When Therapy Works Podcast

Samantha Sheppard
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  • Mental Health
  • Biweekly Series

When Therapy Works a podcast for everyday people like you and me with lived experience doing the work in therapy. We share our stories and provide hope to others who are still in the thick of their own healing journeys. As therapy can be really tough, let’s hold the light for others until they can hold it for themselves & celebrate the wins. Hosted by @samanthasheppard_psychologist

  1. Episode 1

    Grief, Childhood Trauma & the Path to Peace: A Conversation with Skye

    In this episode of When Therapy Works, Skye shares her journey through grief, and childhood trauma. We talk about the challenge of healing without an apology, and the role of somatic and Eye Movement therapies in long-term recovery. Find her @bluejaycounsellingau Content note: Includes discussion of DV, childhood trauma, grief, anxiety, and stress.

  2. Episode 2

    Renae’s Story: From High-Functioning Anxiety to Living Fully

    In this episode, Renae shares how therapy helped her shift from high-functioning anxiety to a life that feels lighter and more self-directed. We talk about emotional flooding, the therapy hangover, setting boundaries, and the slow, powerful ways healing can change how you live. Content note: Mentions of work stress, anxiety, and emotional overload.

  3. Episode 4

    Lara’s Story: Letting Go of Control & Criticism, Embracing Growth

    Lara shares how therapy helped her move from lifelong anxiety and imposter syndrome to more compassion, self-trust, and growth as a new psychologist. We talk about vicarious trauma, finding your voice, and reframing therapy as self-work — not self-fixing. Find her @larabeaton.psychology Content note: Anxiety, imposter syndrome, vicarious trauma.

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When Therapy Works a podcast for everyday people like you and me with lived experience doing the work in therapy. We share our stories and provide hope to others who are still in the thick of their own healing journeys. As therapy can be really tough, let’s hold the light for others until they can hold it for themselves & celebrate the wins. Hosted by @samanthasheppard_psychologist

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  • Creator
    Samantha Sheppard
  • Episodes
    4
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    When Therapy Works Podcast