"It's because they're getting the light bulbs". Sue nailed it with that (slightly under)statement. This podcast has given me so much valuable knowledge that has led to deepening my understanding of the world. And that is my life's work: to understand the experiences of all different people as well as untangle myself. Shared humanity is my aim. When we grow to understand humans and their interconnectedness, we expand in such an important way. And with every episode I listen to there is some degree of growth. Sometimes big, lifechanging learnings. Sometimes tiny light bulbs. But there is always some level of advancement with every episode. My personality is similar to Sue's. When I learn new information (along this therapy vein), I bounce off the walls with my enthusiasm, and I bubble over to my family and friends with this enchanted wellspring of AWE of the universe. And an encompassing gratitude for our incredible existence and voracity for knowledge. On a final note, I have been unexpectedly dazzled so many times at Sue's use of metaphor and language- it's so unique and enchanting. She has this way of illustrating concepts in this precious way using first person language. Her gentle explanations tend to give me a little boost out of nowhere and it's like I'm learning something while feeling a tender emotion, and that has been really effective for my retention of the information. One of my favorites from Sue was her explaining that healing begins with facing the aversive feeling and, we'll, feeling it. But it's not a big, bold move of getting large and imposing -staring the fear right in the face with this intense surge of determination. She says it's just a gentle, momentary willingness to feel it lightly with acceptance - not aggressive resistance. She says when you just turn and glance at the feeling, acknowledging it, it's not scary or a big deal. "It's amazingly calming. So it's a pause. A visual I have with it is like we see a feeling go by and imagine it's like a little kid, and then we put our hands on its cheeks. It's like, it's okay. Like this is what it is, and it's just like a touch. And then we let go." I mean who compares feeling fear to a little child and you stop and put your hands on their cheeks and then off they go? So adorable and crystal clear.

This podcast is a wonderful resource for both clinicians and anyone interested in understanding the mind and relationships. Ann and Sue have a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible, engaging, and practical. Their insightful discussions and expert guests inspire my learning, and I often share episodes with clients because they explain big ideas in a way that truly resonates. I’m grateful for the work they do!

I’ve read a lot about attachment but in just two episodes of this podcast I’ve learned new information that has helped me understand myself and others. Thank you so much- can’t wait to hear more!

This podcast has become one of my favorite podcasts. I’ve listed to more of this duo than any and all other podcasts combined. But THIS particular episode has rocked my world. It was very convicting but absolutely necessary. It was not triggering but rather a blessed intervention that has shown me not only my “dark&twisty” side but has shown me light and hope to heal these parts of me. Thank you both for your expertise. I value you both as therapists and more so as friends.

I am grateful for this platform as it offers a wonderful mix of topics that I may not have sought out, but have thoroughly enjoy all the guest speakers. I Highly recommend the book “Secure Relating” by the host!

Disturbing when ideology is so central. The psyche is beyond ideology

I really enjoy this podcast. Just when i think i know it all - i click on another podcast and learn something new. I’ve listened to so many of them and there’s always lively conversation. They seem to really strive to make the information easy to understand and current!

I have listened to a few episodes at this point and just listened to the third on the hosts’ book. It felt like a collage of reduced versions of other people’s wisdom, except that these two don’t understand any of it with the depth of lived experience. The older episodes I heard were great, but this newer stuff…really rings hollow.

Another really good podcast has sold out and is doing ridiculous, useless ads. Stop with all the nonsense and get back to the great content.

Found TU recently and wish I’d had known of it before! I’m a group practice owner and we seek to incorporate more and more social justice work into our practices. The recent decolonizing therapy content just exceptional and beautiful! Great interviews. A boon to my own practice.

Wow, this episode was incredibly unskillful. It completely centered the therapist and their political beliefs and not the client who may be in a trauma state. In addition, it demonized and marginalized a group of people— again based on the podcasters own bias. Will not listen again or recommend. I hope no one working with clients takes the podcasters ideas seriously and uses them to harm others.

