The Twin Therapists Podcast

Send us Fan Mail AI isn’t a distant headline for tech people, it’s already sitting in your pocket, your practice software, and your clients’ daily lives. We talk with Dr. Seneka Gainer, counselor educator, researcher, author, and clinical director, about how counselors can build real AI literacy and integrate technology ethically without losing empathy or turning therapy into an assembly line. If...

Send us Fan Mail We walk out of a meeting with the American Counseling Association still laughing, then immediately crash into the emotional whiplash of the end of the semester. Graduation season in counselor education is a strange mix of pride, fatigue, and real tenderness. We talk honestly about pinning, commencement, and those tiny student thank you notes that end up living on our desks for yea...

Send us Fan Mail We catch up after the break and get honest about why consistency is hard when we’re juggling teaching, supervision, family life, and actual rest. Along the way we connect youth soccer, counselor training, and conference culture to one core idea: you get better by practicing publicly, not by protecting your ego.  • why we disappeared and how we’re trying to make the show sustainabl...

Send us Fan Mail The mics crack back on with a messy, honest reset: a health scare, a mountain of sleep debt, and the kind of parenting moments that test your pulse and soften your edges. We traded hustle for recovery long enough to notice what was broken—and what actually makes us useful as counselors, teachers, and humans. Between 4 a.m. wake-ups and dense homemade bread, we started building a b...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Jake, an ER clinician and private practice counselor, to unpack crisis work, clinical pressure, and the moving target of purpose. We dig into the craft of change talk, why discomfort is often the doorway, and how authenticity protects both clients and clinicians. • ER counseling triage explained and decision points for admission • System limits, moral stress and t...

Send us Fan Mail We pull back the curtain on how space, funding, and proximity shape counseling education, arguing that dedicated, coherent homes make safer clinics and stronger clinicians. Humor lightens the load as we unpack real trade-offs, practical design, and why proximity is pedagogy. • why scattered programs strain safety, supervision and morale • what a dedicated counseling home includes...

Send us Fan Mail Some days it feels like the only way through is to push harder. We took a different route with psychologist and author Dr. Kate Lund, exploring how real resilience is built on flexibility, calm, and the everyday choices that shape family culture. Dr. Lund’s story starts with hydrocephalus in childhood and winds through Washington, DC communications work before circling back to cli...

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Bryan Power about how a near-collapse became the turning point for a stronger marriage. He shares the six pillars of Integrated Attachment Theory and real steps to move from anxious or avoidant patterns to secure connection. • origin story and the emotional restraining order • discovery of anxious and dismissive avoidant dynamics • subconscious patterns driving confli...

Send us Fan Mail Two counselors trade jokes about inbox guilt, dying Durangos, and overpowered espresso while wrestling with a deeper question: how much real life belongs in the classroom. We explore program culture, student shock, and what it takes to build identity, grit, and readiness for hard cases. • inbox pressure, family interruptions, and guilt • digital clutter vs responsibility to studen...

Send us Fan Mail Two counselors trade jokes, parent stories, and supervision lessons while wrestling with a simple truth: everyone needs real feedback. We talk about clean wins, messy systems, and how saying “good job” can change students, clinicians, and kids. • late start, banter, and ACA mic confession • supervision realities, randomness versus fit, ethical referral • parenting story on cheatin...

Send us Fan Mail A hike-time call from Pop-Pop, a birthday cookie “failure” that turns into a win, and a catastrophic Lego implosion set the stage for a conversation clinicians rarely hear plainly: some supervisors grow you, and some supervise to manage risk—and the difference matters. We trade stories that are funny and a little painful, then map them onto the realities of clinical training: refl...

Send us Fan Mail We explore childhood memories of our elementary school club "The Midnight Players" and share essential advice for new therapists struggling with performance anxiety in clinical sessions. • Our childhood club "Midnight Players" had airbrushed sweaters, monthly dues, and official roles including a "Sergeant-at-Arms" • Childhood clubs reveal our deep des...

