Books From Your Therapist

This month, we’re talking to Cara Gereau , a Marriage and Family Therapist about Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill. In Come Together, Emily takes on a fundamentally misunderstood subject: sex in long-term relationships. The book delves into the complexities of sexual connection, exploring both...

In this episode, Tara & Amanda talk to Ellen Turner, a Marriage and Family Therapist. They discuss modern life and balancing different demands for our time with Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman and how to start thinking philosophically with Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy by Jostein Gaarder. If you’d like to reach out with your own rec...

In this inaugural episode, Amanda & Tara talk about their friendship, starting the podcast and jump right in with some big topics: they explore polyvagal theory from Our Polyvagal World: How Safety and Trauma Change Us by Seth Porges & Stephen W. Porges PhD and talk about grief with the second book Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. Also, why is Korea so important to them? If you’d like...

Join friends Amanda Throckmorton, LMFT and book industry professional Tara Cremin for thoughtful conversations about books and mental health. Discover what your therapists are reading and why it matters. Please note this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music by David McMartin Artwork by Dylan Marcus McConnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.