Beyond The Session

Sarah Bradley & Laura Jackson
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Mental Health
  • Weekly

Ever wonder what therapists talk about after work? You're about to find out. Beyond the Session is where therapy insight meets real life. Hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Sarah Bradley and Associate Licensed Counselor Laura Jackson, this bi-weekly podcast explores the deeper layers of mental health, relationship dynamics, and the need for authentic human connection. Whether you’re navigating your own growth, showing up for your relationships, or just trying to make sense of the messiness of life, you’ll find thoughtful conversation, practical tools, and just enough humor to keep it grounded. Listeners are invited to submit questions for Q&A segments or even inspire future episodes—because healing doesn’t just happen in the therapy room. It happens in community.

Episodes

  1. 08/27/2025

    Why We Won't Tell You To Leave

    One of the most common questions people wonder about therapy is: Will my therapist tell me to leave my relationship? In this episode, Sarah and Laura unpack why that’s not the therapist’s role. They explore what therapists can and can’t say, how values and safety factor into these conversations, and why therapy is about helping you explore - not making choices for you. Along the way, they reflect on the complexities of relationships, autonomy, and what it means to honor a client’s process without judgment. Key Takeaways: Therapists don’t tell you whether to stay or leave a relationship - the decision is always yours.Therapy provides tools, reflection, and perspective - not directives.Safety matters. In cases of abuse, the conversation shifts to prioritizing wellbeing, while still respecting autonomy.Cultural narratives around love, commitment, and leaving shape how people think about relationships.Good therapy helps you clarify your own values and decisions, rather than living out someone else’s.Holding both grief and hope is part of the therapeutic process. Subscribe to Beyond the Session wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a review to help others find the show and support mental health conversations. Submit your listener questions to hello@hopegrowstherapy.com - we may feature yours on a future episode! Connect with us online: hopegrowstherapy.com or on Instagram. Share this episode with a friend who might need encouragement to embrace growth - even when it’s uncomfortable. Relevant Links Mentioned in the EpisodeHope Grows Therapy & ConsultationContact: hello@hopegrowstherapy.comOne Place Family Justice Center – Montgomery, ALFamily Sunshine Center – Central Alabama

  2. 07/01/2025

    Being Uncomfortable

    What if the discomfort you're avoiding is the very thing that could change you? In this episode, Sarah and Laura dive into what it really means to be uncomfortable—and why it matters. From emotional growth to boredom, relational tension to chronic pain, they explore how discomfort shows up in our lives, and how learning to sit with it can lead to deeper healing, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of self. They also reflect on the difference between discomfort and lack of safety, and how our fast-paced culture may be robbing us of the growth discomfort can bring. Subscribe to Beyond the Session wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a review to help others find the show and support mental health conversations. Submit your listener questions to hello@hopegrowstherapy.com—we may feature yours on a future episode. Connect with us online: hopegrowstherapy.com or on Instagram. Share this episode with a friend who might need encouragement to embrace growth—even when it’s uncomfortable. Relevant Links Mentioned in the EpisodeHope Grows Therapy & ConsultationContact: hello@hopegrowstherapy.comOne Place Family Justice Center – Montgomery, ALFamily Sunshine Center – Central AlabamaEine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart (mentioned in episode)

  • 2 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

Ever wonder what therapists talk about after work? You're about to find out. Beyond the Session is where therapy insight meets real life. Hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Sarah Bradley and Associate Licensed Counselor Laura Jackson, this bi-weekly podcast explores the deeper layers of mental health, relationship dynamics, and the need for authentic human connection. Whether you’re navigating your own growth, showing up for your relationships, or just trying to make sense of the messiness of life, you’ll find thoughtful conversation, practical tools, and just enough humor to keep it grounded. Listeners are invited to submit questions for Q&A segments or even inspire future episodes—because healing doesn’t just happen in the therapy room. It happens in community.

Information

  • Creator
    Sarah Bradley & Laura Jackson
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Sarah Bradley & Laura Jackson
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Session