The Unfiltered Therapists

Jess Ward, Kay Foster
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We're two Midwestern therapists that tell it like it is. Our podcast focuses on topics we find interesting, while tying it back to mental health and our own clinical experience. We know therapy can be intimidating and scary, but it doesn't have to be. We know it's important to show up authentically in order to build the strongest relationships with our clients. And this podcast is no different. We hope you learn something new while we keep it real and totally unfiltered.

  1. Jul 12

    26: All Things ADHD

    ADHD is one of those hot topics on social media that is often trending but misunderstood. As therapists who see clients with ADHD regularly, and therapists with our own diagnoses, we hope this episode is helpful in identifying what ADHD is and how you might see this showing up in yourself or the people in your life. And as ADHD impacts nearly every part of functioning, there are so many trailheads to navigate. We will be covering more of these in future episodes, but if you have any particular interests or questions related to ADHD, send us a message! We'd love to hear from you! Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038) Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125) Instagram @unfilteredtherapists @hopefulmindstherapy PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839 Our Websites https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/ https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/ Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com

  2. Mar 29

    25: Things People Are Afraid to Tell Their Therapist

    It's one thing to feel comfortable enough to share your worries and your joys with your therapist. It's a whole other thing to feel comfortable enough to share those parts of you that no one else gets to see; the embarrassing moments, the traumas you've experienced, the things you're most ashamed of, the parts of you that you worry will be judged most harshly. In this episode, we share some of things that people are most afraid to tell their therapist. And full disclosure, there are a lot of sensitive subjects that come up in this conversation: suicidal/homicidal ideation, self-harm, abuse, substance use, and more. If these are triggers for you, please skip ahead and be sure to prioritize your mental health. Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038) Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125) Instagram @unfilteredtherapists @hopefulmindstherapy PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839 Our Websites https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/ https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/ Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com

  3. Feb 15

    24: EMDR with Katrina Serfling

    In this episode, we're joined by Katrina Serfling, LMHC, NCC, EMDR certified consultant, and supervisor and owner of Human to Human Counseling in Des Moines, IA. Katrina shares her perspective on EMDR, how it's used by therapists, her work with clients, and some personal anecdotes. While EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) has risen in popularity in the past decade, there's good reason for that. www.humantohumancounseling.com Find an EMDR therapist in your area: emdria.org and click “find an EMDR therapist” in top right corner. For providers looking to find an EMDR training: https://emdrconsulting.com/training/calendar/ Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038) Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125) Instagram @unfilteredtherapists @hopefulmindstherapy PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839 Our Websites https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/ https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/ Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com

  4. Jan 11

    23: Seasonal Affective Disorder

    You may have noticed yourself feeling off for the past couple of months, not quite having the energy you normally do or no longer enjoying the activities you used to. You could be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. In this episode, we talk about what we're noticing in our clinical work with clients experiencing SAD this season, as well as some tips for improving or managing symptoms more effectively. If you'd like more information on SAD, you can check out the first episode we covered it - Episode 16: https://rss.com/podcasts/theunfilteredtherapistspodcast/1865345 Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038) Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125) Instagram @unfilteredtherapists @hopefulmindstherapy PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839 Our Websites https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/ https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/ Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com

  5. 10/26/2025

    22: Mental Health & Work

    In this episode we talk all about mental health in the workplace: the good, the bad, but especially the toxic work environments. We talk about the themes we see with clients in difficult work situations, as well as how to know if the job you're thinking about taking has a healthy (or not) culture. If you're experiencing a toxic work environment, or you're wondering if it's really as bad as you think it is, this episode is for you! Oprah's Podcast: How to Let Go After Being Let Go https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-let-go-after-being-let-go-with-oprah-and/id1782960381?i=1000730912390 All the Cool Girls Get Fired ⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/All-the-Cool-Girls-Get-Fired/Laura-Brown/9781668067451⁠ Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038) Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125) Instagram @unfilteredtherapists @hopefulmindstherapy PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839 Our Websites https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/ https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/ Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com

  6. 07/13/2025

    21: Athletes/Coaches and the Importance of Building Positive Team Culture

    This episode was a continuation of our previous discussion about athletes and mental health; with some detours along the way :) This episode was a case study on ADHD. If you know, you know! We hope you enjoy it! Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038) Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125) Instagram @unfilteredtherapists @hopefulmindstherapy PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839 Our Websites https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/ https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/ Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com

  7. 05/18/2025

    20: Perinatal Mental Health

    In this episode we are joined by our guest, Brittni Reifschneider, psychiatric nurse practitioner and co-founder of Main Street Family Wellness. Brittni is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to medication management and preventative care. You can find Brittni at https://www.mainstreetfamilywellness.com/ or on socials @mainstreetfamilywellness Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038) Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125) Instagram @unfilteredtherapists @hopefulmindstherapy PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839 Our Websites https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/ https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/ Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com

  8. 04/06/2025

    19: Therapist Q&A, AKA: an episode where we totally wing it!

    This week we showed up to record without a plan. There were some technical difficulties, sound issues, and some very random questions for each other. What a ride! In the episode, we mentioned several books that we love or have read recently. Here's the list: How to Love Better - Yung Pueblo The Emotionally Absent Mother - Jasmin Lee Cori A Way of Being - Carl Rogers Introduction to Internal Family Systems - Richard Schwartz Untamed - Glennon Doyle Bittersweet - Susan Cain Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038) Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125) Instagram @unfilteredtherapists @hopefulmindstherapy PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839 Our Websites https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/ https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/ Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com

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We're two Midwestern therapists that tell it like it is. Our podcast focuses on topics we find interesting, while tying it back to mental health and our own clinical experience. We know therapy can be intimidating and scary, but it doesn't have to be. We know it's important to show up authentically in order to build the strongest relationships with our clients. And this podcast is no different. We hope you learn something new while we keep it real and totally unfiltered.

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  • Creator
    Jess Ward, Kay Foster
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2024, Jess Ward and Kay Foster, All Rights Reserved
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