TherapyPages Podcast

TherapyPages
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TherapyPages is a podcast for curious and caring hearts. Two licensed therapists. A lot of books. Honest takes. April and Doree break down popular mental health, self-help, and inspirational reads—what’s helpful, what’s hype, and what’s worth your time. therapypages.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Our discussion of Marsha Linehan’s Building a Life Worth Living

    May 14

    Our discussion of Marsha Linehan’s Building a Life Worth Living

    In this episode of Therapy Pages, we discuss Building a Life Worth Living by Marsha Linehan — a deeply personal memoir about suffering, recovery, and the creation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. As psychotherapists, we reflect on how DBT has influenced not only our clinical work with clients navigating trauma, emotional overwhelm, and hopelessness, but also our own personal lives. We explore the balance between acceptance and change, the importance of vulnerability, the healing power of validation, and what it really means to build a life worth living in the midst of pain, uncertainty, and everyday humanity. Listener Reflection Question:When in your life have you truly felt seen, validated, or safe enough to be vulnerable? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therapypages.substack.com

    48 min
  2. The Untethered Soul, Michael Singer

    Apr 24

    The Untethered Soul, Michael Singer

    The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer invites us to step back from the constant chatter in our minds and find a little more space, calm, and perspective. For many people, that shift alone can feel freeing. At the same time, the idea of simply “letting go” can feel easier said than done—especially if you’ve been through hard or overwhelming experiences. It’s a meaningful and helpful book, but not always the full story when it comes to deeper healing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therapypages.substack.com

    40 min
  3. The things we see only when we slow down

    Apr 24

    The things we see only when we slow down

    In a world that constantly pushes us to move faster, The Things You See Only When You Slow Down invites us to pause—and notice what we’ve been missing. Through gentle wisdom and practical reflections, this book reminds us that clarity, peace, and connection don’t come from doing more, but from being more present. In this episode, we explore how slowing down isn’t about escaping life—it’s about fully experiencing it. From relationships and self-compassion to work, anxiety, and meaning, we unpack how mindful awareness can shift the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes the most important changes don’t come from pushing harder… but from finally giving ourselves permission to slow down. Here is a listener reflection workbook. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therapypages.substack.com

    36 min
  4. Our discussion of We’ll Prescribe you a cat by Syou Ishida

    Mar 28

    Our discussion of We’ll Prescribe you a cat by Syou Ishida

    In this episode, we explore the healing power of connection through the whimsical and moving novel We'll Prescribe You a Cat. From attachment and emotional regulation to purpose and presence, we discuss how this story mirrors real therapeutic themes - and why sometimes healing doesn't come in a bottle, but with whiskers This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therapypages.substack.com

    54 min
  5. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

    Mar 13

    The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

    In this episode, we dive into Junot Díaz’s The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao through a mental health lens. We explore how Oscar, a self-proclaimed “ghetto nerd,” navigates the heavy intersection of familial trauma, social isolation, and the crushing weight of cultural expectations. Beyond the magical realism of the fukú curse, we discuss the very real “curses” of depression and the struggle to belong when you don’t fit the mold of traditional masculinity. It’s a deep look at how storytelling can be a lifeline—and how Oscar’s search for love is ultimately a search for self-worth. RESOURCES     ∙    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988     ∙    Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741     ∙    Therapy for Latinx — therapyforlatinx.com     ∙    NAMI Helpline — 1-800-950-6264 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therapypages.substack.com

    50 min
  6. The Gift

    Mar 4

    The Gift

    Today we are talking about the book The Gift. We both found this book very powerful and filled with life lessons for anytime but especially relevant today. Come hang out with us for an hour and learn about this wonderful book, which truly is a Gift! Listener Reflection Worksheet — The Gift by Edith Eva Eger Before You Listen — Emotional Check-In Right now I feel (circle or note what fits): Overwhelmed • Numb • Hopeful • Anxious • Tired • Curious • Other: ____________ Part 1 — Psychological Prisons Which emotional patterns feel familiar right now? Fear of change • Self-criticism • Avoidance • Feeling stuck in the past • Perfectionism • People pleasing • Other: ____________ What might this pattern be protecting you from feeling? ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Part 2 — Choice & Agency One small choice available to me right now is: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ What makes this choice difficult? ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Part 3 — Identity Beyond Survival I learned to survive by being: ______________________________________________ Today, I might also allow myself to be: ______________________________________________ Part 4 — Self-Compassion PracticeSomething I often say to myself when struggling: ______________________________________________ Rewrite this as if speaking to a close friend: ______________________________________________ What do you notice emotionally? ______________________________________________ Part 5 — Living With Grief or Difficulty What am I still carrying? ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ What helps me carry it more gently? ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Integration Reflection One idea that stayed with me: ______________________________________________ One feeling that surfaced: ______________________________________________ One small action I want to try this week: ______________________________________________ Healing is not becoming someone new. It is learning how to live more freely as yoursel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therapypages.substack.com

    59 min
  7. The year of less: how I stopped shopping, gave away my belongings, and discovered life is worth much more anything you can buy in a store. By Cait Flanders

    Feb 15

    The year of less: how I stopped shopping, gave away my belongings, and discovered life is worth much more anything you can buy in a store. By Cait Flanders

    Have you ever felt overwhelmed by things and behaviors in your life that no longer serve you? What would it be like to take time to curate your belongings and not buy anything unnecessary for a year? Join us as we discuss The year of less: how I stopped shopping, gave away my belongings, and discovered life is worth more than anything you can buy in a store by Cait Flanders LISTENER WORKSHEET — THE YEAR OF LESS Use while listening or as a post-episode reflection. 1. First Impressions What stood out most to you from this conversation? 2. Your Relationship With Spending When do you notice you spend the most? ☐ When stressed ☐ When bored ☐ When lonely ☐ When celebrating ☐ Other: __________________ 3. Emotional Spending Check What feelings tend to drive your purchases? What do you hope the purchase will give you? 4. Attachment to Possessions Is there an item you keep even though you don’t use it? What does it represent emotionally? 5. Enoughness Reflection Complete the sentences: I feel like I have enough when… I feel scarcity when… 6. Space + Time Inventory If you spent less time shopping, scrolling, or comparing… I would have more time for: I might feel: 7. Gentle Experiment Choose one: ☐ 7-Day No-Buy ☐ 30-Day No-Buy ☐ Unsubscribe from marketing emails☐ Declutter one drawer ☐ Track emotional spending triggers What is your intention? 8. Closing Reflection What is one area of “less” that might create more peace in yo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therapypages.substack.com

    45 min
  8. The Gift Of Therapy. Irving Yalom

    Feb 14

    The Gift Of Therapy. Irving Yalom

    In this episode we explore Irvin Yalom’s beloved classic The Gift of Therapy and the timeless lessons he offers clinicians about presence, honesty, and the therapeutic relationship. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therapypages.substack.com

    57 min
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TherapyPages is a podcast for curious and caring hearts. Two licensed therapists. A lot of books. Honest takes. April and Doree break down popular mental health, self-help, and inspirational reads—what’s helpful, what’s hype, and what’s worth your time. therapypages.substack.com

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  • Episodes
    8
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  • Copyright
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