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.
Your Therapist Is My Best Friend
Claim This Podcastby Brittany Beninga Shante Whalen
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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.
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Recent Episodes
January 6, 2026
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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.
December 23, 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.
December 9, 2025
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: family, masking, grad school, the relief of a diagnosis, and how meds and therapy changed parenting and relationships. If you’ve ever wondered whether you (or someone you love) might be navigating ADHD, this one’s for you — full of empathy, humor, and the reminder that getting help doesn’t make you less lovable. Seriously, you’re not alone.
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