twoxlabs
TwoX Labs
Welcome to the TwoX Labs Podcast, where we explore the intersections of mental health, sexuality, and neurodiversity with a focus on the experiences of cis-women and other assigned female at birth identities (AFAB). Hosted by Dr. Erika Miley, LMHC, CST, this podcast dives deep into cutting-edge research, clinical insights, and practical tools for therapists, educators, and medical professionals. From navigating purity culture and ADHD’s impact on sexual functioning to addressing societal influences like the manosphere, TwoX Labs is your go-to source for inclusive, evidence-based conversations....
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Episodes
Neurodivergent Pregnancy 16.02.2026 1:28:25
Perinatal mental health was not built with neurodivergent people in mind. And that gap is costing us. In this 90-minute presentation, I’m joined by: 🧠 Dr. Stacey Greeter, psychiatrist (autistic, ADHD, OCD) 🤰 Jane Kosloff, LICSW, PMH-C 💛 Skylar Ibarra, LCSW, PMH-C We dive into the intersection of: • Autism & ADHD in pregnancy and postpartum • OCD vs. intrusive thoughts • Complex trauma in th...
AI Relationships: When Therapy Meets the Algorithm 12.11.2025 31:55
Sam Altman says 2025 is the year people start using ChatGPT for their emotional lives — to process relationships, rehearse hard conversations, and even find comfort. So what happens when your clients start doing therapy with an algorithm? In this crossover episode of TwoX Labs x The Soft Science, Dr. Erika Miley breaks down: 🧠 What AI actually is (and isn’t) — and why it can sound empathetic with...
AI In Your EHR And Why It Matters? 27.10.2025 44:14
Therapists and healthcare providers — let’s talk about the robots quietly hiding in your chart notes. In this episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley breaks down exactly how AI is being built into the tools we use every day — from SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, TheraNest, and Jane, to the platforms many of us use for billing and referrals like Alma and Headway. We’ll unpack: ⚙️ What AI actually is (a...
Securing Care in the AI Era 13.10.2025 56:52
Summary In this conversation, Erika Miley, PhD LMHC CST and Aaron Miley discuss the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare. They explore the implications of AI tools in therapy, the importance of understanding large language models, and the risks associated with using these technologies without proper oversight. The discussion emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to be aware of...
Radical Advocacy, Surveillance Culture & Body Autonomy 29.09.2025 59:43
In this episode, Dr. Bianca Laureano and I dive into the intersections of surveillance culture, abortion access, body autonomy, and the hidden power dynamics providers hold. We ask big questions: How can providers offer strategic support without replicating harm? What does it mean to practice care from a lens of radical advocacy and healing? How do we challenge western philosophy and systems of co...
Abortion Access and Reproductive Justice Post-Roe 13.09.2025 1:07:56
Keywords abortion, reproductive justice, mental health, therapy, Roe v. Wade, emotional impact, marginalized communities, advocacy, healthcare access, personal stories Takeaways Abortion is a complex topic that requires understanding of personal values. Historical context is crucial for understanding current abortion laws. The reversal of Roe v. Wade has significant implications for abortion acces...
Seeing ADHD in Girls and Women: Provider Guide 25.08.2025 1:04:32
In this episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw and Dr. Ashley Halkett to dive into the groundbreaking Berkeley Girls Study—one of the most comprehensive longitudinal studies on ADHD in girls. We explore what this research has uncovered about how ADHD shows up differently in girls and women, why so many are overlooked or misdiagnosed, and what providers can take in...
Mastering Boundaries: A Guide for Cis-Women 11.08.2025 1:01:46
In this conversation, Dr. Erika Miley and author Terri Cole delve into the complexities of boundaries, particularly for women who are dealing with being high-functioning codependents. They explore the societal conditioning that makes boundary-setting challenging, the myths surrounding boundaries, and the emotional toll of neglecting personal limits. Terri shares practical strategies for establishi...
Disaster-Proofing Your Practice (And Your Sanity): Real Talk from Hurricane Survivors 30.07.2025 1:07:10
Nobody teaches you how to run a therapy practice when a hurricane destroys your community. This week on TwoX Labs, Allison Puryear (Abundance Party founder) and I get brutally honest about what it's really like to keep your practice running when natural disaster hits. Not the sanitized 'resilience' content you see everywhere - the actual messy reality. We've both been there: I survived Hurricane I...
Power, Not Pleasure: Clinical Lessons from Epstein, Combs, and the Reality of Sexual Violence 20.07.2025 1:00:20
Summary In this episode, Dr. Erika Miley discusses the complex dynamics of sexual assault, focusing on high-profile cases involving Jeffrey Epstein, Sean Combs (P Diddy), and Alan Lewis Mirhoffer. She emphasizes the importance of understanding power, control, and coercion in sexual abuse, while also addressing the sensationalism surrounding these cases that often overshadows the voices of survivor...
The Seven Sexual Sins of Purity Culture 14.07.2025 1:11:23
In this episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with Julia Postema and Jeremiah Gibson, AASECT Certified Sex Therapists and co-hosts of the podcast Sexvangelicals: The Sex Education the Church Didn’t Want You to Have. Together, they unpack purity culture’s “Seven Sexual Sins” — from “don’t have sex before marriage” to “don’t have desires at all” — and explore how these harmful messages sha...