I quite enjoyed this series and the variety of clinicians and providers. The most recent episode however delved into bringing radical politics into the treatment room and moved away from patient-centric treatments. There also seemed to be a complete lack of empathy or desire to treat individuals who may be experiencing trauma. Is the purpose of mental health to push your beliefs on your patients or refuse to acknowledge their suffering? .

Awful using decolonization and people of color to spread anti semitism! Please review some actual history and events in Israel and Palestine. Israel is not w colony they returned to their homeland and try many times for a two state solution. Currently hostages including a 1yr old is being held in Gaza no genocide is happening but yes an awful war for the return of the hostages and defenses after awful burtal rapes and murders on 10/7. Israel has tried for a cease fire Hamas says no. Lets not minimize the experience of actual genocide like the holocaust or experience of BIPOC folks by adding lies. 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

As someone who is doing ongoing research into IFS, this episode was both informative and empowering.

I love this show! Ann and Sue are part of the family at this point 😆I am always glad I listened, and I learn something new every time. Thank you both for curating such an incredible library of resources!

I absolutely love this show! It’s been so helpful as a clinician and client. Great conversations with great guests.

I tried, I’m lost, I hope they find a specialist; zocdoc, 1skin, whatever? Yes, I’m cynical, but wow the epitome of white women from LA who moved to Sedona. If you get something out of this, get it, but ‘like not like’, ‘share the molecules’, etc… exemplifies the struggles and connections beings made.

Love your show. Thank you! You two ladies are god send to humanity. Keep up your amazing work .

This podcast has made such a positive impact on my life and I listen to it almost daily. Sue & Ann have done such an amazing job of framing some complex ideas in a way that is easy to wrap your brain around/ digest. Give it a listen, you will not regret it!

I love the protection vs connection reference. Genius.

A friend recommended this podcast, and I’m so grateful. As a clinical social worker myself, I regularly use aspects of whatever I learn in each episode with my clients. It is digestible, accessible, highly clinical, applicable, and fun! I’d recommend this to anyone in a mental health field and also to anyone wanting to improve their own mental health!

I absolutely love Therapist Uncensored! I am constantly growing my knowledge on Adult Attachment, neurobiology, psychology, and cognitive therapy! And I love being able to incorporate that learning into my life and my relationships. This podcast, and community, is a gift!

I love the facts and theories presented! Its easy to absorb complex ideas from this carefully presented podcast. Prepare to be surprised and delighted by what you learn about yourself and your fellow humans! Thanks, TU, for bringing so much ease and security to my life!

The way I describe this podcast to others is in one episode of this podcast, I feel I learn more then any day of a training I’ve been too. I love the nuance, the expertise, the ability to weave this subject matter to make it useful as well as nonjudgmental, while normalizing the feelings associated. This is my first review on any podcast and maybe my last, because this body of work speaks for itself and is too important to not say anything. Sooo goood! 👏

My favorite episodes are the ones where it’s just Sue and Ann having their own discussion on a specific topic. I’ve learned so much and I really appreciate how they break concepts down in a way that I can understand it without having a masters degree. I also love their chemistry as co-hosts. Love this show!

I rarely write reviews but this podcast needed one. I have been in and out of therapy for three years now. I tend to go all in and be extreme and then I fall off and then I spiral. Well I found this because I’m having major issues with a couple of relationships in my life and I needed to seek out different opinions but didn’t want to go to therapy. And this podcast is helping so much. They are able to bring up concepts and explain them without judging you. It’s really easy to listen to a podcast and feel judged even by licensed therapists. But these women never do. It’s very objective and they give you facts and case studies and explanations for it to really sink in. They do it in a way where you disarm yourself because you feel like they are talking with you, not at you. They go over topics in such a caring way that you can actually take time to self reflect and be aware of your emotions as you listen. Somehow they are able to create a space where you can get very introspective as if you are there with them. And what I also love is how they offer tools for you. So many episodes they will bring up a concept like holding self, and put it in a real life scenario that you’re able to relate to or at least conceptualize it in your own situation. Then they talk about how to address that for yourself either in the moment or after so you really take the time to use the information you were just given. Amazing podcast.

