A Simple Therapy Podcast: Honest Conversations on Therapy, Mental Health, Healing and Self-Growth
Psychology & Relationships
About
A Simple Therapy Podcast is where real conversations and soulful insights meet the work of healing—for therapists, mental health professionals, and anyone on a growth journey. Created by a licensed therapist, supervisor, and mentor, each episode blends professional insight with personal honesty. You'll hear solo reflections, therapist education, guest interviews, and mental health journeys that speak to what it means to be human—in and out of the therapy room. Whether you're looking to strengthen your clinical skills, support your own healing, or grow a heart-centered private practice, this podcast is here to support you. 🎙️ We talk about: Therapist life: burnout, imposter syndrome, boundaries & self-care Clinical education and tools for effective, ethical practice Supervision, mentorship & therapist identity Mental health stories, education & advocacy Private practice tips & building a sustainable career This isn't just a podcast—it's a space for honest dialogue, shared growth, and compassionate connection. Because whether you're the therapist or the client—we're all human here. Let's keep it simple… and keep showing up.
Episodes
- Keep Those Feet Moving: Grief, Fatherhood, and Starting Over with AJ Coleman
In this episode of A Simple Therapy Podcast, AJ Coleman shares his story of grief, fatherhood, and starting over after his wife's passing. He discusses his book, "Keep Those Feet Moving," and offers insights into coping with loss, raising…
- 130: How to Break Trauma Bonds and Create Secure Love | Nima Rahmany
In episode 130 of A Simple Therapy Podcast, host Sindee Gozansky and guest Nima Rahmany discuss breaking trauma bonds, healing codependency, and fostering secure love. They delve into relationship triggers, the anxious-avoidant dynamic, th…
- 129: Empathy Fast-Track: How MDMA Therapy Is Rewiring Relationship Connection – Jonathan Robinson
Jonathan Robinson, an early MDMA therapy pioneer, shares insights on how MDMA-assisted therapy can rapidly enhance relationship connection by quieting the amygdala and dissolving ego defenses. The episode explores MDMA's effectiveness in c…
- 128: The Intimacy Shift: How One Therapist's Hardest Lessons Became His Greatest Tools with Dr. Dan Sneider
Dr. Dan Sneider shares how his own struggles with avoidant attachment, infidelity, and divorce became foundational tools for his couples therapy program, "The Intimacy Shift." The episode explores concepts like the wounded healer, the 5-to…
- 127: From Fear to Delight: Healing the Roots of Public Speaking Anxiety with Linda Ugelow
Linda Ugelow, a speaking coach and author, discusses overcoming public speaking anxiety by addressing its roots in past negative experiences. She introduces her "reveal and heal" framework, incorporating EFT tapping and forgiveness, to tra…
- 126: Bring Your Whole Self: Cultural Humility and Authentic Presence in Therapy with Gino Titus-Luciano
Gino Titus-Luciano joins Sindee Gozansky to explore culturally grounded care and authentic presence in therapy. They discuss balancing professionalism with personal values, the importance of cultural curiosity over competency, and the need…
- 125: Profit Isn't Selfish: Financial Self-Care and Why Your Practice Can't Run on Empty with Carla Titus
In this episode of A Simple Therapy Podcast, host Sindee Gozansky talks with finance expert Carla Titus about financial self-care for therapists. They discuss preventing financial burnout by paying oneself, understanding key financial metr…
- 124: Sustaining the Therapist Self: Values-Based Self-Care and Why Your Netflix Binge Isn't Working with Lorain Moorehead
In this episode, Lorain Moorehead and Sindee Gozansky discuss therapist burnout and perfectionism, exploring values-based self-care that truly replenishes, contrasting it with obligatory or ineffective practices. They also touch on how chi…
- 123: The Therapist as a Tool: Emotional Awareness, Boundaries, and Self-Care with Alyssa Scarano
In this episode of A Simple Therapy Podcast, Alyssa Scarano joins Sindee Gozansky to discuss how therapists can manage the emotional demands of their work. They explore using internal emotional experiences as valuable clinical information,…
- 122: Becoming Him: Freedom, Burnout, and the Gator Life with Dr. Jason Branch
Dr. Jason Branch joins Sindee Gozansky on A Simple Therapy Podcast to discuss his journey through burnout, authenticity, and self-growth. They explore concepts like the Salamander vs. Gator life, the importance of therapists having their o…