Send us Fan Mail We explore the complexities of parenting, professional growth, and navigating difficult conversations in therapeutic and educational settings. From toddlers mimicking adult language to teaching children independence, the episode weaves together insights about embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth. • Discussing the challenges of children saying inappropriate things in public...

Send us Fan Mail The twin therapists explore the concept of outgrowing your therapist and when it's appropriate to end a therapeutic relationship despite feelings of loyalty. • Distinguishing between dependency and loyalty in the therapeutic relationship • Recognizing when clients have achieved their therapeutic goals and are ready to move on • The responsibility therapists have to acknowledg...

Send us Fan Mail Twin therapists Jude and Julius Austin share a candid, humor-filled conversation about finding peace, love, and self-care in the counseling profession while staying true to your authentic self. • Peace in counseling isn't about perfection but creating structures that allow for freedom and authenticity • Jude finds peace through session structure while Julius finds it through...

Send us Fan Mail The hosts return to discuss AI's growing role in mental health therapy and what makes human therapists irreplaceable despite technological advances. • The rising trend of AI applications in clinical psychology beyond administrative tasks • A UK startup called Limbic developing AI "agents" for intake, triage, and therapy delivery • How AI therapy could make mental he...

Send us Fan Mail We catch up after months away, discussing our completed book "Mind Your Business: Merging Meaningful Work with Financial Wisdom" and sharing stories about our rapidly growing children. Our conversation explores the delicate balance between challenging clients to grow and respecting their boundaries. • Julius and Jude share updates about family life and their unusually ta...

Send us Fan Mail If you have any questions about any counseling related topics or would like the twins to share their thoughts about a particular counseling case  - reach out with the info below: Voicemail:  https://www.speakpipe.com/ttp Instagram: thetwintherapists Contact: thetwintherapists@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail Therapy isn't about perfection—it's about practice. Two seasoned counselor educators reunite to tackle one of the most profound challenges facing new therapists: finding authenticity in clinical work. Breaking through the idealized image of the flawless therapist, we explore why students often hide behind passive, non-directive approaches rather than bringing their genui...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if the chaos of academic life could lead you to the unexpected world of online toe picture sales? Join us on a laughter-filled journey as we discuss the hilarious mayhem of coordinating our packed schedules while playfully considering the end of our podcasting days. Balancing the demands of an associate dean, meetings with students and faculty, and the bitte...

Send us Fan Mail On the education front, we're pulling back the curtain on generational shifts that are reshaping classrooms. Can AI be the secret ingredient that keeps Gen Z and Gen Alpha students engaged? From AI-generated mock clients to an in-depth chat about the necessity of evolving teaching methods, we're exploring why understanding the 'why' is crucial for today's...

Send us Fan Mail Passionate soccer fan and esteemed academic, Dr. Gülşha Kemer, joins us to share her journey through the world of academia and her love for the Turkish soccer team, Beşiktaş. Her insights shine a light on the importance of informal interactions in building strong professional relationships, akin to a "marriage" among colleagues. In this engaging conversation, we explore...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how the world of Dungeons & Dragons can transform therapy sessions with our guest, Joseph Bennett, an LPC associate from Central Texas. Joseph shares his innovative approach to incorporating this beloved role-playing game into clinical settings. By weaving together the immersive experiences of D&D with therapeutic practices, Joseph offers a unique perspective on e...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine a world where podcasting hurdles and academic pressures collide in a whirlwind of humor and insight. That's the reality we tackle in this episode as we brainstorm zany product ideas like a scent named "Burnout" and a unique retreat for therapists. Amid the laughter, we address mid-semester stress and plan a faculty and student Halloween bash, always mindful...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your little soccer star decides to hang up their cleats, but the family legacy of sports beckons with open arms? Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of parenting with a smile, sharing the tale of Valen's candid farewell to soccer and our amusing exploration of new athletic avenues like tennis or golf. Amidst the laughter, we find time to chat about o...