A mental health podcast hosted by Nancy (LICSW) and Michelle (LMFT), two experienced therapists who are passionate about making mental health more accessible, by offering tools, fresh perspectives, and a few laughs along the way.
Episode 13: Am I Good Enough? Understanding Self-Esteem
What does it really mean to have healthy self-esteem? Michelle and Nancy explore why some may struggle with self-worth, how comparison and criticism affect people, and simple ways to build a kinder relationship with yourself.
Resources:
The app: Confidence Coach
Books:
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
I thought it was just me but it isn't by Brené Brown.
9 Aug 2026
Episode 12: Trauma: Understanding & Healing
In this episode of Licensed to Listen, Michelle and Nancy explore trauma, how it affects the brain and body, common trauma responses, and practical tools for coping and healing.
RESOURCES
Books:
The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
Anchored by Deb Dana
Apps:
PTSD Coach, and IChill
Workbook:
Trauma practice Tools for Stabilization and Recovery 3rd edition by Anna B. Baranowsky and J.Eric Gentry
21 Jun 2026
The Mental Health Impact of Caregiving: Interview with Eve Masiello LICSW
In this episode, we sit down with Eve Masiello, LICSW, to discuss the often overlooked mental health impact of caregiving. We explore caregiver stress, burnout, guilt, grief, self-care, and practical strategies for maintaining well-being while caring for others.
Resources:
Center for Active Living | Plymouth, MA (https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/245/Center-for-Active-Living) for Support Circles
Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help (https://www.alz.org/)
American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org (http://www.cancer.org/)
Look into Day Programs for Patients with Dementia in Your Community
26 May 2026
Episode 11: Couples: Strengthening Love and Connection
In this episode, we explore ways couples can strengthen love, communication, and emotional connection. We share practical relationship and mental health tools to help partners grow closer and navigate challenges together.
Resources:
Gottman.com (https://www.gottman.com)
Mating in Captivity (https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/mating-in-captivity-reconciling-the-erotic-and-the-domestic_esther-perel/256717/item/4065648/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_scarce_$10_$50_17400876848&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17400878156&gbraid=0AAAAADwY45h2iM1ICIZgy_6GYiCP0pSBq&gclid=CjwKCAjw5s_QBhAdEiwADD_gBieuhzwjuSgQ3jx8pH7nujJyGSgsJEZ1guMLF5Fk6gqErFv4ytupNBoCyaMQAvD_BwE#edition=4756613&idiq=3918428) by Esther Perel
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work (https://www.gottman.com/product/the-seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work/)
by John Gottman and Nan Silver
Hold me Tight (https://drsuejohnson.com/hold-me-tight/)by Sue Johnson
The App: “Cozy Couples”
Card games : let’s get deep, or talking hearts
9 Apr 2026
Domestic Violence : Interview with Lori Bassinger, Attorney and Advocate
In addition to our last episode we interview Lori Bassinger, attorney and advocate for survivors of domestic violence.
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Lori's Resources:
https://www.janedoe.org (https://www.janedoe.org)
https://massfamily.org (https://massfamily.org)
https://www.janedoeswell.org (https://www.janedoeswell.org)
https://casamyrna.org/get-support/legal-advocacy/ (https://casamyrna.org/get-support/legal-advocacy/)
29 Mar 2026
Episode 10: Domestic Abuse - A Therapeutic Approach
This episode we discuss a therapeutic perspective
and approach to domestic abuse.
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Resources:
Penzu.com
myPlan | Everyone Deserves to Be Safe in Their Relationships (https://myplanapp.org/)
Power and Control Wheel | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/)
National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788
14 Mar 2026
ADHD: Interview with Jenn Wiley Schmidt
In this follow up to our last episode, we got the opportunity to talk to Jenn Wiley Schmidt about her experience living with ADHD.
20 Feb 2026
Episode 9: ADHD Through a Therapist’s Lens
This week we talk ADHD: information, tools, and techniques on how to understand and manage it.
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Resources:
Russell Barkley: Dr. Russell A. Barkley - Dedicated to Education and Research on ADHD (https://www.russellbarkley.org/)
The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps , By Melissa Orlov (https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/melissa-orlov/267028/)
This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More by Uma Naidoo (https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Food-Indispensable/dp/0316536822)
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day: Call or text 988 (help is available in English and Spanish)
2 Jan 2026
Episode 8: Anger Isn’t the Problem—it’s what you do with it
The anger episode.
