Two Therapists Walk Into A Podcast

New series. After a season spent in relationships, we're going inside — to the parts of us that fragment, protect, and hold on long after we think we've moved on. We open with the question that unlocks everything: what if trauma isn't the thing that happened, but what stayed? Robin and Stephanie unpack why the calendar says it's over while the body never got the memo — including the kind of memory...

In the series finale, Robin and Stephanie arrive at what All the Pendencies has been orbiting the whole time — the self that got left behind. Through a structural dissociation and parts lens, they explore the part that learned to disappear, what it was protecting, and why return isn't a moment of insight but a slow movement back toward yourself. Plus a coping skill that might make you cry, a nervo...

In this episode we zoom out...way out. Codependency didn't arrive in a vacuum. It was born inside a very specific cultural moment, and the water we've all been swimming in has shaped what we call healthy, what we call disordered, and who ends up with the diagnosis. Robin and Stephanie explore Western individualism and its complicated relationship with needing people, the gendered history of caregi...

In this episode, we explore the concept of prodependence as an alternative to the traditional codependency model, emphasizing love, compassion, and understanding in relationships. Robin and Stephanie discuss how love is often misunderstood and how shifting the perspective can lead to healthier, more compassionate relationships.  

In this episode, Robin Green and Stephanie Edsall explore the profound impact of family systems on our nervous system, focusing on enmeshment, parentification, and emotional incest. They discuss how these patterns shape our relationships and somatic health, offering insights into healing and self-awareness.  

This episode explores the concept of fawning, a relational response often misunderstood as a flaw. Hosts Robin and Stephanie discuss its origins, neurological basis, costs, and practical ways to notice and shift this pattern for healthier relationships.  

This episode explores the history and evolving understanding of the concept of codependency, emphasizing compassion, curiosity, and trauma-informed approaches in therapy and relationships.  

This episode explores the concept of codependency and fawning in relationships, focusing on how early learned behaviors shape our responses and how understanding the nervous system can aid in healing. Hosted by Robin Green and Stephanie Edsall, it offers insights into relational skills, nervous system regulation, and practical grounding techniques.    keywords: codependency, fawning, nervous syste...

This episode explores the nuances of nervous system regulation, focusing on the states of calm, shutdown, and the importance of bottom-up regulation techniques. It emphasizes understanding your body's signals and offers practical tools for reconnecting with yourself.  

This episode explores the complex relationship between self-trust, nervous system regulation, and the impact of early experiences. Robin and Stephanie discuss how safe relationships and repeated evidence can rebuild trust in oneself, emphasizing the importance of slow, consistent practice.   

Exploring neurodivergence, emotional needs, and the importance of understanding your own wiring for healing and self-acceptance.  

This episode explores Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a fast-acting trauma treatment that combines elements of EMDR and solution-focused therapy. Hosts Robin and Steph discuss how ART works, its neurological basis, and practical exercises for self-help.  

This episode explores the nonlinear nature of healing, emphasizing that progress often involves revisiting past layers with more resources. It offers insights into nervous system processing, the importance of rest, and personal growth within ongoing struggles.  

This episode revisits the foundational concepts of trauma and nervous system regulation, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual responses and the process of healing. It explores the science behind trauma, the window of tolerance, and practical tools like orienting to foster safety and regulation.  

Celebrating one year of the podcast 'Two Therapists Walk Into a Podcast,' Robin and Stephanie reflect on their journey, the importance of integration, and how their work has evolved. They share insights on self-reflection, growth, and community in therapy.  

This episode concludes a series exploring the complex relationship between the body, symptoms, and care. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the nervous system, the impact of healthcare interactions, and the power of feeling believed in the healing process.  

When your body feels unpredictable, it makes sense that your attention follows. In this episode, we talk about what happens when awareness turns into vigilance—when tracking symptoms, scanning for changes, and trying to stay ahead of your body becomes its own kind of exhaustion. We explore the nervous system cost of constant monitoring, why the brain leans toward control when things feel uncertain...

In this mini episode, Robin and Stephanie explore what it actually looks like to practice nervous system awareness in everyday life. Instead of focusing on fixing or forcing change, they talk about how small moments of noticing—your body, your reactions, your energy—can begin to shift patterns over time. They discuss how awareness creates space between reaction and response, why healing often happ...

This episode explores the impact of baseline uncertainty on the nervous system, how it affects physical health, and practical strategies for managing unpredictability. It emphasizes understanding the biological basis of fatigue, stress, and grief in chronic conditions.  

Explore the complex interplay between gut inflammation, nervous system, and immune response, emphasizing a systems approach to health beyond simple protocols.  

This episode explores how minimization of symptoms affects mental and physical health, the importance of listening to your body, and strategies to foster self-awareness and safety in expressing concerns.  

In this episode, hosts Stephanie Edsall and Robin Green introduce a new series focused on women's health, particularly exploring the often unheard signals of the body related to autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, nervous system stress, and the effects of aging and menopause. They emphasize the importance of understanding these signals rather than minimizing them, and how early symptoms can be...

In this final episode of the series, hosts Stephanie Edsall and Robin Green discuss the journey of finding meaning after leaving established belief systems. They explore the disorientation that can come from losing a structured sense of purpose and how spirituality can be redefined through personal experiences. The conversation emphasizes the importance of embodiment in rebuilding meaning and intr...

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the complexities of how our bodies respond to emotional triggers, especially after leaving significant relationships or situations. They emphasize that the nervous system retains memories of safety and danger, which can lead to unexpected reactions even after moving on. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding these responses as part of...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the emotional and psychological costs associated with leaving belief systems, communities, or identities. They explore the complexities of attachment, the coexistence of relief and grief, and the importance of building new connections after leaving. The conversation emphasizes that leaving can be a necessary step for personal growth, even if it comes with feeling...