Books From Your Therapist

In this episode, we’re talking to Jess Barton, a research coordinator at the centre for youth bipolar disorder (CYBD) . Jess conducts research amongst youth with or at high risk of developing bipolar disorder and it was really interesting to get insights from a different side of work within mental health. The books we chat about are Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, PhD and Bravey by Alexi Pappas .&...

In this episode, we’re talking about to Anna Goldfarb about her new book Modern Friendship . Anna is a prolific journalist and “Friendship Explainer” whose writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Time, Vice, The Cut, Vox, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. Modern Friendship is a definitive step-by-step guide to understanding the fundamental mechanics of friendship. Anna shares insights int...

In this episode, we’re talking to Robert Hilt, MD . Bob is a Professor in the UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a psychiatrist at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Bob talks to us about his journey from working as a pediatrician to leading The Partnership Access Line (PAL) , a state-funded program providing mental health consultation for questions such as diagnostic clarification,...

This month, we’re talking to Adam James Cohen , a Marriage and Family Therapist about his upcoming book Second Adolescence: the Messessary path to queer adulthood , which based on his podcast Second Adolescence and also Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan Adam’s podcast Second Adolescence is all about the messy, exhilarating, awkward, healing-filled queer adulthood that comes after growing through...

This month, we’re talking to Cara Gereau , a Marriage and Family Therapist about Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill. In Come Together, Emily takes on a fundamentally misunderstood subject: sex in long-term relationships. The book delves into the complexities of sexual connection, exploring both...

In this episode, Tara & Amanda talk to Ellen Turner, a Marriage and Family Therapist. They discuss modern life and balancing different demands for our time with Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman and how to start thinking philosophically with Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy by Jostein Gaarder. If you’d like to reach out with your own rec...

In this inaugural episode, Amanda & Tara talk about their friendship, starting the podcast and jump right in with some big topics: they explore polyvagal theory from Our Polyvagal World: How Safety and Trauma Change Us by Seth Porges & Stephen W. Porges PhD and talk about grief with the second book Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. Also, why is Korea so important to them? If you’d like...

Join friends Amanda Throckmorton, LMFT and book industry professional Tara Cremin for thoughtful conversations about books and mental health. Discover what your therapists are reading and why it matters. Please note this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music by David McMartin Artwork by Dylan Marcus McConnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.