This week we take a step back and talk about an interesting topic, marketing as a therapist. Now as a reminder. We are NOT marketing specialist. We are 100% therapists. So by no means what we say is gonna help or hurt you LOL its just our experince with marketing in the field. Our top three tips ARE... DRUM ROLLLLLLLL

You thought last weeks episode was nutso? Welp. Welcome to the latest rabbit trail. We touch so many unhinged topics and can you guess which one makes Andrea LITERALLY cry during our discussion. We jump from everything about breakfast, to giraffes giving birth and even talk about what new girl characters we would or wouldn't be.

This week we touch on a topic we have lots of varying questions still on. We talk about the presence of AI in the therapy field. From AI note takers to AI chatbots acting as therapists. We explore the ethics and legalities around using it. And ask TONS of questions since we aren't experts on this topic. If you have thoughts feelings about AI in therapy field please let us know in the comments!

You thought last weeks episode was nutso? Welp. Welcome to the latest rabbit trail. We touch so many unhinged topics and can you guess which one makes Andrea LITERALLY cry during our discussion. We jump from everything about breakfast, to giraffes giving birth and even talk about what new girl characters we would or wouldn't be.

This week Andrea and Olivia explore the experience of looking for a therapist and what it means to be ready to be done with therapists. We discuss all the nuanced areas of care and looking for care along side what we would say are our top tips for finding a therapist that works for you! Searching for a therapist is about what YOU feel you need. Here are some of the questions we hope to pass along for your next therapist consult:

In this rabbit trail episode Olivia and Andrea uncover some...interesting? opinions about writing, and signatures and running. Lots of question marks in this episode. But of course always going in some fun directions talking about all the nonsense we love about being us, enjoying being therapists and being ADHD AF! So join us in more conversation about what ever comes to our brains.

Over the last few weeks the topics of self care and burn out have popped in our minds, so we decided to dedicate a whole episode to it today! We are excited to share some tips and discussion around being neurodivergent and learning what burn out looks like, and how to reframe self care.

Lets go down one of our more unhinged rabbit trails. On this weeks episode, we discuss Andrea's adventure to "A Hole" Coffee shop in Austin, TX...yes a coffee glory hole. And Olivia discusses her love for Make up Tutorials! And of course a million other rabbit trails along the way.

On this weeks episode we welcome Stevie as our guest! Stevie is our favorite first child, AKA male therapist and if you know anything about us, that means A LOT. We explore personal interests, the impact of ADHD, and the journey into private practice, highlighting the significance of access to mental health care and the ongoing struggle with burnout. The conversation is filled with humor, insights, and reflections on the therapeutic profession, making it a valuable listen for anyone in the field or interested in mental health.

Between the heavy lifting of discussing burnout, we found ourselves in fits of giggles over shared therapist fails and the absurdities of private practice. Norma proves there isn’t a one-size-fits-all mold for being a healer, reminding us that we can hold the weight of the world without losing our sense of humor.

We made a second rabbit trail episode, and we apologize in advance for the unhingedness of this one. We talk about everything from seeing so many poly therapists, to building a friendship bucket list and what we wanted to be when we grew up.

s Olivia and Andrea tackle a crucial yet often misunderstood topic: mental health diagnoses. They explore how the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

In this inaugural Rabbit Trail episode, Olivia and Andrea dive into a chaotic yet enlightening discussion about 3D printing, coding, and the mysteries of space. They explore their confusion about how 3D printers work, the intricacies of coding, and the wonders of the universe, including black holes and the Northern Lights. The conversation flows through various rabbit trails, reflecting their neurodivergent thought processes and curiosity about the world around them.

On this weeks episode Andrea and Olivia discuss more hot takes! They're just full of them aren't they. This time its about how we think about theories and approaches in the therapy world. And we have a little surprise for you at the end!

On this weeks episode we go a little business-y on you. we talk about our motivation for going private practice, what we think others might like to know about private practice and being an entrepreneur. We then take a HARD left turn into Andrea's broken bone anxiety and Olivias Pipe dreams! Hopefully you stick around to the end for the fun.

In this episode of Brilliant Minds?, Andrea and Olivia discuss their goals for the podcast and their professional lives, including plans for community building, creative ventures, and the importance of networking. We chat about our unhinged potential merch ideas, the significance of taking breaks, and the unexpected connections between gaming and economics. The conversation also touches on a hard left turn...funny baby onesies

In this episode, Olivia and Andrea explore the silly and unique (or not so unique) challenges and experiences of individuals with ADHD and neurodivergence. They discuss personal 'icks' that arise from being neurodivergent, including boredom, sensory overload, and communication frustrations. The conversation delves into coping mechanisms, the role of humor in their lives, and the importance of planning and organization. They also reflect on social interactions and the impact of these experiences on their daily lives, concluding with thoughts on the upcoming holiday season.

In this episode we explore both the pros and cons of being a therapist. We dive into misconceptions about the profession, the emotional toll it can take, and the challenges posed by insurance companies and continuing education…

In today’s episode, we dig into what supervision really looks like in the counseling world , the good, the hard, and the genuinely meaningful parts of supporting new clinicians. We talk about what healthy supervision requires, how to create spaces that actually feel safe, and the patterns we’ve seen come up with supervisees.

A few of you wanted to know about our Neurodivergence journey and story! So we share a little bit about that in this weeks episode. This is something we specialize in and love talking about so this weeks episode is a little longer than normal!