Brilliant Minds?

Olivia & Andrea

We're off the clock, late diagnosed therapists who love to talk all things mental health, neurodivergence, and any rabbit trail along the way.

  1. 6d ago

    Is Documentation THAT hard?

    In this episode, we break down why documentation is such a challenge for so many clinicians, from fear of doing it wrong to the lack of standardization across settings. We talk about how to make notes more concise, why shorter documentation protects client confidentiality, and how to build a system that actually works in real practice. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by treatment notes, unsure what belongs in a chart, or frustrated by how much time documentation can take, this conversation will help normalize the struggle and make the process feel more manageable. Comment and subscribe for more. Come along with us for more episodes soon! We hope you're enjoying the pod so far so please like, follow subscribe for more. http://www.brilliantmindswellness.com/podcast ⁠http://www.instagram.com/brilliantmindswellness⁠ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Music By: Sherry Muchira https://open.spotify.com/artist/6r1KyjiqBsnxoyX9RCvyxq ⭐️Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only. Although the hosts are licensed therapists, this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist–client relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional in your area. If you are in crisis, call or text a suicide prevention line in your country immediately. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 or chat at ⁠http://988lifeline.org⁠ ⭐️Intellectual Property Disclaimer: This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

  2. Aug 20 ·  Bonus

    Buns & Cake Toppers?

    This week Andrea holds in some funny content, and realizes how hard it is to hide things from Olivia all week long. OR multiple weeks. But we have so much fun as we reveal new information about ourselves and the world to eachother, so hold on tight and come along this rabbit trail episode with us this week. Comment and subscribe for more. Come along with us for more episodes soon! We hope you're enjoying the pod so far so please like, follow subscribe for more. http://www.brilliantmindswellness.com/podcast ⁠http://www.instagram.com/brilliantmindswellness⁠ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Music By: Sherry Muchira https://open.spotify.com/artist/6r1KyjiqBsnxoyX9RCvyxq ⭐️Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only. Although the hosts are licensed therapists, this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist–client relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional in your area. If you are in crisis, call or text a suicide prevention line in your country immediately. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 or chat at ⁠http://988lifeline.org⁠ ⭐️Intellectual Property Disclaimer: This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

    Buns & Cake Toppers?
  3. Aug 13

    Should I go to therapy?

    There are so many reasons, and pathways to therapy. In this weeks episode we explore the in's and outs of why you should go to therapy. And note there is never a "why you should not" go to therapy! Because there can always be a reason even as simple as curiosity or supporting others or having someone to talk too. If you feel comfortable sharing leave a comment about why you made the move to go to therapy. Comment and subscribe for more. Come along with us for more episodes soon! We hope you're enjoying the pod so far so please like, follow subscribe for more. http://www.brilliantmindswellness.com/podcast ⁠http://www.instagram.com/brilliantmindswellness⁠ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Music By: Sherry Muchira https://open.spotify.com/artist/6r1KyjiqBsnxoyX9RCvyxq ⭐️Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only. Although the hosts are licensed therapists, this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist–client relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional in your area. If you are in crisis, call or text a suicide prevention line in your country immediately. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 or chat at ⁠http://988lifeline.org⁠ ⭐️Intellectual Property Disclaimer: This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

  4. Aug 6

    GUEST EPISODE: ADHD mixed with College?

    This week we bring you a guest! Andrew!! Andrew shares his journey of being neurodivergent in an educational system that often feels like psychological warfare. From nearly failing high school English to thriving in a PhD program, he reveals how late diagnosis changed everything for him. Navigating academia can be tough when your brain works differently. Andrew found that simple accommodations like extra testing time made a world of difference. Comment and subscribe for more. Come along with us for more episodes soon! We hope you're enjoying the pod so far so please like, follow subscribe for more. http://www.brilliantmindswellness.com/podcast ⁠http://www.instagram.com/brilliantmindswellness⁠ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Music By: Sherry Muchira https://open.spotify.com/artist/6r1KyjiqBsnxoyX9RCvyxq ⭐️Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only. Although the hosts are licensed therapists, this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist–client relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional in your area. If you are in crisis, call or text a suicide prevention line in your country immediately. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 or chat at ⁠http://988lifeline.org⁠ ⭐️Intellectual Property Disclaimer: This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