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Resources:
Penzu online journal: Penzu.com (https://penzu.com)
Anger Kit app:AngerKit - Anger Management App | Control & Track Your Anger (https://www.angerkit.app/)
The Calm App: calm.com (http://calm.com/)
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day: Call or text 988 (help is available in English and Spanish)
13 Dec 2025
Bonus: Therapist Approved Holiday Self-Care
Tools to navigate the struggles of the holiday season.
2 Dec 2025
Episode 7: Depression Unpacked - Symptoms, Treatment & Support
This week we talk about depression: definitions, symptoms and treatment approaches.
Resources:
The CBT Workbook for Mental Health: Evidence-Based Exercises to Transform Negative Thoughts and Manage Your Well-Being (https://www.amazon.com/CBT-Workbook-Mental-Health-Evidence-Based/dp/1647398053/ref=sr_1_6?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XKvXWdo1Z-nJYU_bun03fmF3f7tqjgICXSKuNM9gFez7HaOvEyGFt5a9_JGtJWzfIcGxNiqq-KUer8qJfY_AEyrgYNomussMKO6t-h5-EHjFF9HuLU2n0CmJKh_LXXiYsdIVr1W-D_ymF-rz3lqqCUL44205R4JmgRi2mV5o6NP0tJSx-8fS0h_oQzbOVlZUyeeMTspuNPBAjvfqtYaqz-0a-QEsSzUQsKFMAN3mH4c.mfQlb30AqCKPWzSlW5h9G9K7deL1Zj3bGGk43OYPBBE&dib_tag=se&hvadid=673814253265&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9002048&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=8078149286883391170--&hvqmt=b&hvrand=8078149286883391170&hvtargid=kwd-2201966969976&hydadcr=15497_13558572&keywords=cbt+worksheet+book&mcid=c8ab807004bb3908af5ac2d72ee6501c&qid=1763252832&sr=8-6)
by Simon Rego PsyD, and Sarah Fader (https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Fader/e/B00QD4DS9W?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_6&qid=1763252832&sr=8-6)
This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods That Fight Depression, Anxiety, Post traumatic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, and More by Uma Naidoo. (https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Food-Indispensable/dp/B08CZZRQ5Q/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ALYZabdtEdknL6BQDrEcaT4t4shLjg6nn8m5smIG_2nUzwLCDRDPNNSBAXYipEHrObuFIfrtM5Y5VgrKB3SzUI1AAvFIM0o9zdDuVPUBfkhuGvlENh5psB91SrhvniYjGgWsf1GJsmu27Yi6nxt7WSkyuYbL0Ql4iW8rMaiG-cuDVMoTrAsFVVIoAT1klfEnRfaGj-hnixO1k-jUBn8h1HXMFx5mQsXSqmvwAumcCCo.D-rkg9NWlFvLFN1c3Hd0lex7e1Jb-_ZsEaVEwl0_pCE&dib_tag=se&hvadid=776707413987&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9002048&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=13429574661774434834--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13429574661774434834&hvtargid=kwd-936444860860&hydadcr=22569_13821285&keywords=uma+naidoo+your+brain+on+food&mcid=dc4adfa96e0c3524bfc94dce8a0cefdb&qid=1762123173&s=books&sr=1-1)
UV Free Light therapy Lamps (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=uv-free+light+therapy+lamps&adgrpid=184161499577&hvadid=779771440061&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9002031&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=13813064742223732783--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13813064742223732783&hvtargid=kwd-2627004351992&hydadcr=26412_11868322_2241518&mcid=cb218fcd74bf3ee4bc662d2e092d550b&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_3wtjjwjdmg_e)
Finch (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/finch-self-care-pet/id1528595748)
Daylio (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/daylio-journal-daily-diary/id1194023242)
Sitali Breathing (https://yogainternational.com/article/view/beat-the-heat-sitali-and-sitkari/?srsltid=AfmBOoroov7JaYkGP9uvFCW1UlS-EhQUBOm22uyecj4fOrESKdA-uBKV)
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day: Call or text 988 (help is available in English and Spanish)
5 Nov 2025
Episode 6: Grief - Death, Loss and Healing
This episode we tackle grief. All things grief-support, healing and everything in between.
“The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss
Of a loved one. You’ll learn to live with it.
