible. She shares how the famous line, "It could always be worse," caused emotions to never be dealt with and therefore creating that massive pile of traumatic events...

Holy sh*t have we learned so much these last 18 months! We've talked to so many survivors, experts, Warriors, and leaders and have felt the impact of this on our own lives and healing processes. With that being said, we feel like we are in a spot to really uplevel and evolve this podcast to be even better for YOU! So if you listened to this little ditty and feel like you're a match to help us do just that, here is the link to schedule a time to tell us all about who you are---> Let's...

*Trigger warning that this episode contains discussion about sexual abuse. Please take care when listening. We revisit one of our most powerful episodes this week. Listen in to Katie Maloney's story of not only surviving, but thriving after 18 years of abuse. She shares with us her story as well as incredible strategies to heal from trauma and abuse. Katie will encourage, empower, and inform you. She is a beautiful soul who is helping others heal from those things that seem impossible to...

Sarah and Amy sit down to kick off Women's History month with a lively conversation surrounding women's issues that are not talked about enough. They break down the hilarious stand up of Sasheer Zamata why tampon commercials are doing a disservice to women everywhere. Also, did you know the pain women feel during period cramps is the same as the pain felt during a heart attack? How do we stop the stigma, the shame, and the myths surrounding all things women? We talk about it, of course....

Psychologists and Therapists are real people too. We get a chance to talk with Katie Stewart (she only makes her family call her Dr.) on what it means to be on the other side of the table. We know you will enjoy this lively conversation as she shares her story. Katie is gracious, caring, and a wealth of knowledge. She shares some amazing advice with us on how to zoom out on our lives to see situations clearer. Be sure to listen to the whole episode so you don't miss the what's weird about...

Listening to Mike's story was an honor. Our motto here at the UT is: stories heal. Mike's story is authentic and raw. It is one that he has shared over TikTok. Not only did he gain a large following, but he also became an inspiration to thousands. His TikTok followers watched him go from "TheDrunkenTikTok" to "RecoveringDrunkenTikTok" and all the spaces in between. Mike's motto that he shares with his TikTok community is: "You inspire me. I'll inspire you. Together, we'll inspire each...

*Part 2 of 2 Warriors you're in for a treat. Casey is wise beyond her years and is bringing us hope in breaking the cycle of negative self talk. She shares with us over two episodes some of these nuggets on taking steps, no matter how small, in changing our thoughts around our bodies and bringing us to a more neutral space. We discuss what we can gain instead of what we can lose, using the term features rather than flaws, and why spending time naked can help us gain confidence. Casey is a...

*Part 1 of 2 Warriors you're in for a treat. Casey is wise beyond her years and is bringing us hope in breaking the cycle of negative self talk. She shares with us over two episodes some of these nuggets on taking steps, no matter how small, in changing our thoughts around our bodies and bringing us to a more neutral space. We discuss what we can gain instead of what we can lose, using the term features rather than flaws, and why spending time naked can help us gain confidence. Casey is a...