Therapy Wisdom Podcast

Academy of Therapy Wisdom

How do you become a successful therapist in today’s complex mental health landscape? This is a question every clinician asks, but few find the unfiltered answers they need to thrive. The Therapy Wisdom Podcast goes beyond standard textbook theory to bring you intimate, high-level conversations with the world’s leading trauma experts and clinical thought leaders. Whether you are looking to master complex modalities like IFS, TIST and Somatic Experiencing, or you are navigating the practical realities of starting and growing a successful private therapy practice, this show bridges the gap between training and transformation. Each episode, these experts share exactly how they did it—revealing the "hard skills" of clinical decision-making and the "soft skills" of sustaining a career in healing. Discover what actually helps clients move from coping to deep change, while building a professional life you love. Hosted by Brian Spielmann, founder & CEO of Academy of Therapy Wisdom, a leading continuing education community for mental health professionals (www.therapywisdom.com).

Episodes

  1. Resilience, Writing, & Somatic Mastery with Dr. Arielle Schwartz

    19 FEB

    Resilience, Writing, & Somatic Mastery with Dr. Arielle Schwartz

    Episode Description How do you become a successful therapist while managing the intensity of treating Complex PTSD? It requires mastering both clinical "hard skills" and the "soft skills" of personal sustainability. Therapy Wisdom Podcast host Brian Spielmann, founding CEO of Academy of Therapy Wisdom, a leading continuing education platform for mental health professionals, interviews somatic psychology expert and author Dr. Arielle Schwartz. Dr. Schwartz pulls back the curtain on her evolution from a "green" clinician to a world-renowned authority and author of eight books. She shares the specific clinical insights and business strategies she used to build her reputation and a thriving private practice. Key Takeaways & Answer Blocks: The Attachment Pie Chart: Moving beyond fixed labels toward a fluid understanding of security.The "Morning Tonic": Daily vagus nerve rituals and nervous system regulation for therapist longevity.Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down: A clear breakdown of how trauma is stored and released in the brain.Clinical Authorship: How writing blogs and books can support your growth as a successful therapist. Links:  Watch Arielle’s free webinar, Recognizing and Preventing Therapist Burnout Hosted by Brian Spielmann, founder of Academy of Therapy Wisdom (www.therapywisdom.com).

    51 min
  2. Relational Healing & the Global South: A Conversation with Akilah Riley-Richardson

    19 FEB

    Relational Healing & the Global South: A Conversation with Akilah Riley-Richardson

    How to be a better therapist when working with systemic trauma and relational fractures? These high-level challenges require more than textbook theory; they require mentorship and a bridge between training and transformation. Therapy Wisdom Podcast host Brian Spielmann, founding CEO of Academy of Therapy Wisdom, a leading continuing education platform for clinicians, welcomes relational healing and trauma expert Akilah Riley-Richardson, MSW, CCTP. Akilah shares her journey from her roots in Trinidad and Tobago to becoming a leading voice in decolonizing clinical practice. Discover how to integrate the "Internalized Oppression" model and "Ifa" traditions into modern trauma therapy training. Key Takeaways & Answer Blocks: Beyond the Western Lens: How to bring ancestral wisdom and Global South perspectives into the therapy room.The P.R.I.D.E. Model: Akilah’s framework for repairing relational fractures through systemic awareness.Somatic Social Justice: Why the body holds generational history and how to treat it.Practical Mentorship: These experts share how they did it inside our intimate conversation about starting and growing successful practices. Links: Watch Akilah's free webinar, Liberatory Connections: Healing the Impact of Systemic Trauma in Couples Therapy Hosted by Brian Spielmann, founder of Academy of Therapy Wisdom (www.therapywisdom.com).

    54 min
  3. The Architecture of Identity: A Conversation with Sarah Burgamy, PsyD

    19 FEB

    The Architecture of Identity: A Conversation with Sarah Burgamy, PsyD

    How to be a successful therapist in today’s complex mental health landscape? It is a question every clinician asks, but few find the unfiltered answers they need to thrive. In this inaugural episode, Therapy Wisdom Podcast host Brian Spielmann, founding CEO of Academy of Therapy Wisdom, a leading continuing education platform for mental health professionals, sits down with clinical psychology and identity expert Dr. Sarah Burgamy. Dr. Burgamy, founder of Phoenix Rise and a prominent leader within the APA, shares exactly how she did it—from navigating her own "evolution and revolution" to building a successful private therapy practice rooted in radical authenticity. Key Takeaways & Answer Blocks: The "Black Box" of Therapy: Why the field is often shrouded in mystery and how to break through with human connection.Identity vs. Specialty: Why Dr. Burgamy believes human identity is a core competency for every better therapist, not a niche.The Entrepreneurial Voyage: Hard-won lessons on clinical decision-making when starting a private practice.Sustainability: Finding grounding through endurance hiking and evolving as a non-traditional age parent. Links: Watch Sarah Burgamy's free webinar, Everything You Wanted To Know about Gender-Competence But Were Afraid to Ask! Gender Diversity for Therapists Hosted by Brian Spielmann, founder of Academy of Therapy Wisdom (www.therapywisdom.com).

    56 min
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How do you become a successful therapist in today’s complex mental health landscape? This is a question every clinician asks, but few find the unfiltered answers they need to thrive. The Therapy Wisdom Podcast goes beyond standard textbook theory to bring you intimate, high-level conversations with the world’s leading trauma experts and clinical thought leaders. Whether you are looking to master complex modalities like IFS, TIST and Somatic Experiencing, or you are navigating the practical realities of starting and growing a successful private therapy practice, this show bridges the gap between training and transformation. Each episode, these experts share exactly how they did it—revealing the "hard skills" of clinical decision-making and the "soft skills" of sustaining a career in healing. Discover what actually helps clients move from coping to deep change, while building a professional life you love. Hosted by Brian Spielmann, founder & CEO of Academy of Therapy Wisdom, a leading continuing education community for mental health professionals (www.therapywisdom.com).

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  • Creator
    Academy of Therapy Wisdom
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Academy of Therapy Wisdom
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