- 121: Holding the Holidays: Boundaries, Burnout, and Being Human as a Therapist
Episode 121 of A Simple Therapy Podcast provides guidance for therapists on navigating the holiday season. It covers setting boundaries, managing client crises, recognizing burnout, and supporting clients through family dynamics while emph…
- 120: The Phoenix Within: Radical Healing and the Power of Community with José Rosario
This episode features therapist José Rosario discussing radical healing, identity, and community on A Simple Therapy Podcast. Rosario shares his personal journey and advocacy work, emphasizing systemic change and the power of belonging for…
- 119: Finding Peace of Mind: Courage, Connection, and Healing with Jonathan Kemp
Jonathan Kemp joins Sindee Gozansky to share his experiences with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, addiction, and dyslexia. They discuss his journey toward healing, overcoming stigma, finding community, and building daily foundations for stab…
- 118: Your Pain Has a Name: Identity, Healing, and Compassion with Monica DiCristina
Monica DiCristina joins Sindee Gozansky on A Simple Therapy Podcast to discuss how naming pain, particularly her experience with undiagnosed OCD, facilitates healing. They explore detaching identity from past struggles, the fallacy of quic…
- 117: Healing the Helpers: Emotional Labor, Boundaries, and Community with Kara Cruz
In this episode of A Simple Therapy Podcast, host Sindee Gozansky speaks with LMFT Kara Cruz about the emotional labor faced by caregiving professionals. They explore how fear impacts boundary setting and the necessity of community support…
- 116: The Human Puzzle: Trauma, Healing, and Psychedelic Therapy with Keith Kurlander
Keith Kurlander, co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, shares his healing journey and insights on psychedelic-assisted therapy and integrative psychiatry. The episode emphasizes understanding trauma as a common thread in ment…
- 115: Betrayal and Forgiveness: Rebuilding Trust After Deep Hurt with Dr. Bruce Chalmer
In this episode of A Simple Therapy Podcast, Dr. Bruce Chalmer discusses betrayal and forgiveness in relationships, sharing insights from his book and offering a framework for rebuilding trust. The conversation covers communication, healin…
- 114: Silent Trauma: The Hidden Wounds That Run Your Life with Dr. Shahrzad Jalali
Dr. Shahrzad Jalali joins A Simple Therapy Podcast to discuss silent trauma, exploring how childhood wounds affect adult lives. She explains her "somatic alphabet" approach to healing through the body and addresses patterns in relationship…
- 113: Empowering Therapists: Marissa Wells on Building a Purposeful, Cash Pay Private Practice
Marissa Wells returns to the A Simple Therapy podcast to guide new therapists in establishing purposeful, cash-pay private practices. The episode covers finding a niche, aligning business with values, overcoming financial barriers, and add…
- 112: Bridging Connection: Counseling for Aging Families with Marissa Wells
This episode features Marissa Wells discussing her specialization in counseling for aging families, emphasizing caregiver support and the dynamics involved. The conversation covers role reversals, communication, proactive planning, and res…
- Introducing A Simple Therapy Podcast: Real Conversations, Honest Healing, and the Human Side of Therapy
This trailer introduces A Simple Therapy Podcast, formerly The Heart-Centered Therapist Podcast. It highlights the show's focus on honest dialogue, healing insights, and stories from mental health professionals and advocates, inviting list…
- 111: Empowering Therapists: Streamlining Operations for Private Practice Success with Brie Chrisman
Host Sindee Gozansky welcomes Brie Chrisman to discuss streamlining operations for therapists. Brie, an expert in virtual operations management for therapists, shares strategies on implementing systems, automation, and delegation to avoid…
- 110: Embracing Authenticity in Therapy: A Conversation with Sibel Ozer
In this episode, psychotherapist Sibel Ozer shares her experiences as a trauma therapist, emphasizing authenticity, relational work, and the role of intuition in therapy. She also highlights the therapeutic power of art and offers guidance…
- 109: Girl Groomed: Healing from Trauma and Reclaiming Joy with Therapist and Author Carol Odell
Therapist and author Carol Odell shares her journey of healing from childhood trauma detailed in her memoir "Girl Groomed." She discusses the lasting impacts of trauma, the role of horses and movement in her recovery, and the importance of…
