Your Therapist Is My Best Friend

About Your Therapist Is My Best Friend

Have you always wondered what your therapist or your psychology professor REALLY thinks about mental health topics or maybe what their life is like as a mental health professional? Well then join us for a thought-provoking podcast where two passionate mental health therapists come together to explore the intricacies of mental well-being. Each week, therapist and practicing clinician, Brittany, teams up with esteemed professor and therapist, Shante, to dive into a range of mental health topics. From the latest research findings to everyday coping strategies, we share insights, personal anecdotes, and professional opinions that illuminate the challenges and triumphs of mental health. Whether you’re a mental health professional, a student, or simply someone interested in understanding your mind better, this podcast offers a blend of expertise and relatability. Tune in for engaging discussions, expert interviews, and practical advice aimed at fostering resilience, understanding, and growth. Let’s break the stigma, answer questions, dive deep, and have fun with open and honest conversations about mental health.

Publisher

Brittany Beninga Shante Whalen

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Feb 2025

Latest episode

28 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Did You Know: Moon Circles, Maternity & Mind Hacks Minisode

   Two therapist friends challenge each other with interesting findings within the realm of psychology and therapy, while also updating each other on their personal lives since last talking.

2. 

   6 Jan 2026

   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 of change, meaningful words-of-the-year, and why planning for setbacks is actually smart (not pessimistic). If you're tired of vague resolutions and want doable ways to build habits, this episode is for you. We talk support systems, motivation, affirmations that actually work, and how to break big goals into bite-sized wins — plus a few personal updates and profession stuff that makes this all feel human.

3. 

   23 Dec 2025

   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 body-doubling, task stacking, and simple changes at home that actually help.If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s ADHD, anxiety, or just the chaos of modern life — this episode walks you through the confusion with warmth and real examples so you don’t feel so alone.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

28

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51