Behind the Therapy Door
Sarah Thome and Matthew Gallagher
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About This Podcast
Have you ever wondered what your therapist is really thinking? Hopefully they are open and tell you and in this podcast two licensed mental health therapists share candid descriptions of the therapeutic process, theories of personality, communication, relationships, and self-help strategies to help you live your best life. Join the Affinity Consultants (Sarah and Matt) for a humorous and educational peek behind the therapy door.
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Episode 39: How to Know When You are Done with Therapy
In a nutshell, knowing when to end the therapeutic experience involves collaboration between the client and therapist. Many times clients know when they have achieved their goals, solved ongoing…
Episode 38: Healthy Attachment in Every Personality audio
One fact of life that is present for most individuals is a desire for healthy and safe connection with others. In fact, it is a vital part of our biological wiring from infancy. Some find…
Episode 37: “The Do Over” Magic
Do you ever wish you had the chance to say something different than how it came out, follow through on that gut instinct instead of ignoring it, or take action rather than sit out on the sidelines? …
Episode 36: Interview with a Therapist’s Child - Maddie
Continuing the family affair, Matt’s oldest child, Maddie stops by to discuss what it has been like growing up in a house with a father that is a therapist. She discusses her own journey of being a…
Episode 35: Polyvagal Theory in Therapy
Our bodies are wired to react to different circumstances in an automatic and intuitive way. Whether this is when we get butterflies in our stomachs while falling in love or sweaty palms when giving…
Episode 34: Interview with a Therapist’s Child - Dalton
People might assume that having a live-in therapist for a parent makes life easier. However…is this really the case? In this episode, we sit down with Sarah’s oldest child, Dalton, and ask him what…
Episode 33: The Art of Self Disclosure in Sessions
Finding the right balance of self-disclosure as a therapist can be tricky. There is technically no “right” way to be a therapist, but there is the absolute necessity of having positive intention…
Episode 32: Life Transitions
Change is hard. It is hard for all of us, even those of us who enjoy spontaneity and excitement. Transitions are especially difficult as it often involves changing roles, changing relationships,…
Episode 31: Welcome back to Season 2!
It is 2026 people…Get Your Shit Together! Though this colorful title got my vote, my more professional and appropriate counterpart was correct in dialing it down a notch for our opener of Season 2 …
Episode 30: Holidays with Cousin Eddie
Most people have a love/hate relationship with the holiday season, depending on lived experience. We here at Affinity Consultants have much to be grateful for during this holiday season of 2025.…
Episode 29: Leading Healthy Teams
Much has been written about and researched regarding effective leadership. The reality is, however, that effective leadership is more about each member of the team and how they impact the whole. …
Episode 28: Fear is the Little Death…
Fear often gets a bad rap as a toxic and negative emotion that serves little purpose. While it is true that fear can be corrosive when unprocessed and unchecked, it can also serve as a powerful…
Episode 27: What's it Like to Live with a Therapist?
We have a fun episode in store today! Ever wonder what it is like to be married to a therapist and live with day in and day out access to know-it-alls, ahem…advice and communication tools galore? We…
Episode 26: Conflict, not Drama
Conflict is inevitable, as much as we do not like it or want it near us. It exists in all relationships and situations and can often serve as a powerful lesson in compromise, healthy communication,…
Episode 25: Relationship Fallacies Part 2
We are back for Part 2 of Relationship Fallacies this week and unpacking more myths that exist in partnerships. It is easy to get caught up in so many of these myths, as they have become a part of…
Episode 24: Depression
Disruptions in mood can be a common occurrence and often a confusing one. Depression is a condition that impacts people of all walks of life and ages and can take many twists in turns. The…
Episode 23: Relationship Fallacies Part 1
There are too many relationship myths to count, but they all have something in common…false information based off assumptions. You know what they say when we assume? It makes an ass out of u and…
Episode 22: Guest Wendy Hummell, Retired Detective and First Responder Wellness Manager
What is there not to say about our 1st guest on Behind the Therapy Door? We could go on and on, but suffice it to say, Wendy Hummel is a powerhouse of compassion, a change agent, and our friend. She…
Episode 21: The Art of Compromise
You know that phrase, “It’s not all about you!”? Welcome to the Art of Compromise! When working through dilemmas that involve another person, it cannot just be our way or their way. Most often,…
Episode 20: Anxiety, Join the Club!
Anxiety is a universal condition and one we can all relate to at different points in our lives. Learning how to recognize the early signs of somatic distress and the emotional signals of anxiety can…
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Behind the Therapy Door has published 39 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Behind the Therapy Door is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 48m.