- 108: Creating Impact Through Advocacy and Community Building with Halina Brooke, LPC
This episode features Halina Brooke, LPC, discussing her advocacy work in the therapy field and the founding of the Jewish Therapist Collective. Key topics include community building, blending identity with professional life, and avoiding…
- 107: Navigating Countertransference: A Guide for Couples Therapists with Sindee Gozansky, LCPC
In this episode, Sindee Gozansky discusses countertransference in couples therapy, explaining what it is, its impact, and how therapists can manage it. She shares examples and offers strategies like self-awareness and supervision to help t…
- 106: Reaching For Beautiful - A Mother's Journey: Love, Grief, and Healing with Sally McQuillen
Sindee Gozansky interviews psychotherapist and author Sally McQuillen about her memoir, Reaching for Beautiful. They discuss McQuillen's experience losing her son, the intersection of grief and trauma, parenting a child with ADHD, and find…
- 105: Breaking Barriers: Embracing Authenticity in Eating Disorder Recovery with Lily Thrope, LCSW
Lily Thrope, LCSW, joins the Heart-Centered Therapist podcast to discuss embracing authenticity in eating disorder recovery. She shares insights on community support, her personal journey, and her innovative Recovery Supper Club, offering…
- 104: Navigating the Life Cycle: From Grief to Reproductive Health with Karyn Rosenberg, LCSW
Karyn Rosenberg, LCSW, joins the Heart-Centered Therapist Podcast to discuss her career journey from hospice to reproductive mental health, covering grief, third-party reproduction, and ethical considerations. The episode emphasizes self-c…
- 103: Awakening the Soul: Exploring Akashic Records, Hypnotherapy, and Spiritual Realms with Rachel Horton White
Rachel Horton White, clinical hypnotherapist and Akashic Records reader, shares insights from her book
- 102: From ICU Nurse to Mental Health Therapist: A Journey of Holistic Healing with Denise Schonwald, RN, LMHC
Denise Schonwald, an experienced RN and licensed LMHC, shares her transition from nursing to therapy on the Heart Centered Therapist podcast. She details her holistic healing approach, integrating physical and mental health, discussing emo…
- 101: Unlocking Stress Relief: Personalized Self-Care for Your Well-Being
This episode explores personalized stress relief techniques by focusing on understanding energy drains and recharge sources, the value of engaging in challenging activities, and the impact of repetition, rhythm, and consistency. It encoura…
- 100: Intimacy and Self-Discovery: Gary Katz on Therapy, Connection, and Healing
Gary Katz, a psychotherapist specializing in intimacy, joins host Sindee Gozansky on A Simple Therapy Podcast. They explore the importance of self-intimacy, the journey to becoming an intimacy-focused therapist, and strategies for fosterin…
- 99: Bridging Capital and Care: Jay Tobey's Vision for Behavioral Health
Jay Tobey, founder of Northstar Recovery and Wellness, shares his mission to bridge the gap between capital and care in behavioral health. The episode covers challenges in the industry, his facility's model, and advice for therapists seeki…
- 98: Integrative Medicine and Mind-Body Healing: A Conversation with Dr. Rita Gupta
Dr. Rita Gupta, an integrative family physician, speaks with host Sindee Gozansky about her holistic, mind-body approach to medicine, including techniques like pain reprocessing, emotional awareness, and mindfulness. The conversation touch…
- 97: From Therapist to Copywriter: Crafting Heart-Centered Copy with Arianna Smith
In this episode, licensed therapist and copywriter Arianna Smith shares insights on creating heart-centered copy for therapists. The discussion covers authentic messaging, client-centric strategies, overcoming perfectionism, understanding…
- 96: That's Therapy: Embracing the Mundane
In episode 96 of A Simple Therapy Podcast, host Sindee Gozansky discusses "that's therapy" moments, highlighting the significance of the therapeutic relationship and small interactions in client growth. The episode explores research, perso…
- 95: Navigating Self-Publishing as a Couple: A Therapist's Workbook & A Memoir of Healing with Maureen Kane and Sean Dwyer
Maureen Kane and Sean Dwyer share their experiences with self-publishing a therapy workbook and a memoir. They discuss the creative process, using Kindle Direct Publishing, design strategies, and marketing approaches.
