Therapists IRL
Welcome to "Therapists IRL," the podcast where we keep it real, bringing you candid conversations with real-life therapists about their real-life struggles. Join us as we cover everything from personal journeys with mental health issues to toxic relationships, family dysfunction, addiction, and the everyday challenges they face outside of the office.
Hosted by Steph Hill and Jen Starkey, two practicing licensed therapists with a passion for breaking down walls and busting myths. With episodes dropping weekly, we invite you to sneak a peak into the authentic and unfiltered lives of these two therapists, and their therapist guests.
Whether you’re a fellow mental health professional, a therapy enthusiast, or you’ve never even stepped foot inside a therapist’s office, "Therapists IRL" is your go-to source for genuine conversations about the mental health struggles we all face, and the healing that is possible. Through this podcast, we hope to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help by highlighting that therapists, like anyone else, grapple with their mental health and emotional well-being...and healing is possible.
Therapists IRL
Latest Episodes
When Mr. Rogers is NOT Your Neighbor and Oscar the Grouch Would be a Welcome Replacement
Welcome to Therapists IRL, Episode 46, where Steph takes us on a tour of her neighborhood, introducing us to the colorful cast of characters wreaking havoc on her life (and her poor pooches lives too). Where is Mr. Rogers when we need him?<...
TBT - Episode 1- Intros and Mantras and Myths...Oh My!
Whew! We've managed to keep this going for over a year (limping right along). For TBT, we thought we'd welcome some new listeners with our very first, very awkward Episode 1. Whether you're new here, or have been with us from the start...
Wounded Healers Series: The Importance of Hope, With Debbie Merkel
Have you ever heard anyone sing on our podcast before?? Today's guest did! Welcome to another episode of Therapists IRL, where you never know what will happen! Debbie Merkel knows despair. She also knows intimately how to gras...
Revisiting: A Non-Partisan Conversation About the Impact of Politics on Mental Health
This episode originally aired on November 14, 2024, just after the election, but (sadly) we feel it's still relevant.Welcome to Therapists IRL. In the wake of this 2024 Presidential Election, Steph & Jen explore the emotional impact ...
Wounded Healer Series: An Inspiring Conversation with Amy Abel on the Long Road to Recovery After a Fall (Literally!)
Welcome to Episode 42 of Therapists IRL, where Jen and Steph are joined by friend and colleague Amy Abel. One year ago (almost to the day), Amy found herself on an unexpected medical journey after a freak accident that shattered her ankle...
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