Zest for Therapy: Optimizing your growth as a new therapist

Courtney Doman, Celeste Webster

A podcast by therapists, for therapists. Whether you are a pre-licensed intern, provisionally licensed therapist, or just feel new regardless of your license status, we know being a new therapist can be overwhelming. You are stepping out of your comfort zone, learning new things, sharpening your therapy skills, working on yourself, all while balancing life outside of work, or school. You might be experiencing imposter syndrome or still be finding your footing in therapy. Our goal at Zest for Therapy is to support new therapists by normalizing your experience, filling your tool box, and keeping you research informed. We want to build your confidence and competence, and ultimately help you feel less alone. We hope you join our supportive community and know that there are tools to help you as a therapist in your work to overcome burnout, overwhelm, and stagnation. Find us on Substack at Zest for Therapy. Link: https://substack.com/@zestfortherapy?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page

  1. Ep. 11 Intro to IFS with Rich Reynolds LMFT Part 2

    11/21/2025

    Ep. 11 Intro to IFS with Rich Reynolds LMFT Part 2

    Join us for part two of our interview on Internal Family Systems Theory  We are your cohosts for the Zest for Therapy Podcast Courtney Doman AMFT and Celeste Webster MSWi. Whether you are a pre-licensed intern, provisionally licensed therapist, or just feel new regardless of your license status, we know being a new therapist can be overwhelming. You are stepping out of your comfort zone, learning new things, sharpening your therapy skills, working on yourself, all while balancing life outside of work, or school. You might be experiencing imposter syndrome or still be finding your footing in therapy. Our goal at Zest for Therapy is to support new therapists by normalizing your experience, filling your tool box, and keeping you research informed. We want to build your confidence and competence, and ultimately help you feel less alone. We hope you join our supportive community and know that there are tools to help you as a therapist in your work to overcome burnout, overwhelm, and stagnation.  Show Notes and Substack:  https://ifs-institute.com/about-us/richard-c-schwartz-phd  https://www.mentallyfitpro.com/c/free-therapy-worksheets/internal-family-systems-worksheets  https://substack.com/@zestfortherapy?r=68h1nf&utm_medium=ios Disclaimer:  The Zest for Therapy Podcast, and the information provided by Courtney Doman AMFT and Celeste Webster MSWi, is solely intended for information and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, supervision, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions and does not constitute therapy or establish a patient provider relationship. Although Cole, Courtney, and Celeste are associate and intern therapists, the views and opinions expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician, psychiatrist, therapist, or supervisor before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health or practice of therapy. If you have thoughts of suicide or helf harm call 988 or your local emergency medical services.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Topics in Therapy Podcast(00:00:45) - Ifs vs. INFINITY Child Work(00:05:30) - How Do You Get the Client to Engage With Their Parts?(00:10:20) - Permission-Getting in Therapy(00:12:11) - Therapist on Ifs and Resistance(00:16:10) - What Advice Would You Have for New Therapists?(00:20:19) - Ifs of Therapy