I love the podcast! But every so often they go into politics and will only have the "woke" representation. Otherwise phenomenal content

I am a therapist and cannot express my appreciation for the education, warmth, and humanness that you bring to navigating relationships. You both are truly blessings and a big thank you for doing this podcast!

Love the podcast! Can you do an episode about breakups?

The hosts are mature, informed and grounded. As an experienced therapist and consultant, I appreciate the quality of this podcast.

I enjoy hearing their perspectives and share this podcast with colleagues, clients and friends.

I love the content of this podcast and the hosts are welcoming and entertaining

Sue and Ann share simple, straightforward insights, great interviews - especially loved Dr. Frank Anderson of IFS. Thank you for your genuine gifts of service to everyone.

Love the info, wish they would keep out the politics.

Insight, depth, honesty and practical application of attachment. Not just the theory, but the process and experience. This podcast helps bring to surface the dynamics of our minds and behaviors which challenge or benefit our relationships. Keep up the excellent work, and THANK YOU for your contribution to our world and the healing process.

As a therapist in training, not only do I find this helpful for me but all my close friends that are walking a journey of healing. You bring practicality, research, wisdom, and humility to this podcast. I love it so much. Emily

These women are easy to listen and approachable. Not always easy to find when someone has such impressive credentials. Thanks for all of your help!

Listened to the Hold your own series. So good!

Great advice and knowledge.

Honestly these ladies are the truth, the only problem i have as a medical personal is after listening to them i don’t wanna spend my money on therapist so those ones loose and I’m here getting it for free 🌚🫣. Anyways God bless you too for doing this and i pray more people especially “know it all like me” listen to this. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽This was extremely helpful in my life and yes I’m or was the controlling one afraid to give up the wheel 😭

The best combination is to have a therapist AND listen to this podcast. However, this podcast feels like getting therapy in that there is just so much useful insight that comes from listening. My favorite therapy podcast. Highly recommend!

As a new therapist, I cannot tell you how thankful I am for the absolute wealth of knowledge from Sue and Ann and the various guests on this show.

This has been one of the best things that I’ve ever done for my self and for my life… I’m going through the end of a life changing transformation and thanks to you here on Therapy Uncensored, on my darkest moments you have made my understanding and progression to its fullest of what was needed during these…Thanks for what you do

I listen to so many podcasts made for therapists. This one is hands-down the best. Every episode is full of great information and it is recorded so professionally. I share this with professionals and non-therapists all the time.

Ann and Sue are great! So intelligent, fun to listen to, and they have a wonderful dynamic together. They make everything easy to understand. I have multiple “a-ha!” moments during each episode. This is the kind of podcast that when you start listening to it, you wish you had discovered it long ago. Thank you both for everything you do. I hope you reach many, many people with this podcast.

Hard to put into worlds how wonderful and valuable this podcast is. Filled to the gills with useful information and packaged in a personable and warm way. It’s one of my favorite podcasts to share with people at any stage of a healing or self-discovery journey. I listen (and often re-listen) and have gained so much practical knowledge as a result.

To be able to understand, in simple (yet also scientific!) terms about what is going on with me and why I feel the way I do, is incredibly validating. I also see therapist but this is like having more sessions to process and chew on. Thank you for everything you do!!

Really genuine, grounded, and intelligent conversations. I feel like I can really trust Anne and Sue to consider all angles of a topic and ask the right questions. Plus they are comforting to listen to!

Shame on you all for promoting Better Help as therapists knowing that they overwork and underpay therapists.

Thank you for putting together such a great podcast. I am not a therapist, just a guy going through some stuff, and I love the content, the care that you show towards both parties, the advice, and the explanation of how it all fits together. I think your newest episode, #183, is a prime example of that. Can't wait to hear the other 4 associated episodes.