What Would Dr. Meyers Do?

Social work school teaches theory, ethics, and practice skills - but there are some lessons you only learn once you’re actually in the field. In this episode, Dr. Meyers sits down with a former BSW student/MSW graduate for an honest conversation about what they wish they had learned in social work school. From burnout and boundary-setting to imposter syndrome, workplace realities, practicum challe...

After more than three years of exploring the inner world of therapists, countertransference, and the emotional realities of helping others, What Would Dr. Meyers Do? is entering a new chapter. In this special episode, Dr. Meyers reflects on the evolution of the podcast and introduces Between Practice and Purpose - a new collaborative blog created alongside two former BSW students. Together, they e...

This conversation on sibling abuse remains one of the most important topics discussed on What Would Dr. Meyers Do? As awareness of sibling abuse continues to grow, this episode continues to resonate deeply with listeners and remains an essential conversation for survivors, families and mental health professionals. In this episode, Rachael shares her story of survival after enduring emotional and p...

In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Meyers reflects on what she has learned from being a caregiver to aging parents and the emotional complexity that comes with caregiving, grief and role reversal. She explores the realities of caring for parents experiencing cognitive decline, including the guilt, frustration, resentment and sadness that many adult children quietly carry. The episode also e...

Young adults are struggling. Many aren’t adept at handling life challenges: communication, managing frustration, the need for immediate gratification, and navigating conflict. There’s a growing conversation about whether kids today are being “coddled”—shielded from discomfort, failure, and struggle—and how that may impact resilience and independence. In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest...

Connie Palmer, LCSW, offers a thoughtful and clinically grounded conversation on codependency, exploring what it is, where it comes from, and how healing is possible. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, she helps us better understand codependent behavior and how it shows up in everyday life. Together, we unpack the societal shame often associated with codependency and reframe t...

Pause, Notice, Respond. We are moving beyond the wellness trend to explore how mindfulness in therapy actually works in clinical practice. In this episode, we explore how mindfulness moves beyond a wellness buzzword and becomes a meaningful clinical tool in therapy sessions. We discuss how therapists introduce mindfulness techniques in practice, how it supports trauma-informed care, and what happe...

In this episode, Dr. Meyers sits down with Kate Lund, a clinical psychologist and resilience expert, to explore a shift in how we understand challenges and support emotional resilience in children, families, and ourselves. Together, they unpack what it means to see children not as problems to fix, but as emotional human beings to support. Kate explains how reframing behavior through a strengths-ba...

In this episode, Dr. Meyers explores what happens when the clinician becomes the patient. Anthony Gaetani, LMSW, reflects on how his own therapy has shaped the way he shows up in his professional work. This candid conversation examines therapists in therapy, countertransference and burnout in social work, offering an honest look at the emotional weight of clinical responsibility — carrying clients...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Amy Meyers opens up about her personal experience with emotional and physical sibling abuse and the long-lasting effects on self-esteem, trust, and relationships. Joined by fellow survivor Lorene Stanwick, Dr. Meyers reflects on family dynamics, her current sibling relationship, and the challenges of speaking publicly about trauma. She shares why telling her story now...

In this episode, Dr. Meyers shares her thoughtful perspective on psychiatric medication, focusing on its potential utility as a tool rather than a cure. She explores how medication can help stabilize symptoms, support day-to-day functioning, and create the conditions for individuals to more fully engage in therapy. With a balanced and compassionate lens, this conversation invites listeners to move...

In this episode, Dr. Ray Blanchard explores the critical role of context and systems in practice, grounding the conversation in the person-in-environment perspective. Together, we move beyond pathologizing individuals to examine how relationships, environments, and larger systems shape functioning and behavior. Dr. Blanchard highlights the importance of collaboration, curiosity, and shared meaning...