Autistic People Under Threat: How Therapists Can Ethically Respond | with Laura Tewel, LMFT 30.06.2025 57:05
In this urgent episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley talks with neurodivergent therapist Laura Tewel, MA, LMFT, CMHS about what’s happening right now: From proposals like an autism registry to the spread of misinformation and surveillance tactics, autistic and neurodivergent people are facing real systemic threats in 2025. Together, we unpack: What’s actually happening at the policy level (and why...
Slowing Down, Tuning In, and Spotting Green Flags | Featuring Joe Molinari, LCSW 05.05.2025 59:00
In today’s fast-paced world, both therapists and clients are moving way too fast — sometimes right past the deep work that leads to healing. In this powerful episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with Joe Molinari, LCSW to explore how presence in the therapy room is a radical act of care — and how teaching clients to slow down can transform their relationships, their attachment patterns,...
🎙️ Stress, Sex, and the Therapy Room | Featuring Dr. Nazanin Moali 21.04.2025 58:46
We talk about stress. We talk about sex. But we rarely talk about how our jobs as therapists and healthcare providers silently impact our own sexual functioning. In this powerful episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with Dr. Nazanin Moali, clinical psychologist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, and host of the Sexology Podcast, to break down the invisible ways that stress, emotional labo...
🎙️ Deconstructing Purity Culture to Embrace Pleasure | Featuring Dr. Andreya Jones, PhD, LCSW, CST 15.04.2025 59:58
Let’s talk about the lasting harm of purity culture—and how therapists can help clients heal. In this episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with Dr. Andreya Jones, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and author of Deconstructing Purity Culture to Embrace Sexual Pleasure, to unpack the deep emotional, relational, and sexual impact of religious sexual messaging—especially on AFAB individuals. W...
🎙️ The Clitoris Is Not Optional | Featuring Dr. Laurie Mintz 07.04.2025 57:27
You can’t talk about sexual health without talking about the clitoris—yet somehow, we still do. In this powerful episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with world-renowned sex therapist, researcher, and author Dr. Laurie Mintz (Becoming Cliterate) to talk about why cis-women’s pleasure is still being ignored, and what therapists and healthcare providers must do to change that. 💥 This epi...
🎙️ Capitalism, Therapy, & the Cost of Care | Featuring Kayla Bell-Consolver 31.03.2025 49:03
🧠 What happens when the healing professions are wrapped in the values of capitalism? In this episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley talks with licensed therapist Kayla Bell-Consolver, MS, LMHC about how capitalistic systems show up in therapy and healthcare, and how they impact both providers and clients. From the pressure to overwork and undercharge, to the emotional labor therapists aren’t paid...
🎙️ Understanding AuDHD & the Assessment Process with Laura Tewel, LMFT 24.03.2025 1:06:15
🎙️ Understanding AuDHD & the Assessment Process with Laura Tewel, LMFT What happens when autism and ADHD intersect—especially in AFAB individuals? In this episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with Laura Tewel, MA, LMFT, a neurodivergent therapist and expert in working with trauma, ADHD, and autism, to unpack the realities of living with AuDHD (Autism + ADHD) and how providers can be...
The Manosphere, NoFap, & The Harmful Impact on Cis-Men | Featuring Dr. Nicole Prause 18.03.2025 1:00:06
🚨 What happens when shame becomes the foundation of sexual education? In this episode of TwoX Labs Podcast, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with Dr. Nicole Prause, a neuroscientist and leading researcher on sexuality, to break down the rise of the manosphere and NoFap culture—and the real damage these movements are causing. Yes TwoX Labs is about cis-women and assigned female at birth people, and this...
🎙️ Gender-Affirming Care: What Every Provider Needs to Know | Featuring Dr. Adrienne Rowland 10.03.2025 58:35
Healthcare access for transgender and gender-diverse individuals is more crucial than ever, yet many providers still lack the training to offer truly affirming and competent care. In this episode of TwoX Labs Podcast, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with Dr. Adrienne Rowland to discuss what gender-affirming care really looks like—and why it’s essential for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. 💡...
The Strengths of Neurodivergent Providers feat. Stacy Greeter, MD 04.03.2025 1:03:50
Summary In this conversation, Dr. Erika Miley and Dr. Stacy Greeter discuss the challenges and strengths of neurodivergent individuals in the field of psychiatry. They explore the impact of medical hierarchies, the importance of authenticity, and the need for supportive environments that embrace neurodiversity. The discussion highlights personal experiences, advocacy for self-acceptance, and the u...
Documentation with the Lens of Protection feat. Cairn Yakey 25.02.2025 1:05:20
📄 Therapists & Medical Professionals: Are You Documenting with Client Safety in Mind? In this episode of TwoX Labs Podcast, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with Cairn Yakey, MA to discuss a critical yet often overlooked aspect of care—how we document our clients' information and the potential risks it carries. For trans individuals, LGBTQIA2S+ clients, immigrants, neurodivergent individuals, and ot...
Rejoining After the Cut: Compassionate Boundaries with Dr. Bethany Suppes 20.01.2025 1:02:36
In this episode of TwoX Labs Podcast, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with Dr. Bethany Suppes, LMFT, to explore the complexities of family estrangement and the journey toward reconnection. They discuss the reasons behind estrangement, its emotional impact, and how compassionate boundaries play a crucial role in rebuilding relationships. Dr. Suppes shares actionable steps for therapists to guide clients...
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