You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same.
Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to.”
- Elisabeth Kubler Ross and David Kessler
Resources:
Grief Archives - Tara Brach (https://www.tarabrach.com/category/grief/)
Anderson Cooper Podcast: All There Is with Anderson Cooper - Podcast - Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-there-is-with-anderson-cooper/id1643163707)
David Kessler on Instagram: @Iamdavidkessler
Honoring Grief - (https://jackkornfield.com/meditation-grief/)Jack Kornfield (https://jackkornfield.com/meditation-grief/)
The National Institute on Aging:Coping With Grief and Loss | National Institute on Aging (https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/grief-and-mourning/coping-grief-and-loss)
Center for Grief and Recovery: Home | The Center for Grief Recovery and Therapeutic Services (https://www.griefcounselor.org/)Grief Refuge App — Grief Refuge (https://griefrefuge.com/app)
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day: Call or text 988 (help is available in English and Spanish)
17 Sept 2025
Episode 5: Boundaries Part 2 - Families, Partners, and How to Protect Your Mental Health
This episode Michelle and Nancy continue the conversation on boundaries and how you can protect your mental health with the people you're closest with.
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Resources:
National Domestic Violence Hotline:1-800-799-SAFE 7233
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson (https://www.amazon.com/Adult-Children-Emotionally-Immature-Parents/dp/1626251703)
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend (https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454)
13 Aug 2025
Episode 4: Boundaries and Your Mental Health - How to Show Up as Your Best Self
Today's episode is about boundaries. We discuss what they are, why they matter, and why they can be so hard to set even when we need them .
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Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach (https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Heart-Buddha/dp/0553380990)
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab (https://www.amazon.com/Set-Boundaries-Find-Peace-Reclaiming/dp/0593192095)
Stress-Relieving Exercises for Strengthening the Mind-Body Connection by Livia Shapiro (https://www.amazon.com/Somatic-Therapy-Workbook-Stress-Relieving-Strengthening/dp/1646040953)
15 Jul 2025
Episode 3: Anxiety: Support, Tools, and Hope
All things anxiety. This episode we talk about living and managing anxiety. What the signs, symptoms, and biological factors are, and how to navigate it with compassion in yourself and others.
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Resources
Sensory grounding : Name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.
Online journal : Penzu.com (https://penzu.com/)
The Somatic Therapy Workbook: Stress-Relieving Exercises for Strengthening the Mind-Body Connection" By Livia Shapiro (https://www.amazon.com/Somatic-Therapy-Workbook-Stress-Relieving-Strengthening/dp/1646040953/ref=asc_df_1646040953?mcid=a448dadd4d043a8a8402f77cff2d7965&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693410598443&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2425820232990517260&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002051&hvtargid=pla-932315793036&psc=1&hvocijid=2425820232990517260-1646040953-&hvexpln=0)
The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety: A Step-By-Step Program (https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Behavioral-Workbook-Anxiety-Step/dp/1626250154/ref=asc_df_1626250154?mcid=d5d6cc0a12b33dfd92441cad9bde168e&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693552282123&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5408012590057256476&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002051&hvtargid=pla-432153007336&psc=1&hvocijid=5408012590057256476-1626250154-&hvexpln=0)
By William J. Knaus (https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Behavioral-Workbook-Anxiety-Step/dp/1626250154/ref=asc_df_1626250154?mcid=d5d6cc0a12b33dfd92441cad9bde168e&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693552282123&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5408012590057256476&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002051&hvtargid=pla-432153007336&psc=1&hvocijid=5408012590057256476-1626250154-&hvexpln=0)
(https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Behavioral-Workbook-Anxiety-Step/dp/1626250154/ref=asc_df_1626250154?mcid=d5d6cc0a12b33dfd92441cad9bde168e&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693552282123&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5408012590057256476&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002051&hvtargid=pla-432153007336&psc=1&hvocijid=5408012590057256476-1626250154-&hvexpln=0)
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day: Call or text 988 (Help is available in English and Spanish)
24 Jun 2025
Episode 2: Menopause and Mental Health
Dr. Sharon Malone explores the stages of menopause and its profound connection to women's mental health and overall wellness in this interview episode.
24 Jun 2025
Episode 1: Introduction
The hosts introduce themselves and the podcast, setting expectations for future episodes focused on mental health and well-being.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
10 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 12 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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