Licensed 2 Spill

Kristina & Jules
  • 3.0 (2)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Monthly

Licensed 2 Spill is a mental health podcast where therapists Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R, and Julie Stark, LCSW, break down anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationships, and the real process of therapy, without the filter. Hosted by best friends, this show explores why patterns repeat, why therapy feels uncomfortable, and how real change happens. Created by Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, a private-pay practice offering trauma-informed, results-driven therapy across NY, FL, CT, and MA.

Episodes

  1. May 19

    Collaboration or Competition? Mentorship or Control?

    Everyone talks about “women supporting women.” But what happens when support feels more complicated? In this episode, Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R, sits down with Hayley Schapiro, LCSW, for a thoughtful conversation about collaboration, competition, mentorship, control, projection, power dynamics, and the realities many women quietly navigate in professional spaces. An honest discussion about support, boundaries, leadership, and the dynamics shaping women in business, therapy, and entrepreneurship. 🎙️ Licensed 2 SpillStreaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube. No scripts. No surface-level empowerment talk. Just a real conversation about dynamics many women experience, but rarely discuss openly. 🎙️ Licensed 2 Spill is hosted by licensed therapists Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R, and Julie Stark, LCSW, bringing unfiltered conversations about mental health, relationships, entrepreneurship, therapy culture, trauma, identity, and human behavior. #WomenSupportingWomen #FemaleLeadership #TherapistPodcast #WomenInBusiness #PrivatePractice #Collaboration #Competition #Mentorship #MentalHealthPodcast #WomenEntrepreneurs

    36 min
  2. Therapy Speak, Decoded: When Clinical Language Gets Lost in Pop Culture

    Feb 9

    Therapy Speak, Decoded: When Clinical Language Gets Lost in Pop Culture

    Mental health language is everywhere, but not everything people call “trauma,” “OCD,” or “narcissism” is actually clinical. In this episode of Licensed 2 Spill, Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R, and Julie Stark, LCSW, unpack how therapy terms are often misused in pop culture and why that can make experiences feel more intense, overwhelming, or permanent than they actually are. This conversation is about clarity, not correction, and about using language that supports healing instead of escalating distress. #Licensed2Spill #WomenSupportingWomen #TherapistPodcast #MentalHealthPodcast #WomenInBusiness #PrivatePractice #CollaborationVsCompetition #Mentorship #TherapistLife #WomenLeadership #Psychotherapy #MentalHealth #PodcastInterview #JulieStark #KristinaScaglione

    31 min
  3. When Life Interrupts the Plan: An Honest Conversation About Health, Community & Resilience

    Jan 30

    When Life Interrupts the Plan: An Honest Conversation About Health, Community & Resilience

    This episode wasn’t on the calendar. In an honest, unrehearsed conversation, Kristina and Julie talk about Julie’s recent diagnosis of papillary thyroid cancer and the ripple effects it’s had on her life, work, and sense of self. They discuss the emotional weight of receiving unexpected health news, the importance of advocating for yourself in medical spaces, and what it’s been like to experience a powerful wave of community support during a time of uncertainty. This episode explores resilience, recovery, friendship, and the reality of holding space for yourself and allowing others to hold space for you when life interrupts the plan. 🎧 Listen, share, and join the conversation.~Like, Comment, Subscribe~Write in to us to share your story: Licensed2SpillPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok or IG: Licensed2Spill

    19 min
  4. Red Flag, Green Flag, Beige Flag | Bonus Episode

    Jan 26

    Red Flag, Green Flag, Beige Flag | Bonus Episode

    What’s the difference between a red flag, a green flag, and a beige flag—and why do we ignore the ones we know matter? In this Licensed 2 Spill bonus episode, Kristina is joined by special guest Christina Scheinberg, LMHC for an honest, unfiltered conversation about:• Client red flags• Therapist red flags• Real stories from inside the therapy room This episode opens the door to a possible listener-submitted series. 📩 Want to share your experience? Anonymous submissions welcome:licensed2spillpodcast@gmail.com

    47 min

  5. Jan 19

    High-Functioning, Low-Regulation: Why “Having It Together” Is Burning You Out

    You’re productive. Responsible. Reliable.And completely exhausted. In this solo episode of Licensed 2 Spill, Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R unpacks why so many high-functioning people are actually living in survival mode and why burnout doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means you’ve been strong for too long. This episode explores how over-functioning becomes a coping strategy, why rest feels uncomfortable instead of restorative, and what actually helps when your nervous system has never learned that slowing down is safe. No toxic positivity.No “just try harder.”Just honest, therapist-level truth.

    7 min

  6. 12/22/2025

    Managing Holiday Stress

    The holidays are often portrayed as joyful, but for many, they’re stressful, emotionally charged, and overwhelming. In the first episode of Licensed 2 Spill, therapists Julie Stark and Kristina Scaglione talk honestly about navigating holiday stress, complicated family dynamics, and the pressure to “hold it together”, even when you’re a therapist. In this episode, we explore:• Why the holidays can trigger anxiety and old emotional patterns• How family dynamics resurface during this time of year• The importance of setting boundaries for emotional well-being• Why therapists struggle during the holidays too• What actually constitutes a mental health crisis• Practical ways to prepare before the holiday rush This conversation is for anyone who feels the emotional weight of the holidays, clients, clinicians, and humans alike. Licensed 2 Spill is a podcast where therapists talk like real people—no fluff, no sugarcoating, just honest conversations about mental health.

    30 min
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

3
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

Licensed 2 Spill is a mental health podcast where therapists Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R, and Julie Stark, LCSW, break down anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationships, and the real process of therapy, without the filter. Hosted by best friends, this show explores why patterns repeat, why therapy feels uncomfortable, and how real change happens. Created by Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, a private-pay practice offering trauma-informed, results-driven therapy across NY, FL, CT, and MA.

Information

  • Creator
    Kristina & Jules
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kristina & Jules
  • Show Website
    Licensed 2 Spill