Dr. Hudson Elmore explains how Ketamine is being used in psychotherapy. He unpacks how patients are prepared for its use, what it's really like inside a ketamine therapy session, and the profound ways in which it can unlock trauma,treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Beyond the inapropriate uses of Ketamine, we take a close look at its utility in the treatment process and...

This episode features Kevin Dahill-Fuchel, LCSW, a leader in school-based mental health, discussing how counseling supports the emotional well-being of students, families, and educators. We explore why emotional health is foundational to learning, how schools can become safe spaces for connection, and what’s needed to engage all constituents—students, teachers, and administration—with compassion a...

Dr. Meyers, a survivor and expert on sibling abuse has an informal, impromptu conversation with Lorene Stanwick, also a sibling abuse survivor and prior guest. Together, they explore the ways that trauma becomes imprinted, the lens through which survivors see themselves, others, and the word, and the utility of therapy towards healing. They discuss the imperative for the survivor to develop deep s...

Will Wright, a Certified Life Coach discusses his stuckness in survival mode and how he shifted from just existing to thriving. He shares how he showed up with a false self in his life and at work, fueled by his need for validation. With deep introspection, humor, and genuine selflessness, Will takes us through his development of self-confidence, his process towards self-actualization, and how his...

Group formation and treatment requires thoughtfulness and awareness of the multiple dynamics at play including therapist to each individual client, the group as a whole, and the individual clients' reactions to each other and the group leader. Transferences and countertransference are abound. When guided skillfully, the evolving patterns, connections, conflicts, and collective reflections beco...

Change is scary. Because it infers facing the unknown. And there is a lot of resistance to it. How can we learn to embrace and face it with confidence rather than fear? Dr. Meyers addresses making change within ourselves through her own path of risk-taking and pushing through discomfort. You too can turn insecurities into self-assurance.

What happens when two therapists sit down for a candid, impromptu conversation about the personal challenges of working with clients? In this episode, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of therapy—where the experts swap stories, share insights, and reflect on their internal lives while supporting others. Expect honest dialogue, relatable humor, and practical wisdom as they discuss the hu...

Jane Epstein is more than a survivor of sibling sexual abuse: she’s a voice for hope, healing, and breaking silence. In this episode, Jane shares her story while turning her pain into purpose. During her empowering stint as an exotic dancer and her marriages, she learns much about her self-esteem and the impact of her earlier experiences on her approach to intimacy. Jane Epstein is a staunch advoc...

We’re diving deep into the realities of interracial relationships — the highs, the hurdles, and the healing that can come from love across cultural lines. Meet Dassin and Stephanie Blackwell who are quite reflective on their relationship and the privileges they have and the challenges they have faced as an interracial couple. With genuineness and awareness, they share their obstacles they have nav...

Are you effected or not effected by food allergies? Either way you need to become more informed. Food allergies affect much more than what ends up on the plate—they’re deeply woven into the emotional fabric of households, shaping the experiences of kids, parents, adults, and entire families. In this heartfelt, practical episode, we explore those hidden layers from socialization, quality of life an...

Do you doubt your abilities? Feel like a fraud? And yet, there isn't evidence that you're a failure? You're struggling with imposter syndrome, a phenomenon affecting up to 70% of adults at some point with 25–30% of high achievers suffering regularly. Imposter syndrome doesn’t just sap confidence—it can fuel burnout, anxiety, and perfectionism that hold you back . If you've ever tho...

Judith Belmont, MS is a psychotherapist and author who offers practical approaches to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Through examples, she translates CBT principles into user-friendly tools for personal growth, emotional wellness, and mental health education. Her work focuses on helping people identify and challenge negative thought patterns, build healthier habits, and improve self-esteem. W...

Mary Anne Cohen, Director of the New York Center for Eating Disorders, coined the term "emotional eating". In this episode, she offers a nuanced perspective on Ozempic acknowledging its potential to provide relief from compulsive eating yet cautions that this benefit is only part of the story: the need to adress the deep emotional wounds at the heart of many eating disorders. She warns t...