S* Your Therapist Reads

It Begins With You

This week on the podcast, we're talking about It Begin with You by Jillian Turecki. We talk about reading this book from an avoidant versus an anxious attachment lens, the perils of giving dating advice, and the differences between therapy and coaching. Admittedly, some of us got a little...feisty in this episode. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments!

How to Keep House While Drowning

This week on the podcast, we discuss How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis, LPC. We talk about the expectations we carry around cleanliness (and its relationship to goodness); dealing with domestic tasks when you're struggling with ADHD, depression, or other challenges; and why women in particular can struggle with making life easier on ourselves.

The Furrows

In this week's episode, Erica and May discuss the novel The Furrows by Namwali Serpell. We talk about how families respond to tragedy, ambiguous loss, and the weirdness of memory. Take a listen and let us know what you think!

Shred Sisters

For this week's episode, May and Erica discuss the novel, Shred Sisters, by Betsy Lerner. We talk about how families deal with mental illness, what it's like for the child who goes unnoticed in the family, and how these earlier dynamics impact us later in our adult lives. Take a listen and let us know what you think in the comments!

The Tell

For this episode of the podcast, we discuss The Tell by Amy Griffin, a memoir about the aftermath of trauma and the journey towards recovery. We talk about how memories show up in our body, how to heal, and how old stories dictate our actions beyond our awareness. Take a listen and let us know what you think in the comments!