Your Therapist Is My Best Friend
Brittany Beninga Shante Whalen
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Resolutions & New Growth: Planning Goals Without the Pressure
Hey friend — we just wrapped up our first year of the podcast and dove into everything from holiday therapy needs to why New Years resolutions usually fail. We chat realistic goal-setting, the cycle…
ADHD Part 2: Unmasked
Hey friend — we chatted about ADHD’s history, how it shows up (and gets misdiagnosed), and why our overstimulating world might be making things worse — plus practical, down-to-earth tips like…
ADHD Part 1: Shante’s World
Hey friend — this episode feels like a cozy chat about exactly what it’s like to live in a brain that never stops buzzing. Shante shares real moments of her life and her experiences with ADHD:…
S2E31 What Is The Best Part Of Therapy: From The Therapist Viewpoint
Hey! Welcome friends, in this episode we celebrate the surprising, powerful parts of therapy: the unbiased perspective, the relief of being truly heard, and those tiny metaphors (roller coaster vs.…
S2E30 The Hardest Parts of Being a Therapist
Hey friend — come hang out with Shante and Brittany as they get uncomfortably honest about what makes therapy so dang hard: crisis shifts, insurance headaches, emotional exhaustion, and the weight of…
S2E29 The Rise of AI In Therapy and Mental Health
Hey friend! This episode dives into how AI is popping up everywhere: sometimes super helpful, sometimes dangerously misleading. We talk about real risks and pros of its use in the realm of mental…
S2E28 Let's Get Ethical: Therapy, Boundaries, and HIPAA
Hey friend — we’re Shante and Brittany. We are here to chat about the messy, real-life ethics therapists actually wrestle with: HIPAA and privacy, when records get subpoenaed, gifts, hugs, dual…
S2E27 Mom, Therapy, and Parenting: Special Guest Star Deb Renando
Come hang out with Shante, Brittany and Brittany's mom as we get real about parenting, anxiety, and how families change over time. Expect laughs, those stomach-drop honest moments, and simple…
S2E26 Empathy: What Is It, How To Use It, and How It Connects Us
Hey friend — want a cozy, real convo about empathy? We dive into what empathy actually is, how to tell if you’re an empath, and the tools therapists use to "step in" and "step out" so you don’t get…
S2E25 Season 2: Therapists’ Summer Confessions
Hey friend! Welcome back to Season 2. We’re are so happy to have you joining us for our next season! We are starting off strong with a recap of what we have been up to all summer and telling you all…
S1E24 Season 1 Finale: Couples Therapy
Hey there, friend! Welcome back to the final episode of the season, and we're thrilled you're here. Shante and Brittany, your go-to gals for all things mental health and psychology, are wrapping up…
S1E23 Discover the Magic of EMDR Therapy
Hey friend! 🌟 In this episode, we're diving into the world of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. It's like magic for trauma healing! Shante and Brittany break down what…
S1E22 Unlocking the Secrets of Your Dreams: A Dreamy Dive into Sleep and Mental Health
Join us on a fascinating journey into the world of dreams where Shante and Brittany, your friendly neighborhood therapists, share their in-depth insights into the mysterious realms of sleep and…
S1E21 The Power of Sleep: Exploring Consciousness and Rest
Hey there, welcome to another episode of Your Therapist is My Best Friend! This time, we're diving into a subject that affects us all every single day - sleep! Join us as we chat about how our brains…
S1E20 Navigating the Sleepover Debate
Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads about letting your kids have a sleepover? You're not alone! Join us as we dive into the great sleepover debate - exploring the rational fears and the…
S1E19 Perfectionism Unplugged: The Art of Imperfection
Hey there! It’s time to dive into the nitty-gritty of perfectionism with us as we unpack how it affects our lives, our minds, and even our self-esteem. Did you know this obsession with doing…
S1E18 Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and What Do We Do About It?
Hey there! Join us in this episode as we break down the real differences between anxiety and panic attacks, and why it's totally okay to feel what you're feeling. We dive deep into relatable…
S1E17 What is the difference: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Disorder?
Hey there, friend! 😊 Join us for a cozy chat as Shante and Brittany, two therapists and besties, spill the tea on mental health diagnosis, symptoms, and disorders. Want to know the difference between…
S1E16 "Decoding Verbal Processing: Let's Talk It Out"
Hey there! Have you ever wondered how you best process information and your emotions? Well, welcome to "Your Therapist is My Best Friend," where we, Shante and Brittany, dive into the world of…
S1E15 The Ultimate Guide to Self-Awareness
Hey friend! You're in for a candid and fun ride in this episode as Shante and Brittany dive deep into the tricky waters of self-awareness. We unfold the very essence of understanding our thoughts,…
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Your Therapist Is My Best Friend has published 31 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Your Therapist Is My Best Friend is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 42m.
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