    21 min
  2. Ep. 10 Intro to IFS with Rich Reynolds LMFT Part 1

    11/14/2025

    Ep. 10 Intro to IFS with Rich Reynolds LMFT Part 1

    Join us for  part one of our interview on Internal Family Systems Theory  We are your cohosts for the Zest for Therapy Podcast Courtney Doman AMFT and Celeste Webster MSWi. Whether you are a pre-licensed intern, provisionally licensed therapist, or just feel new regardless of your license status, we know being a new therapist can be overwhelming. You are stepping out of your comfort zone, learning new things, sharpening your therapy skills, working on yourself, all while balancing life outside of work, or school. You might be experiencing imposter syndrome or still be finding your footing in therapy. Our goal at Zest for Therapy is to support new therapists by normalizing your experience, filling your tool box, and keeping you research informed. We want to build your confidence and competence, and ultimately help you feel less alone. We hope you join our supportive community and know that there are tools to help you as a therapist in your work to overcome burnout, overwhelm, and stagnation.  Show Notes and Substack:  https://ifs-institute.com/about-us/richard-c-schwartz-phd  https://www.mentallyfitpro.com/c/free-therapy-worksheets/internal-family-systems-worksheets  https://substack.com/@zestfortherapy?r=68h1nf&utm_medium=ios Disclaimer:  The Zest for Therapy Podcast, and the information provided by Courtney Doman AMFT and Celeste Webster MSWi, is solely intended for information and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, supervision, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions and does not constitute therapy or establish a patient provider relationship. Although Cole, Courtney, and Celeste are associate and intern therapists, the views and opinions expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician, psychiatrist, therapist, or supervisor before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health or practice of therapy. If you have thoughts of suicide or helf harm call 988 or your local emergency medical services.

    19 min
  3. 10/17/2025

    Ep. 8: Therapy and Thunderbolts

    Join us for our episode on Marvel's Thunderbolts, The New Avengers.  We are your cohosts for the Zest for Therapy Podcast Courtney Doman AMFT and Celeste Webster MSWi. Whether you are a pre-licensed intern, provisionally licensed therapist, or just feel new regardless of your license status, we know being a new therapist can be overwhelming. You are stepping out of your comfort zone, learning new things, sharpening your therapy skills, working on yourself, all while balancing life outside of work, or school. You might be experiencing imposter syndrome or still be finding your footing in therapy. Our goal at Zest for Therapy is to support new therapists by normalizing your experience, filling your tool box, and keeping you research informed. We want to build your confidence and competence, and ultimately help you feel less alone. We hope you join our supportive community and know that there are tools to help you as a therapist in your work to overcome burnout, overwhelm, and stagnation.  Show Notes and Substack:  Show notes and resources referenced in today's episode are available on our substack account The Zest for Therapy Podcast. You can also send episode suggestions and feedback for today’s episode by commenting on our episode posts or sending us a DM. We may not respond to all messages but we read and appreciate each one! https://substack.com/@zestfortherapy?r=68h1nf&utm_medium=ios Disclaimer:  The Zest for Therapy Podcast, and the information provided by Courtney Doman AMFT and Celeste Webster MSWi, is solely intended for information and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, supervision, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions and does not constitute therapy or establish a patient provider relationship. Although Cole, Courtney, and Celeste are associate and intern therapists, the views and opinions expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician, psychiatrist, therapist, or supervisor before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health or practice of therapy. If you have thoughts of suicide or helf harm call 988 or your local emergency medical services.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Zest for Therapy: Thunderbolts(00:01:08) - Thunderbolts(00:01:40) - Thunderbolts(00:02:59) - Black Panther Ending Explained(00:03:40) - Black Book Review(00:09:22) - Walker's Desperation For Validation(00:10:48) - The Kid: Life Span Integration(00:13:29) - Bob and The Void(00:18:37) - How To Be Vulnerable With Your Partner(00:24:30) - Bob Gets The Validation He Deserves(00:25:07) - Yelena's Relationship With The Red Guardian(00:29:35) - The Void (2019)(00:34:04) - Fooled by Nature

    35 min

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A podcast by therapists, for therapists. Whether you are a pre-licensed intern, provisionally licensed therapist, or just feel new regardless of your license status, we know being a new therapist can be overwhelming. You are stepping out of your comfort zone, learning new things, sharpening your therapy skills, working on yourself, all while balancing life outside of work, or school. You might be experiencing imposter syndrome or still be finding your footing in therapy. Our goal at Zest for Therapy is to support new therapists by normalizing your experience, filling your tool box, and keeping you research informed. We want to build your confidence and competence, and ultimately help you feel less alone. We hope you join our supportive community and know that there are tools to help you as a therapist in your work to overcome burnout, overwhelm, and stagnation. Find us on Substack at Zest for Therapy. Link: https://substack.com/@zestfortherapy?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page