Plot Twist

In this episode of The Plot Twist , Laura and Becky are joined by Evan Newton, a registered social worker and therapist at Beaches Therapy Group, to unpack the cultural phenomenon of the manosphere and what it reveals about loneliness, shame, identity, and belonging. Sparked by a recent Netflix documentary, the conversation explores why some men and boys are drawn into online spaces that promise c...

In this episode of The Plot Twist , Laura Devlin and Becky Loucks sit down with Liz Weisberg, a registered social worker and Gottman-informed couples therapist with over 20 years of experience working with couples, individuals, and families. Together, they explore why relationships often struggle not because of one major event, but because of repeated small moments of disconnection, missed bids fo...

When someone experiences neurological symptoms like weakness, seizures, cognitive changes, or chronic pain but medical tests show no structural damage, the experience can be confusing, frightening, and deeply invalidating. In this episode of Plot Twist, Laura Devlin and Becky Loucks speak with neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist Dr. Sabrina Lemire-Rodger about Functional Neurological Disor...

At 28 years old, Daniel McQueen was living in London and building a promising career in tech when persistent headaches led to a shocking diagnosis and emergency brain surgery. What followed was a devastating brain hemorrhage that left Daniel in a coma for four weeks and forced him to relearn how to walk, talk, and rebuild his life from the ground up. In this episode, Daniel shares the mindset shif...

In this episode, Laura and Becky speak with Dr. Lily Briggs, environmental educator and director of the Finca Cántaros Environmental Association in Costa Rica. Lily shares how a series of life decisions—including leaving a marriage, questioning an academic career path, and moving to Costa Rica—led her to rebuild a life that felt more aligned with her values and passions. Through stories of fieldwo...

In the very first episode of Plot Twist , psychologists and longtime friends Laura Devlin and Becky Loucks sit down for their first recorded conversation together. They talk openly about the vulnerability of being visible—sharing ideas publicly, speaking authentically, and showing up even when the internal critic is loud. As therapists, business owners, and humans navigating their own plot twists,...

Life doesn’t always follow the script. Plot Twist is a mental health and resilience podcast hosted by psychologist, and trauma therapist, and longtime best friends Laura Devlin and Becky Loucks. Each episode explores what happens when life takes an unexpected turn,a diagnosis, loss, identity shift, burnout, or major transition, and how people navigate the messy middle. Through real stories, therap...