  5. Jul 30 ·  Bonus

    Pizza Hut & Skillet Cookies

    ANDDDD we're back for another episode of rabbit trail. This one is quite food heavy, but honestly when is it not? And also, tell us in the comments if you think Olivia needs to share the skillet cookie recipe! Comment and subscribe for more. Come along with us for more episodes soon! We hope you're enjoying the pod so far so please like, follow subscribe for more. http://www.brilliantmindswellness.com/podcast ⁠http://www.instagram.com/brilliantmindswellness⁠ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Music By: Sherry Muchira https://open.spotify.com/artist/6r1KyjiqBsnxoyX9RCvyxq ⭐️Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only. Although the hosts are licensed therapists, this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist–client relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional in your area. If you are in crisis, call or text a suicide prevention line in your country immediately. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 or chat at ⁠http://988lifeline.org⁠ ⭐️Intellectual Property Disclaimer: This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

    Pizza Hut & Skillet Cookies
  6. Jul 23

    Is your therapist cringe?

    We might have to do a full episode on straight up red flags, but this week we talk about things WE THINK are cringe in the therapist world! Anything from dancing silly dances on tiktok to giving homework. DONT FORGET these things are our opinions and not always truth. We hope you love this epsiode. Comment and subscribe for more. Come along with us for more episodes soon! We hope you're enjoying the pod so far so please like, follow subscribe for more. http://www.brilliantmindswellness.com/podcast ⁠http://www.instagram.com/brilliantmindswellness⁠ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Music By: Sherry Muchira https://open.spotify.com/artist/6r1KyjiqBsnxoyX9RCvyxq ⭐️Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only. Although the hosts are licensed therapists, this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist–client relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional in your area. If you are in crisis, call or text a suicide prevention line in your country immediately. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 or chat at ⁠http://988lifeline.org⁠ ⭐️Intellectual Property Disclaimer: This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

  7. Jul 16 ·  Bonus

    Girl Scouts & Full Circle Moments

    As always a rabbit trail episode that is unhinged and oddly we kept it all within the same/similar realms! PROUD OF US! Well in this episode we talk lots about glitches in our lives like girl scouts and german immersion camp? WOW what a ride. And of course its even more special because its IN PERSON!! ENJOY Comment and subscribe for more. Come along with us for more episodes soon! We hope you're enjoying the pod so far so please like, follow subscribe for more. http://www.brilliantmindswellness.com/podcast ⁠http://www.instagram.com/brilliantmindswellness⁠ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Music By: Sherry Muchira https://open.spotify.com/artist/6r1KyjiqBsnxoyX9RCvyxq ⭐️Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only. Although the hosts are licensed therapists, this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist–client relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional in your area. If you are in crisis, call or text a suicide prevention line in your country immediately. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 or chat at ⁠http://988lifeline.org⁠ ⭐️Intellectual Property Disclaimer: This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

    Girl Scouts & Full Circle Moments
  8. Jul 9

    We got fired? ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

    This week's episode is very special to us! Not only did we get to record the episode in THE FLESH, we also got to talk about why we created Brilliant Minds Wellness....well SPOILER...we were FIRED! LOL. But really, this allowed us to really get into a good topic that we could talk about forever which is red flags in group practices and how to navigate the career part of being a therapist. Comment and subscribe for more. Come along with us for more episodes soon! We hope you're enjoying the pod so far so please like, follow subscribe for more. http://www.brilliantmindswellness.com/podcast ⁠http://www.instagram.com/brilliantmindswellness⁠ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Music By: Sherry Muchira https://open.spotify.com/artist/6r1KyjiqBsnxoyX9RCvyxq ⭐️Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only. Although the hosts are licensed therapists, this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist–client relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional in your area. If you are in crisis, call or text a suicide prevention line in your country immediately. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 or chat at ⁠http://988lifeline.org⁠ ⭐️Intellectual Property Disclaimer: This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

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We're off the clock, late diagnosed therapists who love to talk all things mental health, neurodivergence, and any rabbit trail along the way.