The Psych Studio Podcast

I am a CBT and DBT devotee, a mom and a middle aged woman who has ADHD. i also work in a school setting, mostly with the neurodivergent population. Dr Keily is brilliant, a whimsical storyteller and his podcast is my comfort listen. When I listened to the ADHD episode, I felt seen and deeply understood. i had new ways to talk to family and friends who put up with me! Other episodes have offered great practical exercises and constructive advice about making deeper more meaningful connections with family members as well as revelations about understanding my students and work colleagues better. The episode about politics was incredibly impactful and beautifully timed as we head into the heart of the holiday season. Family dynamics can be fraught with tension and everyone brings their own feelings and experiences and inherent perceived biases to every event. Tom Keily’s explanation of how media and algorithms work to confirm and reinforce and intensify our own political views really hit home. As someone who lives with and loves family members with a spectrum of political views, I work hard to seek out and understand my own inherent biases. When confronted with opinions that are contrary to my own beliefs I work hard to process them, but it’s impossible to do in real time. This episode was immediately recommended to specific friends and family. It would make a great fireside family listen. In the end, we are not aa divided as we think we are! The baseball team analogy and scenario was an awesome vehicle to drive that point home. The medicine goes down easy with Tom Keily’s colloquial style and likability! Want to feel more connection and empathy with your inner circle? Not currently in therapy, and need w guide to delve into some existential homework? Welcome to your podcast. I think it’s unlike anything out there.

As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist working in California, I listen to a lot of therapy podcasts — but Psych Studio with Tom Kiely is the one I keep coming back to. What makes this podcast stand out is Tom’s ability to translate complex clinical ideas into conversations that feel grounded, practical, and immediately usable. He has a rare talent for blending research, case wisdom, and genuine curiosity without ever drifting into jargon or “guru talk.” As a developing clinician, that matters. It makes the content accessible without ever feeling simplified. If you’re an AMFT, APCC, LPCC, LCSW, or anyone in the mental health field looking for something that is both clinically nourishing and emotionally grounding, Psych Studio is absolutely worth your time. Tom creates a space that feels like sitting in with a mentor who genuinely cares about the craft and the people who practice it. Highly recommended.

Always great stuff with this podcast. Dr. Kiely is easy to listen to and I always come away more informed. Must listen!!

Super reassuring to get the how and why that underpins what often feels like a squishy process. So empowering as a patient. Thank you!