- 94: Trust the Process: Embracing Risk and Imperfection in Therapy with Sindee Gozansky, LCPC
In this episode, therapist Sindee Gozansky shares insights on embracing risk and imperfection in therapeutic practice. She emphasizes the importance of human connection, self-compassion, and taking calculated risks, offering practical stra…
- 93: Unmasking ADHD in Women: A Journey with Christine McCarroll
Christine McCarroll shares her personal journey with late-diagnosed ADHD, highlighting unique challenges women face and discussing how functional nutrition, diet, sleep, and exercise can help manage symptoms, especially during hormonal cha…
- 92: The Three Keys to Happiness and Success for Therapists
In this solo episode, host Sindee Gozansky shares Jon Gordon's three keys to happiness and success for therapists: having a mission, building a team, and using a scoreboard. She emphasizes prioritizing self-care and provides strategies to…
- 91: The Power of Saying No: A Conversation with Dawn Dominguez, LMFT
This episode of A Simple Therapy Podcast features Dawn Dominguez, LMFT, discussing the significance of saying no for self-care. Dawn shares her personal journey and offers practical advice, including journaling prompts, to help listeners s…
- 90: Imagining Your Potential: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
In this solo episode, host Sindee Gozansky discusses the transformative power of self-belief and overcoming limiting beliefs that hinder growth. She shares personal insights on new beginnings, non-negotiables, and strategies like physical…
- 89: Transforming Couples Therapy: Techniques and Strategies with Dr. Ray Doktor
Dr. Ray Doktor discusses couples therapy techniques on The Simple Therapy Podcast, emphasizing authenticity and communication. He shares practical advice and exercises from his book "All It Takes Is One" to help couples deepen their connec…
- 88: Queerness, Theology, and Therapy: A Conversation with Ann Russo, LCSW
Anne Russo, founder of AMR Therapy, shares her experiences with religious trauma and integrating her queer identity with her Christian faith. The episode also touches upon the importance of therapists finding their passion and offering spe…
- 87: Unlocking the Power of Supervision of Supervision with Sindee Gozansky, LCPC
In this episode, host Sindee Gozansky explains the concept of "supervision of supervision" for therapists. She highlights its benefits for personal growth, improved client outcomes, and enhanced cultural competencies, while also addressing…
- 86: Motion Impacts Emotion: A Conversation with Adel Korkor, M.D.
In this episode, Dr. Adel Korkor shares his personal experience with anxiety and how running helped him discover its mental health benefits. He also discusses his initiatives through the A.B. Korkor Foundation for Mental Health, including…
- 85: Embracing Your Wounded Healer and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Jim LaPierre, LCSW
Jim LaPierre, LCSW shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, emphasizing its connection to identity and unhealed wounds. He discusses his personal experience as a wounded healer and the importance of self-care and self-acceptance fo…
- 84: Navigating Healthcare: A Four-Dimensional Approach with Dr. Jacob Kendall
Dr. Jacob Kendall discusses his four-dimensional approach to healthcare on the Heart Centered Therapist Podcast, focusing on integrating various disciplines to enhance patient care and advocacy. The episode covers macro social work, ethica…
- 83: Overcoming Therapist Traps: Avoiding the Righting Reflex and Unsolicited Advice
Host Sindee Gozansky discusses therapist traps, specifically the urge to fix problems (righting reflex) and giving unsolicited advice. The episode offers strategies to avoid these, promoting client autonomy and a healthier therapeutic rela…